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Alligator attack survivor

Alligator chomps diver who, pinned to bottom of Cooper River, thought death was certain

Alligator chomps diver who, pinned to bottom of Cooper River, thought death was certain

Panicked use of a screwdriver may have saved a scuba diver's life during an encounter with an alligator in the Cooper River. Read moreAlligator chomps diver who, pinned to bottom of Cooper River, thought death was certain

SATURDAY'S HEADLINES

First luxury resort on Johns Island, nestled beside river, sets opening date

Business

First luxury resort on Johns Island, nestled beside river, sets opening date

Hollywood SC mayor sued for using town Facebook page to endorse brother

Palmetto Politics

Hollywood SC mayor sued for using town Facebook page to endorse brother

SC ports agency sets closing date for WestRock paper mill purchase

Business

SC ports agency sets closing date for WestRock paper mill purchase

weekend updates

Ready. Set. Sail. Charleston Race Week regatta puts sailors' skills to the test.

Ready. Set. Sail. Charleston Race Week regatta puts sailors' skills to the test.

Charleston Race week is back in action April 18-21 with 181 boats competing in 16 classes in Charleston Harbor.

High Water Fest platinum ticketholders won't have liquor in lounge due to licensing issue

High Water Fest platinum ticketholders won't have liquor in lounge due to licensing issue

Due to a liquor licensing issue with the South Carolina Department of Revenue Alcohol Beverage Licensing, platinum ticketholders at the High Water Festival will not have access to liquor in their upgraded lounge area.

CRIME CORNER

Police investigating double homicide at Gates of Summerville apartments

Crime

Police investigating double homicide at Gates of Summerville apartments

By Alan Hovorka ahovorka@postandcourier.com
22 hrs ago

Summerville Police are investigating a possible double homicide at Gates of Summerville apartment complex at 1225 Boone Hill Road that was reported at about 11 a.m. April 19.

SC inmate accused of dating site sextortion scheme that led to suicide in Michigan

Columbia News

SC inmate accused of dating site sextortion scheme that led to suicide in Michigan

By Caitlin Ashworth cashworth@postandcourier.com
Apr 19, 2024

A South Carolina prison inmate is facing federal charges for an online sextortion scheme conducted through an online dating site that led to a person's suicide in Michigan.

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LATEST NEWS

Charleston International expansion project may cost upward of $1B

Business

Charleston International expansion project may cost upward of $1B

3 hrs ago

For Passover, Chabad of Charleston delivers Seder plates to seniors in the community

Features

For Passover, Chabad of Charleston delivers Seder plates to seniors in the community

4 hrs ago

What do you get when you put a farm in the middle of a community? Fresh produce every day

News

What do you get when you put a farm in the middle of a community? Fresh produce every day

4 hrs ago

Peper column: Who decides Grandpa's nickname?

Columnists

Peper column: Who decides Grandpa's nickname?

4 hrs ago

Norris Burkes: The wrong trousers

Columnists

Norris Burkes: The wrong trousers

6 hrs ago

Hollywood SC mayor sued for using town Facebook page to endorse brother

Palmetto Politics

Hollywood SC mayor sued for using town Facebook page to endorse brother

6 hrs ago

Editorial: What's lurking inside SC utility bill? Heed secrecy lessons from VC Summer.

Editorials

Editorial: What's lurking inside SC utility bill? Heed secrecy lessons from VC Summer.

6 hrs ago

‘Minnesota Wrecking Crew’ set the standard for tag-team wrestling

Wrestling

‘Minnesota Wrecking Crew’ set the standard for tag-team wrestling

7 hrs ago

No. 20 Gamecocks let win over No. 2 Arkansas slip away; DH Saturday

South Carolina

No. 20 Gamecocks let win over No. 2 Arkansas slip away; DH Saturday

14 hrs ago

Georgetown steel mill shifts production, affecting more than 50 workers

News

Georgetown steel mill shifts production, affecting more than 50 workers

20 hrs ago

PAID PRESS RELEASES

Latest local and national business announcements, powered by EZ Newswire

Keystone’s Michael Cragg Wins Reader’s Choice Award from Concurrences

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Keystone’s Michael Cragg Wins Reader’s Choice Award from Concurrences

Apr 17, 2024

Columbia

Scoppe: James Smith's judicial loss resulted from political rot. A win would have too.

Scoppe: James Smith's judicial loss resulted from political rot. A win would have too.

Greenville

Take a peek inside downtown Greenville's 'shining bank on the hill'

Take a peek inside downtown Greenville's 'shining bank on the hill'

Beaufort County

In lawsuit, family of Hilton Head man killed in hit-run alleges driver 'grossly intoxicated'

In lawsuit, family of Hilton Head man killed in hit-run alleges driver 'grossly intoxicated'

Myrtle Beach

Georgetown steel mill shifts production, affecting more than 50 workers

Georgetown steel mill shifts production, affecting more than 50 workers

PEE DEE

'A good meal and a good time': Mexican restaurant debuts in Florence

'A good meal and a good time': Mexican restaurant debuts in Florence

ROCK HILL

York County sheriff's race reaches 5 Republican candidates at new filing deadline

York County sheriff's race reaches 5 Republican candidates at new filing deadline

SPARTANBURG

Finding affordable housing is a struggle in Spartanburg Co. Here's why — and possible fixes

Finding affordable housing is a struggle in Spartanburg Co. Here's why — and possible fixes

Business

Charleston International expansion project may cost upward of $1B

Charleston International expansion project may cost upward of $1B

Food

8 of the best places to drink on Johns Island

8 of the best places to drink on Johns Island

Politics

Hollywood SC mayor sued for using town Facebook page to endorse brother

Hollywood SC mayor sued for using town Facebook page to endorse brother

Sports

‘Minnesota Wrecking Crew’ set the standard for tag-team wrestling

‘Minnesota Wrecking Crew’ set the standard for tag-team wrestling

Arts & Entertainment

High Water Fest platinum ticketholders won't have liquor in lounge due to licensing issue

High Water Fest platinum ticketholders won't have liquor in lounge due to licensing issue

Education

This week in Charleston education: Budget updates, policy changes, bus driver recognitions

This week in Charleston education: Budget updates, policy changes, bus driver recognitions

Environment

At a tipping point: SC's Little Pee Dee qualifies as 5th most endangered river in US

At a tipping point: SC's Little Pee Dee qualifies as 5th most endangered river in US

Health

Moving Day is more than a fundraising walk, it is a way of life for Parkinson's patients

Moving Day is more than a fundraising walk, it is a way of life for Parkinson's patients

OPINION

Scoppe: James Smith's judicial loss resulted from political rot. A win would have too.

Scoppe: James Smith's judicial loss resulted from political rot. A win would have too.

Photos

Reader photos: Abandoned

Reader photos: Abandoned

BOOM & BALANCE

1 annexation effort pauses while another roars back to life in Jasper County

1 annexation effort pauses while another roars back to life in Jasper County

MURDAUGH

Alex Murdaugh plans to appeal 40-year sentence for federal financial crimes

Alex Murdaugh plans to appeal 40-year sentence for federal financial crimes

Uncovered

SLED: Twin criminal investigations underway in Hampton County over financial issues

SLED: Twin criminal investigations underway in Hampton County over financial issues