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The Rise of Charles Shinner, Irish Chief Justice of South Carolina

Article Date
March 12, 2021

The last six years in the life of Charles Shinner (ca. 1710–1768) unfolded like the plot of a Dickens novel: An obscure, middle-aged Irish lawyer assisted a wealthy English client, whose influential family nominated him for a prestigious post in a...

The State Flag of South Carolina: A Banner of Hope and Resilience

Article Date
January 29, 2021

The recent publication of a report about the state flag of South Carolina had inspired many citizens to express their displeasure with proposed changes to its design. The Palmetto State has one of the most recognizable flags in the nation, and no...

The Other New Years: Regnal, Civil, and Personal

Article Date
January 8, 2021

The beginning of every January represents a fresh start as we begin a new year with hopes and goals for the coming months. This annual tradition is a well-established part of our modern culture, but it’s only one of a variety of other “new year”...

Top 10: Most popular stories from the Charleston Time Machine podcast

Article Date
January 3, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Each week we take a trip through time in the Charleston Time Machine, traveling from point to point through history to examine the lesser known stories and the tales behind major events that helped shape Charleston. 

This week we...

Top 10: Action, suspense lead list for audiobook fans in 2020

Article Date
December 31, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Whether they're how you survive that long commute on I-26 or what keeps you moving in the gym or on a long run, audiobooks are great, hands-free entertainment. And it turns out listening to an audiobook is just like reading a book...

Top 10: Strong female lead survival stories rule YA checkouts in 2020

Article Date
December 30, 2020

CHARLESTON, S.C. - What are your neighbors reading? What’s popular across Charleston County? What books are we carrying around on our phones, on e-readers in our purses and backpacks? What books have spent more time on coffee and bedside tables than...