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Alan Wilson Campaign Rally

Alan Wilson Announces Candidacy for South Carolina Governor

June 18, 2025

News Summary Alan Wilson, South Carolina’s four-term Republican attorney general, is set to announce his candidacy for the state’s open gubernatorial race in 2026. With a campaign launch scheduled in...

Charleston downtown street scene highlighting nightlife and safety concerns

Charleston City Council to Vote on Juvenile Curfew Ordinance

June 18, 2025

News Summary The Charleston City Council is planning to vote on a juvenile curfew ordinance aimed at addressing safety concerns in downtown areas, particularly King Street. If approved, the curfew...

Emergency vehicles at the scene of a gas leak on Bees Ferry Road in Charleston

Gas Leak Leads to Temporary Closure of Bees Ferry Road

June 18, 2025

News Summary A gas leak on Bees Ferry Road in West Ashley, Charleston led to the temporary closure of eastbound lanes. The leak caused significant traffic disruptions, with alternate routes...

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Charleston Ranks No. 322 in Best Places to Live

June 18, 2025

News Summary Charleston, South Carolina, has been ranked No. 322 on the list of ‘Best Places to Live’ in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report. Key factors contributing...

Frasers Property Buyout

Frasers Property Pursues Second Buyout of Frasers Hospitality Trust

June 17, 2025

News Summary Frasers Property, a Singapore-based real estate company, has proposed a S$1.37 billion buyout of Frasers Hospitality Trust, seeking to take the REIT private. This second attempt follows an...

South Carolina Revenge Porn Law

South Carolina Criminalizes Revenge Porn

June 17, 2025

News Summary South Carolina has enacted H.3049, making the non-consensual sharing of intimate images a felony offense. This new law includes severe penalties for offenders, addressing a significant gap in...

Peaceful protest in Charleston with diverse crowd and signs

Thousands Rally in Charleston Against Trump Administration

June 17, 2025

News Summary In a nationwide show of dissent, thousands participated in the ‘No Kings’ protests, including over 1,000 in Charleston. The event, held to oppose President Trump’s policies, particularly around...

Exterior of Medical University of South Carolina Emergency Department with construction activity

MUSC Emergency Department Temporarily Closes Due to Plumbing Issue

June 17, 2025

News Summary The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has temporarily closed a section of its Emergency Department because of a plumbing problem discovered early Tuesday morning. The affected area...

View of Charleston County after floodwaters recede, showing warning signs.

Charleston County Flood Advisory Expires; Caution Urged

June 17, 2025

News Summary The flood advisory for Charleston County has expired as heavy rains cease and floodwaters recede. However, residents are urged to remain cautious, adhere to road closures, and stay...

BUSINESS

SpokeWorks Bicycle Workshop Community Celebration

Local Business Owner Honored as Small Business Person of the Year

June 18, 2025

News Summary Michael Haldeman, owner of SpokeWorks Bicycle Workshop, has received the prestigious title of South Carolina’s State Small Business Person of the Year. This recognition by the U.S. Small...

Small Businesses in South Carolina

South Carolina Small Businesses Boost Local Economy

June 18, 2025

News Summary As Small Business Saturday approaches, attention is drawn to the critical role of small businesses in South Carolina, particularly in Greenville County, where they employ nearly half of...

Eaton Manufacturing Facility in South Carolina

Eaton Corporation to Invest $340 Million in South Carolina Manufacturing Facility

June 18, 2025

News Summary Eaton Corporation has announced plans to invest $340 million in a new manufacturing facility for three-phase transformers in Jonesville, South Carolina. This significant investment aims to address the...

Duke Energy Infrastructure

Duke Energy Proposes Electricity Rate Increase in South Carolina

June 18, 2025

News Summary Duke Energy has proposed a 12.1% electricity rate increase in South Carolina to improve infrastructure resilience and fund a new natural gas plant. If approved, residential customers could...

Outdoor seating at Timber Pizza Co. in Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina Welcomes Timber Pizza Co.

June 18, 2025

News Summary Timber Pizza Co., an acclaimed pizzeria from Washington, D.C., is set to open a new location in downtown Charleston in July 2025. This new establishment will be the...

Verizon Emergency Response Setup

South Carolina Enhances Emergency Communications with Verizon

June 17, 2025

News Summary Verizon Business has secured a contract with the South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG) to provide advanced wireless communications for over 1,000 devices. This initiative aims to bolster...

South Carolina Tourism Scenic View

South Carolina Tourism Sector Sees Significant Growth

June 17, 2025

News Summary The tourism and travel sector in South Carolina has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, increasing by 65% and contributing over $29 billion annually to the state’s...

JINYA Ramen Bar Interior

JINYA Ramen Bar Expands to Charleston, South Carolina

June 17, 2025

News Summary JINYA Ramen Bar has opened its second location in South Carolina, now serving the Charleston community at 850 Morrison Drive. Known for its rich ramen dishes and customer-centric...

Professionals using advanced agricultural technology in a lab

SCRA Welcomes Realize Ascent LLC to Membership

June 17, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced the addition of Realize Ascent LLC to its membership, an innovative agriculture IT startup specializing in advanced analysis solutions. Alongside...

Events/What's Happening

A vibrant summer festival scene in Charleston with people enjoying music and activities.

Upcoming Summer Events in Charleston

June 18, 2025

News Summary Charleston is gearing up for a series of vibrant events in late June, featuring concerts, cultural gatherings, and family-friendly activities. Highlights include a tribute performance by Badfish, the...

Production scene for Outer Banks in Charleston

Outer Banks Starts Filming Final Season in Charleston

June 18, 2025

News Summary The hit Netflix series Outer Banks is set to film its fifth and final season in Charleston. A casting call has been announced for local extras, with filming...

Aerial view of Charleston County with standing water areas

Charleston County Launches Mosquito Control Initiative

June 17, 2025

News Summary Charleston County Mosquito Control is initiating a major effort to reduce the rising mosquito populations in the area due to recent weather changes. Aerial spraying and ground treatments...

Scene from the play 'White Box' featuring explorers in an Arctic setting

Spoleto Festival USA Presents ‘White Box’ Play

June 17, 2025

News Summary The Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, has debuted a new play titled ‘White Box,’ inspired by the 1897 Swedish Arctic balloon expedition. The performance captivates audiences...

Scene from Spoleto Festival USA showcasing performers and audience

Spoleto Festival USA Celebrates 17 Days of Artistic Excellence

June 15, 2025

News Summary The Spoleto Festival USA has commenced in Charleston, showcasing over 120 performances across various art forms. This year’s lineup includes world premieres, community outreach programs, and performances by...

A communal dining experience celebrating diversity and unity.

Community Dinner Commemorates Emanuel A.M.E. Church Shooting

June 14, 2025

News Summary A transformative community dinner will be held on June 20 to honor the nine lives lost in the Emanuel A.M.E. Church shooting. This year’s theme, ‘Unity in the...

Crowd gathered in a park protesting for democracy

Charleston Prepares for Nationwide Protests

June 14, 2025

News Summary On June 14, protests are planned across the U.S. coinciding with President Trump’s birthday and a military parade in Washington, D.C. The grassroots ‘No Kings’ movement aims to...

Festival performers and audience in Charleston during the Spoleto Festival USA.

Charleston Hosts Spoleto Festival USA

June 13, 2025

News Summary Charleston, South Carolina is set to host the Spoleto Festival USA, featuring over 120 performances that celebrate various arts including opera, music, and dance. This festival, with significant...

Participants in colorful costumes celebrating at the Charleston Carifest festival.

Charleston Celebrates Caribbean Culture with Carifest

June 13, 2025

News Summary Charleston is set to honor Caribbean culture during Caribbean American Heritage Month with the Carifest festival on June 13-14. This vibrant event at Jenkins Youth and Family Village...

CRIME

Charleston downtown street scene highlighting nightlife and safety concerns

Charleston City Council to Vote on Juvenile Curfew Ordinance

June 18, 2025

News Summary The Charleston City Council is planning to vote on a juvenile curfew ordinance aimed at addressing safety concerns in downtown areas, particularly King Street. If approved, the curfew...

Frasers Property Buyout

Frasers Property Pursues Second Buyout of Frasers Hospitality Trust

June 17, 2025

News Summary Frasers Property, a Singapore-based real estate company, has proposed a S$1.37 billion buyout of Frasers Hospitality Trust, seeking to take the REIT private. This second attempt follows an...

South Carolina Revenge Porn Law

South Carolina Criminalizes Revenge Porn

June 17, 2025

News Summary South Carolina has enacted H.3049, making the non-consensual sharing of intimate images a felony offense. This new law includes severe penalties for offenders, addressing a significant gap in...

Little River Party Shooting Scene

Mass Shooting at Memorial Day Weekend Party in Little River

June 14, 2025

News Summary A mass shooting during a Memorial Day weekend party in Little River left at least ten individuals wounded, including a police officer who accidentally shot himself. The incident...

Courtroom Justice

South Carolina Representative Charged with Child Exploitation

June 14, 2025

News Summary RJ May, a Republican representative in South Carolina, has been arrested on ten counts of distributing sexual abuse material involving children. Using the alias ‘joebidennnn69’ on Kik, May...

Police lights illuminating a residential street after a shooting incident

Shooting on James Island Claims Life of Local Man

June 14, 2025

News Summary A shooting incident on James Island has resulted in the death of 39-year-old Lakeith Duncan, identified by the Charleston County Coroner’s Office. The shooting occurred near Ferguson Road...

Lancaster County Scene

Six Charged in Fatal Shooting of Lancaster County Woman

June 13, 2025

News Summary Authorities in South Carolina have charged six individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of Larisha Sharell Thompson, a 40-year-old from Lancaster County. Thompson’s body was discovered in...

Emergency responders at charter boat shooting scene

Mass Shooting on South Carolina Charter Boat Wounds 11

June 12, 2025

News Summary A shooting incident on a charter boat in Little River resulted in 11 individuals injured, including ten from gunfire. Authorities reported chaotic scenes as victims were rushed to...

A nighttime view of an intersection in North Charleston, highlighting an urban environment.

Carjacking Incident in North Charleston After Attempt to Help

June 12, 2025

News Summary A man was carjacked in North Charleston after offering a ride to a homeless woman early Tuesday morning. After entering the vehicle, the woman pepper-sprayed the victim and...

POLITICS

Alan Wilson Campaign Rally

Alan Wilson Announces Candidacy for South Carolina Governor

June 18, 2025

News Summary Alan Wilson, South Carolina’s four-term Republican attorney general, is set to announce his candidacy for the state’s open gubernatorial race in 2026. With a campaign launch scheduled in...

Charleston downtown street scene highlighting nightlife and safety concerns

Charleston City Council to Vote on Juvenile Curfew Ordinance

June 18, 2025

News Summary The Charleston City Council is planning to vote on a juvenile curfew ordinance aimed at addressing safety concerns in downtown areas, particularly King Street. If approved, the curfew...

Frasers Property Buyout

Frasers Property Pursues Second Buyout of Frasers Hospitality Trust

June 17, 2025

News Summary Frasers Property, a Singapore-based real estate company, has proposed a S$1.37 billion buyout of Frasers Hospitality Trust, seeking to take the REIT private. This second attempt follows an...

Peaceful protest in Charleston with diverse crowd and signs

Thousands Rally in Charleston Against Trump Administration

June 17, 2025

News Summary In a nationwide show of dissent, thousands participated in the ‘No Kings’ protests, including over 1,000 in Charleston. The event, held to oppose President Trump’s policies, particularly around...

Protesters gathered in Hampton Park, Charleston, holding signs

Protests Erupt in Charleston Against Trump Administration

June 17, 2025

News Summary A significant protest took place in Hampton Park, Charleston, where over 1,200 people gathered to voice their opposition to President Trump’s administration as part of a nationwide ‘No...

Crowd of protesters at No Kings protests in Charleston

Thousands Join ‘No Kings’ Protests Across South Carolina

June 16, 2025

News Summary On June 14, 2025, over a thousand people gathered in Charleston and other cities in South Carolina to protest against President Trump during the nationwide ‘No Kings’ demonstrations....

Courtroom Justice

South Carolina Representative Charged with Child Exploitation

June 14, 2025

News Summary RJ May, a Republican representative in South Carolina, has been arrested on ten counts of distributing sexual abuse material involving children. Using the alias ‘joebidennnn69’ on Kik, May...

A plate of shrimp in a restaurant setting showcasing potential mislabeling issues.

Shrimpers Association Sues Restaurants for Mislabeling Shrimp

June 14, 2025

News Summary In a significant legal action, the South Carolina Shrimpers Association has filed a lawsuit against 40 Charleston restaurants for allegedly mislabeling imported shrimp as locally sourced. The lawsuit...

Emergency responders at charter boat shooting scene

Mass Shooting on South Carolina Charter Boat Wounds 11

June 12, 2025

News Summary A shooting incident on a charter boat in Little River resulted in 11 individuals injured, including ten from gunfire. Authorities reported chaotic scenes as victims were rushed to...

SPORTS

Frasers Property Buyout

Frasers Property Pursues Second Buyout of Frasers Hospitality Trust

June 17, 2025

News Summary Frasers Property, a Singapore-based real estate company, has proposed a S$1.37 billion buyout of Frasers Hospitality Trust, seeking to take the REIT private. This second attempt follows an...

Baby Hammerhead Shark Discovery

Disc Golfers Discover Baby Hammerhead Shark Falling from Sky

June 14, 2025

News Summary An unusual incident at the Splinter City Disc Golf Course in Myrtle Beach saw disc golfers witness a baby hammerhead shark falling from the sky. The shark, possibly...

Statue Unveiling for Women's Basketball Coach

Dawn Staley Signs Historic Contract Extension with Gamecocks

June 11, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley has signed a trailblazing $25.25 million contract extension, solidifying her position as the highest-paid coach in women’s basketball. The extension keeps her with the South Carolina...

Fishing boats ready for the HUK Charleston Billfish Cup at Shem Creek

Austin Dillon to Compete in HUK Charleston Billfish Cup

June 2, 2025

News Summary NASCAR driver Austin Dillon is gearing up for the HUK Charleston Billfish Cup taking place at Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek. The tournament, part of the Sport Fishing...

Dawn Staley Statue at USC

Dawn Staley Secures Landmark Contract Extension at USC

May 28, 2025

News Summary Dawn Staley, the women’s basketball coach at the University of South Carolina, has signed a historic contract extension through the 2029-30 season, making her the highest-paid coach in...

Storm clouds over Charleston with rain and lightning

Charleston Faces Severe Weather and Artistic Events

May 27, 2025

News Summary Charleston is preparing for thunderstorms and potential record-breaking rainfall forecasted for May 27, along with flash flood warnings. The city also looks forward to the return of Manual...

Neimann Lawrence in Action

Neimann Lawrence Receives Scholarship Offer from Gamecocks

May 23, 2025

News Summary Neimann Lawrence, a talented quarterback from Miami Northwestern, has been offered a scholarship by the South Carolina Gamecocks. Announced on his X account, this milestone highlights his growing...

Night view of King Street in Charleston with various activities and people enjoying the atmosphere.

Charleston Considers Curfew for Minors Amid Safety Concerns

May 23, 2025

News Summary Charleston officials are debating a new curfew for minors in the King Street area to combat rising late-night crime. If approved, the curfew would restrict those aged 17...

Young Athletes Practicing Football

South Carolina Gamecocks Offer Star Quarterback Prospect

May 22, 2025

News Summary The South Carolina Gamecocks have extended a scholarship offer to Neimann Lawrence, a top quarterback prospect from Miami Northwestern. This comes as part of their efforts to build...

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