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City of North Charleston’s July 4th Celebration
The City of North Charleston will hold its July 4th Celebration at Riverfront Park on Saturday, July 4, 2009 from 3:00pm - 10:00pm free of charge. Full Story
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Keith Summey Proud To Serve N. Charleston
By: Jeff Walker
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 Mayor Keith Summey has presided over the city of North Charleston for the past fourteen years. He took office in late 1994 when former Mayor Bobby Kinard resigned and at a time when the city was facing troubled times. There was political unrest in City Hall, the city's population was shrinking due to the Navy Base closing, and crime was on the rise. As Summey puts it, "North Charleston was considered a nice place to work and shop, but when you were done you went back to your bedroom communities outside the city limits." Full Story |
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LAMC Area Revitalization Plan Visioning Sessions Generate Excitement
By: Wannetta Mallette, City of North Charleston
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 The Lowcountry Alliance for Model Communities (LAMC) has been working hard toward improving the quality of lives for residents in their neighborhoods. LAMC recently hosted a series of seven public workshops to create a community vision for seven neighborhoods in North Charleston’s Neck area from April 16 – April 18 generating optimism and excitement about the area’s future. Approximately 150 residents, business and property owners, and agency representatives attended the three day workshops. Full Story
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Nancy Wilson: Leader On And Off The Court
By: Jeff Walker |
 During her 27 years in coaching Wilson has posted many winning seasons and gained recognition taking the Cougars to several title championships and the Gamecocks to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. Full Story |
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10% Shift Local Buy Campaign
By Jamee Haley |
 Charleston area non-profit group looks to aid local businesses in economic recession with 10% Shift Campaign; Regional news conference with local mayors slated for June 30, with a launch party slated for July 10. “The 10% Shift campaign is part of ‘stimulus plan’ for the Lowcountry,” says Jamee Haley, Executive Director of the Lowcountry Local First. Full Story |
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Fish Smart, Eat Smart Campaign
By: Jody Only |
| Every year, DHEC determines which fish are safe to eat by sampling catches from rivers, lakes, creeks, estuaries, and the ocean. With mercury levels high in some fish this info helps residents determine what to keep or release back into the water. Full Story |
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School Officials Called Upon to Cut Spending
By: Matt Moore |
| Even as the drama of the stimulus/bailout fight in South Carolina fades from newspaper and blog headlines, public education officials continue to insist their budgets are dangerously tight and student instruction is suffering. Full Story |
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Neil Jordan's, Fine Dining & Fair Prices
By: Jeff Walker |
| Two phrases that most of the time don’t go together are fine dining and fair prices. They are usually as alien to each other as the north is to the south. But in the case of Neil Jordan’s Restaurant they seem to complement one another perfectly. The upscale steak and seafood eatery opened in late 2008 just north of Hwy 41 in the Market at Oakland off 17 North and has become a regular dining spot for many East Cooper residents. The restaurant is owned by none other than Neil Jordan and his partner Tracy Bartholemew. Full Story |
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Crushed Fine Wine Delights The Lowcountry
By: Jeff Walker |
| In a little over a year since they’ve opened Crushed Fine Wine has become one of the low country’s most talked about vintners. The quaint little wine shop conveniently located outside the I’ON community between Johnnie Dodds and Mathis Ferry in Shelmore Village Mount Pleasant has become a favorite especially for low country residents living east of the Cooper. Crushed Fine Wine is less ten minutes from downtown Charleston, Daniel Island, and the beaches. Full Story |
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Greenbelt Projects: Application Opens for Rural and Urban Grants
By: Jennie Davis |
| Charleston County's Comprehensive Greenbelt Plan provides guidance for spending the greenbelt portion of the Transportation Sales Tax through both an Urban Grants Program and a Rural Grants Program. The purpose of these grants is to distribute the funding in an equitable manner for the conservation of greenspace in Charleston County. The application deadline for rural and urban greenbelt grant projects is Friday, July 31, 2009. Full Story |
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Tony The Peanut Man Inspires The LowCountry With Legumes and Song
By: Jeff Walker |
 His signature look and infectious banter make Tony the Peanut Man one of the most recognizable figures in the low country. For nearly two decades the man with the topless straw hat, bow tie, and tuxedo t-shirt has been amusing crowds at ball games and throughout the downtown business district.Full Story |
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