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Charleston residents express concerns for new bike lane
by Abbey Curtis Small roads and heavy traffic create safety issues downtown. Downtown Charleston roads were identified as some of the...
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Dec 1, 20231 min read


Do you know what to do when bad storms are near?
Deciphering information to be weather-ready may be harder than you think by Andy Gilles It turns out, that even with Charleston, South...
Andy Gilles
Nov 30, 20231 min read


What is it really like to own a restaurant in Charleston?
by Lizzie Shanahan Charleston, South Carolina, is a charming city filled with beautiful architecture, historic buildings, and great...
Lizzie Shanahan
Nov 29, 20234 min read


Charleston's hidden gems, neighborhood eateries according to CofC foodies
by Molly Rion Charleston is renowned for its vibrant food scene, where Southern hospitality meets culinary creativity. Ranked No. 6 in...
Molly Rion
Nov 15, 20233 min read


Is 'Southern Charm' good or bad for the city of Charleston?
by Madeline Canipe CHARLESTON, SC - “He’s got money, he’s in magazines. He’s got more honey than any honeybee.” If you aren’t familiar...
Madeline Canipe
Nov 12, 20233 min read


Charleston's parking woes reach new heights
by Gavin Turschmann With more than seven million visitors coming to Charleston every year, traffic congestion and parking issues on the...
Gavin Turschmann
Nov 7, 20235 min read


Maintaining a competitive program in college basketball, explained
By Madi Lynch College basketball is a sport watched by millions and played by few. The pressure of being one of the five men on the floor...
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Apr 25, 20234 min read


The tipping economy
By Amelia Walker From neighborhood diners to Michelin Star restaurants, the great American restaurant experience is wholly unique. At the...
Amelia Walker
Apr 25, 202314 min read


Delta-8 THC, explained
By Jayne Antino I recently visited a farmer’s market on James Island in South Carolina. As I explored the market, I saw multiple vendors...
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Apr 18, 20235 min read


CofC Sailing looks to rebound this season
by Hunter Lawrence The College of Charleston sailing team was at an all-time high in 2019, coming off a National Championship season -...
Hunter Lawrence
Dec 6, 20224 min read
Anything really is 'Virtually Possible' with CofC
by Caroline Mueller As many college seniors can attest, thinking about post grad life can be very daunting. CofC alumni Caroline Murray...
Caroline Mueller
Nov 29, 20223 min read


North Charleston paper mill provides sustainable careers for recent college graduates
by Madi Lynch The WestRock-owned mill in North Charleston has an abundance of new college graduates among their recent hires and process...
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Nov 29, 20222 min read


CofC grapples with diversity gap
By Amelia Walker If you glance over CofC's Instagram or website, you may presume that every friend group, classroom, faculty, and...
Amelia Walker
Nov 22, 202211 min read


How CofC students combat Charleston’s flooding
by Aidan Sweeney Published Nov. 22, 2022 CHARLESTON, S.C. - College of Charleston students have been fighting floods for years. And in...
Aidan Sweeney
Nov 22, 20224 min read


23 is the new 21 in Charleston
By Jayne Antino Young adults are thrilled to turn 21 so they can legally drink alcohol and go to bars. To their surprise, there’s a...
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Nov 17, 20224 min read


Hurricane Ian impacts College of Charleston students in different ways
by Grace Bonato Students at the College of Charleston have a lot to say about their experiences during and after the hit of Hurricane...
Gracie Bonato
Nov 17, 20223 min read


The rise in cosmetic enhancements is proof our ‘beauty image’ is getting skewed
By Emily Brown Go ahead and admit it. You've scrolled through Instagram, saw your friend's flawless face and gorgeous look and thought,...
Emily Brown
Apr 7, 202210 min read


Charleston Police Department tackles racial disparity
By Isabel Crews Rénard Harris doesn't remember what reason the police officer gave for pulling him over years ago when he was driving...
Isabel Crews
Feb 2, 20227 min read


Charleston's food & bev industry on the road to recovery
The Charleston, South Carolina, food and beverage scene has been one of the most loved in the world. For the ninth year in a row...
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Feb 2, 20224 min read


Folly Beach erosion calls for more beach renourishment
South Carolina beaches are beautiful and highly popular among tourists. Charleston’s Folly Beach is no exception. But like many beaches...
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Feb 1, 20226 min read
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