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Abortion ban back on state Senate agenda
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (497+ words) UPDATED | MORNING HEADLINES" |" A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee this morning voted to advance a proposed total abortion ban bill dubbed "The Unborn Child Protection Act." Under the proposal, doctors who illegally perform abortions could face felony charges punishable by up…...
Charleston leaders discuss civic engagement
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (753+ words) Three Charleston leaders and residents explored policies shaping local and national life and how citizens use that knowledge to take meaningful action in a Nov. 21 forum led by Emmy Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Robin Hamilton. "We all have a role…...
S. C. gas prices still on the rise
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (609+ words) MORNING HEADLINES" |" Average gasoline prices in South Carolina have risen 1. 6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3. 79 per gallon today, according to Gas Buddy's survey of 3, 028 stations in South Carolina." Experts say gas prices dipped slightly after President Donald…...
Gullah Geechee Corridor marks milestone, new leader
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (729+ words) On the 20th anniversary year of the federal law that created the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, the commission which manages it has chosen a new leader. The corridor's 14-member commission selected Djuanna Brockington, who grew up in Goose Creek, to…...
New Beaufort cultural center is a watery conduit to Gullah Geechee contributions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (979+ words) The life's work and cultural mission of internationally acclaimed artist Jonathan Green is now the vivid focal point of a new cultural center. Part of the University of South Carolina System, the Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center opened on March…...
Clyburn to run for 18th term in U. S. House
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (767+ words) MORNING HEADLINES" |" Democratic power broker James Clyburn, 85, on Thursday said he is seeking an 18th term in the U. S. House of Representatives."Some says he's testing his party's push for generational change and breaking with other congressional leaders who have announced retirements....
The Charleston Jazz Festival returns April 10-19
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (801+ words) Charleston's has a rich jazz tradition. It's a city where coastal rhythms and Gullah influences have shaped a distinctive Lowcountry sound heard in intimate clubs and historic stages alike. That's what makes the city the perfect home for the Charleston…...
Our View: "Union Pier University" teaches the right way to develop in Charleston
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (497+ words) When Southern Living named Charleston the best city in the South last month " again, for the tenth year in a row " the response from locals was pretty much unanimous. Yawn. Stretch. Did you see where I left my keys, honey?...
What to do April 9-16
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (222+ words) Arts + Music | A la carte | Calendar of Events | City Paper Tickets For nine lively days from April 13 to April 21, Charleston Jazz Festival is set to elevate the form throughout the city with world-class artists performing in iconic Charleston venues. More:…...
Charleston County Main Library renovations set for 2026
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (358+ words) The South Carolina Room at the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will close temporarily for eight to 10 weeks beginning May 1 as the Calhoun Street library prepares for renovations later this year. Services, collections, and in-person research assistance will not be…...