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Charleston native and Medal of Honor recipient memorialized with lasting display

Charleston native and Medal of Honor recipient memorialized with lasting display

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.

Today's Highlights

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

Charleston local news

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

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

News

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

Charleston’s historic Powder Magazine is getting a second shot

Tourism

Charleston’s historic Powder Magazine is getting a second shot

Across SC

The Colonel Matthew Singleton Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution dedicate Patriot markers on the grave of William McIntosh in the Midway Presbyterian Church Cemetery in New Zion, May 9, 2026. Singleton served with Francis Marion's forces during the American Revolution.

After 250 years, efforts continue to honor South Carolinians who fought for freedom in Revolution

Can this SC school come back from the brink? Some think it already has.

Can this SC school come back from the brink? Some think it already has.

Spoleto

'George + George' the world premiere of a little-known story about the American Revolution

'George + George' the world premiere of a little-known story about the American Revolution

Spoleto Review: Is 'Dido and Aeneas' opera or circus?

Spoleto Review: Is 'Dido and Aeneas' opera or circus?

Spoleto Review: 'The Old Maid and the Thief' a hilarious physical comedy with Foley booth sound effects

Spoleto Review: 'The Old Maid and the Thief' a hilarious physical comedy with Foley booth sound effects

LATEST REGIONAL NEWS

Lineman picks Clemson over Georgia, Tennessee, Penn State; Georgia safety leaning toward USC

Clemson Tigers Sports

Lineman picks Clemson over Georgia, Tennessee, Penn State; Georgia safety leaning toward USC

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

Local and State News

Crowd 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

Local and State News

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

Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show’ breaks weekday ratings record

Business

Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show’ breaks weekday ratings record

Editorial: A special Memorial Day in advance of our special 250th anniversary

Editorials

Editorial: A special Memorial Day in advance of our special 250th anniversary

New device could provide alternative for keeping heart failure patients alive

Health

New device could provide alternative for keeping heart failure patients alive

Charleston's Spoleto Festival preserving history through free-to-see storytelling project

Arts & Culture Lab

Charleston's Spoleto Festival preserving history through free-to-see storytelling project

'George + George' the world premiere of a little-known story about the American Revolution

Arts & Culture Lab

'George + George' the world premiere of a little-known story about the American Revolution

Arts and Culture Calendar

Your all-access guide to arts and culture
across South Carolina.

The Veterans and Staff at Stuhr Funeral Home Remember the Sacrifice of Those Who Gave It All

Sponsored

The Veterans and Staff at Stuhr Funeral Home Remember the Sacrifice of Those Who Gave It All

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PAID PRESS RELEASES

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Saudi REEF Program, Led by Al-Fadley, Advances Rural Development with Support Exceeding SAR 2.4 Billion for More Than 92,000 Beneficiaries

Promotion

Saudi REEF Program, Led by Al-Fadley, Advances Rural Development with Support Exceeding SAR 2.4 Billion for More Than 92,000 Beneficiaries

10 hrs ago

Photos: Spoleto USA kicks off 50th festival

Photos: Spoleto USA kicks off 50th festival

The opening event of the 50th Spoleto Festival USA was held outside Charleston City Hall, Friday, May 22, 2026, in Charleston.

Charleston

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

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

Business

Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show’ breaks weekday ratings record

Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show’ breaks weekday ratings record

Food

Husk owners to open a 'seafood-forward concept' in Charleston later this year

Husk owners to open a 'seafood-forward concept' in Charleston later this year

Politics

SC Statehouse session that never ends; Trump takes aim at GOP candidate

SC Statehouse session that never ends; Trump takes aim at GOP candidate

Sports

Kelly-Murray, once a Gamecocks commit, chooses Deion Sanders and Colorado

Kelly-Murray, once a Gamecocks commit, chooses Deion Sanders and Colorado

Education Lab

Clemson philosophers win 'Courageous Colleague' award for defense of free speech

Clemson philosophers win 'Courageous Colleague' award for defense of free speech

Rising Waters Lab

Q&A: National Geographic explorer Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark comes to Charleston

Q&A: National Geographic explorer Joel Sartore’s Photo Ark comes to Charleston

Charleston Scene

My Charleston Weekend: Spoleto, Good Time Fest and more rockin' concerts

My Charleston Weekend: Spoleto, Good Time Fest and more rockin' concerts

Health

New device could provide alternative for keeping heart failure patients alive

New device could provide alternative for keeping heart failure patients alive

OPINION

Commentary: AI is interested in you, so you better be interested in it

Commentary: AI is interested in you, so you better be interested in it

Arts & Culture Lab

Charleston's Spoleto Festival preserving history through free-to-see storytelling project

Charleston's Spoleto Festival preserving history through free-to-see storytelling project

Columbia

These historic homes once filled Columbia. Here’s how to spot the ones left.

These historic homes once filled Columbia. Here’s how to spot the ones left.

Greenville

Clemson philosophers win 'Courageous Colleague' award for defense of free speech

Clemson philosophers win 'Courageous Colleague' award for defense of free speech

Beaufort County

The Colonel Matthew Singleton Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution dedicate Patriot markers on the grave of William McIntosh in the Midway Presbyterian Church Cemetery in New Zion, May 9, 2026. Singleton served with Francis Marion's forces during the American Revolution.

After 250 years, efforts continue to honor South Carolinians who fought for freedom in Revolution

Myrtle Beach

'That’s an honor': Myrtle Beach Vietnam veterans grateful for new memorial

'That’s an honor': Myrtle Beach Vietnam veterans grateful for new memorial

SPARTANBURG

Spartanburg sheriff announces traffic enforcement blitz as county again tops SC in road deaths

Spartanburg sheriff announces traffic enforcement blitz as county again tops SC in road deaths

PEE DEE

$32.5K grant will help dozens of SC students keep merit scholarships at Francis Marion

$32.5K grant will help dozens of SC students keep merit scholarships at Francis Marion

YORK COUNTY

Can this SC school come back from the brink? Some think it already has.

Can this SC school come back from the brink? Some think it already has.

BOOM & BALANCE

New census data: SC’s population boom shifting to smaller cities, and some surprises

New census data: SC’s population boom shifting to smaller cities, and some surprises

Uncovered

DNR’s new ‘bad boy’ boats are designed for sportfishing. Here’s why the agency says it needs them.

DNR’s new ‘bad boy’ boats are designed for sportfishing. Here’s why the agency says it needs them.