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Charleston Eyes West Ashley Riverbank For Ashley River Crossing Connection
The city may buy — or potentially condemn — land near the round Holiday Inn to create a key link for the pedestrian and bicycle bridge now under construction. The official Ashley River Crossing project is meant to connect West Ashley and Downtown Charleston and provide a safe connection between the West Ashley Greenway, Brittlebank…
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Easy Star All-Stars Are Bringing The Dub To Charleston This June
Charleston’s summer reggae calendar just got another major addition. Easy Star All-Stars are headed to The Refinery Charleston on Friday, June 12, 2026, bringing their signature reggae and dub sound to the Lowcountry. Live Nation lists the show for 7:30 p.m., while The Refinery’s event listing has the concert running from 7:30–11:30 p.m. The band…
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Reggae Nights Return To James Island County Park This Summer
Charleston County Parks is bringing island vibes back to James Island County Park this summer with the return of the Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series. The 2026 series kicks off Friday, May 29, and will feature four Friday nights of live roots reggae in the park meadow at James Island County Park. The concerts are…
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CCSD Approves Teacher Raises, Bringing Starting Pay To $67,500
Charleston County teachers are set to receive another pay increase after the Charleston County School Board unanimously approved the district’s fiscal year 2027 budget. The approved budget includes a $2,700 raise for district teachers, beginning July 1. Veteran teachers will also receive a step increase, which is an additional pay adjustment based on years of…
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