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The isolating disease
Written by a student who is now almost two years sober. Do you have a drinking problem? If you thought about it for more than three...
Ryan Thompson
Apr 213 min read
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Places to go - and a few to skip - when visiting the Holy City
Charleston is a city known for its warm weather, historic architecture, and Southern comfort food. Once known for seafood and homestyle...
Laurie Volkmann
Apr 154 min read
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Tradition or Trend? Southern preppy style at College of Charleston
By Kara Floyd, Ashlee Johnston It’s no secret that a certain style dominates the local fashion scene in Charleston, South Carolina. With...
Kara Floyd
Apr 11 min read
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A local's guide to exploring Charleston's hidden gems
Cassidy Stubbs, Riley Burke, Lillian Kopia Charleston entices locals and tourists alike to engage in the Southern charm, history and...
Lillian Kopia
Mar 311 min read
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Charleston's rising costs: Is the Holy City becoming too expensive?
By Alex B, Terra E, Lindsay S The charm of Downtown Charleston comes at a cost - impacting everything housing, dining, and groceries. Is...
Lindsay Sylvester
Mar 311 min read
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Being a police officer in today's society
by Philip Blanda Ever wonder what the career of a police officer would be like? I think the same thing. But being in law enforcement...
Philip Blanda
Nov 26, 20248 min read
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Fighting the gender imbalance at College of Charleston
By Susannah Blount Among the cobblestone streets and historic charm of Charleston, South Carolina, lies the College of Charleston,...
Susannah Blount
Apr 28, 20241 min read
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What does new Charleston Mayor William Cogswell have in store for Holy City development?
By Will Jacobs CHARLESTON - William S. Cogswell Jr. is the first Republican mayor in Charleston in more than 150 years. And he has...

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Apr 27, 20245 min read
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Time for Holy City tourists to really know Charleston's history
by Chaela Morris Charleston was founded in 1670 and until 1865, African Americans were kept as slaves. Charleston has since blossomed...
Chaela Morris
Apr 24, 20241 min read
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Charleston hospitality second to none
By Vishnu Volate The Charleston area has experienced unprecedented development since 2020, most drastically in the hospitality and...
Laurie Volkmann
Apr 18, 20244 min read
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How can Charleston adapt to increasing demand for walkable communities?
By Chaela Morris Americans want to live in walkable communities, according to a 2023 National poll, and the same holds true for...
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Apr 18, 20242 min read
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Major issues arise in Charleston thanks to growing population
By Haley Lovin CHARLESTON, S.C. - As Charleston continues to rack up accolades as one of the best cities in the country, namely for its...
Haley Lovin
Apr 18, 20243 min read
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College of Charleston students struggle with housing options
by Ari Yoder Image of Downtown Charleston courtesy of Andrew Shelley As Charleston’s vibrancy continues to evolve, so does its draw for...
Ari Yoder
Apr 18, 20244 min read
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Charleston submerged in severe flooding crisis
by Phillip Blanda Charleston experienced 27 floods rated moderate or higher last year - defined as water levels at 7.5 feet in the harbor...
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Apr 18, 20242 min read
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Attention spans lacking in schools, teachers say
By Natalie Matthews CHARLESTON, S.C. - Cheryl Jones, Extended Day Coordinator at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Charleston, misses...
Natalie Matthews
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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Charleston's traffic troubles grow
by Frank Schiavo Lori McKeon makes her commute from Summerville to Charleston along I-26 every day, which in recent years has been a...
Frank Schiavo
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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Longtime downtown second-hand shop keeping vintage alive
by Blakelyn Faia Joan Graf, the cool force behind Exchange Factor, has been keeping Charleston stylish for three decades now. The store...
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Dec 10, 20231 min read
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Charleston's 'rentquake' taking a toll on locals
by Henry McInerny Housing rent rose an average of 10.4% in South Carolina in 2022, according to RentHub.com. And this is making it tough...
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Dec 10, 20231 min read
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Why Charleston keeps getting ranked the No. 1 city in U.S.
From the friendly people to the history to the amazing food, both locals and tourists have no trouble understanding why Charleston is...
Madeline Canipe
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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Local med spa's free deal to CofC sorority members a big hit
by Madison Haile Magnolia Med Spa, a new edition to Broad Street, welcomed College of Charleston sorority girls with open arms and a deal...
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Dec 7, 20231 min read
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