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- Lawsuit filed against fired Beaufort County deputy after viral altercation
- Moncks Corner veterans post hosts food pantry for military families impacted by shutdown
- Berkeley County deputies capture man accused of assaulting deputy
- Transgender student drops Fourth Circuit appeal, but his lawsuit over South Carolina's bathroom policy will continue
- What to know about early voting for municipal, special South Carolina House elections
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3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Judge tosses out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out Thursday by a federal judge who said the lyrics in Kendrick Lamar's dis track "Not Like Us" were opinion.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Bad Bunny kicks off ‘SNL’ 51st season with a group of new faces and jabs at his Super Bowl critics
Bad Bunny kicked off the 51st season of "Saturday Night Live" with a few timely jokes about his next high-profile gig: the Super Bowl.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to over 4 years in prison
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sentenced Friday to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and "freak-offs."
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Trump uses government shutdown to dole out firings and punishment
President Donald Trump has seized on the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and punish detractors, by threatening mass firings of workers and suggesting "irreversible" cuts to programs important to Democrats.
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Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information
John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.
2 days ago in National
County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
Cook County's top judge signed an order barring ICE from arresting people at court. Cook County includes Chicago, which has seen a federal immigration crackdown in recent months.
2 days ago in National
Supreme Court takes up GOP-led challenge to Voting Rights Act that could affect control of Congress
The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the Civil Rights Movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting.
3 days ago in National
Trump honoring Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
President Donald Trump on Tuesday is posthumously awarding America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated activist who inspired a generation of young conservatives and helped push the nation's politics further to the right.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
3 days ago in National
Rare October storm brings heavy rain and possible mudslides to Southern California
A rare October storm arrived in California on Tuesday and threatened to pummel wildfire-scarred Los Angeles neighborhoods with heavy rain, high winds and possible mudslides. Some homes were ordered to evacuate.
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2 weeks ago in Features, World
A freed political prisoner refuses to be deported from Belarus and promptly vanishes
Human rights activists are demanding that Belarusian authorities reveal what has happened to the 69-year-old opposition politician and former presidential candidate.
2 weeks ago in Features
Italy police seize 21 suspected forged Salvador Dali artworks after show opens in Parma
Italy's art police on Wednesday seized 21 artworks purportedly by Salvador Dalí on suspicion they were forgeries, after being tipped off by the Surrealist's foundation in Spain about suspected anomalies in the works.
2 weeks ago in Features
A postman, his family, and a chair: Van Gogh museum’s surprising reunion exhibition
Portraits from the late 1880s of the expansively bearded postman Joseph Roulin, his wife, two sons and baby daughter have been brought together for an exhibition titled "Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last."
3 weeks ago in Features
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.
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Win Your Tix to The Sound of Music… Musical – Nov. 4 @ the PAC
Answer the three Sound of Music trivia questions to win a four-pack of tickets to the opening night show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Chuck’s Got your Coastal Carolina Fair Tickets!
Get in to win four (4) admission tickets to the Coastal Carolina Fair from Chuck!
Win a Pair of Tickets to the Wine Event of the Season – Dec. 7
Enter to win a pair of general admission tickets to Wine Under the Oaks on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025!
Solve the Chuck Connection and Win!
Weekdays at 3 PM, Chuck will play 3 songs that have something in common… they’re “Connected.” After you hear ’em, type in what the connection is.
Events
Tickets on Sale for Boone Hall Fright Nights – 9/27 thru 11/1
Tickets are on sale now for Fright Nights at Boone Hall Farms – Sept. 27 through Nov. 1.
Now-Oct 26: Corn Maze, Tractor Rides, Petting Zoo, Inflatables & More
For the 29th year, one of the largest fall festivals in the Palmetto State will be going on right off Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.
10/19: Free Day of Rides, Inflatables, & Kid-Friendly Entertainment
Sunday, Oct. 19 is the 38th annual Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival, presented by Harris Teeter!
Disney on Ice Returns to the Coliseum – Oct. 23-26
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party at North Charleston Coliseum for seven performances Thursday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 26.
Celebrate the Hunley’s History – 20th Annual Hunley Oyster Roast – 10/24
The 20th Annual Hunley Oyster Roast takes place on Friday, Oct. 24 from 7 PM to 10 PM at the Visitor Bus Shed in Downtown Charleston.
10/25: Conquer the Connector at the James Island Connector Run
The James Island Connector Run, hosted by the Charleston Runners Club, is happening Saturday, Oct. 25, and you can sign up to participate today!
10/25: Live Music to Help Win the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5 PM to 9 PM, make plans to be a part of the Real Men Wear Pink outdoor concert, a community-driven event benefiting the American Cancer Society.
2025 Coastal Carolina Fair Schedule & Discount Ticket Info
The 2025 Coastal Carolina Fair “Under the Stars” runs from Thursday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 9!
Nov. 1: Kickstart the Holiday Season w/ Bluegrass, Vendors & Fall Food
Charleston County Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the return of their Harvest Day Festival, happening Nov. 1 in Johns Island!
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6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.
2 days ago in Entertainment
A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel
Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.
3 days ago in Entertainment
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died. He was 51.
3 days ago in Entertainment
‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut
"Tron: Ares" powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney's third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Oprah Winfrey picks Megha Majumdar’s ‘A Guardian and a Thief’ for book club
Megha Majumdar's " A Guardian and a Thief," already a finalist for the National Book Award and Kirkus Prize, is now Oprah Winfrey's book club pick.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton
Oscar winning actor Diane Keaton, who died at 79, was known for her performances and style that helped shaped some of the most indelible films of all time, including "The Godfather," "Annie Hall," "Father of the Bride" and "Something's Gotta Give."
7 days ago in Entertainment, Music
No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue
Don't speak — scream, because No Doubt has announced the band's first run of shows in 14 years. After surprising fans with a brief reunion at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the ska-punks have set their sights on Las Vegas.