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November 13, 2019 — Your news feed made by humans, not machines.
Jamel Bradley, a record-holding former guard for the University of South Carolina, was fired from the Richland County Sheriff's Department on Oct. 30 after “critical information” surfaced during an internal affairs investigation, according to court records. Read more
WEDNESDAY'S HIGHLIGHTS
The Post and Courier Food section weekly features a complaint that first surfaced online, along with testimonies from the patron and restaurateur. Read more
After the Steeplechase of Charleston was purchased by The Post and Courier this past year, race directors and organizers are hoping to recapture an event that is the pinnacle of storied Southern culture. Read more
Unsure who to vote for in next week's Charleston mayoral runoff election? Read more
Beyond the headlines
Gene Sapakoff column: Many South Carolina fans thought Jake Bentley was a liability but at 4-6 it's time to re-think what kind of impact a senior quarterback full of SEC experience might have had on what's been a sour season Read more
More afternoon talkers
'A Comedy Show from the Gals'
A recent study conducted by researchers from Aberystwyth University and the University of North Carolina came to a controversial conclusion that confirmed an age-old stereotype: Men are funnier than women. Read more
SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT
Eighteen Chick-fil-A restaurants serve the Greater Charleston area, including four on college campuses. On Nov. 21, the fast-food chicken restaurant that's never open on Sunday returns to a key location in West Ashley after a five-month absence. Read more
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After the Steeplechase of Charleston was purchased by The Post and Courier this past year, race directors and organizers are hoping to recapture an event that is the pinnacle of storied Southern culture.
The Alston Cup, named for Col. William Alston, will be awarded to one lucky horse and jockey for the first time at the Stono Ferry racetrack in Hollywood on Sunday. One 3-year-old thoroughbred at the start of their racing career will earn the honor.
Leaders at the Center for Heirs Property Preservation noted 11 communities throughout the county that will benefit from the preservation efforts: Adams Run, Accabee, Phillips Community, Awendaw, Liberty Hill, McClellanville, Union Heights, Parkers Ferry, Hollywood, Johns Island and James Island.
South Carolinians jetting off for the holidays will pay less for fares this year, and Charleston travelers will see the best deals, experts say. Read more
Stay up-to-date on which 2020 presidential candidates are visiting the Palmetto state with The Post and Courier's tracker. Continually updated as candidates campaign in South Carolina in the months leading up to the state’s February 2020 primary. Read more
South Carolina’s addiction services agency is providing communities more money to tailor substance abuse programs to what they're confronting most, from underage drinking to the opioid crisis Read more
Gene Sapakoff column: Not that long ago, a Clemson coach bolted for Nick Saban's Alabama staff for job security reasons; two national titles and Crimson Tide slippage later, the Tigers are solidly on top of the rivalry Read more
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You be the judge: Visitor claims downtown Charleston bar lured her in with misleading sign
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Chick-fil-A builds bigger coop in Charleston; downtown women's shop closing after 28 years
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We need to talk about dogs in Charleston’s breweries after bite that needed 50 stitches
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Sapakoff: The Gamecocks' record had Jake Bentley started all season? Better
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Which Charleston County schools face closures and other big changes? Here's a list.
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Not sure who to vote for in Charleston's Nov. 19 mayoral runoff? Take this quiz
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Former SC Gov. Mark Sanford has dropped out of presidential race
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Nikki Haley struggled with PTSD after Emanuel shooting, saw horrors as UN ambassador
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North Charleston once again has an all-vegan restaurant with opening of Vegans on Rivers
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After delay, brand-new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital gets an opening date
Recent Reviews
After a spectacular start in 2016, McCrady’s Tavern ran low on creative fuel, and this year skidded to a stop as a quasi-steakhouse, serving its final meal in July. Five weeks later, the company opened Delaney Oyster House in Marriott property Hotel Bella Grace. Read more
I’m partial is what is called “Afternoon Tea,” a shorthand reference to an English ritual that includes a pot of tea; a china cup and saucer; lemon or milk to add to the tea, and possibly an etagere. Read more
It’s outrageous to think that Santee Cooper should be responsible for helping defend SCANA successor Dominion Energy in lawsuits that allege, among other things, that SCANA executives engaged in racketeering by fraudulently inflating power bills to generate unlawful proceeds. Of course, it was outrageous that Santee Cooper paid millions of dollars in bonuses to SCANA executives for the great work they were doing as the nuclear construction project was collapsing. Read more
Phasing out the federal solar tax credit would be a major mistake. It wouldn’t just reduce the affordability of solar installations for homeowners and business but would further narrow the thin profit margins installers rely on. That means putting about 3,000 jobs at risk in South Carolina, … Read more
In these divisive times when it is difficult to find people who actually listen to one another, it is a pleasure to find an exceptio… Read more
The state’s refusal to allow seismic testing off the South Carolina coast to prevent oil and gas drilling is a strong step in the fi… Read more
I enjoy a good comparison: Charleston’s water management plan versus ancient Mesopotamia’s is a good one. Read more
COMMENTARY
The Goo Goo Dolls' original band name was just as goofy but a little less G-rated. Read more
