When Charleston Grill serves its last meal on Aug. 23, a 36-year chapter of Charleston fine dining will close.

In a case that may have national implications, a federal judge in Charleston on Wednesday threw out a defamation lawsuit against U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-Charleston.

It’s likely rare to see the words “comedy” and “9/11” in  the same story. . Even as we round 24 years since that ...