RON CHARLES

May 16 2026SPORTS

Ronda Rousey: A New Look at Her Roots and Return

Ronda Rousey, once a dominant force in mixed‑martial arts, is stepping back into the spotlight after an eight‑year pause. She will face Gina Carano on May 16 at Most Valuable Promotions’ first event, and fans are curious not just about her fight skills but also about where she comes from. Born on

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Apr 19 2026CRYPTO

Schwab Lets Regular Investors Buy Bitcoin and Ethereum

Charles Schwab is opening a new door for its 39 million customers by letting them purchase Bitcoin and Ethereum directly through the same app they use for stocks, ETFs, and retirement plans. The move is a big deal because it places these risky digital assets inside a familiar, regulated environment

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Apr 18 2026CRYPTO

Schwab, the Crypto Powerhouse

Charles Schwab has announced that it will start letting people trade Bitcoin and Ethereum directly, a move that could change the way regular investors get into crypto. The service will roll out in stages: first employees, then a small group of early‑access customers, and finally everyone else. The c

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Mar 27 2026CELEBRITIES

Ronda Rousey’s quiet protest against TKO’s control of MMA and wrestling

Ronda Rousey didn’t need TKO’s permission to step into AEW’s ring. The former UFC champion made her surprise debut at Revolution, a move that felt like a middle finger to the company that now owns both UFC and WWE. TKO Group Holdings, created by Endeavor, merged the two giants in 2023, promising big

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Feb 18 2026SPORTS

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano: A Fight Outside the UFC Ring

Ronda Rousey is back, and this time, her fight won't be under the UFC's watch. She's taking on Gina Carano, and it's happening on Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). This is a big deal, not just because it's a comeback fight, but because it's not under the UFC's belt. You might think the UF

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Jan 28 2026CRIME

A Life Sentence: The Complex Case of Charles Victor Thompson

Charles Victor Thompson, a 55-year-old man from Texas, is set to face the ultimate punishment for a crime committed nearly three decades ago. In April 1998, Thompson shot and killed his ex-girlfriend, Glenda Dennise Hayslip, and her new partner, Darren Keith Cain, at her apartment in Tomball, a Hous

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Jan 16 2026OPINION

Time to Ditch Old Parking Meters in Charleston?

Charleston's downtown is a mix of history and modernity. The streets are lined with old buildings, but they also have around 1, 200 outdated parking meters. The city is considering a change. Mayor William Cogswell wants to move away from these old meters. He suggests using apps or QR codes for parki

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Jan 12 2026CRYPTO

The Crypto Rollercoaster: How Politics and Power Plays Shaped the Market

Charles Hoskinson, the mastermind behind Cardano, has had a rough ride in the crypto world. Over the past four years, he's seen his investments drop by a staggering $2. 5 billion. But he's quick to point out that it's not the tech that's to blame. He believes it's the government's heavy hand that's

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Dec 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Growing Smart: How Charleston Can Balance Development and Environment

Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties are booming. New families and businesses are moving in, drawn by jobs and the Lowcountry's beauty. But growth brings challenges, especially protecting the area's water and marshes. Some people blame septic systems for water quality problems. They say th

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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Trump's Crypto Moves: A Mixed Bag of Policy and Personal Gain

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has been vocal about his concerns regarding former President Donald Trump's approach to cryptocurrency. He believes that Trump's personal ventures in the crypto space have not only been frustrating but have also turned crypto into a partisan issue. Hoskins

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