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British takeover of Charleston in 1780 seeded rebel resolve rather than royal victory
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (320+ words) A detail from the "The investiture of Charleston in 1780," illustrating the appearance of the Horn Work during the British siege. A depiction of the Siege of Charleston (1780) by Alonzo Chappel. South Carolina proudly claims to be the place "Where the…...
Editorial: After wisely eliminating 2 partisan elections, SC Legislature needs to end more
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (16+ words) Post and Courier...
Meet the candidates for contested S. C. House District 102 Democratic Primary
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (670+ words) Montez Aiken is a retired lieutenant who worked for the Summerville Police Department for 23 years. Before that, he was a public school educator. With more than 25 years in the banking industry, Katie Mc Cravy is the community engagement coordinator for…...
Scoppe: Why we didn't endorse Billy Webster alongside Alan Wilson in SC governor's races
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (634+ words) Democratic gubernatorial candidate Billy Webster has no experience in elected office, but he does have the gravitas and general approach to politics that too many politicians lack. When we had our final discussion about our endorsements in the June 9 primaries,…...
Mysterious boom rattles Midlands; SC redistricting effort killed; Lexington Health, insurer rejoin
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (42+ words) Post and Courier This news briefing was created with the assistance of AI to summarize stories. The briefing was edited by a Post and Courier journalist before it was published....
James Island, Kiawah, Folly, South-of-Broad voters have County Council choice in GOP primary
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (542+ words) Primary elections will bring South Carolina voters to the polls June 9, 2026." The Republican primary contest for Charleston County Council District 9 is between a former city councilwoman and a neighborhood activist seeking public office for the first time. The winner of…...
Work on the Congaree boardwalk is complete. Here's how to make the most of SC's only national park.
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (895+ words) HOPKINS " After a year of construction, work to fully elevate Congaree National Parks 2. 6-mile boardwalk loop has been completed, the state's only national park announced May 27. The boardwalks are a fixture of the park's trail systems, first opening in the…...
Friday night bombshell: Donald Trump endorses Pamela Evette for governor of South Carolina
13+ hour, 39+ min ago (289+ words) Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette at Hobcaw Brewing Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Mount Pleasant. COLUMBIA " President Donald Trump endorsed Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette to be the next governor of South Carolina, dropping a major bombshell in the five-way Republican field with less…...
What we learned from last night's SC governor forum. Historic Charleston home is for sale " again.
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (257+ words) GOP U. S. Rep. Ralph Norman (center) answers a question as Republican state Sen. Josh Kimbrell GOP and Democrat Billy Webster of Greenville listen during a gubernatorial candidate forum hosted by The Post and Courier and AARP South Carolina at Charleston Southern…...
South Carolina to enforce new red drum fishing laws in July
20+ hour, 4+ min ago (265+ words) Chase Sherer of Ladson unhooks a red drum from his line on the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier on Folly Beach on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. Stricter catch limits on the popular red drum will take effect in July due to…...