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Two advocacy groups met this month with local school officials to discuss the functions of the Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees and student academic performance. The post Community groups step up demands for school improvement appeared first on Charleston City Paper.

UPDATED, 11:49 a.m., 4/29/24   |  No arrests have been made as of this morning in a fatal Sunday hit-and-run accident in Charleston in which a car struck and killed two pedestrians. The post Police look for driver in Charleston wreck that killed 2 appeared first on Charleston City Paper.

On May 4 at the Dock Street Theatre, Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera (HALO) presents Singers & Stanzas, a world premiere presentation bringing together the words of Lowcountry poets with the musical talents of nationally-known composers and performers.  The event began as a collaboration […]

S.C. Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver is recommending that state school districts disregard new federal rules that would expand the definition of sex discrimination under Title IX to protect gay, lesbian and transgender (LGBTQ) students.  Casting herself as a defender of S.C. […]

By Sean Dietrich | It’s a mess, that’s what it is. When you land in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Third World International Airport, you’re walking into a battle zone. The post Dietrich: The art of flying appeared first on Charleston City Paper.

Charleston novelist Roger Jones will speak at a book launch for The Final Victory at 6 p.m. April 30 at the Charleston Library Society. The post New book takes you inside dragon-boating appeared first on Charleston City Paper.

Beneath the ceaseless flux of Charleston’s vibrant food scene, ripples of culinary growth are being felt in quieter, smaller places. Tool on up U.S. 17 for about 60 miles to Winyah Bay and discover one such gem: Georgetown. The post Big Dining, Small City: Georgetown’s culinary scene […]

It’s been an extremely hectic week so we’re reaching into the opinion vault to recall some lessons offered four years ago when the coronavirus pandemic caused a lot of misery. Remember? Kids were stuck at home with online school. Parents missed work that put food on […]

With just two weeks left in this year’s legislative session, state lawmakers are under increasing pressure to get some bills passed that have almost made it over the finish line.  After May 9, when the session technically ends, legislators will return only to consider items outlined in a […]

Misha Pekar is a multidisciplinary musician, director and educator who can be found performing classical, jazz, musical theater and popular music around the Charleston area, Ohm Radio writes. The post High Fidelity: Misha Pekar appeared first on Charleston City Paper.

The S.C. Ethics Commission (SCEC) will convene June 20 to hear 39 ethics allegations against former Charleston City Councilman Harry Griffin, according to an official notice of hearing filed this week. Griffin, who served on council from 2017 to 2021, is accused of five counts of failing to […]

Loose Ends Entertainment has ignited an immersive experience centered on the heart of house and tech music — bridging a gap in Charleston’s music scene. There’s a chance to catch one of its popular dance parties at The Refinery, Saturday, April 27.  The entertainment company, […]

MORNING NEWSBREAK  | Crews from Joint Base Charleston returned from the Middle East April 1 after dropping thousands of meals and bottles of water to millions of people in Gaza who are displaced and at risk of “catastrophic hunger,” pilots said in an April 26 report. Members of the […]

The most despised people in Charleston County might be the tree butchers. And rightly so. They’re sap-thirsty minions of Dominion Energy who show up mysteriously to saw, cut, prune, slash and eviscerate trees along our streets, instantly transforming neighborhoods from a Chamber of Commerce […]

If you’ve ever dined at a restaurant and seen the “Fresh on the Menu” claim on the menu, you might just assume that this is just another farm-to-table restaurant. You’d be partly correct. The post Focus on fresh: Charleston restaurants work hard to keep things ‘fresh […]

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Michael Allen, a local Gullah Geechee community advocate, has been named to an advisory panel of the London-based Guardian newspaper to help the publication report on communities affected by the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The post Allen to advise Guardian newspaper on Gullah Geechee culture […]

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Reports taken from April 10 to April 21 Get J.K. Simmons on the phone A North Charleston woman’s home alarm went off April 10, prompting a response from North Charleston police. The homeowner told officers her son frequently tries to enter the house through the rear window instead of the […]

Charleston’s grand oak trees, native palmettos and magnolias lining streets along several area neighborhoods all have one major threat in common — “chainsaw-wielding tree thugs,” as one resident puts it. The post Dominion’s tree-cutting draws ire from residents […]

Tonya Nicole is an acclaimed Lowcountry performer known for high-energy musical productions, and the one she’s presenting Friday, May 3 at Charleston Music Hall is no exception. The post Tonya Nicole brings FOUR WOMEN to Music Hall appeared first on Charleston City Paper.

North Charleston Police Chief Greg Gomes never really planned on being the department’s chief, he told the Charleston City Paper April 24.  But when now-Mayor Reggie Burgess — the former chief — announced his bid for the city’s top office, he simultaneously announced […]

MORNING NEWSBREAK  |  S.C. Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver is recommending that state school districts disregard new federal rules that would expanded the definition of sex discrimination under Title IX to protect gay, lesbian and transgender (LGBTQ) students.  Weaver wrote […]

Picnic for the Parks Celebrate the 17th anniversary of the Charleston Parks Conservancy at this fundraiser event supporting local parks. Enjoy an open bar featuring Volley Tequila Seltzer and Bevi Brewing Company, savor the taste of local food vendors available or relax to a live music performance […]

Three Charleston bookstores will participate in this year’s Independent Bookstore Day, which takes place at indie bookstores across the nation on the last Saturday in April, an effort to bring together readers and authors to celebrate and uplift independent bookstores. At Itinerant Literate […]

MORNING NEWSBREAK  | A state circuit judge ruled Tuesday that political parties control their primary ballots in a decision that will keep former Charleston County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Alan Ali off the county’s Democratic ballot in June. In his ruling steeped in the First […]

Now in its third year (and fifth event), the Black Food Truck Festival (BFTF) has grown into an impressive showing of not only Black food trucks, but of a community hungry for more opportunities to celebrate Black-owned businesses.  The festival takes place April 26 through April 28, with an […]

As temperatures rise and the summer brings yet another Shark Week to thrill  TV viewers, scientists with South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are focused on a less storied kind of ocean predator — the microscopic kind. Starting May 1, DHEC will […]

MORNING NEWSBREAK  | The South Carolina Aquarium is seeing an uptick in sea turtle admissions in its Turtle Care Center over the past two weeks. As the annual stranding season is beginning, having seven turtles already at the center is a higher-than-usual number as it generally gets 30 to 40 […]

The Beloved Early Education (BEE) Care Collective, an advocacy group that has been making headlines lately for its work with educators and parents, recently launched a pilot nutritional program to extend its early care to include offering fresh meals to Black, Latina and Indigenous pregnant women […]

Charleston’s annual celebration of anime, the Charleston Anime Fest, returns for its second year on April 28 in North Charleston. Animated Japanese film and TV, also called anime, combines rich, diverse storylines with gorgeous artwork, and it’s really grown in popularity in North […]

This past weekend, April 20-21, High Water Festival took place at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park. Despite a hot first day and a rainy second, droves of people came to see acts like Hozier, Fleet Foxes and Noah Kahan — while many came specifically to support the local acts on the […]

Letter: Each April, people across the world join together to advocate for our planet. This Earth Day (April 22), the American Red Cross of South Carolina is joining the celebration and reaffirming our commitment to sustainability. The post Letters: Making a difference on Earth Day, more appeared […]

MORNING NEWSBREAK  |  S.C. National Guard Maj. Michael Haley, husband to former presidential candidate and governor Nikki Haley of Kiawah Island, returned to the U.S. Saturday after a year-long deployment in Africa. The post Haley’s husband returns from year-long deployment appeared […]

Two state agencies are highlighting the risks of drinking alcohol while pregnant in a new public service announcement. The announcement by the S.C. Department of Social Services (SCDSS) and the S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) is part of the “Don’t Risk […]

The S.C. Senate’s version of the state’s $13 billion budget for 2024-25 calls for an income tax cut  as well as  pay raises for teachers and state employees. Senators will start debating the budget this week in Columbia. The post Week in Review: State Senate to take up $13B […]

The Moth, a national podcast with more than 1 million listeners per week, will offer its “mainstage show” April 25 for the first time in Charleston. You will be able to watch the curated storytelling showcase in front of a live audience as a storyteller stands alone in the spotlight, […]

City Paper Staff  |  Antisemitic incidents nearly doubled in South Carolina from 2022 to 2023, according to a new audit by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The numbers jumped 93% in incidents year over year, the report said “While these numbers are staggering, they are not […]

According to job search company, Zippia, Black mixologists make up less than 6% of America’s bartenders. Charleston native Latoya Vickers is hoping to shine a light on that disparity — and showcase those Black mixologists who are serving up drinks all over the country.  On […]

South Carolina’s two flagship universities could be the biggest winners in the $13 billion budget that the South Carolina Senate will consider next week. If its provisions become law, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University would get enough money to complete projects they […]

The late Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson observed more than 50 years ago that “when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” Now is that time in South Carolina.  The weird turned pro in Columbia in a week when a Senate subcommittee report on the odd happenings of a $1.8 […]

Chante Riley from Summerville works for Boeing as an engineering technical specialist, Ohm Radio writes. Chante’s 17 year career has taken her to many great places and allowed her to work on various commercial and military aircraft programs, like Space Launch Systems with NASA and numerous […]

MORNING NEWSBREAK  |  A Republican challenge to U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., by former gubernatorial candidate Catherine Templeton of Mount Pleasant is running into stormy days as her son’s run-ins with the law are making headlines.  Brooks Hampton Templeton, 18, is charged […]

Christina Miller is a legacy baker and the owner of Bert & T’s Desserts. Her passion for baking is inspired by her two late grandmothers, “Bert & T.” The post Bert & T.’s is Charleston’s sweetest new addition appeared first on Charleston City Paper.

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Face it, Charlestonians: Prices at too many restaurants are too high and we need to start squawking about it. The post Our View: Don’t meekly accept sky-high dining prices appeared first on Charleston City Paper.