Brack: On turning off the incessant hum of politics
Perhaps the most delightful thing about vacationing in France this year was something beyond the great food, spectacular culture, lush vistas and kind people. The post Brack: On turning off the...
View ArticleStatehouse Report 24.26: Carolina Day, gerrymandering, tuning out
In this issue of Statehouse Report are stories on the importance of Carolina Day and a gerrymandering case at the state Supreme Court as well as a column about tuning out politics (a little.) The post...
View ArticleU.S. Supreme Court allows S.C. to defund Planned Parenthood
Medicaid patients don’t have the right to sue to see their doctor of choice, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in a 6-3 ruling Thursday. The post U.S. Supreme Court allows S.C. to defund Planned...
View ArticleS.C. officials urge safety during July 4 weekend
An expected increase in motorists and boaters traversing the Palmetto State this week and through the July 4 holiday weekend is prompting state authorities to urge travelers to stay safe and vigilant....
View ArticleWhere to get great hot dogs around Charleston
Few things say summer quite like a hot dog. According to the Washington, D.C.-based National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consume 7 billion hot dogs during hot dog season, which the Council...
View ArticleHow South Carolinians could lose under the new Trump budget
News analysis | The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed its version of President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," the 940-page tax and spending megabill that Republicans say will lower taxes and spark...
View ArticlePet owners: keep your animals safe this holiday weekend
Lowcountry animal shelters are urging pet owners to take precautions to keep their animals safe, as shelters across the country report a spike in lost or injured pets following fireworks shows,...
View ArticleMcKee stepping away from kitchen towards new chapter
Celebrated high-energy chef Brett McKee is wrapping up his knives and stowing his pots and pans. The post McKee stepping away from kitchen towards new chapter appeared first on Charleston City Paper.
View ArticleTurkey bacon recalled; Shrimpers get some pushback on outing seafood suppliers
Kraft Heinz Food Co. of Newberry has announced the recall of nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products over possible contamination with listeria bacteria that can cause food poisoning....
View ArticleExpert tips on becoming a great grill master
The tantalising smells and sizzles of food on the grill is a soundtrack to a memorable Lowcountry summer. The post Expert tips on becoming a great grill master appeared first on Charleston City Paper.
View ArticleWhat to do July 3-July 10
North Charleston’s Fourth of July festival Celebrate Independence Day with friends and family at North Charleston’s annual festival. This year’s event features live music followed by the Lowcountry’s...
View ArticleOur View: Dump questionable protest ordinance
The fact that the city of Charleston has an ordinance titled “First Amendment Demonstrations” recognizes that citizens have a right to peaceably assemble, as outlined in the First Amendment to the...
View ArticleRemembering Irish immigrants buried at Tower Hill site
The Most Rev. Jacques Fabre-Jeune, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, will perform a rosary service at Harmon Field on July 9 for Irish immigrants who were buried at a potter’s field...
View ArticleStegelin: Celebrating our freedoms
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View ArticleAriail: Do you feel free?
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View ArticleBlotter: What’s the handle?
Reports taken from June 18 to June 27 What’s the handle? Charleston police on June 26 announced the arrest of an “aspiring influencer” after a months-long reckless driving investigation after he...
View ArticleCharleston City Paper 28.49: July 4, 2025
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View ArticleGet outside: County parks offer picturesque views, unique activities
It’s not hard for Charleston area residents to fish, swim, and enjoy the outdoors anytime at the county’s more than two dozen public parks, water parks, boat landings and other small public properties....
View ArticleA day OFF in the life: Guide is on the water, even on days off
Captain Frank Riccio, a Charleston-based boat expedition guide, said every day on his job feels rewarding, especially when he’s leading tours with visitors. The post A day OFF in the life: Guide is on...
View ArticlePower trio Restless Spirit rides metal momentum into Tin Roof
It is a power trio with an emphasis in “power,” and the band is bringing that muscle to the Tin Roof in West Ashley on July 10. The post Power trio Restless Spirit rides metal momentum into Tin Roof...
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