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Latest details in fatal hit-and-run

Police make arrest in hit-and-run that killed 2 near Ravenel Bridge. Here's what we know.

Police make arrest in hit-and-run that killed 2 near Ravenel Bridge. Here's what we know.

25-year-old Max David Gentilin was arrested and charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident causing death, the Charleston Police Department announced on May 1. Read morePolice make arrest in hit-and-run that killed 2 near Ravenel Bridge. Here's what we know.

Today's Highlights

Spirit Airlines adds a new route from Charleston International

Business

Spirit Airlines adds a new route from Charleston International

Century-old Charleston jewelry business branches out under its 4th generation

Business

Century-old Charleston jewelry business branches out under its 4th generation

Our food editor's 5 favorite Charleston-area restaurants to enjoy in May

Food

Our food editor's 5 favorite Charleston-area restaurants to enjoy in May

Mark your calendars

Food & Wine Classic releases tickets for new Charleston festival. Here's how to get them.

Food

Food & Wine Classic releases tickets for new Charleston festival. Here's how to get them.

By Parker Milner pmilner@postandcourier.com

The world-renowned Food & Wine Classic is coming to Charleston in September.

Charleston Greek Festival returns for a 53rd year. Here's what you need to know.

Food

Charleston Greek Festival returns for a 53rd year. Here's what you need to know.

By Parker Milner pmilner@postandcourier.com

Now in its 53rd year, the Charleston Greek Festival is the Lowcountry's oldest food festival, drawing a record 30,000 people to the church's 30 Race St. home last year.

Top Headlines

SOUTH CAROLINA OPINIONS

Goldberg: What we keep getting wrong about campus protests

Goldberg: What we keep getting wrong about campus protests

Hicks: Charleston schools' targeted funding could be the game-changer local education needs

Commentary: Data center growth demands focus on energy efficiency

Commentary: A better idea for the corner of Wentworth and St. Philip streets

LATEST NEWS

Police make arrest in hit-and-run that killed 2 near Ravenel Bridge. Here's what we know.

News

Police make arrest in hit-and-run that killed 2 near Ravenel Bridge. Here's what we know.

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Dawn Staley reveals where Gamecocks will open next season

South Carolina

Dawn Staley reveals where Gamecocks will open next season

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Gamecocks searching for a point guard for next season

South Carolina

Gamecocks searching for a point guard for next season

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My Charleston Weekend: Cinco de Mayo celebrations and more

Charleston Scene

My Charleston Weekend: Cinco de Mayo celebrations and more

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Central-American chicken restaurant Pollo Campero among latest Rock Hill openings

Business

Central-American chicken restaurant Pollo Campero among latest Rock Hill openings

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Clemson University, NASA sign space exploration research deal in first for school

Clemson News

Clemson University, NASA sign space exploration research deal in first for school

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Gamecocks get transfer portal receivers from FSU, Nevada

South Carolina

Gamecocks get transfer portal receivers from FSU, Nevada

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Hammock Coast Happenings: Musical stalwarts NTRANZE to perform in Georgetown

Georgetown Times

Hammock Coast Happenings: Musical stalwarts NTRANZE to perform in Georgetown

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For these students, preparing for Myrtle Beach's PGA Tour event is part of their education

Myrtle Beach Sports

For these students, preparing for Myrtle Beach's PGA Tour event is part of their education

9 hrs ago

Meet the 4 candidates for the hotly contested SC Senate District 12 GOP primary

Spartanburg Politics

Meet the 4 candidates for the hotly contested SC Senate District 12 GOP primary

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PAID PRESS RELEASES

Latest local and national business announcements, powered by EZ Newswire

Kiva Awards $10,000 Loan to Lura's Kitchen to Accelerate 2024 Growth

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Kiva Awards $10,000 Loan to Lura's Kitchen to Accelerate 2024 Growth

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Columbia

Dawn Staley reveals where Gamecocks will open next season

Dawn Staley reveals where Gamecocks will open next season

Greenville

Clemson University, NASA sign space exploration research deal in first for school

Clemson University, NASA sign space exploration research deal in first for school

Beaufort County

Two suffer 'potentially serious' burns from tent fire in Beaufort woods

Two suffer 'potentially serious' burns from tent fire in Beaufort woods

Myrtle Beach

Hammock Coast Happenings: Musical stalwarts NTRANZE to perform in Georgetown

Hammock Coast Happenings: Musical stalwarts NTRANZE to perform in Georgetown

PEE DEE

Elementary students live with mental health issues. A new F1S school wants to help them cope

Elementary students live with mental health issues. A new F1S school wants to help them cope

ROCK HILL

Central-American chicken restaurant Pollo Campero among latest Rock Hill openings

Central-American chicken restaurant Pollo Campero among latest Rock Hill openings

SPARTANBURG

Meet the 4 candidates for the hotly contested SC Senate District 12 GOP primary

Meet the 4 candidates for the hotly contested SC Senate District 12 GOP primary

Business

Postal Service delivers plan to restructure its North Charleston mail hub

Postal Service delivers plan to restructure its North Charleston mail hub

Food

Food & Wine Classic releases tickets for new Charleston festival. Here's how to get them.

Food & Wine Classic releases tickets for new Charleston festival. Here's how to get them.

Politics

South Carolina House snuffs out medical marijuana again. Now what?

South Carolina House snuffs out medical marijuana again. Now what?

Sports

Dawn Staley reveals where Gamecocks will open next season

Dawn Staley reveals where Gamecocks will open next season

Arts & Entertainment

My Charleston Weekend: Cinco de Mayo celebrations and more

My Charleston Weekend: Cinco de Mayo celebrations and more

Education

Spartanburg Co. school district removes dozens of books under strict new content policy

Spartanburg Co. school district removes dozens of books under strict new content policy

Environment

New documentary film explores Gullah-Geechee people's symbiotic relationship with the land

New documentary film explores Gullah-Geechee people's symbiotic relationship with the land

Health

South Carolina House snuffs out medical marijuana again. Now what?

South Carolina House snuffs out medical marijuana again. Now what?

OPINION

Goldberg: What we keep getting wrong about campus protests

Goldberg: What we keep getting wrong about campus protests

Photos

Photos: Folly Beach coffee shop Dead Low is now open

Photos: Folly Beach coffee shop Dead Low is now open

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