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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

House passes bill to move up FAFSA release deadline

The House overwhelmingly passed legislation that would require the FAFSA application to be released and fully operational by Oct. 1.

Local actors thrive in shows, movies

Hollywood and Charleston are closer than you may realize. The Holy City has been the backdrop for many shows and movies throughout the years.

Actor McBride launches new tequila brand, Don Gato

Comedy legend Danny McBride uprooted his life in Hollywood to build his dream production studio, Rough House Pictures, in Charleston in 2017. Now, the actor, producer and writer best known for his television roles in HBO’s Eastbound & Down,

Between the stacks: CCPL polling sites

Several CCPL libraries will serve as polling locations on election day. Some of these include: Mount Pleasant Public Library at 1133 Mathis Ferry Road; Hurd/St. Andrews Library at 1735 N Woodmere Drive in Charleston;

In Charleston, director Spike Lee talks about AI fears and how 'sometimes technology can go too far'

Famous filmmaker Spike Lee was featured Oct. 15 in the Gibbes Musuem of Art Distinguished Lecture Series. The event took place at the Charleston Music Hall.

Rail a key to 10 million-TEU Charleston forecast

Portwide expansion and upgrades for ship, rail and truck have Charleston, South Carolina, officials eyeing annual capacity of 10 million TEUs for the fast-growing Southeastern maritime hub.

Vietnam vets’ memorial wall heading to Ridgeville

A traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington D.C., “The Wall That Heals,” will be on display in Ridgeville starting tomorrow.

How Yankees’ gamble on a young, injured Clarke Schmidt led to ALCS chance

With Schmidt set to start, if the Yankees win Game 3, they'll go up 3-0 with one victory standing between them and the World Series.

Green Sea Floyds student overcomes heart tumor, major surgery, returns to football field

Daniel Autrey, a Green Sea Floyds freshman football player, found out he had a heart tumor during a routine doctor's visit this spring. He and his family spent the summer relying on faith, and Autrey returned to the field in late September.

Country music star’s performance, fall on stage has fans worried

The country music star was actually going back to his roots, performing with his rock band, Hootie and the Blowfish at the Riverfront Revival after their summer tour when he face-planted on stage.

How to watch Palmetto Sports and Entertainment for free

Palmetto Sports and Entertainment Network is available for free over-the-air in standard definition on WCSC 5.7.

Editorial: New executive raises, new reminder of major flaw in SC system

College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu, Francis Marion's Fred Carter, Commerce Secretary Harry Lightsey salary boosted by Agency Head Salary Commission.

Why Tennessee State basketball coach Brian Collins called OVC preseason poll 'a guessing game'

Tennessee State was picked to finish fourth in the OVC this season but coach Brian Collins said predictions are now impossible to make

Iconic US opera runs a gamut of emotions

Cape Town Opera's acclaimed production of American composer George Gershwin's 1935 masterpiece, Porgy and Bess, arrived at Beijing's Poly Theater with shows running on Saturday and Sunday. The Sunday show closed the 27th edition of the Beijing Music Festival — one of the largest music events in the capital first launched in 1998.

SC Ports President and CEO delivers her 3rd State of the Port

It’s that time of the year again when we get an in depth look at how one of the fastest growing ports on the East Coast is performing. Based on SC Ports President and CEO

WVU men’s soccer suffers first loss at Dayton

The No. 1 West Virginia University men’s soccer team suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday, falling to Dayton, 5-1, at Baujan Field. The Mountaineers fall to 8-1-3 while the Flyers

Former Alabama QB Blasts ‘Internet Gurus’ For Criticizing Coaching Despite Fans’ Growing NIL Commitments

Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron spoke about the Crimson Tide football team's narrow escape against South Carolina on Saturday. In the process, he

90s rockstar, 58, almost falls off stage in catastrophic moment

Darius, 58, was singing his solo 2008 hit Alright at his annual Riverfront Revival concerts in his hometown of Charleston when he fell forward, seemingly tripping as he sang out to the crowd. Luckily, he was helped out by a staff member who pushed him back up, and he went on to continue the performance, joking: ‘I’m old as f***’.

Big Lots to close 500 stores; Michelin-star chef heads up new Charleston restaurant

Big Lots will close its North Charleston store as a Michelin-star chef serves up a delicious menu for Legami, King Street's newest Italian restaurant to open.

Charleston Republican sues Democrats for defamation. Is this a case of mistaken identity?

Charleston County Councilman Brantley Moody has filed a defamation lawsuit against local Democratic Party, alleging he was wrongly accused of verbal harassment.

Seismic activity in South Carolina increases; ShakeOut drill coming

Experts can't explain why seismic activity has increased in recent years, much less this past week. Some research from a paper published in Europe shows that hydro seismicity can trigger earthquakes in certain areas, although this might not necessarily be the case in the quakes this week.

Charleston County Sheriff candidate unveils Five-Point Plan for detention center

All eyes are on conditions at the Al Cannon Detention Center as the Charleston County Sheriff’s race heats up. Former Mount Pleasant Police Chief Carl Ritchie hosted

Charleston home sales drop 2.5 times faster than U.S. average. What happened?

Charleston-area home sales fall 10.9% in September, twice the U.S. average, amid high interest rates, low inventory and an uncertain presidential election.

Daily Digs: Penn to Open New Track Facility, HS Cuts Ribbon on Soccer Complex

The University of Pennsylvania this week announced that the Jane and David Ott Center for Track & Field in Philadelphia will open Dec. 6.

Women have a higher lifetime risk of stroke than men

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Parneet Grewal about an increased lifetime risk of stroke for women, and what can be done to reduce this risk.

Woman charged after diabetic teen drinks milkshake, causing death

A 50-year-old woman from South Carolina has been charged with unlawful conduct towards a child after allegedly giving a milkshake to a 17-year-old girl with diabetes, who later died.

Murdaugh settles lawsuit in teen’s boating death

Disbarred Lowcountry attorney and convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh has been dropped from a wrongful death lawsuit following an insurance payout to the family of a teen boating death victim, according to media reports.

Charleston Fire Department responds to two fires at same West Ashley house hours apart

The Charleston Fire Department battled two fires at the same house in West Ashley hours apart Tuesday, according to a Facebook post by CFD.On Monday around 11:4

Charleston County Sex Offender Registry goes virtual with signature tablet upgrade

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has modernized its Sex Offender Registry by incorporating signature tablets, a move designed to streamline operations and

United flight from Charleston to Houston makes emergency landing in Louisiana

A United Airlines flight that took off from Charleston International for Houston on Oct. 15 was forced to make an emergency landing in Baton Rogue, Louisiana

Where is the UConn women's basketball team on Carl Adamec's preseason AP Top 25 ballot?

The first AP women's basketball poll of the 2024-25 season comes out Tuesday with UConn expected to be in the top three and Fairfield receiving votes.

Charleston Co. School District holds first discussion on cellphone ban

The Charleston County School District’s Board of Trustees discussed an update to one important policy Monday night: the prohibition of personal electronic devices during the school day.

Could passenger rail connect SC's biggest cities? Here's what's holding the state back.

In 1999, South Carolina officials envisioned a passenger rail network that would rival its interstate highways. The state has largely given up on that dream.

A matter of taste: SC-brewed beers take home gold, silver and bronze

South Carolina craft beer breweries from Charleston and Columbia earned 5 medals, including a pair of golds, at a national tasting festival last week in Denver

10 candidates running for 4 Charleston Co. school board seats

Ten candidates want to fill four Charleston County School District board of trustees’ seats that are up for grabs Nov. 5.