Get text messages on your mobile phone or PDA with news, weather and more from The Charleston Post and Courier.

Stay connected to us wherever you are! Now you can get breaking news updates along with other area information sent to you as a text message to your wireless device.

Sign-up is fast and easy! In Step 1 below, enter your mobile contact information and select the information categories you want to receive. In Step 2, an authorization code will be sent to you as a text message. Enter this code to complete the sign-up process.

The Charleston Post and Courier has created the following message categories for you to choose from to get updates as text messages on your wireless device.

  • Breaking News - Get breaking local news information.
  • Severe Weather & Hurricane Alerts - Be alerted to severe weather and receive emergency notification information.
  • Daily Weather Forecast - Receive the daily forecast each morning.
  • Local Sports News - Stay up to date on your favorite local sports teams.
  • Coupons & Special Offers - Receive coupons and be alerted to special offers from local merchants.

IMPORTANT: This is a free service provided by the Charleston Post and Courier. Please check your cell phone plan for any additional fees you might be charged for receiving text messages. Msg & Data Rates May Apply. is a SPAM-free application - your personal information will be kept private.  You may Unsubscribe or Change Message Preferences anytime.


1Step 1: Sign-Up - Test your phone

Please complete the information below. Enter your mobile phone number and select your wireless carrier. You can also receive email messages, to do so, simply enter your email address. Please provide either a mobile phone number or an email address, or both.

In the next step of the sign up process, we will send a personal authorization code to your mobile phone or email address. You will need to enter the code in the next screen within (5) minutes in order to verify and complete your enrollment in the system.

Important: Our systems are tested for performance and reliability on a frequent basis. However, normal network transmission limitations can occur from time-to-time and may cause delays in the receipt of messages.

Name: (First & Last)
Timezone:
Mobile Number:
Carrier:
Email: (To Receive Emails, Optional)
Zip Code:  
COPPA Compliant: I Certify that I am over the age of 13  
      (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

Message Groups:

1) Breaking News
2) Severe Weather & Hurricane Alerts
3) Daily Weather Forecast
4) Local Sports










5) Coupons & Special Offers

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