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Downtown Charleston

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Charleston got its start in the 1670s when a group of colonists landed here and built a fortified settlement along the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers. Some 300 years later, the peninsular city comprises 20 densely packed neighborhoods, each with its own look, flavor and offerings. Read MoreRead More

East of the Cooper

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East of the Cooper ranges from the sprawling Francis Marion National Forest to the towering Arthur Ravenel Bridge, from the glitzy Family Circle Cup tennis tournament at Daniel Island to sleepy Sullivan’s Island, where Edgar Allen Poe put pen to paper. Read MoreRead More

West of the Ashley

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It’s only 30 miles from the heart of the Charleston peninsula to the county line at the Edisto River, but in that short distance you’ll find everything from city streets to riverside fishing shacks and oceanfront golf courses. Read MoreRead More

North Charleston

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Situated north of downtown Charleston, the mostly blue-collar city of North Charleston was incorporated in 1972 under the driving force of its first mayor, John E. Bourne Jr. Read MoreRead More

Dorchester County

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What makes Dorchester County unique is a spread of one-of-a-kind places and pleasers that surprise newcomers and delight everyone else. Read MoreRead More

Berkeley County

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The rapidly growing towns and cities north of Charleston in Berkeley County are known as bedroom communities. But they’re good for playing as well as sleeping. Read MoreRead More

School Q&A

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Here's what you need to know about schools in the Lowcountry Read MoreRead More

Charleston colleges

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Here's what you need to know about colleges in the Lowcountry. Read MoreRead More