Local News in Charleston County

Brack: October trip to showcase listening across America

Imagine what you would learn about the United States if you took a three-week road trip from South Carolina through Texas to California, returning with stops in Oregon, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri and Georgia. Coming Oct. 8: Listening Across America.

Mystery photo: Old white house

This isn’t THAT white house, but it is located somewhere in South Carolina. This week, tell us where and what it is.

ShR #25.39: On SC-1, infrastructure, Listening Across America, hemp

In the Sept. 25, 2026, issue of Statehouse Report, Statehouse bureau chief Jack O’Toole profiles the most competitive congressional race in the state in 2026 – the battle between Republican Jenny Honeycutt and Democratic nominee Nancy Lacore for the First Congressional District.…

CP Video: Thirst for the First; 9/25/26 issue

The Sept. 25 issue of the Charleston City Paper highlights the hotly contested race for South Carolina's First Congressional District.

Charleston City Paper 30.09: Sept. 25, 2026

Stegelin: That’s MY job!

Ariail: I think that I shall never see …

Gas prices soar as politicians talk about suspending tax

MORNING HEADLINES | The average price of a gallon of gas in South Carolina soared above the $4 mark over the last week, a rise of 15.2 cents in the last week.

Brack: On hurricanes, Senate race, debates, AI

The news has been pretty dull of late. But if you’re thinking about hurricanes, that’s good news.

Mystery photo: Lots of wood

Here’s an interesting image that shows a lot of wood. It’s somewhere in South Carolina, but where?

NOAA releases S.C. weather predictions for fall, winter

Much of the country is likely to see warmer temperatures than usual this fall. It’s not surprising to meteorologists who have been monitoring the supercharged El Niño building toward peak strength.

CP Video: Need to know guide; 9/18/26 issue

The Sept. 18 issue of the Charleston City Paper offers a guide of 25 things that newcomers to the area need to know.