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Fastest Business Internet in Charleston South Carolina: 5 Plans With Outage Backup

Charleston businesses can now buy fiber plans up to 5 Gig from AT&T Business Fiber and IQ Fiber. But raw speed alone does not pay the bills. When a line is cut or the power fails, the business with a backup path keeps taking orders. On October 2, 2026, we…

inkl · 22h ago

As Jewish college students look South, some discover a long but overlooked history

For nearly a decade now, news outlets ranging from The Atlantic to the Forward and The Free Press have reported on the increasing number of Jewish students attending college in the South.

The Conversation · Sep 30

Charleston Mansion Restoration Sale: 1840s Ravenel House fetches $18.25m; nearly triples 2016 price

In 2016, Scott Bessent and John Freeman acquired the iconic John Ravenel House for $6.5 million. Following a meticulous three-year restoration that honored the house's historical elements while upgrading for luxury living, they listed it for $22.25 million in October 2024. Ultimately, the property sold for $18.25 million in March…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Roll Call on the Road: South Carolina

CQ Roll Call traveled last week to South Carolina, which is playing host to Tuesday’s special primary election to select a new Republican Senate nominee following Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death. Photo editor Bill Clark captured some of the action as Senate hopefuls — and other South Carolina candidates —…

Roll Call · Aug 10

How an 1876 massacre of Black men in South Carolina turned racial terror into political power

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, its citizens commemorate a democracy more diverse, free and inclusive than it’s ever been. The path to this milestone was imperfect and paved in blood and suffering. Still, few of the revelers will likely pay heed to the anniversary of another historic event:…

The Conversation · Jul 31

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford enters race for Graham’s seat

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford on Thursday jumped into the growing Republican special election primary for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat.  Sanford, who served two separate stints in the House representing South Carolina’s 1st District, briefly ran for his old Charleston-centered seat this year before dropping out to…

Roll Call · Jul 23

Three US Airports Are Ditching Federal TSA Screeners for Private Contractors— and the Union Is Furious: 'A Step Backwards'

Tampa International, Des Moines International and Charleston International will become the first U.S. airports to join the Transportation Security Administration’s new Gold+ private-screening model, drawing fierce opposition from the union representing federal airport screeners.

Benzinga · Jul 23

'Pilot and Crew Handled It Perfectly': Passenger Speaks Out After Southwest Flight WN4761 Emergency Diversion

A Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando to Manchester diverted to Charleston due to a suspected fuel leak. The crew declared an emergency, and passengers were safely transferred to a replacement aircraft.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Meet Morgan Freeman: The Oscar-winning actor who gave up harvesting honey and turned his 124-acre ranch into a safe haven for bees

While millions know Morgan Freeman for his iconic voice and award-winning performances, the Hollywood legend has also become an unlikely champion for one of the planet's smallest yet most important creatures. Concerned by the global decline in bee populations, Freeman transformed his 124-acre ranch in Charleston, Mississippi, into a sanctuary…

The Times of India · Jul 20

New Jersey's Deadly Heat Wave Killed 25, Many Found Indoors Without Air Conditioning

25 dead in NJ from heat — most found indoors without AC. That same heat dome is now shifting south. Raleigh, Savannah, Atlanta face 107°F heat index Sunday. Here's the warning.

Medical Daily · Jul 6