MORNING HEADLINES | Today’s bright supermoon will be fullest just after sunset – around 6:14 p.m., and will also appear to be full on Friday night.
Supermoons occur when the moon reaches its nearest point to our planet, making it look up to 30% brighter and 14% larger. Recent supermoons also occurred in October and November.
But whether we’ll be able to see much of what is called the “Cold Moon” tonight is unclear as local weather is expected to be cloudy tonight as rain moves in for Friday.
If you want to check it out, look slightly above the horizon in the east and northeast sky.
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In other recent headlines
CP NEWS: Former S.C. governor discusses global hunger, unity. In this story not reported in other media, international aid leader and former S.C. Gov. David Beasley on Wednesday night in Charleston shared his commitment to combating the global hunger crisis while highlighting how communities can drive meaningful change.
CP FOOD: Coffee hour is the new cocktail hour. Lowcountry coffee lovers are craving more than just a cup of joe thanks to a growing interest in specialty coffees and more local roasters.
Charleston ranked third as city with biggest rising home values. Home values rose 81 percent from 2019 to 2025, according to this study.
- Charleston, Greenville housing sales expected to drop
- Greenville ranked as nation’s 30th top rat-infested city
2026: McLeod shares why he’s running for governor. Charleston lawyer Mullins McLeod outlined in this story why he’s a Democratic candidate for governor.
Redevelopment to begin at Patriots Point. Mount Pleasant leaders voted to move forward with a project that will bring several attractions to Patriots Point.
- Arborist warns development, neglect are killing Johns Island
- Housing plan may change Charleston’s East side
Main Charleston library could relocate during renovation project. The main library is looking to lease temporary space at 1142 Morrison Drive during renovations that will last a year.
First flu-related earth confirmed in S.C. A Lowcountry resident has died from flu-related causes, State officials announced Wednesday.
Palmetto Goodwill awards $200K to seven nonprofits. Seven nonprofits are getting big checks to help the underserved in the Lowcountry.
Lowcountry police warn about holiday porch pirates. Lowcountry police are warning that porch pirates are stealing packages ordered for the holiday season.
S.C. agencies ordered to stop future race-based spending. Gov. Henry McMaster has signed an executive order stopping minority busing spending mandates, calling the rules discriminatory. Without action, he said the state could lose federal money.
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