MOUNT PLEASANT — With cargo volumes and revenue on the decline, the owner and operator of the Port of Charleston is looking to cut costs as a way to keep its budget on track. The S.C. State Ports Authority on Tuesday reported a 4.6% drop in the number of cargo containers of all sizes moving […]

A lawsuit filed in Charleston County accuses the S.C. State Ports Authority of disregarding state laws on open meetings and public records in its handling of a nearly $1 million severance package for the maritime agency’s former director. Frank Heindel, a retired Mount Pleasant businessman and long-time public records activist, filed the suit this week. […]

Legislators spent $2.8 million to cover breakfasts not already included in a federal program.

There is a saying repeated so frequently that few of us stop to consider its implications: “People just don’t want to work anymore.” It is often said offhandedly, as though it explains why some people struggle while others do not. Beneath the phrase is an assumption that poverty reflects something about a person’s willingness to […]

Duke Energy was the first SC utility to apply for program that makes it easier to raise power bills on an annual basis.

The budget clause was one of 14 vetoes Gov. Henry McMaster issued, most of which dealt with technical changes and not actual money.

A Place for Mom reports on assisted living costs in South Carolina and across the country.

President Donald Trump is expected to hold a rally in Myrtle Beach Friday, ahead of the GOP runoff for U.S. Senate.

Legislators said they are hopeful this year's efforts will create momentum for more legislation next year, especially on DUIs.

Five have filed to run for SC’s highest court, including the ex-wife of a late state representative and two sitting Appeals Court judges.

U.S. Rep. Russell Fry is backing Sen. Darline Graham in the runoff to replace her late brother as the GOP's Senate nominee.

LifeStance Health reports ADHD treatment rates in South Carolina.

COLUMBIA — High school seniors across South Carolina are newly eligible for scholarships enabling them to earn a college degree with little-to-no debt under a partnership approved in the state budget. An $18.7 million commitment by the Legislature will expand Meeting Street Scholarships to 32 counties, promising low-income students statewide with above-average grades up to […]

A judge tacked nearly seven more years onto the 38-year sentence Derrick Gathers is already serving in state prison.

One purchase state officials are considering could let people camp across the street from a public shooting range.

A compromise creating a panel to review projects fell apart at the last minute, creating frustration in both chambers.

Stacker compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Charleston, South Carolina using listings from Casting Networks.

COLUMBIA — A month after the death of Lindsey Graham, his younger sister and a congressman advanced to a runoff for the chance to win the U.S. Senate for the next six years. Sen. Darline Graham of Lexington led the 10-candidate field with about 33% of the votes when The Associated Press called it. Her […]

COLUMBIA — Voters will choose Tuesday between 10 U.S. Senate candidates competing in a special GOP primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham on the ballot in November. The tight timeline dictated by state law means the contest is being held exactly one month after Graham’s unexpected death at age 71. Officially, the crowded field […]

The annual SC READY test, given to third- through eighth-graders is generally seen as an indicator of how well students are performing.