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This directory of Charleston, South Carolina communities will assist you in gathering valuable information about Charleston, SC., with emphasis on Kiawah Island, SC.; Seabrook Island, South Carolina; Mt. Pleasant, SC.; Isle of Palms, SC.; Sullivan's Island, SC.; James Island, SC.; Folly Beach, South Carolina; Johns Island, South Carolina; Daniel Island, SC.; West Ashley, SC.; Charleston SC. Vacation Homes; Charleston SC. Beach Homes, and Charleston SC. Luxury Homes,; Charleston SC. Condos; Charleston SC. Townhouses; Charleston SC. Investment Properties, as well as the City of Charleston, South Carolina, the City of North Charleston, South Carolina, and The City of Summerville, South Carolina
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City of Charleston, South Carolina - Charleston Convention Visitors Bureau
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Town of Kiawah Island, South Carolina - Kiawah Island boasts over 10 miles of beach and dune which provide a number of important functions. These include storm protection for upland areas; habitat for a variety of plant and animal species; nesting habitat for sea turtles; and recreational opportunities for residents and guests.
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Kiawah Island, South Carolina - This exlusive island retreat is located thirty miles from historic Charleston with some of the most sought real estate in the Southeast.
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| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina - A vibrant thriving community rich with history and culture, Mount Pleasant was recently named one of the most desirableplaces to live in the country. | |
| James Island, South Carolina - | |
| Summerville, South Carolina - Summerville possesses a combination of affordable housing, some of the top schools in the state, and numerous recreational alternatives that have made this small city one of the most desirable places to live in South Carolina. | |
| City of Folly Beach, South Carolina - THE CITY OF FOLLY BEACH is a barrier island, six miles long and the closest beach to historical Charleston, South Carolina, 15 minutes via the Connector. Folly Beach is the home of sea, sand, and surfing, historical and cultural sites | |
| Isle of Palms, South Carolina - Located north of Charleston Harbor this upscale barrier island is an ideal retirement community for those seeking a feeling of community. | |
| Folly Beach, South Carolina - Just 15 minutes from downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is ideally suited for those desiring a sunny, seaside retirement, yet concerned about straying too far away from the city. | |
| Daniel Island, South Carolina - It is a nationally acclaimed neotraditional town designed to give residents and visitors alike, a true feeling of community. | |
| Johns Island, South Carolina - Johns Island stands as the last bastion of the old South, in all of its rural splendor. | |
| Moncks Corner, South Carolina - Now the county seat for Berkeley County, it was established by English Planters in the early 1700's. | |
| Goose Creek, South Carolina - Located slightly northwest of Charleston, English settlers first arrived back in the late 1600's via the island of Barbados. | |
| Seabrook Island, South Carolina - Email: imanning@townofseabrookisland.org | |
| City of North Charleston - North Charleston might become known as South Carolina's most notable "Boom Town." | |
| Hollywood, South Carolina - As a result of the vast amounts of undeveloped marsh and water adjacent property, Hollywood is rapidly drawing retirees to enjoy its resources. | |
Community Profiles - Free community profiles
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| Local Information, Charleston, South Carolina - Research local area information, statistics, and events | |
| History of the Low Country | |
| Historical Summary of Mt. Pleasant - Originally occupied by the Sewee Indians, Mount Pleasant¿s first white settlers arrived from England on July 6, 1680 under the leadership of Captain Florentia O¿Sullivan. | |
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| Charleston Chamber of Commerce - Official website of Charleston Chamber of Commerce | |
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| Retire in Goose Creek - Goose Creek, located slightly northwest of Charleston along the Cooper River and sandwiched between the towns of Hanahan and Moncks Corner, ranks among South Carolina's larger cities with a population of 30,000. English settlers first arrived to Goose Creek back in the late 1600s via the island of Barbados, where they accrued vast wealth upon the sale of their Barbadian plantations | |
| Retire in Hollywood - Though it was sheer coincidence, the tiny hamlet of Hollywood, for a few months at least, became a much smaller version of the West Coast city of the same name. In the early ¿80s the town, twenty miles southwest of Charleston, was used as the backdrop of the made for TV film Queen, the sequel to the most popular television movie ever made, Roots. The area is drawing retirees to its quiet, tree lined streets in record numbers | |
| Retire in Moncks Corner - Moncks Corner might not get as much press as its famous neighbor, Charleston, but Berkeley County residents believe there is no better place to live and work. The close proximity means that residents have easy access to the beaches, golf courses and all that the Lowcountry has to offer, while enjoying a slower-paced lifestyle in a historic setting. | |
| Retire in Mt. Pleasant - A vibrant thriving community rich with history and culture, Mount Pleasant was recently named one of the most desirable places to live in the country. And it is this acclaim that is attracting retirees to the area in record numbers. | |
| Retire in Summerville - Summerville possesses a combination of affordable housing, some of the top schools in the state, and numerous recreational alternatives that have made this small city one of the most desirable places to live in South Carolina. | |
| Retire on Daniel Island - It took years of thoughtful planning and vision to make this thriving island town a reality. Up until a few years ago, the island, northwest of Charleston, was nothing but acres and acres of farmland and marshes. Now it is a nationally acclaimed neotraditional town designed to give residents and visitors alike, a true feeling of community ¿ the slow paced, small Southern town feel in a modern setting. | |
| Retire on Folly Beach - For years Folly Beach has been Charleston's playground... and life on the island revolves around the Atlantic Ocean | |
| Retire on James Island - Early the morning of April 12, 1861, Confederate troops in Fort Johnson, on the northern tip of the island, opened fire on Union forces in Fort Sumter, located in the mouth of the harbor. It was that shot that sparked the bloodiest war in American history. | |
| Retire on Johns Island - While the rest of the lowcountry¿s population has boomed, spawning housing developments in almost every available square inch of land, Johns Island stands as the last bastion of the old South, in all of its rural splendor. | |
| Retire on Kiawah Island - Less than fifty years ago Kiawah Island was an overgrown hunting reserve accessible only by boat. Today, the exclusive island retreat, located thirty miles from historic Charleston, is some of the most sought real estate in the Southeast. | |
| Retire on Seabrook Island - ¿YOU JUST DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE,¿ Diane Beck explained. ¿The home was built to take advantage of all the possible views on Jenkins Point. The interior was a soft warm inviting color and the layout made you feel comfortable and peaceful. You wanted to just sit in any room, get comfortable and look at the nature views.¿ | |
| Retire on the Isle of Palms - Only a short drive from historic downtown Charleston, the Isle of Palms has artfully attained the perfect combination of preservation and development, creating arguably one of the most idyllic beachside communities on the East Coast. | |
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| South Carolina State Department of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
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| Relocation Links | |
| Kiawah Island, SC., Seabrook Island, South Carolina Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
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| Mortgage | |
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| Home Mortgage Choices - Bringing Your Future Home | |
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| Retire on James Island | |
| - James Island is a family oriented community, offering a wide selection of housing, making the area appealing to young families and retirees alike. | |
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