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Charleston's King Street is seen by many as one of the city's most valuable assets, but some property and business owners feel the area needs an updated vision for the future.
Two public panel discussions are scheduled to address school issues and how best to implement needed changes in each of the tri-county school districts.
The hot housing market has the well-heeled taking note as well. Sales on the gated seaside resort of Kiawah Island posted a record for the first quarter of 2021. Meanwhile, part of a large shopping center in North Charleston recently changed hands for $7.6 million. Read more
Charleston's King Street is seen by many as one of the city's most valuable assets, but some property and business owners feel the area needs an updated vision for the future.
During a meeting with business leaders and former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan in Charleston on June 18, Scott said he's still optimistic and he's hoping at least the framework of the reform bill will be done by the end of the month. Read more
The budget compromise legislators agreed to June 17 provides every K-12 teacher at least a $1,000 pay hike, all state employees a 2½ percent raise, and law enforcement officers an additional boost Read more
Rural broadband access and fiscal accountability among the issues that will greet new agency head. Read more
Norman, R-Rock Hill, was the only member of South Carolina's congressional delegation to vote against both bills. Read more
A sense of normalcy returns to the Rice Planters Amateur golf tournament that will be played June 23-25 at Snee Farm Country Club. Read more
The sign for The Taco Spot came down, and the sign for Taco Bartina went up on June 15, creating confusion among longtime customers and a new marketing dilemma for staff members. Read more
There's only so much local governments can do to prepare for flooding and sea-level rise. They're limited in how they can raise money and what policies they can pass under state and federal laws. And of course, they don't control the weather. Read more
Amazon is currently working on a biopic on Robert Smalls, a politician, publisher, businessman and maritime pilot who was born into slavery in Beaufort and worked as a waiter at the Planter Hotel in Charleston. Read more
