Новости за 07.07.2016

The city of Charleston has yet again topped a "best cities" list, with the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine putting it at the pinnacle. The ranking of "best city in the world" shows just how well Charleston treats visitors while preserving its historical treasures and, of course, providing great places to eat and...

Kirkpatrick Sale authored an op-ed piece on June 13 titled "A little talk about ‘The War’," attempting to both rewrite history and put his own spin on the rationale for our Civil War. His argument is that slavery was not the primary reason for the war and that anyone who has studied the conflict and the political...

Very few would argue against the fact that we are living in difficult times. Many feel we need to draw back from our involvements around the world and close our borders. To do so would be to err on the side of caution. Being overly cautious will cause hardship and grief for other people and nations. No one should condemn those who hold our...

Why would anyone need a 223/556 mm AR-15 assault rifle for home defense? It’s a weapon that can kill someone 500 to 600 yards away and be legally customized with a $150 100-round magazine and a "bump stock" for $369 that simulates automatic fire (about 600 rounds a minute). Of course, the answer is they don’t.

During the War Between the States, both North and South were hard pressed to come up with ways to finance the vast armies and navies required to fight a full-fledged war.

I watched FBI Director James Comey’s statement regarding no charges to be brought against Hillary Clinton regarding her emails on a private server. My only comment is to quote Padme Amidala in "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith":

In 2010, $73.7 billion was spent on medical and disability costs, out of which $1 billion went to South Carolina, part of the East Coast "Stroke Belt." This year, 16,000 South Carolinians will be knocked down with a stroke, out of 800,000 nationwide.

BENNETT, Mildred,

BENNETT, Mildred, of North Charleston died Sunday. Arrangements by Dickerson Mortuary.

My friend Dr. Jack Simmons, who has been living at 15 Church St. for 70 years, was interested in the column here a few weeks ago concerning Professor Yates Snowden, whom many believe originated the term that refers to Charleston as "The Holy City." Well, it turns out Dr. Simmons has a connection to Professor Snowden, to the extent...

Luckily for Hillary Clinton, she’s running against Donald Trump.

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Two father-son duos huddled under the bleachers of MUSC Health Stadium on Wednesday night while rain poured down for two hours ahead of the Charleston Battery’s exhibition game with the Rangers F.C. on Daniel Island.

Despite reports that it will not make landfall, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are now preparing for the rain brought about by Typhoon Butchoy.

No charges will be brought against Hillary Clinton for using a private email server while secretary of state, the Justice Department announced Wednesday, prompting Donald Trump to accuse his presidential rival of "crooked" dealings.

The United States placed North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un on its sanctions blacklist for the first time Wednesday, calling him directly responsible for a long list of serious human rights abuses.

Typhoon "Butchoy" (international name: Nepartak) is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday, as it continues to move northwest to Taiwan at a slower pace of 25 kph, the state weather bureau said.

COLUMBIA — Charleston RiverDogs left-hander Nestor Cortes had not allowed a run in 19 consecutive innings, but the streak came to an end against the Columbia Fireflies on Wednesday night.

Four domestic flights were cancelled Thursday morning due to bad weather brought by Typhoon "Butchoy" (international name: Nepartak), the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said.

Goodbye to the old Snapchat! Users of the app can now keep their snaps forever.

Netizen after netizen posted screenshots of their Pokemon Go, expressing excitement over finally becoming Pokemon Go Trainers.

More than 3,400 power outages in the tri-county area have been reported to SCE&G following severe thunderstorms that swept through the area.

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks changed course and turned higher Wednesday, with drug and consumer companies leading the way. Investors were willing to take a few more risks than the day before, but they remained cautious, and demand for bonds and precious metals stayed high.

ATLANTA — Wal-Mart will now let you pay with its phone app at all 4,600 stores nationwide.

MOUNT PLEASANT — Demolition of the original Wando High School at Mathis Ferry and Whipple roads is well under way, clearing the nearly 46-acre site for what will become Lucy Beckham High School, the second public high school in the state’s fourth-largest city.