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What are you doing this New Year’s Eve? If you’re like many families in Charleston, you might be heading downtown to “Happy New Year Charleston!” This community celebration is a much-loved tradition in the area for good reasons. “Happy New Year Charleston!” is a free, family-oriented series of events that celebrate the beginning of the …
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Few holiday displays are more magical and exciting than the Charleston Holiday Festival of Lights. Each year, the James Island County Park lights up more than two million lights. The park’s enchanting light display covers three miles! The festival is the perfect family outing this holiday season, and I encourage you to take your kids. …
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Charleston is a city with a rich history and a wonderful community. Its residents are proud to call Charleston home. Charleston is also the site of the production of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The 787 is manufactured in two facilities, one of which is located in North Charleston. The Boeing Charleston Factory, located next to …
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On Saturday, October 5, 2013, the 21st Annual IOP Connector Run and Walk for the Child will be held to benefit charitable organizations working to prevent child abuse and neglect in the Low Country. Participants in the 5K run/walk and the 10K run can experience one of the more scenic routes in Charleston at the …
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Southern Living’s Taste of Charleston is arguably the finest culinary event of the year. This month, everyone’s favorite food festival returns for its thirty-third year. Over three days, Taste of Charleston offers an exciting culinary experience to Mt. Pleasant residents and visitors.
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Our nation’s veterans have made great sacrifices to defend our freedoms. In return, the very least that we can do is make sure they receive the support they deserve. This week, you can show your support for wounded veterans by attending the Lt. Dan Warrior Ride and other community events. September 10-14 is the 4th …
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In the Charleston area, eating is a favorite hobby of many residents for good reason: the food of Lowcountry is phenomenal! To celebrate our region’s rich culinary traditions, a number of festivals are held throughout the year. The latest festival, one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in the area, is Charleston Restaurant Week. …
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The U.S. Women’s Amateur Golf Championship is one of the United States Golf Association’s three oldest championships, along with the U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Open, and is a premier event in women’s golf. The U.S. Women’s Amateur Golf Championship features the best women golfers in the country with a USGA Handicap Index not exceeding …
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Charleston and the surrounding areas are made up of tight-knit communities whose members take pride in contributing to the city. One such community member is Darius Rucker, lead singer and guitarist of the famed rock band Hootie & the Blowfish.
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As a proud member of the Charleston and Mount Pleasant communities, I often feel the need to give credit to important local foundations and activists. In our area, the South Carolina Aquarium is a key player in the fight to conserve the local marine ecosystem.