2 pedestrians die Sunday in Charleston hit-and-run accident with car
Charleston police reportedly are searching for the driver of a vehicle that hit and killed two pedestrians on Morrison Drive early Sunday near the base of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge. Few details were available.
BRACK: Remember to perform intentional acts of kindness
"It’s been an extremely hectic week so we’re reaching into the opinion vault to recall some lessons offered four years ago when the coronavirus pandemic caused a lot of misery. Remember? Kids were stuck at home with online school. Parents missed work that put food on the table. Some companies closed. And it didn’t take long to find there was nothing much left to watch on TV."
GUN VIOLENCE: Man dead after shooting outside bar near Swansea
Officials are searching for a man who shot and killed a 23-year-old Wagener resident early Sunday outside of a Swansea bar.
Police say woman shot in Upstate apartment complex
Allendale police officer shot Saturday; 1 youth killed
Lexington Co. investigates deadly bar shooting
One youth shot, two bitten after chase in Richland Co.
Claflin VP shot in head Wednesday night
Two pedestrians in Charleston hit-and-run Sunday
Charleston police are looking for a driver who hit and killed two pedestrians Sunday morning near the Ravenel Bridge across the Cooper River.
Reviewing the tragedy of a different story: Last year's death of Folly Beach bride
Charleston police investing fatal collision that killed 2
Two killed in hit and run in Charleston
NATIONAL: Florida abortion ban takes effect with big regional impact
Charleston Co. councilman calls for Jewish students to be protected across U.S.
Nearly 300 arrested in protests across nation over weekend
Protests stir fears, hopes for Jewish students
Abortion, border make Arizona a 2024 political hothouse
Roberts reflects on Supreme Court's work
Where pro-Palestinian protests are happening on campuses
Democratic rifts deepen with college protests over Gaza
Clock ticks down on these 10 Statehouse bills
"With just two weeks left in this year’s legislative session, state lawmakers are under increasing pressure to get some bills passed that have almost made it over the finish line."
"Constitutional carry" now legal, but hundreds still face charges
Week in review: Weaver says to ignore federal rules to protect LGBTQ students
S.C. Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver is recommending that state school districts disregard new federal rules that would expand the definition of sex discrimination under Title IX to protect gay, lesbian and transgender (LGBTQ) students.
Senate proviso would ban transgender students from preferred bathroom
S.C. seems to lag as conservative battleground, some say
When do state lawmakers' regular jobs cross the ethical line?
WORLD: Biden, Netanyahu talk about possible cease-fire, hostage deal
President Biden spoke with the Israeli prime minister Sunday to work on a deal to end the war with Gaza.
Graham working with Biden on Israeli-Saudi deal
Graham predicts Biden will have GOP support if there's an Israeli-Saudi deal
Biden keeps pressure on Netanyahu
Gaza on agenda for top diplomats in Saudi Arabian meeting
2024: Biden unleashes Trump jokes at big D.C. dinner
President Biden unfurled jokes about his GOP rival at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Trump keeps up attacks on RFK Jr.
Noem defends dog shooting
Noem, VP contender, defends shooting family dog years back
Poll shows more than half of voters see Trump's presidency as success
Biden faces nostalgia for Trump's first term
Inside Trump's talks with foreign leaders
RFK Jr. says most Americans voting out of fear
Koch group attacks Biden on economy
Trump, DeSantis meet for first time since primary
Biden delays ban on menthol cigarettes
How Trump's words have changed through the years
This is a detailed story on how public words by former President Donald Trump have gotten darker and more foreboding in recent years -- and how he is talking like no candidate has before ever.
Graham says there's no "absolute immunity" in constitution
Trump's trial could bring him consequences for words
Charleston Co. Navy yard offers nearly $1 billion impact
A new report says the business area generates nearly $1 billion annually in economic impact.
Charleston's industrial market slowing down
An industrial building boom has slowed down, experts say.
Boyd Cycling to invest $2 million in Spartanburg County
The bicycle wheel manufacturer is expected to generate an additional 32 jobs.
Investors say Ponzi scheme helped to fund Greenville project
A new lawsuit says the looming Camperdown business project that helped to transform downtown Greenville had a troubled financing scheme.
Greenville's West End to get $13M music venue
35,000 Tri-county homes may lose broadfunding by end of May
Funding to help 35,000 families afford broadband funding may end in May.
Anderson Co. educator named teacher of year in S.C.
Braden Wilson, who teaches 8th-grade social studies at Palmetto Middle School in Williamston, is the 2025 South Carolina Teacher of the Year.
USC's Bradley honored as first Black student athlete
Lindell Bradley was honored for breaking the color barrier at USC.
Early voting begins in $200 million Dorchester 2 school referendum
The referendum proposes bonds to fund capital improvements and renovations in the Summerville area.
McMaster proclaims Heat Safety Week in S.C.
The effort is to boost awareness of the summer's coming hot temperatures.
Here's what to know about summer and coming heat
Former Charleston councilman to be focus of ethics hearing on 39 allegations
The S.C. Ethics Commission (SCEC) will convene June 20 to hear 39 ethics allegations against former Charleston City Councilman Harry Griffin, according to an official notice of hearing filed this week.
WSPA celebrates 68 years on TV
Study highlights issues in Horry, Georgetown counties
A new study highlights housing challenges in the two counties.
Former HHI Mayor Tom Peeples dies
The former mayor, called a local legend, has passed away.
Repairs start after fire swept through Mount Pleasant Seafood
The longstanding Shem Creek seafood business had a devastating weekend fire.
Blessing of the Fleet held in Mount Pleasant
The town held the annual tradition at the start of shrimp season.
Eight rescued by Coast Guard from boat off James Island
A boat that ran around Saturday night stranded eight.
Families celebrate Charleston Parks Conservancy
Supporters gathered to celebrate 17 years of the organization.
New book takes you inside dragon boat racing
Charleston real estate developer Roger Jones will speak 6 p.m. April 30 at the Charleston Library Society at a launch for his first book, The Final Victory, which celebrates dragon boat racing and its healing powers.
Summer not here, but heat is coming
"South Carolina residents and those visiting the state are encouraged to pay close attention to local weather forecasts from the National Weather Service and local meteorologists, and stay hydrated, find cool spaces and be aware of early signs of heat-related illnesses to ensure safety during the hot season."
Scoppe: Legal questions surround porn bill
"Yes, I know, electronic records, with their frequent hacks and forever trails. Frankly, I just don’t have a lot of sympathy for pornography patrons. It’s absurd to believe that’s what the Founding Fathers had in mind when they wrote the First Amendment."
Bill would make teaching more attractive in S.C.
"S.124 was designed to address the teacher shortage in a very tiny way: by creating an additional route for people who don’t have state teacher certificates to work as teachers while they earn that credential. "
Hicks: N.Chas council makes rookie mistake over proposal
"North Charleston’s new City Council — on the job all of four months — has already generated its first standing-room-only controversy. Rookie mistake."
State agencies care for historic structures differently
"Together, the different stories of the Bennett Rice Mill on Union Pier and the College Lodge on Calhoun Street underscore the importance of promoting a communitywide ethic of stewardship for historic preservation."
Obeldallah: Noem might have underestimated dog owners
"And if you do get that dog, be sure to keep it far from GOP South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who reportedly brags in her new book about an incident some two decades ago when she shot her 14-month-old puppy named Cricket because the dog was “untrainable.”"
Dionne: On restoring the common good
"A small group of prominent intellectuals and activists ranging from progressive to conservative held its first meeting in Utah on Friday."
Tumulty: Biden turns up heat on Trump
"Delivering big laughs was not the president’s mission when he appeared Saturday night before a black-tie audience of 2,600 journalists and Washington power players at the White House correspondents’ dinner."
Renkl: Can nonprofit news save the South
"It’s hard to conceive of a local newspaper, in print or online, that’s fully staffed and fully funded anymore. "
French: Colleges have gone off deep end
"There is profound confusion on campus right now around the distinctions among free speech, civil disobedience and lawlessness. At the same time, some schools also seem confused about their fundamental academic mission. "