 Charleston is in general a laid-back city and has an old-South feel as does Savannah. Most people in Charleston are helpful when approached in a polite manner. If a traveller speaks little English, Charlestonians are still generally willing to help as best they can.
Also known as The Holy City (due it having the most churches of any American city per capita), Charleston brims with the culturally unique, such as the joggling board. (Information provided by Wikipedia .)
If you are looking at visiting, Charleston certainly offers the best to its visitors.
Whether you are looking at relocating, visiting this awesome city, or enjoying your community, Connecting Charleston is here to aid in locating all the area has to offer! |
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Local Participant Places in Hershey National Track and Field Meet |
For Immediate Release: August 7, 2009
Local Participant Places in Hershey’s National Track & Field Meet
Charleston, SC – Local athlete, Matthew Tanner, won 8th place in the National Hershey’s National Track and Field Meet held on August 1, 2009 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Tanner finished with a time of 2:30.47 in the 11-12 year old boy’s 800 Meter Run. Matthew attends Fort Johnson Middle School and is in the BLANK grade.
Matthew Tanner qualified by first competing in the City of Charleston Department of Recreation’s local Hershey’s Track and Field Competition on March 14th, at the District Meet on May 16th, and then advancing to the State Meet on June 6th.
Hershey’s National Track and Field Meet results are available online at http://www.hersheystrackandfield.com/meet/2009/hyp2009results.htm#8
Hershey’s Track & Field Program was created over 30 years ago to promote youth physical fitness and provide fun learning experiences for children 9 to 14 years old. The largest youth track & field program of its kind is a spring staple in the City of Charleston’s Department of Recreation’s youth sports program.
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Mayor Proclaims Olympic Day and Citywide Celebration |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2009
Mayor Proclaims Olympic Day and Citywide Celebration
The City of Charleston takes part in international day celebrating Olympic values and ideals
Charleston, SC – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. announced today that June 23 will be celebrated citywide as Olympic Day with a special event featuring celebrations at all City of Charleston day camps. Mayor Riley and former Olympic athlete, Kate Borg of Charleston, will attend Jump to It summer camp at the Arthur Christopher City Gym at 1:00 PM on June 23rd to present a proclamation. Ms. Borg who was a member of the 1992 US Olympic Team in the sport of Canoe/Kayak will also talk with the camp about the importance of sportsmanship in competition.
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. said, “The City of Charleston is committed to offering our citizens the best possible opportunities to engage in fitness and I am delighted that we have joined cities across our nation to celebrate the spirit of the Olympic Games. Sharing the importance of sports and sportsmanship is a wonderful learning opportunity to provide to the children of our summer camps.”
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) celebrates Olympic Day annually with events at the Olympic Training Centers and official training sites, as well as coordinating activities with affiliated sport National Governing Bodies and multi-sport organizations. This year, through a partnership with Chicago 2016, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Olympic Day celebrations have expanded to cities across the country. In each community, the program will encourage physical activity and promote the Olympic values of fair play, cooperation and respect for others. Chicago 2016 is the organization seeking the privilege to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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