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Dorchester County sheriff’s deputies have asked for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of robbing a Ridgeville area grocery store at gunpoint.

The Charleston Museum is celebrating the debut of its latest exhibit, "Unveiled: Wedding Fashion and Traditions in the South," with a wedding-themed costume party it’s calling the Bridesmaids’ Ball. The exhibit will be open and historic textiles curator Jan Hiester will be on hand to discuss the collection. Guests are...

There’s a slight chance that rapidly falling temperatures combined with lingering showers Friday night into Saturday could produce snow east of Interstate 95.

China is a land of fascination for most historians. From new evidence suggesting humans have inhabited the area for more than 100,000 years to remnants of sophisticated civilizations stretching back nearly 5,000 years, China is considered one of the earliest cradles of humanity. As communism grew in popularity, particularly in the 1950s, many...

For John McWilliams, the act of creating woodblock prints is monastic. "One mark leads to another and the piece just evolves. You never know where it will take you. I work under the premise that there’s no such thing as a mistake."

COLUMBIA — Lawmakers and candidates can no longer use campaign cash to pay memberships to places such as country clubs, the State Ethics Commission decided Wednesday.

Two of the most popular movies of 2015 — "The Martian" and "Concussion" — a space/sports double-feature that handily reflects on American football culture. Imagine someone from another planet beaming down to watch our authentic national pastime.

The Charleston Animal Society is offering a "Get Home Free" card for all lost pets, cutting hundreds of dollars in costs that owners would normally pay to retrieve their animals.

Ryne Sandberg is many things to baseball fans: Chicago icon, Hall of Fame second baseman, star of "The Sandberg Game," successful minor league manager, failed Philadelphia Phillies manager...

COLUMBIA — Months after members of the General Assembly battled with each other to bring the Confederate battle flag down from the Statehouse grounds, a Charleston lawmaker is proposing displaying it in the Lowcountry.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Scientists reported Wednesday they finally have "good evidence" for Planet X, a true ninth planet on the fringes of our solar system.

The State Ports Authority is looking to ship its executive suite and other employees across Charleston Harbor.

The State Ports Authority will sell its longtime Concord Street headquarters on the Charleston harbor and move its executive offices to Wando Welch Terminal, the agency’s board of directors said Wednesday.

WASHINGTON — Last year wasn’t just the Earth’s hottest year on record — it left a century of high temperature marks in the dust.

Many parents will do whatever it takes to help their children become sports superstars. They might pay for private coaches. They could travel hours from home to play and practice with an elite team. They might even homeschool their children or enroll them in online schools to allow them to train 6 to 8 hours a day.

NEW YORK — Another plunge in the price of crude oil sent stocks sharply lower on Wednesday. Energy companies led the way lower with a drop of 4 percent. U.S. stocks reached their lowest level in more than a year, continuing the worst start of a year in history. The Dow Jones industrial average sank more than...

Charleston police have arrested a Ladson man accused of fondling a 4-year-old girl.

The Citadel interviewed coordinators Brent Thompson and Maurice Drayton for the job of head football coach. As it turns out, the Bulldogs will be able to keep both of them.

COLUMBIA — Legislators are scheduled to get details on a multi-million-dollar proposal to display the Confederate flag removed from Statehouse grounds last summer.

HONEA PATH, S.C. — Two former Honea Path police officers have been charged following an arrest in which a man says officers used excessive force.

Eastbound traffic is starting to build between the 203 and 209 mile markers in Interstate 26, State Department of Transportation traffic cameras show.

Sunny skies are expected today with a high near 50, the National Weather Service reports.

What: Trek through many distinct habitats to view and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies and other organisms. A paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Registration is not required.

COLUMBIA — Gov. Nikki Haley will deliver her sixth State of the State address Wednesday night with plans to focus on her domestic violence initiatives. Wednesday also is the...

Former Poogan’s Porch chef de cuisine Benjamin Harris this month returned to the downtown restaurant as its executive chef.