The Good Cheer Fund Donates to Lowcountry Neighbors in Need

Spreading Joy Since 1927

The Lowcountry rallied again this year to help those in greatest need by donating $417,908.31 to the Good Cheer Fund. Those funds will be distributed to The Lowcountry Food Bank, Salvation Army, Star Gospel Mission, Association for the Blind, Catholic Charities, Carolina Youth Development Center, and Charleston Leadership Foundation.

Established in 1927, the Good Cheer Fund has raised a total of $11,018,981.14 since its inception. Every year, the campaign launches the Sunday after Thanksgiving and ends Christmas Day, with the final listing published on December 31. Principal funding comes from individuals and local businesses that respond to newspaper articles written during the holiday season. The Good Cheer fund represents all that is good, charitable, and generous in the Lowcountry. 

This year, donations ranged from a few dollars to $35,000 from the employees at Blackbaud. Notably, not only did businesses lend their generous support, but many of their clients made donations in their honor, or in honor of their employees. Here are just a few examples:

  • In honor of Charleston Financial Advisors, LLC From Grateful Clients
  • In honor of Elvita at Elvita’s Day Spa on Coleman Blvd.
  • In honor of Rita at Bernice’s Salon on King St.

Of course, individuals and community organizations were represented as well, such as:

  • Bill and Cheryl Clair donated over Thanksgiving for their nine beautiful grandchildren
  • The Society for the preservation of Spirituals
  • The Village Birthday Group in McClellanville
  • The Mash Supper Club

Contributions can be made in a variety of ways from honoring a loved one, in memory of someone special, in lieu of Christmas Cards, or anonymously. For more information, visit goodcheerfund.com.

 

Post and Courier redesigned print edition

The Post and Courier Launches Redesigned Print Edition

After listening and responding to the ever-changing media needs of our readers, we’ve redesigned the Post and Courier to put our audience first.

In 2020, the Post and Courier announced a significant investment in equipment and the future of media in South Carolina with the purchase of a 2008 Goss Magnum Single Width Press. That investment is now coming to fruition, as the presses became fully operational on Sunday, December 18, 2022

“This is truly a historical moment for media in South Carolina,” said Pamela J Browning, President and Publisher, Newspaper Division. “We remain committed to continuously developing our capabilities and investing in quality journalism. The new presses position us to continue printing a quality newspaper well into the future with all the content our readers enjoy in a more vibrant and engaging design.”


Section A Content and Enhancements

Starting with the front page of the redesigned print edition, you’ll find more clarity and an enhanced table of contents that provides a quick reference to what’s inside, including a preview of the Opinion page. All section fronts have been updated to reflect the intriguing content within, and the headers guide the reader to additional information. 

Front page of the Post and Courier redesigned print edition

Introducing the TOP SC News section, which features highlights from around the state as well as lottery information. 

Redesigned Post and Courier Top South Carolina News section

The new Nation/World section will provide a quick look around the globe.

Post and Courier Nation/World section

Charleston Scene, the Lowcountry’s No. 1 choice for places to go and things to do, continues to be on the back of Section A on Thursdays.

Post and Courier Charleston Scene section

There are some additional Section A content changes of note:

  • The Weather page will take a more prominent place on page 2, with more detailed information about statewide cities in South Carolina.
  • The Opinion page finds its home in the A Section every day.
  • Obituaries will move to a more prominent position in Section A.


Section B Content and Enhancements

The Business section will run Tuesday through Sunday, with expanded coverage and a new feature, “Local Stocks to Watch.” 

Post and Courier Business section

 

Health will be anchored on the front of Section B on Mondays.

Post and Courier Health section

The Sports section will offer extensive coverage from around the state and beyond.

Post and Courier Sports section

Other Section B content additions include:

  • TV Listings
  • Dear Abby
  • Puzzles
  • Comics*
  • Classifieds*

*On Sundays, Comics and Classifieds are featured in Section C


Section C Content and Enhancements

The popular Food section will remain in the Wednesday edition with vibrant updates.

Post and Courier Food section

Life, Home & Real Estate, and Classifieds will now be featured together in Section C.

Post and Courier Life and Home & Real Estate section

 

Note that there are also some additional Section C content changes within the redesigned print edition:

  • The Real Estate section will continue to appear on Saturday.
  • The Comic section remains in your Sunday edition.

 

Putting Our Audience First

These enhancements are one way we are putting our audience first, listening and responding to the ever-changing media needs of our readers. Please feel free to share your feedback at subserve@postandcourier.com