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08/08/2025

Andre Bauer’s exit leaves Paul Dans, the Republican architect of Project 2025, in the Republican primary races versus Graham, R-S.C., as well as Greenville businessman Mark Lynch.

Former Lt. Gov Andre Bauer has given up his US Senate bid weeks after it started. Had been trying for a political comeback in the GOP field.

08/08/2025

Charleston comedians, including those behind Wit's End, Theatre 99 and Rip City CHS, discuss what Stephen Colbert's late-night show cancellation means, particularly when it comes to freedom of speech.

Wit's End, Theatre 99, Rip City CHS discuss what "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert"'s cancellation means regarding freedom of speech and comedy.

08/08/2025

Tidal Creek Brewhouse in the Market Common area of Myrtle Beach is planning to build 10 pickleball courts. It will cost $3 million but the expansion is backed by a team of local investors.

A Myrtle Beach brewery in The Market Common plans to build a pickleball facility. Backed by local investors, the project is expected to cost $3 million.

08/08/2025

Coastal Carolina University is about to welcome its largest freshman class. But with the fall semester starting this month, university officials are scrambling to find housing for every student.

Coastal Carolina University's enrollment is growing, and with a limited number of campus beds, the university is struggling to find enough student housing.

08/08/2025

On Aug. 7, catch musician Kyle Podell at Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet from 5-9 p.m. along with Angie Harrison of the Vinyl Sundries.

Catch musician Kyle Podell at Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 7 along with Angie Harrison of the Vinyl Sundries. Podell has local ties.

08/07/2025

A ribbon-cutting celebrated the opening of SRNL’s Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative, a tech facility on USC Aiken’s campus, that has been in the making for 13 years.

The Savannah River National Lab’s Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative, a tech facility in the making for over a decade, has finally opened.

08/07/2025

Five Horry County teens have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old Johnsonville boy.

Five teens from the Myrtle Beach area have been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Trey Wright, a 16-year-old from Johnsonville.

08/07/2025

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RJ May sits behind bars facing a federal indictment on 10 counts of distributing child sexual abuse materials. In interviews with The Post and Courier, 22 people reflected on a man who they say betrayed them.

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08/07/2025

US Sen. Tim Scott’s new book champions Christian faith amid rising cultural conflicts. He also defends NFL kicker Harrison Butker, whose 2024 commencement speech sparked national debate.

In his latest book, Sen. Tim Scott champions faith and pushes back on media criticism of NFL kicker Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech.

08/07/2025

Colleagues and close friends describe betrayal and disbelief after the arrest of RJ May. Known as a "freedom fighter" and effective monitor of change among conservatives. In June, he was indicted on 10 counts of child po*******hy.

RJ May was a well-known conservative firebrand in SC. In June, he was arrested on 10 counts of child po*******hy, shocking politicos and friends alike.

08/07/2025

Hurricanes can harm shrimp and oyster populations in South Carolina, sometimes reducing how much seafood commercial fishermen and harvesters can bring in.

Excessive rains, changes in water temperature and salt content due to storms and hurricanes can impact shrimp and oyster populations in South Carolina

08/07/2025

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster's office says they plan to join a growing number of states preventing SNAP benefits from being used to buy junk food.