Charlston City Paper
This alternative weekly serves the Charleston metropolitan area with a commitment to independent journalism, local arts coverage, and investigative reporting on regional political issues. Since its founding in 1997, it has become a staple of the community for its progressive editorial voice and comprehensive guides to the city’s vibrant cultural and culinary scene.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN CHARLESTON
Anchoring the local media landscape is one of the South's oldest independently owned press operations. The Post and Courier, tracing its historical roots back to 1803, serves as the dominant daily broadsheet with a circulation exceeding 83,000. Beyond this flagship paper, the market sustains specialized print and online publications. The Charleston City Paper functions as an alternative weekly, while the Charleston Regional Business Journal delivers focused corporate reporting, and Digitel Charleston offers digital-only community updates. Paperboy lists 4 newspapers in Charleston.
MORE FROM CHARLESTON →Charlston City Paper — Today’s Headlines
- South Carolina dodged a bullet for midterm elections, officials say
- S.C. pols debate suspending gas tax as prices soar
- Brack: On hurricanes, Senate race, debates, AI
- Knapp: S.C.’s elected leaders fail on NextEra/Dominion merger
- Mystery photo: Lots of wood
- SHR 25.39: On election safety, gas tax, storms, merger
- NOAA releases S.C. weather predictions for fall, winter
- CP Video: Need to know guide; 9/18/26 issue
