Daniel Library: News Sources: Local News

State Library Access

South Carolina residents can apply for a library card for the South Carolina State Library, which has online access to local publications like "The State" and "The Post and Courier."

All you have to do is fill out an application for a card at their website.

Once you are approved, a library card is mailed to you and you can access the online resources from your home!

Databases: Local/Regional News Sources

The South Carolina Digital Newspaper Program
Historic Newspapers of South Carolina provides free online access to historic local and regional newspapers originating throughout South Carolina since 1815.
The Post and Courier
Jan. 1803-June 1852 (Charleston Courier) microfilm
June 1852-Apr. 1873 (Charleston Daily Courier) microfilm
Apr. 7, 1873-Dec. 9, 1873 (News and Courier) on Charleston Daily Courier microfilm reel
Dec. 10, 1873-Sept. 30, 1991 (News and Courier) microfilm
Oct. 1991-present (Post and Courier) microfilm
The Charleston County Public Library has an index from 1987 - 2011

Post and Courier, Historical - Present This link opens in a new window
The Post and Courier, the South’s oldest daily newspaper, traces its roots to The Courier, founded in 1803, and The Evening Post, founded in 1894