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Welcome to Charleston, South Carolina.
Charleston is an American city located in Charleston County, South Carolina. The city was founded as Charlestown or Charles Towne, Carolina in 1670, and moved to its present location in 1690. Charleston is a tourist Mecca, with streets lined with grand live oaks draped with Spanish moss. Along the waterfront are many beautiful and historic pastel-colored homes. It's also a busy port, though the majority of the larger container ships are now docking at the Wando Terminal in Mount Pleasant. The Wando River and the Cooper River meet at the Southern point of Daniel Island. A new Cooper River bridge is under construction and set to open in 2005. When completed, the new Arthur Ravenel bridge will be the largest cable-stayed bridge in North America.
A great location, historical charm, and a variety of resources, the Charleston metropolitan area is among one of the best places to live in the nation. Comprised of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, the Charleston metropolitan area stretches from central to southern South Carolina and some 50 miles inland, with 90 miles of oceanfront.
With a diverse economic mix and one of the largest containerized cargo ports on the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts, the Charleston Metropolitan area continues to grow and flourish, yet its rich, historic charm and cultural sophistication are evident throughout the city.
In addition, the region boasts a multi-billion visitor industry, one of the Southeast's most impressive medical hubs, a well-established base of national and international manufacturers, as well as a large military presence. Arts, recreational and cultural opportunities are abundant, including museums, music, dance and theater, as well as water sports, golf, hunting ,fishing, horseback riding and more.
There are four school districts serving approximately 87,000 students in the Charleston Metropolitan Area. Berkeley County, Charleston County, Dorchester II and Dorchester IV collectively operate 132 schools serving grades K-12 in the Charleston metropolitan area. There are also over 75 private and parochial schools in the region with an enrollment of 11,000 students.
Charleston annually hosts Spoleto Festival USA (http://www.spoletousa.org/), as well as the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (http://www.sewe.com/), the Family Circle Tennis Cup (http://www.familycirclecup.com/), and the Cooper River Bridge Run (http://www.bridgerun.com/). Nature lovers may visit the South Carolina Aquarium, the Audubon Swamp Garden, or Cypress Gardens, (http://www.cypressgardens.org/). History buffs can visit the Old Exchange Building, Fort Moultrie, Fort Sumter, or any of the several beautiful former slave plantations such as Boone Hall Plantation, Magnolia Plantation, and Middleton Place.
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Local daily news in Charleston:
Avast, lubber, and hear the truth
"What's this madness I have going on? I'm an honest and able-bodied seaman" Caitlin Armstrong, pirate wench, shares a laugh with fellow re-enactor C.J. Ohlandt, a sailor, at The Tavern liquor store at 120 East Bay Street as they get ready for Harborfest starting May 16. via Post and Courier
More reaction to Chief Rusty Thomas' retirement
"To tell people all along, even after June of last year, to tell people we wouldn't change anything, come on, that's not gonna happen, no other Chief is gonna say anything like that, none" Charleston, S.C. One firefighter said he wanted to believe this day would come all along, but didn't know if or when. via WCIV
Report: S.C. fire dept lacked tactics, training
A new analysis of the furniture store fire that killed nine Charleston firefighters last year says the department inadequately trained and supervised its personnel and exposed the men to excessive risks the ... via WACH-TV Columbia
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Places of interest:
North Charleston, SC (7.0 miles), Hanahan, SC (8.9 miles), Folly Beach, SC (9.1 miles), Mount Pleasant, SC (10.0 miles), Sullivan's Island, SC (10.3 miles), Goose Creek, SC (14.6 miles), Kiawah Island, SC (14.6 miles), Isle of Palms, SC (15.2 miles).
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