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March 21, 2019 — Your local news feed made by humans, not machines
Columbia is ready to turn its big basketball moment into a statement with more than 25,000 people expected to take advantage of concerts, fan fests and parties. Read more
Thursday talkers
Duke Energy's two electric utilities in South Carolina want to charge their customers a combined $225 million more per year to cover the cost of infrastructure improvements, new power plants, the environmental cleanup of coal ash and a nuclear project that never got off the ground. Read more
An overwhelming majority of South Carolinians — both Republicans and Democrats — support legislation requiring background checks be completed before a person can be sold a gun. Read more
Daniel Island-based Benefitfocus Inc. is aiming to elevate its profile in Charleston and other cities where the software company has offices. Read more
CHS food news
Charleston and New Orleans aren’t exactly the same, but when visitors who’ve been to The Big Easy first come to The Holy City, they’re apt to feel like they’ve found their friend’s straight-laced cousin who doesn’t cuss or fling his beer bottles on the sidewalk. The two places are united by … Read more
New Downtown Bar
When the small bar located beneath Elan Midtown Luxury Apartments was occupied by Crooked Crown, the idea was for patrons to cool off with ice pops. But the owners of current tenant Dalila’s hope customers will feel warmed by the Caribbean mood they’ve tried to create. Read more
Tide watch
For the past two days, the coastal Lowcountry has avoided floodwaters that were forecast to come with higher-than-normal tide levels. Read more
Latest Posts
Aging infrastructure
Charleston's underground brick arches were built 163 years ago to help cure fevers, but they can lead to an occasional headache these days. Read more
Gullah heritage
Olivia Elder has never officially lived in South Carolina, so she didn’t think about choosing the state when she applied a few months ago to be a Cherry Blossom Princess. Read more
Local news
For the past two days, the coastal Lowcountry has avoided floodwaters that were forecast to come with higher-than-normal tide levels.
Duke Energy's two electric utilities in South Carolina want to charge their customers a combined $225 million more per year to cover the cost of infrastructure improvements, new power plants, the environmental cleanup of coal ash and a nuclear project that never got off the ground.
A restaurant chain new to the Charleston area is ready to serve its first ButterBurgers between Goose Creek and Summerville, and at least two more locations are planned for the region. Read more
Daniel Island-based Benefitfocus Inc. is aiming to elevate its profile in Charleston and other cities where the software company has offices. Read more
Duke Energy's two electric utilities in South Carolina want to charge their customers a combined $225 million more per year to cover the cost of infrastructure improvements, new power plants, the environmental cleanup of coal ash and a nuclear project that never got off the ground. Read more
Shipping lines are canceling trips to the Port of Charleston and other U.S. ports as a recent import boom driven by the threat of higher tariffs on Chinese goods is drying up. Read more
President Donald Trump has tapped a former Delta Air Lines executive to lead the Federal Aviation Administration as the regulator deals with questions about its approval of a Boeing Co. airliner involved in two deadly crashes within five months. Read more
New efforts to outlaw local bans on plastic bags and other single-use containers has reopened a passionate discussion between the plastic industry and state legislators who have championed such prohibitions, mostly in coastal regions. Read more
Vice President Mike Pence will headline U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's 2020 re-election kickoff on March 30 in Myrtle Beach and Greenville, the campaign announced. Read more
Duke Energy's two electric utilities in South Carolina want to charge their customers a combined $225 million more per year to cover the cost of infrastructure improvements, new power plants, the environmental cleanup of coal ash and a nuclear project that never got off the ground. Read more
New efforts to outlaw local bans on plastic bags and other single-use containers has reopened a passionate discussion between the plastic industry and state legislators who have championed such prohibitions, mostly in coastal regions. Read more
Beto O'Rourke will hold a town hall at Burke High School in Charleston on Saturday morning. Read more
Medical marijuana supporters amended a legislative proposal Wednesday to appease concerns of South Carolina medical and law enforcement leaders, but any efforts will likely fall short unless the federal government steps in. Read more
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Sapakoff: Zion Williamson's tragic, glorious path to Columbia for March Madness
Rico Gabriel couldn’t stop shaking as he stepped through the ropes and into the boxing ring. Neither could his girlfriend, Mary Ann Koller, as she did the same. Read more
Latest posts in sports
Columbia is ready to turn its big basketball moment into a statement with more than 25,000 people expected to take advantage of concerts, fan fests and parties. Read more
Snack time has become a thing for Wofford basketball this season. Will the Terriers eat well during the NCAA Tournament? Read more
The intersection of Zion Williamson and NCAA Tournament games in Columbia are part glory, part tragedy. Good genes, a basketball work ethic and a great upbringing are mixed with the drawn out timing of the Palmetto State’s hard conversation on race and politics Read more
When the small bar located beneath Elan Midtown Luxury Apartments was occupied by Crooked Crown, the idea was for patrons to cool off with ice pops. But the owners of current tenant Dalila’s hope customers will feel warmed by the Caribbean mood they’ve tried to create. Read more
Charleston and New Orleans aren’t exactly the same, but when visitors who’ve been to The Big Easy first come to The Holy City, they’re apt to feel like they’ve found their friend’s straight-laced cousin who doesn’t cuss or fling his beer bottles on the sidewalk. The two places are united by … Read more
The nationally renowned burger at Little Jack’s Tavern has been restored to its rightful place on the Upper King Street restaurant’s menu. Read more
Olivia Elder has never officially lived in South Carolina, so she didn’t think about choosing the state when she applied a few months ago to be a Cherry Blossom Princess. Read more
Joseph Edge lives in Moncks Corner. Read more
What are you going to be for Purim? Read more
The trade war may finally start to bite for Boeing Co. Read more
These all-women music collectives in Charleston have been working to break the stereotypes and support inclusion and diversity. Read more
The inaugural Charleston Woofstock Festival is happening during the same year as the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Read more
The inaugural Charleston Woofstock Festival is happening during the same year as the 50th anniversary of Woodstock.
