In Your City Of Charleston

By Kurt Walker A gathering of family and friends came together this past Saturday to celebrate the 90th birthday of Reverend James E. Tolbert.  The event was held in the fellowship hall of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church on Nassau Street where Tolbert serves as an associate minister. The program for the occasion was featured several members…

Cool fun awaits kids (and adults) of all ages at the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission’s (CCPRC) three area waterparks – Splash Zone, Splash Island and Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark!  All three waterparks are open daily through Aug. 11. Weekend-only operations will begin Aug. 12 and continue through Labor Day. Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark…

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. is welcoming all shoppers in the Charleston-area to enjoy even greater savings from August 4th through August 6th for South Carolina tax-free shopping weekend. Come celebrate this weekend with Tanger Outlets to take advantage of great deals on the latest fashions to wrap up summer in style and to get…

Trident Technical College currently has spots available in Kids’ College (ages 7-11) and Teen University (ages 12-17) summer camps running July 24-28 and July 31-Aug. 4. Register today and end the summer on a fun and educational note. Camps include: Animaniac Science Exploration Art and Soul Charleston Improv Theater Camp Become a Homework Superhero Breakfast of…

By Natalie Prioleau Known as the “premier hair expo of the Carolinas,” the annual Charleston Natural Hair Expo continues to expand as a source for cultural, social and economic empowerment in the Lowcountry. The event brought some of the most relevant health and beauty bloggers/vloggers, entrepreneurs, vendors and brands to Charleston. Designed to “educate and…

By Damion Smalls North Charleston’s resident urban farm and grocery store Fresh Future Farm has just successfully completed its first round of youth farm camps, with additional courses taking place July 4-6 and July 25-27. The camp incorporates science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) education throughout its three days of activities with interactive outdoor…

Initiative raising funds for drowning prevention The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) and the Parklands Foundation have created a new campaign to raise money for drowning prevention, which includes swimming instruction, construction and maintenance of pools in three rural areas of Charleston County.  The Parklands Foundation, a non-profit component of CCPRC, is launching…

A month-long book drive will be held this July to collect new and gently used children’s books in Charleston area communities for distribution through the Reading Partners’ network of tutors working in local schools with students needing to improve their literacy and reading levels. The books will help the students build a love for reading…

The C.A. Brown Alumni Association June 24 held its 10th annual Panthers in the Park Picnic. Some 200 panther proud C.A. Brown High School family and friends spent the afternoon reminiscing and renewing old friendships. The Class of 1980 had the most attendance for the panther in the park for the second straight year. Charles…

The Charleston Parks Conservancy has been recommended to receive a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for a project that would add public art activities along the West Ashley Greenway and Bikeway.  The Conservancy is partnering with the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs and local community groups on a creative…