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40+ volunteer opportunities in Charleston
This list of volunteer opportunities in Charleston includes everything from lending a hand at the hospital to donating to a local cause.
September 10, 2025 03:45 PM
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Sweetgrass basket short film “Hands to Heritage” features the Lowcountry
Bloomberg Philanthropies has created a short film based on the connection between South Carolina and Rwanda basket weavers.
June 20, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
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The tale of Charleston’s 1867 mermaid riot
June 16, 2023
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Charleston celebrating World Sea Turtle Day
How the Lowcountry has been protecting our local sea turtles lately.
June 15, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
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CCF helps fund grant for nonprofits serving children with special needs
Coastal Community Foundation, the largest community organization in SC, has funded $300+ million in grants in 50 years.
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Mount Pleasant named an All-America City
Our local town put on a national stage.
June 12, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
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The Planning Commission hears public comments on Union Pier
This $275 million proposal would add a new town center and parks to Downtown Charleston’s eastern waterfront.
June 9, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
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Waterpark season has arrived
Charleston County waterparks are open for summer
June 7, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
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SC’s cyber students are celebrating graduation
The Cyber Academy of South Carolina has a track record for students graduating early.
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12 questions with College of Charleston President Dr. Andrew T. Hsu
The former engineer is bringing back school spirit to campus
May 31, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
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Ways to celebrate Pride Month in the Holy City
How to support the local LGBTQ+ community
May 31, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
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Keeping tradition alive, a pair of hospitality groups hosts their own Restaurant Week
During the two hospitality group-hosted Restaurant Weeks, there are special prix fixe menus offered at a discounted price.
September 10, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Blast to the past for this year’s Party for the Parks
Party for the Parks attendees will travel to the past for a 1960s Palm Royale theme.
September 9, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Unwritten rules of Charleston
Tell us you’re from Charleston without telling us you’re from Charleston.
September 9, 2024
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Annual Lewis Hatch Chile Roast returns in October
The Hatch Chile Roast benefits the nonprofit Friends of Joseph Floyd Manor.
September 6, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Local Government 101: Breaking down the Business + Neighborhood Services division offers
The city provides resources like webinars and workshops to business owners and entrepreneurs in Charleston.
September 6, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Sports
Celebrating 50 years of Men’s Soccer at the College of Charleston
The College of Charleston’s Men’s Soccer program transitioned from NAIA to NCAA Division I status in 1991.
September 4, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Aquarium Aglow will return to the South Carolina Aquarium in November and December
You can get your Aquarium Aglow tickets at a discounted price now through the end of October.
September 3, 2024
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Erika Ross
A rendering of the forthcoming American Gardens park in downtown Charleston with a concrete sidewalk, fountain, and people sitting at tables.
Parks and Recreation
City of Charleston approves plans for American Gardens park
The Harleston Village park will take over a 1-acre space that used to belong to the Dominion Energy building.
August 29, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Charleston’s 1999 time capsule
What was Charleston like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
August 29, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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A look back at the former Charleston Naval Base
We’re exploring the past and looking ahead to the future.
August 28, 2024
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Erika Ross