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Brack: Throw the bum out
Take President Donald Trump at his word – act like he’s on the ballot during the midterm elections. It will help America become stronger.
Mystery photo: Smokestack
This photo from a reader is going to be a tough photo to identify, which is why we left a fairly obvious clue in it.
SHR 25.37: On infrastructure, Scott’s speech , Trump’s bribe
In the Sept. 11, 2026, issue of Statehouse Report, bureau chief Jack O’Toole takes a good long look at how South Carolina lawmakers are making room for infrastructure investments in their budget planning for the future of the Palmetto State. In our news roundup, we profile a…
South Carolinians remember 9/11 tragedy
People across the world are gathering as they remember the nearly 3,000 people killed in the deadly terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.
CP Video: Photographer Cecil Williams; 9/11/26 issue
Estadio’s cheesecake shines
The cheesecake at Estadio might be the best desert in Charleston. What’s on the menu today is very different from the cheesecake offered seven years ago when owner Max Kuller opened the Spanish restaurant.
Charleston City Council greenlights $5 million in employee bonuses
Members of Charleston City Council on Sept. 8 moved forward a proposal to use $5 million from the city’s general fund reserve to pay for merit bonuses for employees across various city departments.
Famed photographer showcases South Carolina’s civil rights history
Legendary photojournalist Cecil Williams has witnessed seven decades of South Carolina civil rights history through his camera’s lens. His photos fill the South Carolina Civil Rights Museum, the only museum of its kind in the state.
On Charleston cocktail trends: How local bartenders fight the “flavor of the week” doldrums
If you’ve been on upper King Street after dark lately, you’ll likely see bar hoppers ordering dirty martinis, espresso martinis and Hugo spritzes — cocktails that have been clogging your Instagram feeds for a few years now.
From plate to pint: Charleston restaurants and breweries collaborate on the perfect pour
A good Charleston meal often comes with a good drink — and increasingly, the two are being created with each other in mind.
Charleston City Paper 30.07: Sept. 11, 2026
