Over the past three centuries, the definition of Charleston Neck, a geographic feature I introduced in last week’s episode, has changed radically. It once encompassed the entire tongue of land between the rivers Ashley and Cooper, but the steady...
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) e-resources interrupted by our catalog vendor earlier this year have been restored after another system update.
The service interruption primarily affected Overdrive and RBdigital.
Fo...
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Interested members of the community are invited to gather in a safe space and converse with individuals who have been exposed to prejudice or stigma. Join us to combat intolerance by engaging in open, honest and respectful...
How well do you know “the Neck”? Perhaps you know a bit, and you’re open to learning more about its history and its present challenges. Or perhaps you’re confused by this strange anatomical reference and have no clue what I’m talking about. In...
This week, in honor of the 235th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Charleston (13 August 1783), I’d like to draw your attention to a little-known but incredibly important fact about the history of this city. During the early days of...
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- New and expectant mothers and families are invited to learn about community resources available to help your child from pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Below is a list of the remaining events.
Hurd/St. Andrews Library
Saturday...
For most folks in the Lowcountry, the word “benne” brings to mind images of benne wafers, those small, sugary, brown discs that you’ll find in local shops marketed as one of Charleston’s signature treats, if not the signature treat of the...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Have you checked out one of CCPL’s telescopes to check out the night sky? This weekend is a great time to check one out because the best meteor shower of the year, according to Space.com, will be criss-crossing the skies.
The...
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Get ready for heading back to school with plenty of fun library events. From giveaways to games to movies, we have something for everyone!
Back To School Giveaway (children and teens)
Aug. 1-Aug. 15
Cooper River Memorial...
South Carolina’s first police station was a brick “Watch House” constructed around 1701 at the intersection of Broad and East Bay Streets in Charleston. Built to shelter both the town’s nocturnal watchmen and the lawbreakers they caught on the...