President Barack Obama is considering a policy of "no first use" of nuclear weapons by the United States, a shift that is causing consternation, even alarm, among U.S. allies. As well it might, since the 70-year-old concept of an American nuclear umbrella has served to keep peace in a dangerous world.
Welcome back, students. You’ve purchased school materials and gotten to know the new teacher, homeroom and locker assignments. But you know what else is new? Pant sizes are new for many kids.
As a state agency, the State Ports Authority needs to explain its purpose in polling residents for their opinions of official public and private entities with vested interests in support of, or opposition to, SPA projects such as the proposed cruise terminal.
The presidential primary system needs to be revised. Primaries are conducted to choose someone to represent a party, and therefore only party members should select their leaders.
I do not live in North Charleston or in Charleston County, but I cannot understand why the North Charleston Police Department, with one of the most qualified police chiefs it could have, and a mayor of outstanding capabilities would need a "police advisory board."
I read in the paper that Charleston is named the friendliest city in the world. The Chamber of Commerce spends millions of dollars promoting our city and attracting tourism.
Trump and Republican efforts to vilify the Clinton Foundation are scandalous. The Clinton Foundation provides aid instead of war to the world’s poor. The Clinton Foundation gives:
Rather than have a re-vote, have a re-test of bike lane usage. Block off the lane again, tally how many bikes use the lane over a 30-day period, and assess the obstacles encountered in terms of bikers getting to, onto, and off the bridge lane on either side.
MINNEAPOLIS — Paisley Park, the private estate and studio complex of the late rock superstar Prince, will open for daily public tours starting Oct. 6, the trust company overseeing his estate announced Wednesday, and the company that runs Elvis Presley’s Graceland will manage it.
Roper St. Francis celebrated on Thursday the opening of its third Express Care office and its second one in Summerville.
When we grow older, many of us draw a blank on why we just walked upstairs or where we left the car in the parking lot. Yet memories of friends’ names and events from childhood pop up sharp and clear.
Doug Snyder has joined LS3P & Associates Ltd. as chief financial officer. He is based in the Charleston office. Previously, he worked with the firm in a consulting role since November and was owner of The Snyder Firm PA. He is a certified public accountant. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from The Citadel.
VOLVO UPDATE: The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce holds its monthly Power Hour. 9:30 a.m. Dorchester County Council Chambers, 500 N. Main St., Summerville. Topic: "The Volvo Good Neighbor Collaborative." Scheduled speakers are Stephanie Mangini, Volvo’s corporate communications manager, and David...
Scott D. Adams of Adams & Wilson Development has been named board chair of One80 Place, succeeding Paul Kohlheim. New board members are: Ernie Cochran of K&L Gates; Herbert Drayton of Vertical Holdings LLC; Geno Paluso of The Citadel; Colleen Troy of TouchPoint Communications; and Jerome Taylor of the City of Charleston Police Department.
Details about product recalls can be found in most cases at cpsc.gov. For automobile-related recalls, go to nhtsa.gov.
A summary of business news from around South Carolina.
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DRAYTON, Rogers, 68, of Hollywood died Friday. Arrangements by Walker’s Mortuary of Johns Island.
Volvo’s popularity in Berkeley County is setting attendance records and breaking the Internet.
SULLIVAN’S ISLAND — The debate about the design of a new island welcome sign has become an ongoing Town Hall event.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — The College of Charleston women’s soccer team (1-3) took advantage of an early red card assessed to Sam Houston State (0-4), and proceeded to launch a hailstorm of shots at the short-handed Bearkats defense en route to a dominant 3-0 victory.
W czasie różnych spotkań autorskich, poświęconych przyszłości Europy, czytelnicy pytają mnie o to, jakie są (i czy są) powody do nadziei. Niechętnie to przyznaję, ale – o czym zresztą szczerze mówię – nie...
HICKORY, N.C. — A double by Cesar Diaz on a perfectly executed hit and run broke open a 1-1 tie in the top of the 10th inning, and the Charleston RiverDogs grabbed a 2-1 win over the Crawdads...
MOSCOW -- The Ministry of Health confirmed 41 cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore, according to official statement.
MEXICO CITY -- Beloved Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel died of a heart attack on Sunday at the age of 66, according to media reports.
