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Charleston cedes 'Most Mannerly' title to Savannah
Charleston cedes 'Most Mannerly' title to Savannah 05/21/2009 By RUSS BYNUM MercuryNews.com AVANNAH, Ga.—They've been rival Southern cities for 276 years, but Savannah and Charleston, S.C.,
Charleston Library adds downloadable audio books
Charleston Library adds downloadable audio books Mar 19, 2010 Live 5 News CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - Listening to a great book is easier than ever for local residents with Charleston County Public
Charleston mulls changes in carriage rules
Charleston mulls changes in carriage rules July 20, 2011 Fox Carolina CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The City of Charleston is considering changes the rules governing 1 of its more popular visitor att
Charleston, S.C. Named Friendliest City in America
Charleston, S.C. Named Friendliest City in America November 9, 2010 FoxNews.com Charleston has won another travel honor. Travel + Leisure Magazine on Monday named Charleston the friendliest
Charleston, SC, bans anti-gay discrimination
Charleston, SC, bans anti-gay discrimination December 1, 2009 by Rex Wockner Bay Windows The City Council in Charleston, S.C., on Nov. 24 banned discrimination on the basis of sexual orientati
Financial Problems Close SC Orchestra
Financial Problems Close SC Orchestra March 29, 2010 WYFF4.com CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Reports Monday confirm that the Charleston Symphony Orchestra has canceled the rest of its season. This is
Homeless vets won't have to leave Charleston base
Homeless vets won't have to leave Charleston base September 27, 2011 Chron.com CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Some homeless military veterans will not have to leave the old Charleston Naval Base.
Noted sweetgrass weaver receives SC college degree
Noted sweetgrass weaver receives SC college degree December 19, 2009 wbtv.com CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Internationally known sweetgrass basket weaver Mary Jackson is receiving an honorary degree
Occupy Movement comes to Charleston, SC
Occupy Movement comes to Charleston, SC October 10, 2011 Kyle Rogers examiner.com So far the public is very confused as to what the Occupy Wall Street [OWS] and its satellite movements are act
Plans discussed for SC black history museum
Plans discussed for SC black history museum August 26, 2009 By BRUCE SMITH The State CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Nearly a decade after the project was proposed, Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr
Renowned SC blacksmith Philip Simmons dies at 97
Renowned SC blacksmith Philip Simmons dies at 97 Jun. 23, 2009 The Charlotte Observer CHARLESTON, S.C. Famed blacksmith Philip Simmons, whose wrought iron gates and other works grace gardens a
SC city considers allowing casino boats
SC city considers allowing casino boats March 25, 2010 charlotteobserver.com CHARLESTON, S.C. South Carolina's third largest city is considering allowing casino boats to sail from its docks, t
SC medical school appoints first female dean
SC medical school appoints first female dean March 31, 2010 WBTV.com CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The Medical University of South Carolina is appointing the first female to head its College of Medic
Shrimp season opens in S
Shrimp season opens in S June 1, 2010 Lake Wylie Pilot CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The shrimping season is beginning in South Carolina, a late start because of cold weather earlier this year. The
The Daily Beast: Charleston is one of 'America's Brokest Cities'
The Daily Beast: Charleston is one of 'America's Brokest Cities' November 1, 2011 Cameron Easley Where You Live Downtown CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - From ranking in the top 10 for ghost tours to
Workers unveil 350 old graves at S.C. work site
Workers unveil 350 old graves at S.C. work site August 6, 2009 TheSunNews.com CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Workers excavating an old S.C. cemetery have uncovered hundreds of sets of human remains.