Stan Lee, the comic book genuis who invented some of the world's most recognized names such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and the Incredible Hulk, died Monday at the age of 95.
Lee was declared dead at a hospital in Los Angeles, according ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - As we honor servicemen and -women for their patriotism, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for their country and everyone in it, we take a look at some of their stories.
Tales of war have been handed down for centuries. F...
Have you seen the tail of the horse in the portrait of George Washington that hangs in Charleston’s City Hall? Have you heard the tale of how that painting came to be, and why the horse’s rear-end is so prominently displayed? Is this depiction...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Celebrate the importance of picture books, and meet the mouse from the classic “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" book, who will entertain and delight audiences during special visits and storytimes. Check out the schedule liste...
As we conclude the 100th season of “Daylight Saving Time” and set our clocks back to “Standard Time,” let’s pause for a moment to reflect on the concept of time keeping in Charleston’s past. Before the proliferation of wristwatches, sm...
In the spirit of Halloween, today’s program concerns one of the most prevalent and legitimate fears held by the people of eighteenth-century Charleston. I’m talking about taphophobia—the fear of being buried alive. Premature burial was a rea...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - If you love dinosaurs, then you're in for a treat! See Mr. Ed the puppeteer bring his dinosaurs to life during upcoming shows at the CCPL branches listed below. The entire "Dakota & Friends" experience six different dinosaurs,...
Today I’d like to introduce you to the Akin Foundling Hospital, a short-lived and long-forgotten municipal institution that was once located on the west side of Meeting Street in downtown Charleston. Established in 1843 at the bequest of Miss El...
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