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Offshore oil and the Carolina coast

High oil prices have pushed the controversial ban on offshore drilling to the forefront. President Bush has lifted the moratorium , Congress and individual states will need to do the same. As is typical, the political parties are split on the issue. But
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Charleston summer

One of the big misconceptions about summer in Charleston is how humid it is. Let's clear this up quickly. The humidity can never be higher than 100%. Many people who are considering relocating to Charleston are concerned with summer heat and humidity.
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Hurricane season starts today

June 1 marks the official beginning of hurricane season and let's hope and pray that we once again have a very non eventful season with little to no damage or loss of life. But after years of living in the Charleston area, you learn that it is important
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Commuter rail in Charleston

In a letter to the editor of the Post and Courier, Charleston Mayor Joe Riley talks about commuter rail in Charleston. Anyone who travels our busy roads knows that something needs to be done to reduce congestion and since everyone seems to love their

Charleston chefs and restaurants compete for James Beard awards

Charleston is a top culinary destination and dining here is a great experience. Charleston chefs and restaurants are competing for the annual James Beard Foundation Awards. In the National Awards, my favorite, Peninsula Grill is competing for Outstanding
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New housing choices in Historic Downtown Charleston

After spending a day or two downtown looking at potential properties for clients, I was getting some information together to write a post. But Saturday morning as my wife and I were having breakfast and reading the Post and Courier (the only day we read

The future of health care now in Charleston

Charleston has long been recognized for its outstanding health care and the opening of the Medical University of South Carolina's (MUSC) Ashley River Tower will only enhance our reputation for leadership in the health care field. The state of the

Charleston tourism spring preview

The Charleston tourism season always kicks off around Valentine's Day with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) and this year, the 26th annual event will be held in Charleston February 15 -17. SEWE is the largest wildlife art and nature event
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Charleston golf

Think of Charleston and you think of great golf with Kiawah Island's Ocean Course leading the list of many beautiful and challenging golf courses in the Lowcountry. But you don't often think of professional golfers who live in the Charleston area,

Southern Living loves Charleston...

...and we love Southern Living. I just purchased some new storage containers to organize the many years of Southern Living Magazine we have and while I was putting them away, I couldn't help but notice how many articles featured some aspect of the
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Charleston mourns 9 courageous heroes today

Charleston South Carolina Mayor Joe Riley declared Friday a day of mourning for the 9 firefighters who tragically lost their lives battling the massive blaze earlier this week. Approximately 30,000 family, friends, firefighters from around the country
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Spoleto Festival, Charleston South Carolina

Charleston will be busy over the next few weeks as the Spoleto Festival begins and professional golf comes to the Charleston area. The 30th annual Spoleto Festival USA begins Thursday May 24. Over 17 days with over 100 performances by renowned artists
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East Edisto ... Planned growth for Charleston and Summerville

MeadWestvaco finally announced its plans for the vast tract of land it owns to the west of Charleston and Summerville along the Edisto River. The 72,000 contiguous acres along the eastern edge of the Edisto River is located in a natural path of growth

Charleston golf and tennis update

The Family Circle Cup going on this week on Daniel Island has had a tough tournament, several of the top women's players pulled out because of injuries and the top seed lost her opening match. The WTA has revised all of its tournaments beginning in
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AirTran flying into Charleston

AirTran will begin flying into Charleston in late May and Charleston's business community, the Charleston tourism industry and area residents are excited about the official announcement. Charleston airfares are among the highest in the country and
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