Vending food on the streets of Charleston was a major form of commerce for centuries before it all but disappeared in the mid-twentieth century. Mobile and musical hucksters, predominantly of African descent, carried food around the city in baskets...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - At Charleston County Public Library, our mission is to connect our diverse community to information, foster lifelong learning and enrich lives. We have many non-profit partners that offer a variety of support services and...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Palmetto Goodwill is an incredible organization for job seekers in the Lowcountry. The supportive staff at their Career Opportunity Centers can assist you with everything from applying for unemployment, figuring out what it takes...
Have you heard this one? A stranger walks into a time machine and says, “Take me back to a place and time in historic Charleston where I can buy a meal and a drink without having to toil over a hot stove.” The operator turns to the camera and says...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is preparing for a phased reopening of its library branches, which have been closed since March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are the important dates related to the resuming of in...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston County Public Library and rbDigital teamed up to provide a new digital service for patrons interested in spending their time in quarantine learning to play an instrument. Starting now, ArtistWorks for Libraries is...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Coronavirus pandemic drastically affected service sector jobs in Charleston County and South Carolina. Workers in industries such as restaurants, hotels, childcare services, retail trade and transportation services have taken a...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Since 2004, May has been the home of Latino Books Month. The month-long celebration encourages readers to discover Latino books that highlight Latino culture and Latin American identity in both English and Spanish.
This year, with...
CHARLESTON, SC - A popular misconception is that using online faxing and fax machines are on the decline. However, the opposite is true. Fax usage continues to grow. In fact, according to a 2019 study from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - There are hundreds of ebooks, graphics novels, audiobooks, and soundtracks available of OverDrive and hoopla to help you celebrate Star Wars Day. We've put together a list of some of our favorites.
Hoopla and OverDrive offer many...