Join The Post and Courier's Investigative Reporters on Thursday, August 27.
Townfall: Behind the Investigation
What happens when small-town governments across South Carolina struggle to keep the lights on and fewer journalists are there to hold them accountable?
Join The Post and Courier's investigative reporters for a behind-the-scenes look at Townfall, our groundbreaking investigation into South Carolina's small-town fiscal crisis. Hear why we launched the project, what our journalists uncovered and how the reporting evolved into a search for solutions.
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026Location: Burke High School, 244 President Street, Charleston, SC 29403Doors Open and Networking: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Featuring:
Malik Whitaker, City Administrator of Lake City
Jocelyn Grzeszczak, Watchdog and Public Service Reporter
Glenn Smith, Deputy Managing Editor for Investigations and Public Service
About Townfall:
South Carolina's towns and cities are facing a growing fiscal crisis. Some are nearing bankruptcy, while others can no longer afford police departments.
Townfall is The Post and Courier's groundbreaking project exposing these challenges, holding local leaders accountable and identifying solutions. Its first-of-its-kind “accountability desert” map highlights communities at greater risk of misconduct because fewer people are watching.
Through investigative reporting and data, Townfall exposes systemic problems and points toward healthier, more transparent communities.
Read here: Townfall
Produced by South Carolina Event Productions.