Batten down the hatches: Ian is on the way
Hurricane Ian grew overnight into a dangerous Category 4 storm that is churning off the coast of western Florida and is expected to make landfall later today. Meanwhile, the S.C. coast is under a tropical storm warning.
Later today, winds in Charleston Harbor will rise and continue to strengthen. It is expected to bring coastal flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and heavy rain to the Lowcountry and state on Thursday.
Congrats to the mighty RiverDogs, minor league franchises
"All hail the mighty, mighty Charleston RiverDogs, back-to-back 2022 baseball champs in the single A Carolina League. In fact, all hail minor league sports in the Lowcountry, which has been named the top minor league sports market in the nation, according to a recent biennial ranking by Sports Business Journal."
S.C. abortion law not expected to get stricter
Republicans in the S.C. General Assembly couldn't agree on a total ban on abortion during a special session, which means the procedure likely won't get more restrictive. On Tuesday, the House passed a strict ban that was in conflict with an earlier bill passed by the state Senate, which means the measure likely won't be taken up this year. Currently, abortion is legal up to 20 weeks as a 6-week ban is being challenged in state courts.
More restrictive ban likely dies
Stronger abortion ban likely dead for year
S.C. House rejects Senate's abortion bill
HURRICANE: Category 4 Ian to hit Florida, head north toward S.C.
Hurricane Ian grew overnight into a dangerous Category 4 storm that is churning off the coast of western Florida and is expected to make landfall later today. Later today, winds in Charleston Harbor will rise and continue to strengthen. It is expected to bring coastal flooding, storm surge, gusty winds and heavy rain to the Lowcountry on Thursday.
McMaster preps state for Ian's arrival
Ian moves toward Florida, S.C.
Lowcountry under surge, storm watches
Charleston prepares for Hurricane Ian
S.C. officials prepare for storm
Ian may force e-learning day in Charleston
Coburg Cow comes down in Charleston in storm prep
S.C. governor says to get prepared now for storm
Lowcountry counties under storm warnings, watches
Lowcountry closings and cancellations
Tropical storm warnings issued for S.C. coast
Ian could be more destructive due to increase in Florida development
Ian expected to dump heavy rains on Charlotte
Storm is packing 140 mph winds
Millions in Florida told to evacuate
USofC-S.C. State to play tonight instead of Saturday due to storm
Outlook for 6 Florida cities
Ian bears down on Florida
Cuba's power grid collapsed after being hit by Ian
Hurricane Ian morphs into powerful Category 4 storm
5-day forecast cone for Hurricane Ian
Charleston Co. under storm surge, tropical storm warnings, watches
Legislators questioning lawsuit that could hurt Santee Cooper
State legislators are questioning why Santee Cooper's biggest customer is embroiled in a lawsuit with the utility over unexpected price increases.
Interior secretary in S.C. to promote telling America's stories
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland joined U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn to talk about a National Park Service program that will help tell stories about the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision that included a Summerton school.
Former Clarendon Co. schools join national network
CONGRESS: Biden says Social Security threatened if GOP wins
President Joe Biden is warning that America's social safety net will be on the "chopping block" if Republicans win back control of Congress.
McConnell boosts electoral bill in response to Jan. 6 attacks
McConnell backs electoral count overhaul to stabilize Congress
Senate moves forward with temporary spending package to avert shutdown
WORLD: Britain's new leader takes an economic gamble
A trickle-down economic approach by Great Britain's new prime minister is being questioned as markets have been thrown for a loop and the country's currency is in chaos.
Port leaders increasing use of electric machines
The Port of Charleston is increasing its use of electric machines out of environmental and other concerns.
Charleston airport gets two new gates
The additions extend its capacity by 20 percent.
Artis, Johnson recognized in Columbia
The president of Benedict College and a prominent lawyer have received national recognition.
State chamber launches skills program
The organization has launched two workforce development events.
Investment group spends $64 million on Greenville apartments
In the last year, IMG has sponsored purchase of more than 1,600 units costing $300 million.
Sex abuse allegations expanding in cheerleading industry
Allegations of sexual abuse in the cheerleading are spreading across the country following a complaint earlier this month in Greenville, S.C.
Mother of Rockstar Cheer story shares story
Will Charleston restaurants survive a recession?
A deep look into whether Charleston, which has an appetite for new restaurants, will thrive for foodies during a recession.
Charleston Co. schools get feedback on new structure
The schools are working on a new governance structure on how to do business.
Charleston schools could have Friday e-learning day
DHEC chief says York Co. paper mill misled agency
The head of the state Department of Health and Environmental Control says a paper mill in York County misled the agency about pollution control measures.
Plans for new HH bridge cause division
A look at how plans for a new bridge to Hilton Head Island are causing grief for many.
MUSC gets $1.5M telehealth grant
The Medical University has received a $1.5 million federal grant to establish a rural telehealth network.
MUSC wants $50 million classroom, research facility
The city of Charleston is poised to consider a $50 million classroom and research facility on the university's downtown campus.
PANDEMIC: S.C. has 4,516 new Covid cases, 5 deaths
South Carolina had 1,827 fewer cases of Covid-19 between Sept.18-24 than the previous reporting period (Sept. 11-17), state officials reported Sept. 27. Five people died from the virus between Sept.18-24.
Less than 5,000 new cases of Covid reported
Film festival to return to Spartanburg
The Spartanburg International Film Festival returns Oct. 1
MOJA Arts Festival opens Sept. 29
Special Guide: The festival lasts through Oct. 9 in Charleston. A few early events have been cancelled or postponed.
Goss: Lowcountry needs more honest conversations
"What is now known as the Coastal Community Foundation came to be in 1974, when a group of community, education and civil rights leaders came together with an idea: If they pooled their resources, they could create a long-term fund for the betterment of their community. It was a grassroots effort in the truest sense and, as time would tell, a worthy cause."
Remember unpredictablity of hurricanes
"Fortunately, it doesn’t look like Hurricane Ian, which is making its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward the west coast of Florida, will bring much damage to South Carolina other than some heavy rainfall and gusty winds later this week. But during hurricane season, it’s important to remember that initial forecasts don’t always match the storm’s actual path."
Hicks: State leaving a lot of money on table
"So before long, state officials will be back to poor-mouthing, claiming they can’t even come up with $100,000 to help ensure the $50 million economic impact of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition."
Thiessen: Abortion won't salvage midterms for Dems
"Abortion is not going to save Democrats this November. To see why, just look at the Georgia governor’s race."
Von Drehle: Putin limping toward end game
"Sooner or later, the leader makes a truly bad decision that springs reality from the prison of lies. For Putin, that bad decision is the invasion of Ukraine. "
Friedman: Putin's war is crime against world
"Unfortunately, what happens between Ukraine and Russia does not stay between Ukraine and Russia. That’s because the world is flatter than ever."
Cottle: Ginni Thomas is eager
"A longtime conservative crusader, Ms. Thomas increasingly appears to have been chin deep in the push to keep Donald Trump in power by any means necessary. "
Ariail: Back to school
The latest "Lowcountry" cartoon from Robert Arial.