 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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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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TRENDY SHOPPES: SHOP TRENDY, SHOP INDIE, SHOP HANDMADE |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 3, 2008
TRENDY SHOPPES: SHOP TRENDY, SHOP INDIE, SHOP HANDMADE
SKJ Web Designs Inc. launches a new indie shopping website featuring trendy handmade items. Trendyshoppes.com features items including accessories, apparel, bath and body, earth friendly, household, jewelry, children's items, and paper goods.
Trendy Shoppes believes in supporting the indie designer. When you shop there you are supporting independent designers, artists and crafters as opposed to big corporations. The designers that make these products are dedicated to producing quality items and take great pride in the work they do. You will find a commitment to quality and creativeness among their wonderful vendors and designers. So if you are looking for something that you can't get at the local mall, you are visiting the ideal online store.
Trendy Shoppes offers easy online shopping, featured items, and a wish list. To learn more about Trendy Shoppes, please visit www.trendyshoppes.com.
About Trendy Shoppes:
Trendy Shoppes is a new online store where you will find unique, hip & trendy handmade items. ###
If you would like more information about Trendy Shoppes, please visit www.trendyshoppes.com or email
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