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South Carolina takes on N.C. State Thursday night.
Police, probation agents chase same people over and over again
Writer David Quick recently returned from a hiking, biking and all-things-outdoors trip to Bavaria and Tyrol.
North Charleston High School takes on Military Magnet Saturday night.
Confederate submarine Hunley is raised on Tuesday August 8, 2000.
Sertoma Classic action and reaction Thursday at Johnson Hagood Stadium.
Lowcountry high school marching bands practice for their first performance of fall 2008.
Citadel recruits (freshman) learned the ways of the Citadel Monday morning, as they read the handbook, learned the proper way to salute and how to march to a cadence.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform Saturday at the North Charleston Coliseum.
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society celebrated its 50th birthday Thursday with a ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier Yorktown Thursday night at Patriots Point.
Charleston Battery hosts Seattle Sounders in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinal at Blackbaud Stadium.
Local security team is model for other seaports around nation
Interested parents and students got a close-up look at Cane Bay High School on Sunday during the new Berkeley County high school's dedication ceremony.
The top 100 Citadel cadets participated in a week-long leadership training program, which has prepared them to train fellow cadets.
Design should suit a homeowner’s lifestyle, landscaping theme
The 2008 S.C. Governor's Cup of Surfing at Folly Beach on Saturday.
Photos from the area near Smoaks where an investigation into the shooting death of Colleton County Sheriff's Deputy Dennis Compton occurred early Wednesday morning, Aug. 6, 2008.
Associated Container Sales and Fabrication Inc. of Goose Creek, has teamed up with a Florida development company to build homes from retired shipping containers.
Warrant files for this feature were checked by Crime Stoppers on Friday and were determined to be active on that date. Leave a tip for Crime Stoppers at 554-1111 or www.5541111.com. All tips remain anonymous.
A flotilla of boats flocks to Bohicket Creek for the annual Rockville Regatta.
The Charleston RiverDogs take on the Asheville Tourists in the second game of a doubleheader.
A look inside the Shock Incarceration Program in which several former Wando High School students are expected to serve their time for the armed robbery of a Mount Pleasant Food Lion.
Athletic director Joe Hull led a tour of the College of Charleston's Carolina First Center on Wednesday July 30, 2008. The Cougars' 5,000-seat arena is scheduled for completion in early November, just in time for C of C's season-opening basketball tournament.
The New York Yankees' Carl Pavano and Phil Hughes pitched for the Charleston RiverDogs on Tuesday night. Yankees legend, Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, was also at Riley Park.
The RiverDogs played Hickory at Riley Park on Monday July 28, 2008.
Post and Courier Executive Editor Bill Hawkins served in Vietnam 40 years ago and recently returned with his brother as a tourist.
Dorchester District 2's new Ashley Ridge High School will open to teachers August 18th. School starts for students August 21, 2008.
Tuesday is relay day at the CCAA championship swim meet.
The Coastal Carolina Aquatic Association championship swim meet continued Monday at the Jewish Community Center with the older age groups.
A large, historic courtroom recently was restored as meeting space at the Confederate Home, a complex of historic buildings between Broad and Chalmers streets in downtown Charleston.
Action photos from CCAA swim meet Sunday.
Warrant files for this feature were checked by Crime Stoppers on Friday and were determined to be active on that date. Leave a tip for Crime Stoppers at 554-1111 or www.5541111.com. All tips remain anonymous.
Scores of youths and adults compete in the Charleston Yacht Club Regatta in Charleston Harbor.
Charleston Battery defeated Portland Timbers, 2-0, at Blackbaud Stadium on Saturday.
Air Force Capt. William Kennedy Mauldin was buried in Easley on Friday, 56 years after his plane was shot down while flying a reconnaissance mission over North Korea. His remains were identified and returned to the United States through the efforts of his daughter Corinne Mauldin, who was 2 years old at the time of his death.
Re-enactors of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment and others visited Morris Island in Charleston Harbor on Friday to hold a memorial service for the soldiers who died in the infamous Civil War battle.
Botany Bay Plantation is open for public access. The 4,630-acre tract of diverse habitats on Edisto Island is managed by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.
Paddling part of the Edisto River can be done easily as a leisurely day trip.
Dominique Wilkins and Katrina McClain help teach kids at the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA summer basketball camp at the College of Charleston.
After a 12-2 loss on Friday and a 5-4 loss on Friday, the Charleston RiverDogs beat the West Virginia Power 9-3 at Riley Park in front of a Family Day crowd.
Charleston Battery hosted Puerto Rico Islanders in USL soccer play Saturday in Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island.
The RiverDogs hosted Lexington in a baseball game, but most of the thousands of kids in attendance did not care because it was also Splash Day.
The RiverDogs hosted the Lexington Legends at Riley Park on Tuesday July 8, 2008.
The Charleston RiverDogs took on the Lexington Legends at Riley Park on Monday evening.
Warrant files for this feature were checked by Crime Stoppers on Friday and were determined to be active on that date. Leave a tip for Crime Stoppers at 554-1111 or www.5541111.com. All tips remain anonymous.
Australian Matt Griffin edged out Mike Stern of Orlando to win the Rice Planters amateur golf tournament Saturday at Snee Farm.
The Dave Matthews Band performs a concert at Riley Park on Friday, the Fourth of July.
Campers at Camp 'Can' Do, a camp for kids aged 6-17 who have been burned, enjoyed their last full day of camp Wednesday with the firefighter games, held at Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island. Forty-two campers took part in the week of activities and games.
Seabirds visible on Crab Bank Island in the Charleston Harbor on Wednesday.
Battery beat Dynamo, 1-1 (4-3 PK) in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island.
Workers from Brush Construction Co. and Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries removed the thirteen bells from the bell tower at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church on Tuesday in Charleston. The bells will be refitted while workers make repairs and reinforce the bell tower.
The Charleston RiverDogs played against the Savannah Sand Gnats at Riley Park on Monday night.
Coal dust fuels controversy over bid to expand shipping terminal
The Battery take on Rhinos in USL action at Blackbaud stadium.
Djole African Dance and Drum Company performs Saturday at the Taste of Gullah event at Charleston Progressive Academy.
Ceremonies recognizing Carolina Day took place at White Point Garden and Fort Moultrie Saturday.
Charleston Fire Department Chief Rusty Thomas officially retires on Friday June 27, 2008.
RiverDogs host Catfish at Joe Riley Park.
***The Charleston Battery played against the Charlotte Eagles at Blackbaud Stadium Tuesday June 24, 2008 in U.S. Open Cup action.
Archival Galleries
Isle of Palms Fire
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A multi-million dollar home inside the ultra-exclusive Ocean Point development, a gated community inside the gated Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms caught fire after an apparent lighting strike Monday night. View GalleryGallery posted June 23, 2008 |
Finding local farmers markets
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A look at the locations of seven Lowcountry farmers markets: View Gallery Gallery posted June 23, 2008 |
Fuel Restaurant
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Fuel, a new restaurant at Rutledge Avenue and Cannon Street, occupies a building originally built about 50 years ago as an Esso Station. These images show what has changed and what has not. View Gallery Gallery posted June 23, 2008 |
Lowcountry's Wanted
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Warrant files for this feature were checked by Crime Stoppers on Friday and were determined to be active on that date. Leave a tip for Crime Stoppers at 554-1111 or www.5541111.com. All tips remain anonymous. View Gallery Gallery posted June 23, 2008 |
The Hobbit House
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Gary and Nova Duncan of Summerville are building what has come to be known as the 'Hobbit House' or 'Hansel and Gretel House' in the Walnut Farms subdivision along the Ashley River. They have been working on the home for 11 years and are constructing it in a way that makes it look like it's been there for a lot longer. View Gallery Gallery posted June 22, 2008 |
Caritime
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Caritime festival at Brittle Bank Park on Saturday. View Gallery Gallery posted June 22, 2008 |
Graduation Ceremonies
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Graduation photos from Charleston County and surrounding counties. View Gallery Gallery posted June 22, 2008 |
Cypress Campground fire
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A suspicious fire razed nine cabins or 'tents' at Cypress Campground in Ridgeville during the early morning of Friday, June 20, 2008. View Gallery Gallery posted June 21, 2008 |
Courageous Kidz
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This weekend, Debroah Stephenson led a group of children battling cancer, their siblings and volunteers on a trip to Carowinds and other stops. She started Courageous Kidz after being forced out of Camp Happy Days and Special Times, a similar group she had founded two decades ago. View Gallery Gallery posted June 21, 2008 |
Memorial for the Charleston Nine
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A memorial service honoring Charleston's nine fallen firefighters was held Wednesday. View Gallery Gallery posted June 18, 2008 |
487 King Street
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The design of the new structure at 487 King St. is meant to fit into the historic shopping street while not feeling 'embarrassed' about being a new building, its architect says. These shots show the design details of the combination store, office and residence.
View Gallery Gallery posted June 16, 2008 |
Ill treatment of animals
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Nearly 80 live animals and 27 carcasses were removed from behind a house in Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office responded to a tip from a surveyor in the case involving charges of ill treatment of animals. View Gallery Gallery posted June 12, 2008 |
Vought Tour
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Vought Aircraft opened its North Charleston facility for the new Boeing 787 Tuesday for the first time to the nation's aerospace media. View Gallery Gallery posted June 11, 2008 |
Primary Election
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Scenes from Tuesday's Democratic and Republican primary elections in the Lowcountry. View Gallery Gallery posted June 11, 2008 |
Fenwick Hall
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Johns Island's oldest surviving plantation home is supposed to be protected from nearby development, but despite well-intentioned agreements, that isn't happening. These images show what's bordering Fenwick Hall these days.
View Gallery Gallery posted June 9, 2008 |
Spoleto Finale
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Spoleto fans packed into Middleton Place to watch the Spoleto Finale on Sunday. View Gallery Gallery posted June 8, 2008 |
Hobcaw Regatta
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Sailboats gather to race at Hobcaw Yacht Club in Mount Pleasant on Saturday June 7, 2008. View Gallery Gallery posted June 8, 2008 |
Marine Matt Dillon
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Marine Cpl. Matthew Dillon's death in Iraq in December 2006 has left his parents, friends and community trying to cope with the loss. View Gallery Gallery posted June 8, 2008 |
Linda Fantuzzo 'Edges'
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Artist Linda Fantuzzo is displaying her works in an art exhibit called 'Edges' through June 25 at The Charleston Renaissance Gallery, 103 Church St. downtown. View Gallery Gallery posted June 8, 2008 |
Piccolo Spoleto Finale
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Young and old alike that gathered for Piccolo Spoleto Finale Saturday at Hampton Park, enjoyed various musical and dance groups that entertained. View Gallery Gallery posted June 8, 2008 |
Charleston's Beaches
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There's hot fun in the summertime at local beaches, and each one has its own vibe. Whether you want to swim, surf, people-watch, entertain a passel of visiting grandkids or all of the above, there's a 'perfect' beach for you. View Gallery Gallery posted June 5, 2008 |
Yacht Innisfail
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The wooden yacht Innisfail built in 1939 and measuring 92 feet in length has been recently restored and is currently docked at the City Marina. It used to be owned by the U.S. government and has hosted numerous presidents. View Gallery Gallery posted June 4, 2008 |
RiverDogs Education Day
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The Charleston RiverDogs played the Rome Braves in front of a sellout crowd for Education Day on Tuesday, June 4, 2008. View Gallery Gallery posted June 3, 2008 |
Artifacts found at Dean Hall plantation
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Digging for a new development yielded a variety of artifacts, some related to slaves, at Dean Hall Plantation in Berkeley County. View Gallery Gallery posted June 2, 2008 |
Dock Street Theatre
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This Spoleto season, the Dock Street Theatre isn't a focal point, just another torn-up construction site. These images show what it looks like inside these days. View Gallery Gallery posted June 2, 2008 |
Final round of the Ginn Tribute
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Seon Hwa Lee wins the Ginn Tribute Hosted By Annika in a playoff with Karrie Webb. View Gallery Gallery posted June 2, 2008 |
Fresco
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Ben Long, Asheville-based artist, is busy at work on a new fresco in the Peace Chapel of the Hospice Center in Mount Pleasant. About two-thirds the way through, he is now concentrating on the larger figures. The fresco form is rarely used these days. The process is complex, time-consuming and expensive. Long is one of only a handful of artists working in the medium. A classical realist painter, Long has composed an allegorical image based on Psalm 23. Photographs of the work in progress can be seen here. View Gallery Gallery posted June 1, 2008 |
Ginn Tribute Third Round
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Third-round action from the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika at the RiverTowne Country Club. View Gallery Gallery posted June 1, 2008 |
Ginn Tribute Second Round
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Second round action from the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika at the RiverTowne Country Club. View Gallery Gallery posted May 31, 2008 |
Ginn Tribute First Round
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Karrie Webb and In-Kyung Kim are tied for the first round lead the Ginn Tribute at the RiverTowne Country Club in Mount Pleasant on Thursday at 7-under par. View Gallery Gallery posted May 29, 2008 |
Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika Wednesday
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Scenes from Wednesday at the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika at RiverTowne Country Club in Mount Pleasant. View Gallery Gallery posted May 29, 2008 |
Charleston hosts Vancouver
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Vancouver beat Charleston, 2-0, snapping the Battery's five-game winning streak on Wednesday. View Gallery Gallery posted May 29, 2008 |
MINImuseum
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Clemson architecture students designed an innovative MINImuseum in a semester and built it in only two weeks. These images show the work in progress and the finished product. View Gallery Gallery posted May 26, 2008 |
Lowcountry's Wanted
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Warrant files for this feature were checked by Crime Stoppers on Friday and were determined to be active on that date. Leave a tip for Crime Stoppers at 554-1111 or www.5541111.com. All Crime Stoppers tips remain anonymous. View Gallery Gallery posted May 26, 2008 |
Southern Conference Baseball
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Elon defeated the College of Charleston, 17-8, in the championship game of the Southern Conference Baseball Tournament game and earned a berth in the NCAA Regionals before 2,255 fans at Riley Park. View Gallery Gallery posted May 25, 2008 |
Ashley River
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Members of the Ashley Scenic River Advisory Council took a tour of the Ashley River in Summerville on Thursday morning. View Gallery Gallery posted May 25, 2008 |
Lowcountry Legends
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This week marks the 10th anniversary of a special reunion when some of the greatest wrestlers in Mid-Atlantic history met in Charleston. View Gallery Gallery posted May 25, 2008 |
Monkey Journey to the West
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Monkey: Journey to the West at the Spoleto Festival USA View Gallery Gallery posted May 25, 2008 |
Furman vs College of Charleston
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Furman and College of Charleston played Saturday in the 2008 Southern Conference Tournament. View Gallery Gallery posted May 25, 2008 |
Furman vs Appalachian State
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Furman beat Appalachian State in the Southern Conference Tournament. View Gallery Gallery posted May 24, 2008 |
SoCon baseball Charleston Furman
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The College of Charleston played Furman in the Southern Conference Tournament at Riley Park on Thursday night. View Gallery Gallery posted May 23, 2008 |
Southern Conference Baseball
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The College of Charleston defeated Western Carolina 5-4. View Gallery Gallery posted May 21, 2008 |
Southern Conference Baseball
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The Citadel played Wofford in a play-in game at Riley Park Tuesday May 20, 2008. View Gallery Gallery posted May 20, 2008 |
School of Pharmacy
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The Medical University of South Carolina converted the interior and exterior of 274 Calhoun St., a two-century-old home, into the new offices for its School of Pharmacy. View Gallery Gallery posted May 19, 2008 |
Boys Soccer Championships
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Bishop England faced Emerald and Academic Magnet battled Christ Church for the boys state soccer championships in Columbia Saturday. View Gallery Gallery posted May 18, 2008 |
Wrestling's Original Diva
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Penny Banner was one of professional wrestling's greatest women performers. View Gallery Gallery posted May 18, 2008 |
Richard McMahan miniatures
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The work of Richard McMahan, an artist from Jacksonville, Fla., is featured in an exhibition curated by Mark Sloan of the Halsey Institute and mounted at the Addlestone Library May 16 through the end of June. McMahan specializes in miniature reproductions of great works of art, mostly paintings, but also sculpture, furniture movie posters and other objects.
More than 1,100 of his pieces are on display, spanning centuries of art history. It's the "MiniMuseum" of Richard McMahan, a small portion of which is reproduced here with permission from the Halsey Institute.
View Gallery Gallery posted May 18, 2008 |
Wando Beats Mauldin for championship
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Wando beat Mauldin for the Class AAAA state soccer championship Friday night in Columbia. View Gallery Gallery posted May 17, 2008 |
BE Girls win state soccer championship
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The Bishop England girls soccer team won the Class AA-A state championship over Woodruff on Friday in Columbia. View Gallery Gallery posted May 16, 2008 |
Fire Report Released
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A report from a city-appointed panel of firefighting experts regarding the Sofa Super Store fire was released to firefighters, victims' families, Charleston City Council and the news media Thursday. Firefighters were presented the report at the Gaillard Auditorium. View Gallery Gallery posted May 16, 2008 |
Chief Rusty Thomas
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Photos from Charleston Fire Chief Rusty Thomas' career. View Gallery Gallery posted May 15, 2008 |
South Carolina hosts Cincinnati in Game 3
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South Carolina Stingrays hosts Cincinnati Cyclones in Game 3 of the Kelly Cup playoffs American Conference finals. View Gallery Gallery posted May 15, 2008 |
A Day at the Center for Birds of Prey
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The Center for Birds of Prey in Awendaw hosted the media to preview its planned opening for tours in June. The Avian Conservation Center operates the Center for Birds of Prey along with the Avian Medical and Oiled Bird Treatement Facility. View Gallery Gallery posted May 14, 2008 |
Academic Magnet Soccer
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Academic Magnet played the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics in soccer at Ravenel Stadium in West Ashley Tuesday, May 13, 2008. View Gallery Gallery posted May 13, 2008 |
Sunday Storm Damage
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An apparent tornado touched down on Wadmalaw Island Sunday evening, downing trees and damaging homes and vehicles. View Gallery Gallery posted May 12, 2008 |
The Ponds
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This plantation property at the Ashley River's headwaters dates to 1682. View Gallery Gallery posted May 12, 2008 |
Lowcountry's Wanted
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Warrant files for this feature were checked Friday by Crime Stoppers and determined to be active on that date. Leave a tip at 554-1111 or www.5541111.com. Tips remain anonymous. View Gallery Gallery posted May 12, 2008 |
Greek Festival
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The 38th Annual Greek Festival was held at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Charleston on Sunday, May 11. View Gallery Gallery posted May 11, 2008 |
Bishops vs. Andrew Jackson
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It seems that the grass is always greener in front of the Bishop England goal. View Gallery Gallery posted May 11, 2008 |
MiShawna Moore
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MiShawna Moore is the principal for two schools: Sanders-C |