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"To eulogize Daddy is to leave something out" Alex Sanders funeral draws hundreds

Hundreds of people turned out for a funeral Thursday at Trinity Cathedral celebrating the life of the many-sided Alex Sanders, masterful storyteller and lawyer, prankster, former chief judge of the S.C. Court of Appeals and ex-president of the College of Charleston. Sanders had so many dimensions that Trinity’s head priest, Dean Cameron Nations, said at the outset of his 10-minute homily that there were not going to be any eulogies because Zoe Sanders, Alex’s daughter, had told him, “To eulogize Daddy is to leave something out.” Sanders died last week of natural causes at the age of 88. Instead of eulogies, the Easter-based service was drawn from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, with prayers, scripture readings and traditional hymns like “Nearer my God to Thee,” “For all the saints,” and “Joyful, joyful we adore thee” from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. The one personal touch in the hourlong service was the Appalachian-type gospel tune that Alex Sanders had wanted at his funeral — “I’ll Fly Away.” It was sung by two females, an alto and a sorprano, from Charleston backed up by a mandolin and guitar. “Some bright morning when this life is over / I’ll fly away / To that

Charleston, SC · 2d

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2020 cold case: Skeletal remains of an unidentified male found on Daniel Island, South Carolina

An unidentified male known as John Daniel Island Doe 2020 was located at Daniel Island, South Carolina, on December 29, 2020, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The image displayed above is a facial reconstruction created by a NCMEC Forensic Artist, depicting what this John Doe may have looked like in life.

Charleston, SC · 2d
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'We’re moving rapidly;' city updates Lowcounty Lowline timeline, expected opening by 2028

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — After nearly a decade of planning, Charleston’s long-awaited Lowcountry Lowline project is moving through construction, with city officials expecting the public to get access to the linear park by the beginning of 2028. The Lowcountry Lowline will transform a 1.7-mile abandoned railway corridor in...

Charleston, SC · 1d
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The Best Fried Seafood In South Carolina Is Hiding Inside This Ramshackle Oyster Shack

There’s a restaurant in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, that looks like it lost a bet with the ocean and decided to just keep serving food anyway. The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene sits on Shem Creek like a building that arrived by accident and never left, and the seafood coming out of its kitchen is so good that people fly in from other countries just to eat there.

Mt Pleasant, SC · 2d
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Charleston Police investigating crash at Ashley River Road and Magwood Drive

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a traffic collision at the intersection of Ashley River Road and Magwood Drive, authorities said. Charleston Police officers responded to the scene, investigated the crash and are working to clear the roadway. The scene...

Charleston, SC · 2d

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Wescott Golf Club seeks help finding 3 e-bike riders after course damage. Last incident cost $250K.

SUMMERVILLE — A local golf club is searching for three kids who allegedly rode e-bikes on its course, causing what seems to be an increase in damage to both its grassy areas and similar spots around the country. The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation at 5000 Wescott Club Drive posted a flyer to Facebook Nov. 2 asking the public’s help in identifying three young riders. Sometime between 11:23 a.m. Nov. 1 and 7 a.m. Nov. 2, the individuals traversed the course, causing an estimated $1,000 in damages, according to an incident report from the North Charleston Police Department. The club’s manager, wh...

North Charleston, SC · 9h

The Post and Courier

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Plans to modernize the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center are in the early stage

NORTH CHARLESTON — Upgrades are coming to the city’s venues that host top-performing artists, symphony orchestras and the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays hockey team. In the project’s early stage, officials have not determined specific improvements or a timeline. The North Charleston Coliseum, a 13,000-seat arena, opened in 1993, followed by the 2,300-seat Performing Arts Center and the 77,000-square-foot Charleston Area Convention Center in 1999. The entire city-owned property — officially known as the Bourne-Summey City Center Complex — hosts around 800 events annually. Last year, city offic...

North Charleston, SC · 14h

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National Nachos Day: Here are 5 of the top-rated spots for nachos around Charleston

Whether you prefer classic tortilla chips piled high with queso or loaded versions topped with brisket, pulled pork, or all the fixings, National Nachos Day is the perfect excuse to treat yourself. Observed each year on Nov. 6, National Nachos Day celebrates one of America’s favorite shareable snacks. In their simplest form, nachos consist of […]

Charleston, SC · 1d

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Looking to find people who share your interests? Here's a list of Charleston social clubs to join.

If you’re new to the Lowcountry or looking to meet like-minded people, it can be difficult to know where to start. When Alessandra Pizzorni Mauricio moved to Charleston last year, she looked to local clubs as a jumping-off point. When she couldn't find one that offered the variety of experiences she was looking for, she decided to start her own. Today, the Coastal Girls Club is a vibrant community that hosts weekly meetups centered around a diverse array of activities. One week, the group may gather for yoga on the beach. The next, they might paint pottery. Some women who meet in the group go ...

Charleston, SC · 1d

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This South Carolina Spring Tea Room Serves She-Crab Soup Beside A Historic Charleston Church

Every spring, volunteers ladle she-crab soup in the parish house at Old St. Andrew’s in Charleston. The historic church stands nearby among live oaks and azaleas and opens for separate tours during the tea room event. The whole thing started in the late 1940s, right after the church reopened...

Charleston, SC · 17h

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MORNING BUZZ: Roadside gator spotted during overnight commute

WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCIV) — Seeing gators in the Lowcountry is not unusual, with thousands of them living in the surrounding area. It is always surprising however when they are found lurking, especially in the middle of the night. Good Morning Charleston anchor Mel Orlins shared the story of...

Charleston, SC · 2d

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Henry’s on the Market becomes first on Market Street with Historic Marker

DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Preservation Society of Charleston is recognizing one of Charleston’s oldest and most storied restaurants with a new historic marker for its nearly century-long legacy. Henry’s on the Market, which has operated in an original 1841 building since 1932, became the first property on Market Street to receive a placard […]

Charleston, SC · 1d

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Charleston road closures set for Sunday’s annual Veterans Day parade

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Charleston police will close some downtown roads Sunday for the annual Veterans Day parade. The parade will begin at Concord and Market Streets at 10 a.m., take East Bay Street, and end on Broad Street near Colonial Lake. Staging for the parade begins on Concord and Pritchard Street between North Market […]

Charleston, SC · 1d

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Some Mornings Smell Like Warm Biscuits At Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit In Charleston

A biscuit bowl filled with slow-cooked grits is on the menu here. Yes, the biscuit is the bowl. I can’t imagine a more Southern way to solve the problem of needing a spoon. The whole story started with one mom’s handmade recipe. Her daughter turned it into a business in 2005, and the family name still sits right on the sign.

Charleston, SC · 1d

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Officials replace 10 feet of sewer pipe in West Ashley after it breaks again

WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCIV) — Another sewer main break in West Ashley sent the smell of sewage into the air and allowed wastewater to reach nearby marsh waters, just weeks after a previous break in the same area. Charleston Water System officials said crews replaced a 10-foot segment of...

Charleston, SC · 1d

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South Carolina Lowcountry Community Calendar of Events

For events, festivals and other community happenings in Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties, and around the Lowcountry, check out our Lowcountry Calendar of Events. If you have an open-to-the-public event you would like to announce, submit by email to:. Bluffton/Beaufort County/Jasper County, Hampton County, greater Lowcountry events - mdewitt@hamptoncountyguardian.com. To...

Beaufort County, SC · 1d

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Town of Summerville to host Sweet Tea Half Marathon Saturday morning

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Summerville is hosting the Sweet Tea Half Marathon, 10K and 5Kon Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 am The town says the run will go through neighborhoods, finishing at the World’s Largest Sweet Tea. The city says runners can enjoy 13.1, 6.2 or 3.1 miles that begins in […]

Summerville, SC · 23h

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Flags at South Carolina State House lowered in honor of former College of Charleston president Alex Sanders

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Flags atop the South Carolina State House will fly at half-staff Thursday in honor of former College of Charleston president Alexander M. Sanders, Jr., who died Oct. 21 at the age of 88. Gov. Henry McMaster signed an executive order directing that the flags atop the State Capitol be lowered from […]

South Carolina · 2d

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Juicy J, Project Pat, Ky-Mani Marley and Easy Honey Lead Expanded Kulture Klash 11 Lineup

Kulture Klash 11 is getting even bigger. Academy Award winner Juicy J and Memphis rap legend Project Pat will be joined by reggae artist Ky-Mani Marley, Princess Superstar and nearly 150 visual artists, musicians, DJs and performers when The Livity Foundation's flagship arts and music festival returns Saturday, Nov. 14, to Building 64 at Navy Yard Charleston.

Charleston, SC · 1d