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Low Country - South Carolina
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Area Info
The South Carolina Low Country represents a broad stretch of coast beginning at the Georgia border, sweeping past the historic colonial port of Charleston, and continuing to the North Carolina border just beyond vibrant Myrtle Beach, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Southeast, and the location of many retirement communities.
This northern stretch is more properly called "the Grand Strand." The beach itself is over 60 miles of white sand, from North Carolina to Georgetown, and is popular for swimming, surfing, sailing--even bicycling. And Myrtle Beach proudly claims to be the world capital of golfing: more than 120 courses exist in the area.
Beyond the Grand Strand begins the low country proper, characterized by an indented coastline dotted with small towns and dominated by Charleston, one of the truly great cities of America. Since 1670, Charleston has survived fire, earthquake, war, flood and hurricane with its unique character and culture intact. It zealously guards its historical character, requiring new construction to blend with the gracious architecture of older days.
South of Charleston is the charming town of Beaufort, site of numerous Hollywood productions (most notably "The Big Chill") that made use of its antebellum character. Further south lies Hilton Head, one of the most popular resorts in the South, attracting 2.5 million visitors each year—from families with young children to the ultra-rich patronizing its world-class hotels, restaurants, and golf courses.
Articles
Local News for Charleston South Carolina from Charleston.net
Templeton confirmation as DHEC chief advances
Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am
The leader of South Carolina's labor agency took a step closer Thursday to taking the helm of the state's public health and environmental control agency, as senators waved away conce...
Explore history of slave, prince
Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am
Artemus Gaye wishes he had listened more carefully to the stories of Zoe Sarah Johnson, his great-grandmother. He could have learned more about his family's unusual history. Johnson was th...
Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am
That smell in the morning air isn't the beginning of another wildfire "summer of smoke," at least not yet. It's left over from dozens or more controlled burns in the counti...
HICKS COLUMN: Refreshing, politically incorrect voice of Fritz Hollings still needed in S.C.
Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am
His accent is unmistakable, his tongue as sharp as ever, his towering presence undiminished by age. Fritz Hollings still has it.
Berkeley County Sheriff's Office releases names of officers disciplined in escape
Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am
The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office on Thursday released the names of three detention officers disciplined after an inmate's Jan. 26 escape, saying officials never intended to withh...
South Carolina joins forces with jobs program
Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am
South Carolina is entering a partnership with a company known for its college admission test to better match unemployed workers with the businesses who need them, Gov. Nikki Haley announced Thursday...
Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am
A sheriff's deputy might return soon to the rush-hour-traffic-swarmed intersection of Cooks Crossroads -- and the bigger fix is on the way. The State Infrastructure Bank on Thursday awarded ...
Local homeowners seek foreclosure relief
Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am
After a year and a half of phone calls and back-and-forth, trying to work out a loan modification, the Griffith family from Goose Creek is feeling hopeful about saving their home from foreclosure. ...
Marines posed with Nazi symbol in Afghanistan
Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am
The Marine Corps on Thursday once again did damage control after a photograph surfaced of a sniper team in Afghanistan posing in front of a flag with a logo resembling that of the notorious Nazi SS ...
Women still facing some combat bans
Feb 10, 2012 5:00 am
The Pentagon will maintain bans on women serving in most ground combat units, defense officials said Thursday, despite pressure from lawmakers and female veterans who called the restrictions outdate...
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