Charleston, South Carolina

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About Charleston

Beautiful, historic Charleston is located near the middle of South Carolina's coast at the point "where the Ashley River and Cooper River meet to form the Atlantic Ocean." It is the state's second largest city and the county seat of Charleston County.

Charleston was originally called Charles Town in honor of King Charles II of England, and its nickname is "The Holy City" due to the many churches that help create its skyline.

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  • Jobs in Charleston

    Our exclusive Charleston job board organizes jobs by type of employer, company name, and area within Charleston.

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    These branches of the Trident Workforce Investment Board provide job seekers in Charleston with employment support from job searching and application assistance to on-the-job training and education.


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Advertising in Charleston


Charleston is home to many of most top-notch ad agencies in South Carolina. Use this guide to find them:
Check out our featured Charleston marketing resources:

Trio Solutions
Trio Solutions Inc
Charleston: 843-216-0442  |  11 eWall Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
TRIO is one of Charleston's longest-running, woman-owned creative agencies, with nearly 25 years of experience as a full-service marketing communications firm. We specialize in delivering transformative marketing solutions for businesses and nonprofits. Our client-focused, results-driven team serves as your dedicated fractional marketing department, offering tailored and strategic support to elevate your brand's marketing efforts.


Attorneys in Charleston


Use this guide to find lawyers and attorneys for legal services in the Charleston area:
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Yarborough Applegate Personal Injury Lawyers
Yarborough Applegate Personal Injury Lawyers
843-972-0150  |  291 East Bay Street, 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 29401
The attorneys of Yarborough Applegate have a history of obtaining quality results for their clients in complex cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, workers compensation, and more in South Carolina.


Dental Care in Charleston


Check out our featured Charleston dental care resources:

Avtec Dental
Avtec Dental – Dental Handpiece Repair
Charleston  |  843-206-0765  |  888-688-3855, ext 15
1100 Queensborough Blvd, Suite 202, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Experienced, Professional Dental Handpiece Repair from Avtec Dental. New handpieces from NSK, MTI, Nouvag, Aseptico and more.


Doctors in Charleston


Use this guide to find medical care in the Charleston area:
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Charleston Dermatology
Charleston Dermatology
843-872-3015  |  5401 Netherby Ln, Ste 1202, North Charleston, SC 29420
Drs. Adam Sperduto, Roger Sullivan, and Lee Yarbrough established Charleston Dermatology with a mission to provide dermatology services unlike any other practice in the area. They offer comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care to patients of all ages and strive to take a customer-focused approach to the patient's overall health care experience. Charleston Dermatology is accepting new patients.


Real Estate in Charleston


Charleston is one of the fastest growing cities in America. The following guides will put you in touch with the resources you need to help you buy, sell, build, or move.
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Ed Hunnicutt
View Charleston Real Estate on EdHunnicutt.com
843-270-0292  |  195 West Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Search Charleston homes and real estate listings, watch area videos, follow market stats on our blog, and much more – all without registration! You can also view Charleston foreclosures. The Hunnicutt Real Estate Team puts their clients first by delivering the highest quality client-based real estate services available!


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   Charleston Economic Development

A division of Charleston County's government, the Charleston County Economic Development Department works to recruit new businesses and grow existing industries within Charleston County.
The CRDA seeks to be a catalyst for economic growth in the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester region. It also publishes an annual economic scorecard which compares Charleston to similar US metro areas.
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   Charleston News & Media

Charleston has one daily paper, the Post & Courier. Other Charleston newspapers and magazines can be found here: Charleston is also home to an abundance of television and radio stations: To get local Charleston news delivered to your inbox each morning, check out: CHStoday.

   Charleston Government

Charleston is the county seat of Charleston County. The city has the second largest population in South Carolina, with over 120,000 residents.

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Charleston Area Towns, Communities

Other towns and cities in Charleston County, SC include:

Adams Run, South Carolina
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Adams Run
Awendaw, South Carolina
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Awendaw
Cape Romain, South Carolina
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Cape Romain
  • Cape Romain is a 64,000-acre Class I Wilderness located in northeast Charleston County. It was established in 1932 as a migratory bird refuge and is accessible only by boat. Today, it is the largest nesting rookery for loggerhead sea turtles outside of Florida, averaging 1,000 nests per year.
Dewees Island, South Carolina
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Dewees Island
  • Dewees Island is a privately-owned barrier island located in Charleston County, 11 miles north of Charleston. It is accessible only by boat or ferry. The has seen modest development in recent years, but a covenant among homeowners maintains that the number of homes will never exceed 150.
Edisto Island, South Carolina
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Edisto
  • Edisto is located on the coast of South Carolina between Charleston and Beaufort. Edisto Beach is located on the southern tip of Edisto Island and is part of Colleton County, while the rest of Edisto is part of Charleston County. Both Edisto Island and Edisto Beach are named for the Edisto Indians, the area's original inhabitants.
Folly Beach, SC
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Folly Beach
  • Folly Beach is a barrier island located in Charleston County, just 15 minutes from downtown Charleston. Locals will tell you they live at "The Edge of America." The island is six miles long and offers a laid-back beach community for residents and visitors, a fishing pier, good surfing, and easy access to historic and cultural sites in the Charleston area.
Isle of Palms, SC
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Isle of Palms
  • The Isle of Palms is located in Charleston County across the Intracoastal Waterway from Mount Pleasant and just above Sullivan's Island. The Sewee Indians were the original inhabitants. In early years, the island was used by English settlers, pirates, and armies but, because it was accessible only by boat, there were no full-time residents until the late 19th century.
James Island, SC
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James Island
  • James Island is a large triangular sea island framed by Wappoo Creek and Charleston Harbor on the north, Morris Island and Folly Beach on the east, and the Stono River and Johns Island on the west. Affectionately nicknamed "Jim Isle," it is laced with creeks and sounds ... and well known for its fishing and shrimping, as well as its ancient live oaks.
Johns Island, South Carolina
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Johns Island
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
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Kiawah Island
  • Kiawah Island is located in Charleston County. The name Kiawah, pronounced KEY-uh-WAH, comes from the Kiawah Indians who once lived here. They were a subtribe of the mighty Cusabos, a now extinct tribe that inhabited South Carolina's coast.
McClellanville, South Carolina
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McClellanville
  • McClellanville is located in Charleston County on the banks of Jeremy Creek. After the Civil War it grew to be a thriving community which produced timber, rice, cotton, naval stores, and seafood. Incorporated in 1926, the town has become best known for its shrimping fleet and seafood industries.
Meggett, South Carolina
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Meggett
  • In the early 20th century, Meggett was a thriving agricultural community. A spur of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad ran through town and terminated at a large wharf on Yonges Island. Produce was shipped by water and rail. At one time Meggett was the cabbage capital of the world, shipping millions of cabbage seedlings a day all over the country.
Morris Island, South Carolina
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Morris Island
  • Morris Island, located at the mouth of the Charleston Harbor, is accessible only by boat. However, the Morris Island lighthouse is visible from many of Charleston's coastal communities. Today a tiny and fragile island under constant threat of development. Morris Island was once home to several families and at least 15 buildings.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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Mount Pleasant
  • Mount Pleasant is located on South Carolina's central coast, just east of Charleston. It was founded in 1680 and is the home of Shem Creek (known for its shrimp boats and seafood restaurants) and the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. The State Ports Authority's Wando River terminal is also in Mount Pleasant.
North Charleston, South Carolina
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North Charleston
  • North Charleston is located primarily in Charleston County but the city limits also extend into Dorchester County. Developed as a planned industrial center during the early 1900s, the city incorporated in 1972 and immediately grew by annexation, doubling its population and land area within the first year.
Ravenel, South Carolina
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Ravenel
Rockville, South Carolina
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Rockville
  • Rockville is located in Charleston County at the end of SC 700 – also known locally as Maybank Highway – which runs from James Island, through Johns Island, and finally through Wadmalaw Island. Rockville is located at the tip of Wadmalaw but is its own municipality. The village of Rockville is situated on a stretch of Bohicket Creek where the current is unusally strong. Legend has it that Indian tribes raced their canoes here.
Seabrook Island, South Carolina
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Seabrook Island
  • Seabrook Island has a history of war, wealth, sport, and service. The island was discovered in 1666 by British Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Sanford under the employ of King Charles II. The Stono Indians occupied the island at the time of Sanford's discovery. By 1684, the proprietary government had convinced the natives to relinquish their island.
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
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Sullivan's Island
  • Sullivan's Island is located just across the Intracoastal Waterway from Mount Pleasant in Charleston County. In 1776, it was here, in a makeshift log fort at the tip of the island, that colonial forces under Colonel William Moultrie prevailed against British troops who were trying to enter Charleston's harbor.
Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina
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Wadmalaw Island
  • Wadmalaw Island is located southwest of Johns Island in Charleston County. Driving onto the island on SC 700, you can stop and visit America's only working tea plantation. The rich soil and temperate climate of Wadmalaw Island has supported commercial and family farms for generations.
Other communities in Charleston County are Hollywood, Ladson, Parkers Ferry, Rantowles, and Yonges Island.


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   Charleston Churches, Nonprofits

Charleston abounds with churches and other non-profits, including the Medical University of South Carolina, a nationally-recognized research hospital. Learn more about Charleston's non-profits and charities below:

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   Charleston History, Genealogy

When the United States was a young country and many communities were little more than settlements, Charleston was already a sophisticated, wealthy port city, with schools, libraries, churches, and elegant neighborhoods. Most of Charleston's early success was based on its use of slave labor. Learn about the history of Charleston, from its earliest days on, right here:

Has your genealogical research lead you to Charleston? If so, here you will find information on family history, cemeteries, vital records and more.

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