News across Greater Charleston
New poll gives Graham a 1-point lead over Andrews in U.S. Senate race
A newly released poll shows a tightening U.S. Senate race between newcomer U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., and Democratic nominee Annie Andrews.

S.C. gas prices up again
South Carolina gas prices rose another 4.5 cents last week to $4.08 a gallon, or about $1.30 more than this time last year

Let's Get Batty with the Summerville Flowertown Garden Club
Event date: October 13, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: 320 N Laurel Street Summerville, SC 29483 Description: Learn how you can help local bat colonies with Summerville Flowertown Garden Club.

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.

Roundup: S.C. infrastructure gets low passing grade on report card
Despite multi-billion dollar investments at the federal, state and local levels in recent years, South Carolina’s infrastructure improved only marginally over the past five years, according to a new report from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

My Turn: N.C. brewer says hemp beverage ban will cost S.C. jobs
Jason Virgil: "This isn't only a North Carolina brewery's problem. It's a South Carolina problem too. Retailers, restaurants and distributors across the state have built real business around this category, and a ban doesn't just stop out-of-state brands like ours from selling…

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.

Neighborhood Planning Session: North Central, King St & Lowline Focus Area
Event date: October 3, 2026 Event Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 1067 King St Charleston, SC 29403 Description: Learn about the Peninsula Plan and ongoing discussions related to needed improvements in the King St & Lowline corridor, north of Septima Clark Parkway.

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.…

Temporary downtown library to open Oct. 5 in Charleston
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) on Oct. 5 will open Main at Morrison, a temporary library location while the main branch at 68 Calhoun St. is closed for renovations approved 12 years ago.

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.

Gifted vocalist Hathaway to perform here Oct. 2
Grammy-winning vocalist Lalah Hathaway isn’t just a talented singer. Hathaway, who performs at the Charleston Music Hall on Oct. 2, possesses a gift that few performers have.