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.
Traffic
7 years, 1 penny tax, few projects built. Voters may pay again
Updated June 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Sports
Why are the Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup Final and the NBA Finals being dragged out? An explanation
Updated June 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
South Carolina
Did Columbia ask SC lawmakers to withhold $4M over conversion therapy ban?
Updated June 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Opinion
Why Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis is a time for prayers - and questions. | Opinion
Updated May 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Local
Hilton Head, Bluffton Walmart stores call police 10 times a week. What’s the top reason?
May 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Politics & Government
The SC Senate budget slashes $2 billion in spending. How did they get there?
Updated April 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Local
Holes in the net: Hilton Head marinas safe for fish, but are they safe for people?
April 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
South Carolina
South Carolina boat motors may be getting taxed twice. What’s being done?
Updated April 15, 2025 at 6:59 AM
South Carolina
DOGE slashed humanities funding. What’s getting cut in South Carolina?
Updated April 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Local
Is Trader Joe’s really coming to Bluffton? Here’s what we found out
Updated April 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Politics & Government
Most in SC would pay hundreds more initially under state income tax overhaul, report says
Updated April 2, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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