College Sports
Gamecock WBB loses $5 million annually. Why South Carolina is OK with that — for now
Updated March 28, 2025 at 9:48 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.
Edition: Daily
We fact-checked social media theories about Carolina Forest wildfire. Here’s what to know
Updated March 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Politics & Government
How many immigrants has Trump deported? The numbers are fuzzy.
Updated March 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
South Carolina
FEMA can’t help with SC wildfires due to travel restrictions? Fact-checking viral claim
Updated March 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Politics & Government
SC’s Mace says Wilson has only attacked her since her floor speech. Here’s what he has said
Updated March 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Politics & Government
The Epstein files: What is public, and what is still secret?
Updated May 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Edition: Daily
Can mobile kiosks in South Carolina legally sell alcoholic beverages? Here’s what we know
February 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
ACC
Furman wanted to play a game at Memorial Stadium after hurricane. Why Clemson said no
Updated February 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
ACC
Clemson had power restored after hurricane as thousands in SC were in the dark. How?
Updated February 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
ACC
Helene ravaged the state of SC. So why did Clemson host a football game 2 days later?
Updated February 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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