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Cruise terminal delayed

February 4, 2012
A new terminal for Charleston cruise ship passengers is not expected to be ready for operation until the second half of 2013, about nine months later than the previous estimate.

McKissick wins national award

February 4, 2012
The legend keeps growing -- and going. Summerville High School football coach John McKissick on Friday was presented the prestigious Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award during a news conference at the NFL Motorola Super Bowl Media Center in Indianapolis.

BALOG COLUMN: Big boxes not bad for Mt. Pleasant

February 4, 2012
So, if you live in Mount Pleasant, would you rather keep driving to West Ashley for your Costco needs, or would you like to shop a little closer to home?

Free training focuses on child abuse prevention

February 4, 2012
Parents Anonymous of South Carolina is a offering free, comprehensive Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Training for adults at 10 a.m. Feb. 15 at North Charleston City Hall.

Get in the cockpit at Patriots Point

February 4, 2012
Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum will offer Open Cockpit Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 19.

Meet with Rep. Scott in Charleston on Feb. 13

February 4, 2012
First District Rep. Tim Scott will meet with constituents in his Charleston office from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 13.

8 seek 3 seats on Goose Creek City Council

February 4, 2012
Eight residents have filed to run for three seats on Goose Creek City Council.

Rose to hold town-hall meeting Monday

February 4, 2012
Sen. Mike Rose, R-Summerville, will hold a town-hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Summerville High School's auditorium.

Bidders ante up to boost Spoleto

February 4, 2012
In the 1960s, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles launched a series of hit records. Robinson proved Friday that he's not out of miracles -- a pair of tickets to see him March 26 at the Dock Street Theatre sold for $3,100 at the 36th annual auction to benefit Spoleto USA.

Repo men were 'tipping point' for DeClemente

February 4, 2012
When Phillip DeClemente brought his Lexus sport utility vehicle to a screeching halt atop the Ravenel Bridge Thursday afternoon, it was the culmination of a two-year personal slide marked by chaos, confrontation and financial ruin.

Chase end, high-five in new video released by Sheriff's Office

February 4, 2012
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office released a second video late Friday from the 25-mile chase.

Hackers target police tip sites

February 4, 2012
SALT LAKE CITY -- Saboteurs stole passwords and sensitive information on tipsters while hacking into the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the collective known as Anonymous. Breaches were reported this week in Boston, Syracuse, N.Y., Salt Lake...

For-profit fishing limited on reefs

February 4, 2012
The eyewitness account stunned state wildlife officers: a 3-foot-high stack of grouper, piled as far as a football field, on a Georgetown dock. Commercial spear fishing was stripping clean artificial reefs that were meant for recreational fishing, anglers claimed.

Scoop that poop

February 4, 2012
Charleston's unseasonably warm weather is sending more people outside walking their dogs. And those dogs are leaving more "presents" behind than what's normal in the winter. As a result, officials this week issued a politeness warning: Clean up after Fido. "We have been receiving ...

Note stuck in purse sank trial

February 4, 2012
Blame this week's double-murder mistrial in Charleston on simple human error: A note given to the jury forewoman went into her purse, where she apparently forgot about it.

Symposium to examine '12 presidential election

February 4, 2012
Almost 100 political scientists, historians, researchers and university students of political science from around the U.S. will descend on The Citadel next month for its 18th Symposium on Southern Politics.

ACC, SEC fans eyed for tourism

February 4, 2012
They might be considered the newest attractions in South Carolina's $14 billion tourism industry: linebackers in Carolina garnet and wide receivers in Clemson orange.

Seats open for vets' D.C. trip

February 4, 2012
Honor Flight Lowcountry has announced a spring flight for World War II veterans who would like to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. The flight date is set for April 21. Up to 30 spaces are available, though more might be added if demand calls for it.

Berkeley is ready to roll, supervisor says

February 4, 2012
Berkeley County is on the verge of better economic times, Supervisor Dan Davis said in his annual state of the county address Friday.