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Crowd gathers at Charleston’s Hampton Park for Memorial Day concert of ‘remembrance and celebration’

The annual outdoor event, put on by the Charleston Concert Band, held extra significance this year, as it’s part of the city’s broader America 250 programming. Read moreCrowd gathers at Charleston’s Hampton Park for Memorial Day concert of ‘remembrance and celebration’

Huger woman killed by umbrella in storm-related mishap at restaurant, coroner says

By Glenn Smith gsmith@postandcourier.com
10 hrs ago

An umbrella that got loose during a May 23 storm struck and killed a Berkeley County woman while she was dining at a Lake Marion restaurant, the county coroner said.

Summer reading pays off. These Charleston programs offer prizes to kids, teens, adults.

By Maddy Quon mquon@postandcourier.com
15 hrs ago

With summer around the corner, here are some programs in the Charleston area that reward you for how much you read. From your local library to Pizza Hut and the White House, there are plenty adults and kids can join.

North Charleston to donate 4 vacant lots to nonprofits to expand affordable homeownership options

By Kenna Coe kcoe@postandcourier.com
15 hrs ago

To bring more affordable homes to North Charleston, the city is in the process of awarding two nonprofits with vacant, residential lots to build new homes.

SC veteran hopes project studying smartphones, laptops of those who died by suicide will save lives

By Lynda Edwards ledwards@postandcourier.com
15 hrs ago

A nonprofit founded by two veterans launched the Black Box Project to learn more about how to intervene and stop military suicides. Families have loaned loved one's laptops and phones so experts can learn more about the triggers and warning signs.

Charleston faces budget overrun; North Charleston neighborhood gets a new community center

By Komlavi Adissem kadissem@postandcourier.com
15 hrs ago

In this week’s Lowcountry Lowdown, read about how Charleston’s facing a budget overrun due to gas prices, how Memorial Day will impact trash services and more.

Charleston native and Medal of Honor recipient memorialized with lasting display

By Morgan Cook morgan.cook@postandcourier.com
15 hrs ago

A new display containing military medals belonging to Ralph H. Johnson was donated to the International African American Museum. His family was given a private viewing of the installation on May 18 before it opens to the public on Memorial Day.

SC track where Kyle Busch had 1 Cup win was treating late NASCAR star ‘fairly well’ recently

By John McDermott jmcdermott@postandcourier.com
May 24, 2026

Kyle Busch, the superstar NASCAR driver who died last week, amassed a good run with one major win over the past 21 years at Darlington Raceway in the South Carolina Pee Dee region.

The three Dill Sisters’ will: How their last wishes created a wildlife sanctuary, a park and a town

By David Slade dslade@postandcourier.com
May 24, 2026

When the last Dill sister died at 100, she left 1,264 acres on James Island for a wildlife sanctuary. Instead, the government claimed part of the property and nonprofit groups fought over the rest.

Charlestonian turns 100 years old, reflects on how city has changed over a century

By Jason Ryan jryan@postandcourier.com
May 24, 2026

Fannie Appel Rones, a daughter of Jewish immigrants from Poland, has lived an entire century in Charleston. She looks back on growing up in the Holy City and how it’s changed over the last 100 years.

Solar project looks to set up in Cross. Residents worry risks outweigh benefits.

By Komlavi Adissem kadissem@postandcourier.com
May 24, 2026

Residents in Cross are fighting the proposed Sandy Run Solar project, which would install thousands on solar panels across 1,500 acres, saying the solar farm has '“no benefits” for Berkeley County.

The Shandon neighborhood in Columbia is desirable. It’s also a hot spot for a mosquito-borne virus

By Tom Corwin tcorwin@postandcourier.com
May 24, 2026

People living in wealthy established neighborhoods with ample tree canopy are more likely to get infections from mosquito bites because those same neighborhoods attract birds that attract mosquitoes.

Suspected shooter near White House killed, Trump “not affected”

By Jana Winter, Ryan Patrick Jones and Rodrigo Campos Reuters
Updated May 23, 2026

Officers at a White House checkpoint responded to gunshots on Saturday evening, and a shooting suspect was "down" and taken to a hospital, a law enforcement official told Reuters.

CNN reports that the Secret Service confirmed the suspect died.

Ms. Rose’s, a longtime West Ashley staple, is closing its doors

By Komlavi Adissem kadissem@postandcourier.com
May 23, 2026

Ms. Rose’s Fine Food & Cocktails, a West Ashley restaurant that has been serving food and hosting parties for over a decade, is closing on May 30.

Remembering former Post and Courier Executive Editor Richard Schreadley

By Joey Izzo izzo@postandcourier.com
May 23, 2026

CHARLESTON — Former Post and Courier executive editor and retired Navy officer Richard Schreadley was a man of passions: writing, history, news and community theater, among his many.

A ship carrying over 500 cadets docks in Charleston Harbor during Memorial Day weekend

Morgan Cook mocook@postandcourier.com
May 23, 2026

The Empire State VII from Maritime College has docked at the Port of Charleston Memorial Day Weekend. The boat is open for tours to the public while the school also looks to recruit potential student prospects.

Here's how to park, ride and drive to Charleston's beaches this summer

By Anna Sharpe asharpe@postandcourier.com
May 23, 2026

Your guide to parking at three of Charleston’s most popular beaches is here. Learn where to park and how you can get to the beach for free this summer.

Man who killed two teens outside Summerville public library pleads guilty to manslaughter

By Caitlin Bell cabell@postandcourier.com
May 23, 2026

In March 2022, Berkeley County deputies responded to a Summerville public library to find broken glass and blood. The man who’d shot and killed two teens there will now go to prison for the slaying.

Uncovered stories behind Charleston’s round hotel that has been turning heads for decades

By Maddy Quon and Teri Errico Griffis mquon@postandcourier.com, tegriffis@postandcourier.com
May 23, 2026

With news the land around Charleston’s round Holiday Inn could be developed, we dug into the history of the hotel from its most famous guest, a race to win a microwave, whether the top floor ever rotated and more.

SC officials rule out food poisoning, disease for sick kids on Dorchester field trip

By Valerie Nava vnava@postandcourier.com
May 22, 2026

South Carolina agriculture and health officials completed an investigation after 36 Eugene Sires Elementary students, in Summerville, became ill during a school field trip to a Ladson movie theater May 18.

Campaign for Stephen Colbert to work with Charleston dolphins makes splash on his 'Late Show' finale

By Morgan Cook mocook@postandcourier.com
May 22, 2026

The campaign to have Stephen Colbert work with local agency has seen a large number of views online after mentioned in the hosts last monologue of “The Late Show”.

Mount Pleasant police seize dozen souped up e-bikes, illegal motorcycles from a middle school

By Anna Sharpe asharpe@postandcourier.com
May 22, 2026

The Mount Pleasant Police Department says they’ve impounded a dozen illegal e-bikes, mopeds and motorcycles from Moultrie Middle School.

Here’s how and where Charleston County hopes to spend $4.25 billion on roads, transit and green space

By David Slade dslade@postandcourier.com
May 22, 2026

Charleston County voters will be asked in November to extend an extra sales tax to raise $4.25 billion for transportation projects, transit, and green space protection. Now there’s a project list.

Stephen Colbert wraps ‘Late Show’ with nods to South Carolina, both obvious and covert

By Jason Cato jcato@postancourier.com
May 22, 2026

In the last episode of “The Late Show” on CBS, Stephen Colbert talks South Carolina — from billboards and dolphins to tomato sandwiches and Chuck Mangione at Charleston’s Gaillard Audience.

Charleston County sponsors free pet adoptions as shelters reach new overcrowding levels

By Morgan Cook morgan.cook@postandcourier.com
May 22, 2026

A new Charleston County-sponsored initiative will cover adoption costs at a local Pet Helpers through June 30. The partnership started as animal shelters reach a critical level for overcrowding.

Lawsuit filed over drug withdrawal death of Mary Brucato in Charleston jail

By Alan Hovorka ahovorka@postandcourier.com
May 22, 2026

The family of 23-year-old Mary Brucato, a Ladson resident, has sued the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and its medical provider after she died from opioid withdrawal while in jail.

Flying termites are out in full force in SC. Here’s how you can keep them from invading your home.

By Maddy Quon mquon@postandcourier.com
May 22, 2026

Unfortunately, spring is also flying termite season. Every year in the Southeast, the swarmers leave their colony in search of a new one. Here are some tips for keeping termites away from your home.

SC’s newest pro football team announces tryouts for Seawolves players, cheerleaders

By Maddy Quon mquon@postandcourier.com
May 22, 2026

The South Carolina Seawolves, the state’s new professional football team, is coming closer to reality as the league sets up player and cheerleader tryouts this summer in the Charleston area.

Sullivan's Island review of fire department will inspect training standards, incident responses

By Anna Sharpe asharpe@postandcourier.com
May 21, 2026

Sullivan’s Island is seeking an independent audit of its fire department after a house fire raised questions about the agency’s response.

Man who murdered state trooper to stay on death row, SC Supreme Court affirms

By Sandy Hodson shodson@postandcourier.com
May 21, 2026

Bayan Aleksey has been on SC’s death row since 1998, the year he was convicted and sentenced to death for fatally shooting a state trooper on Interstate 95 a year earlier.

Jail death initially withheld by Charleston sheriff's office had been natural, autopsy shows

By Alan Hovorka ahovorka@postandcourier.com
May 21, 2026

State investigators found no wrongdoing in the sudden, natural death of an inmate in December, which had initially gone undisclosed.

Suspect 'purposely waited' to shoot victim outside Gilroy's Pizza Pub on King Street, records allege

By Kailey Cota kcota@postandcourier.com
May 21, 2026

Andre Ramon Nesbit purposefully waited on King Street, where he fatally shot a man who had accidentally brushed against him inside of Gilroy’s Pizza Pub, arrest warrants allege.

911 calls, dispatch report reveals how King Street shooting that killed 1, injured 2 unfolded

By Kailey Cota kcota@postandcourier.com
May 21, 2026

“Hey, don’t go to sleep. Stay awake, OK. Come here. Sit up,” a 911 recording captured one caller saying in the minutes after shots were fired on King Street. Here’s what happened next.

The Last Show: Late-night run for Charleston favorite son Stephen Colbert comes to an end

By Jason Cato jcato@postandcourier.com
May 21, 2026

“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” ends May 21 after 11 seasons. Here is a look at Colbert’s ties to Charleston and South Carolina.

Jim Clyburn redrawn. Mobile home park sold. Fries everywhere. Your SC briefing.

Staff Report
May 20, 2026

SC Republicans redraw Clyburn's district in a midnight vote, a North Charleston mobile home park sale displaces residents, and one company supplies fries to 150+ Charleston restaurants.

Man arrested in the North Charleston fatal shooting from April 15

Staff report
May 20, 2026

A man arrested in a North Charleston fatal shooting had been free on bond in connection with a drug case. Tavin Dejuan Dowling is accused of murder in April 15 killing of Javon Brown.

26 people indicted in sweeping drug enforcement operation throughout Charleston, Summerville area

By Alan Hovorka ahovorka@postandcourier.com
Updated May 20, 2026

Federal and local law enforcement have announced additional arrests and charges against a group of people believed to be linked to drug trafficking throughout the Charleston area.

‘Miracle’ bottlenose dolphin without its tail spotted in Charleston waters

By Morgan Cook Morgan.Cook@postandcourier.com
May 20, 2026

Koa, a rare bottlenose dolphin whose name means “Little Warrior,” has been surviving in the Charleston waters without any tail flukes. Here’s what to do if you see it.

Could Stephen Colbert’s next job be in SC? A Charleston agency posts billboard job offer.

By Teri Errico Griffis tegriffis@postandcourier.com
May 20, 2026

It could be a lifelong dream realized for Colbert, who always wanted to become a marine biologist.

Bystanders injured in King Street shooting were tourists, cycling instructors from Maine

By Kailey Cota kcota@postandcourier.com
May 20, 2026

The two innocent bystanders who were injured in a shooting on King Street were tourists visiting Charleston from Maine, according to GoFundMe posts set up to support the costs of their recoveries.

Charleston leaders hail progress on new housing effort, but redevelopment deal still not reached

By Ali Rockett arockett@postandcourier.com
May 20, 2026

Charleston Mayor William Cogswell, the housing authority’s new CEO Nathan Simms Jr. and Daryl Jones, COO for developer Integral, “signaled renewed alignment and momentum” on affordable housing. But no deal signed.

A North Charleston mobile home park was sold to a developer. Residents ‘scramble’ to relocate.

By Kenna Coe kcoe@postandcourier.com
May 20, 2026

A group of residents living in the Ferndale Mobile Home Park in North Charleston are demanding more time and money to relocate after being told the property sold in March.

Moncks Corner police arrest man after high-speed chase, woman found in trunk

By Caitlin Bell cabell@postandcourier.com
Updated May 19, 2026

After reportedly observing a man speed through Moncks Corner at 100 mph on May 17, police gave chase. Authorities had gotten word that the driver had a kidnapped woman in his trunk.

North Charleston residents can help shape future development near planned bus rapid transit line

By Kenna Coe kcoe@postandcourier.com
May 19, 2026

A bus rapid transit line is in the works along Rivers Avenue in North Charleston. Nearby residents can offer input on ways they want their neighborhoods to change and stay the same.

Charleston to buy — or condemn — West Ashley marshland for Holiday Inn developer

By Ali Rockett arockett@postandcourier.com
May 19, 2026

Charleston approved an agreement with the owner of the round Holiday Inn on the Ashley River. Plans are to build a pier that will eventually connect to the pedestrian bridge and the other side of Highway 17.

Law enforcement forcefully detained cyclist who was hit by car moments before: ‘This is not right’

By Kailey Cota kcota@postandcourier.com
May 19, 2026

Law enforcement officers who responded to a collision between a cyclist and a vehicle on May 14 ended up using force and handcuffing the victim, bystanders said.

25-year-old West Ashley man died in King Street shooting. Suspect arrested, charged

By Caitlin Bell and Kailey Cota cabell@postandcourier.com kcota@postandcourier.com
May 19, 2026

The Charleston Police Department says a shooting that killed a 25-year-old man on King Street presents no ongoing threat to the public. Here’s what we know.

Furman's president steps down. $67B energy deal. Murdaugh strikes back. Your SC briefing.

Staff reports
Updated May 18, 2026

Murdaugh is suing. Dominion is selling. And Furman's president is stepping down. Here's everything you need to know from today's top SC stories.

Spoleto Festival USA unveils 2026 poster in downtown Charleston

By Chelsea Grinstead cgrinstead@postandcourier.com
May 18, 2026

Spoleto gave the community a first look at the artwork, the artist behind it and the creative vision setting the tone for this year’s festival season.

Alex Murdaugh files civil rights lawsuit against former court clerk in his double murder trial

Alan Hovorka and Glenn Smith ahovorka@postandcourier.com, gsmith@postandcourier.com
May 18, 2026

Alex Murdaugh has filed a lawsuit against former Colleton County court clerk Becky Hill for allegedly violating his civil rights with comments made to jurors in his double murder trial.

Do you know your Lowcountry? Just five blocks

By Leigh Jones Handal Special to The Post and Courier
May 18, 2026

It’s amazing how much American Revolutionary history can be found along five blocks of Broad Street. America's first tea revolt before the Boston Tea Party, where S.C. declared independence and more.

North Charleston housing forum this week, Johns Island adventure park to expand activities

By Kenna Coe kcoe@postandcourier.com
May 18, 2026

This week’s roundup of Charleston-area news includes expansions to a Johns Island adventure park and Mount Pleasant tennis complex. Be sure to check out the North Charleston housing forum this week.

Charleston County sheriff investigators arrest 2 in fatal McClellanville shooting

By Kailey Cota kcota@postandcourier.com
May 17, 2026

One person was fatally shot in McClellanville on May 16, according to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. Here’s what we know about the ongoing investigation.

Beachgoers jumped in to help rescue man drowning in strong currents on Sullivan’s Island

By Kailey Cota kcota@postandcourier.com
Updated May 17, 2026

First responders rescued a group of people who were in choppy water on Sullivan’s Island on May 16. One person lost consciousness and was transported to an area hospital.

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