City Paper seeks help identifying mystery Charleston painting
Charleston City Paper asks readers to help identify a mystery photograph showing what appears to be a painted local view, turning to community knowledge to solve the puzzle.
Arts & Culture
The latest arts & culture coverage from Charleston and the Lowcountry.
Senate passes stricter DUI penalties for SC drivers
SC Senate approves legislation requiring ignition interlock devices for first-time DUI offenders and increasing fines, potentially affecting Charleston nightlife patrons.
Columnist calls newspapers antidote to social media overload
Charleston columnist Bill Brack argues newspapers offer crucial counterbalance to social media's rapid-fire information consumption, forcing deeper engagement with local news.
THC ban hits wall in S.C. House amid bipartisan opposition
Proposed THC product ban faces rare bipartisan opposition in S.C. House, with lawmakers citing concerns about impact on local businesses and consumer choice.
CofC dorm project faces renewed burial site opposition
College of Charleston's Coming Street dormitory project faces opposition over potential unmarked graves from 19th-century African American burial ground.
Juvenile center settlement promises arts program expansion
Federal settlement mandates arts therapy programs and cultural partnerships at Charleston County Youth Detention Center, requiring $400,000 investment in creative programming.
Cold snap forces arts venues to adapt programming
Bitter cold forces Charleston arts venues to delay outdoor installations and move programming indoors, from Marion Square sculpture unveiling to Dock Street Theatre.
Arts groups brace for Ten Commandments classroom mandate
Charleston arts educators prepare for potential classroom changes as state lawmakers advance legislation requiring Ten Commandments displays in all public schools.
Black classical festival, plant bingo highlight weekend events
The Colour of Music Festival returns Feb. 4-7 after selling out last year. Plant-themed bingo at Citadel Mall and oyster tasting in Hampton Park round out the week.
By Staff
Wrestling's New Charleston Chapter Opens at Festival Hall
Major League Wrestling brings its first hometown supercard to Festival Hall this spring, marking a new cultural chapter for the Holy City's entertainment scene.
Traffic Relief Begins as Johns Island Interchange Breaks Ground
Charleston County launches construction on the long-awaited U.S. Highway 17 and Main Road interchange, promising relief for daily commuters.
Columbia Home Invasion Leaves One Dead, Suspect Arrested
A Columbia man faces murder charges after a deadly home invasion on Jan. 2, highlighting rising concerns about violent crime across South Carolina.