Charleston City Paper

S.C. early voting starts today in federal, state and local races

In-person early voting for this year’s Nov. 3 elections begins today across the Palmetto State, as voter discontent with high ...
Charleston City Paper

Riverfront Revival festival celebrates the Lowcountry Oct. 9

When the Riverfront Revival Festival kicks off Friday night at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, it begins a two-day ...
Charleston City Paper

High Water Fest 2027 lineup includes Jack Johnson, Mt. Joy, more

Jesse Welles at the 2026 High Water Festival. MORNING HEADLINES | New and familiar nationally known acts pack the lineup for next year’s High Water Festival at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. For ...
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Charleston Co., S.C. schools earn higher ratings overall

Results from the 2026 South Carolina School Report Card show more schools earning top ratings and the state’s graduation rate ...
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Governor won’t remove Charleston school board member despite ‘unacceptable’ conduct

Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday said he would not remove Charleston County school board member Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson ...
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Meet the down-ballot S.C. candidates you may not know

Democratic consultant Paul Begala used to say that being famed campaign guru James Carville’s business partner was like being ...
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Avondale’s Nirlep reopens after 3-year closure

Nirlep, one of longest running Indian restaurants in Charleston, has reopened at 908 Savannah Highway after a three-year ...
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S.C. Arts Commission sees major shakeup after controversy

The South Carolina Arts Commission announced its third leadership change of the month at its Oct. 15 board meeting as Ashley Brown, the commission's interim executive director since July, will ...