Charleston
Coverage of Charleston in the Nexus archive.
- Former BofA exec to lead FNB’s Charlotte wealth unit
First National Bank has hired Erich Hamm and Ashley Varnado as senior vice presidents to lead its wealth management operations in the Carolinas. Varnado will oversee Charlotte, Charleston, and Greenville, while Hamm will manage Raleigh, Greensboro, and Wilmington, connecting clients to broader banking services.
- Charlotte ranked 15th on LinkedIn’s Cities on the Rise list
Charlotte is ranked 15th on LinkedIn’s Cities on the Rise list, reflecting a strong job market and economic expansion beyond banking into tech and manufacturing. Other Carolinas cities like Wilmington, Charleston, and Myrtle Beach also appear on the list.
- I wrote a story about a woman who regretted moving to South Carolina. It sparked a debate about living in the South.
A woman named Sandra Bonola moved from Connecticut to South Carolina twice, first to Charleston in 2021 and then to Beaufort in 2023, but found both locations lacking in affordability and livability. She later returned to Connecticut, citing issues with cost, heat, and isolation, sparking online debate about Southern cities' affordability and whether she conducted adequate research before relocating.
- City Holding: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
City Holding Co. (CHCO) reported second-quarter net income of $33.3 million with earnings of $2.35 per share. The company, which operates City National Bank of West Virginia, generated $101 million in revenue, with $81.5 million net of interest expense, exceeding Street forecasts.
- ‘Praying’: Lancaster teenager battles rare autoimmune disease
15-year-old Maleeah Wilson from Lancaster High School was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune disease Anti-NF155 after months of misdiagnosis. She is now undergoing treatment in Charleston, including chemotherapy and therapy to relearn daily tasks, while her mother advocates for families to seek multiple medical opinions.
- South Carolina law mandates restaurants to identify origin of shrimp after Charleston controversy
South Carolina has implemented a law requiring restaurants to disclose the origin of shrimp they serve. Food servicers argue this transparency benefits local shrimpers and enhances quality.
- ‘Stop embarrassing yourself’: Congressional Republicans clash over international event
Republican lawmakers Roger Wicker and Joe Wilson clashed over hosting the 2027 Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly session in Charleston. Wicker reversed his initial support, citing catering and staffing issues, leading Wilson to accuse him of insensitivity. Wicker later threatened to bar Wilson from the delegation's flight, a threat he later reversed.
- I was my mother's caregiver until her death. Four years later, I'm still struggling with the $17,000 medical debt.
Julie Peck cared for her mother through multiple medical emergencies, including a ruptured aneurysm and strokes, leading to $17,000 in unpaid medical debt. The financial burden persisted for over a decade despite insurance coverage gaps and contributions from her mother's pension.
- Remembering the Emanuel 9: Eleven years after Charleston mass shooting
Eleven years after the Charleston mass shooting at Emanuel AME Church, the community is remembering the nine victims and reflecting on a legacy of unity, faith, and forgiveness.
- Two $50K Powerball tickets to expire soon in South Carolina
Two unclaimed Powerball tickets worth $50,000 each, sold in Rock Hill and Charleston, South Carolina, will expire on Saturday if not claimed. The prizes, from the Dec. 22, 2025, drawing, require matching four main numbers and the Powerball. Unclaimed funds will go to the Education Lottery Account.