Новости за 18.10.2016

COLUMBIA — Fresh from an off week after a trying first half to the season, South Carolina’s football players are talking about a new start. It might really feel that way if Jake Bentley trots out Saturday to take the first snap behind center.

MOUNT PLEASANT — A home builder has been ordered to stop work on five houses at Sullivan’s Pointe that would exceed the town’s height rules, although the town approved the plans and issued building permits.

CLEMSON — Brent Venables remembers how gassed his guys were by early December, when the Clemson defense was on fumes trying to fend off North Carolina in the 2015 ACC Championship.

Owning a reptile or amphibian, such as a snake or frog, requires specific care that isn’t necessarily common knowledge.

Many Lowcountry residents are enamored by exotic pets and rightfully so — they’re fascinating. For those who live in cramped apartments, have pet allergies or just like to march to the beat of their own drum, traditional pets, like a dog or a cat, aren’t an option. Exotic mammals, however, can still provide owners the same...

While doing some holiday shopping at West Ashley’s Citadel Mall in 2012, Debbi Hawkins’ curiosity got the best of her. The mother of three and grandmother of six, who had never owned more than a goldfish or gerbil, found herself instantly smitten with a sugar glider at a pop-up shop. Even though she had no intention of purchasing a...

An exotic fish or unusual insect can’t run to the door to greet you when you return home, but these beautiful creatures can provide other joys.

A fawn playing with a kitten. A raccoon sleeping on the living room couch. Sure, these make for adorable Facebook photos but the reality, South Carolina wildlife rehabilitators say, is that these wild animals weren’t meant to live anywhere but the wild.

Dogs have four basic needs: food, safety, shelter and entertainment. Of these, food plays the most vital role in ensuring a dog’s survival.

Laurel, Fozzy Bear, Trip, Carolina, Sammie, Owen and 60 or 70 of their four-legged friends are looking for a good home where they can enjoy healthy meals on a regular basis, spend hours playing under the Lowcountry sun and, most of all, become an integral member of a loving family.

Charleston police are investigating a reported burglary on James Island.

Sidney is one of the flap-happiest birdbrains you’ll ever meet. Every day, the 20-year-old African grey parrot greets her owner, John Fitzpatrick, with a "Hey, birdie" and wishes him "Night, night" before bed.

Exotic pets can bring a bundle of unexpected joys and challenges into their owners’ lives.

Emanuel AME’s former secretary is suing the church and the Rev. Norvel Goff for ending her employment after she questioned the handling of donations that poured into the church after a gunman killed nine worshippers.

In his latest antic, Charleston’s favorite celebrity Bill Murray made an appearance at The Alley last night and signed their Ghostbusters pinball machine.

A storm in the ocean east of the Bahamas is spinning its way into a tropical cyclone and will turn toward the Southeast coast — two weeks after Hurricane Matthew made a mess of the place.

When Brent Thompson was coaching at Lenoir-Rhyne, he made the drive from Hickory, N.C., to Spartanburg to consult with Wofford coach Mike Ayers and his veteran offensive coordinator, triple-option guru Wade Lang.

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin joined Bill Gates, Bernie Sanders and Michael Bloomberg on a "first cut" list of possible vice president nominees from Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager, according to an email released by WikiLeaks.

SUMMERVILLE — A group of Dorchester County residents is trying to stop a Nov. 8 countywide referendum asking voters if they want to raise taxes to build libraries and parks.

The gateway between the Cooper River and Lake Moultrie will be out of service for three months except weekends starting Monday.

A North Charleston man faces a criminal sexual conduct charge after being accused of inappropriately touching two children.

The verdict is still out whether the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide money for residents in Charleston and Berkeley counties who were impacted by Hurricane Matthew.

A group of mostly white churchgoers from the Northeast gathered at Emanuel AME Church on Monday with a group of mostly black parishioners to eat and form friendships amid the divisive election season.

All lanes of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge are back open after a crash Tuesday morning, but police say to expect heavy traffic in the area.

What: The Post and Courier will host a Career Expo, featuring information about job training and college programs and an opportunity to give your resume to potential employers, schedule interviews and make important contacts for future job openings.