South Carolina
As hurricane season enters its peak, here’s how storms could impact SC gas prices
September 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Reality Check
An Island Packet series focused on bringing truth and transparency to local news events. This newsroom-wide project delivers fast facts about the issues that matter to South Carolinians to hold officials and institutions accountable.
Politics & Government
Will there be a moratorium on STRs? Hilton Head leaders won’t say just yet
Updated September 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Business
Trump promised to end tax on tips. Who gets tax breaks on tips and overtime?
August 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
National
Alligator Alcatraz contractors have links to allegations of fraud, price-gouging
Updated June 17, 2026 at 5:50 PM
South Carolina
Evette said in fundraising appeal she’s SC’s first female Lt. Gov. Not exactly
August 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
ACC
Clemson athletics spending more than ever in 2025. How are they paying for it?
Updated August 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
South Carolina
Why South Carolina likely won’t join call to redistrict its congressional seats
August 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Crime & Public Safety
How Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office error voided tickets for masked ‘No Kings’ protesters
Updated August 5, 2025 at 9:25 AM
National
Who’s in charge at Alligator Alcatraz? ‘We’ve gotten a lot of runaround’
Updated July 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Sports
Big player in media deals helped UNC navigate conference reshuffling, bills reveal
Updated July 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
National
Giant bugs, heat and a hospital visit: Inside Alligator Alcatraz’s first days
Updated July 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Politics & Government
Will federal deficit be cut? SC lawmakers call new budget ‘fiscally responsible.’
Updated July 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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