Nightly Lane Closures for Bees Ferry All Week

Nighttime roadwork will require lane closures along Bees Ferry Road all week

Man Dressed as Obama in Pimp Costume at GOP Event Sparks Anger

Attempt at humor was found to be "discriminatory."

Plan to Improve Busy West Ashley Intersection Unveiled

Charleston County traffic engineers showed off their plan to improve the intersection of Ashley River Road and Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Thursday night

County Creates Hotline for Election Questions

Charleston County employees will be staffing a phone bank for election questions beginning Monday

Sam Rittenberg, Ashley River Road Improvements Meeting Thursday

Charleston County Government is hosting a public meeting Thursday to take public comments on proposed intersection improvements for the Ashley River Road/Sam Rittenberg Boulevard intersection

Haley: S.C. Tourism Recovering Despite Bad Economy

S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley Heaped praise on Parks Recreation and Tourism Cabinet Secretary Duane Parrish

LWV Hosting Candidate Forum Tonight

Two of the three candidates in the S.C. House District 114 race and both candidates for Charleston County Council District 6 will appear at a League of Women Voters candidate forum in West Ashley tonight

Charleston County Sponsoring Recycled Art Competition

Have a knack for finding creative new uses for things, or an artistic flair? Create a masterpiece out of recycled material and you could win a $300 gift card. The contest is open to children and adults.

Santorum: Ryan Will Win VP Debate

Former GOP presidential candidate and Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum said Rep. Paul Ryan should win tonight's Vice Presidential debate

What Time is the Vice Presidential Debate?

Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.

Center Attacking Harrell from the Left for House 114

One of the few contested local races on November's ballot will be S.C. House District 114 in which incumbent Republican Bobby Harrell faces challengers to the right and the left

Poll Managers Needed for Election

County seeks managers for Mount Pleasant, sea islands precincts.

S.C. Has Cheapest Gas in U.S.

Prices are up slightly here, but not nearly as much as other states.

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

Last Chance to Register to Vote

Today is the deadline to register if you want to vote in November

Early Voting Starts Monday in Charleston County

Starting Monday Charleston County residents can begin casting ballots in person at a new absentee precinct being set up in North Charleston

Thurmond Takes Senate 41 GOP Nomination

Paul Thurmond won the runoff for the Republican nomination for the S.C. Senate District 41 seat on Tuesday

For Steinberger, Being On the Ballot Is Half the Battle

Challenger to entrenched House Speaker Bobby Harrell.

Vote Here: Senate 41 Primary Runoff Today

Heading to the polls today? Make sure you know where to vote

S.C. Senate 41 Republican Runoff Set for Tuesday

Republicans will head to the polls one more time to select a candidate for the S.C. Senate District 41 race.

County Considering West Ashley Rezoning Tuesday

The Charleston County will consider rezoning a Savannah Highway property among several issues at Tuesday's meeting, here's the agenda

Another Day, Another Lawsuit in Senate 41 Race

A voter has filed a federal lawsuit appealing the recent S.C. Supreme Court ruling upholding a Circuit Court ruling directing the Charleston County GOP to hold a new primary in the S.C. Senate District 41 race

House Speaker Bobby Harrell Has No Details on $325k in Self-Reimbursements

Payments date back several years.

On the Road Again: Haley to Campaign for Romney on Monday

Governor will be in Virginia and North Carolina as part of 'Women for Mitt.'

Sen. Lindsey Graham's Bill on Iran Gets Bipartisan Support

A rare show of agreement for Senate Joint Resolution 41 in an otherwise contentious session.

Charleston County Democratic Women

Charleston County Democratic Women

Charleston Democrats Holding Day of Action

Party members will hold a registration drive Saturday, Sept. 22

S.C. Supreme Court Upholds Sen. 41 Special Primary

In a split-decision, the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld the Circuit Court ruling that led to Tuesday's special Republican Primary for S.C. Senate District 41.

Palmetto Payback: 2,000 Charleston Residents Owed Money from SC

More than $300 million are owed to South Carolina taxpayers. Are you one of them?

S.C. Senate 41 Primary Race Headed for Runoff

None of the three candidates in Tuesday's Republican Primary for S.C. Senate District 41 tallied more than 50 percent of the votes, so the top two candidates will face off again Oct. 2

Morning Turnout Slow for Senate 41 Primary

The polls are open but not many people are showing up for the do-over Republican S.C. Senate 41 primary

Republicans Head to the Polls Again Tuesday

The Republican Special Primary for S.C. Senate District 41 is Tuesday

Know Where to Vote: Sen. 41 Special Primary

Make sure you get to the right precinct location

School Board Looking at Salary Study Monday

Here's a look at the agenda for the Charleston County School Board's workshop meeting on Monday

Veronica's Case Appealed to Supreme Court

The adoptive parents of Veronica Capobianco, a Native American child returned to her biological father through a S.C. Supreme Court ruling, are appealing their case to the U.S. Supreme Court

Charleston Fire Department Holding 9-11 Memorial

The Charleston Fire Department will ring the bell at the Old Fire Department Bell Tower for each firefighter killed on Sept. 11, 2001

SCDOT Finds Majority Support on 526 Extension

Following a survey of 5,000 households in the West Ashley, John's Island and James Island areas, the SCDOT announced Monday that a solid majority of residents in the affected area support finishing the I-526 project

Comcast Helping Close the Digital Divide

Comcast is partnering with the Charleston Digital Corridor, local non-profit groups and area schools to help bring broadband access to everyone

Tim Scott to Co-Chair Romney Black Leadership Council

Rep. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) was named as one of three co-chairs of Mitt Romney's Black Leadership Council