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Citizen Services Desk 101

How to use Charleston’s Citizen Services Desk

You don’t have to go all the way to downtown Charleston to make a request. | Photo by Preservation Society of Charleston

Picture this: You’re driving to work and hit a pothole. Or after a storm, you realize the wind blew away your garbage can. Or maybe during your walk around town, you notice some graffiti.

What do you do? Use the Citizen Services Desk, of course.

In case you didn’t know, Charleston’s Citizen Services Desk is your one-stop-shop for non-emergency, local government information + services. Let’s explore how this service can help you.

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💻 How do I use it?

Once you notice an issue, you have three options:

Submit a request online
Send an email
Make a call to (843) 724-7311 (weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

🚧 What can I request and report?

You can find help for issues ranging from abandoned vehicles to zoning code violations. But here are some of the most commonly requested services:

Fix a pothole
Pay your parking ticket
Repair the sidewalk
Missed garbage + trash collection
Report an overgrown yard
Clean a ditch or drain

❓What information can I find?

Not every issue needs a request. You can also use the services desk to look up the holiday trash collection schedule or find a venue for a private event. Browse for more answers online.

Events

Thursday, April 13

Early Birding at Stono River County Park | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 6:30-8:30 a.m. | Stono River County Park, 3580 McLeod Mill Rd., Johns Island | $9 | Enjoy finding birds at dawn and learning their strategies for success in the natural world.
Beautiful South x Lewis Barbecue Pop-Up | Thursday, Apr. 13, Thursday, Apr. 20, Thursday, Apr. 27 | 5-8 p.m. | Lewis Barbecue , 464 N. Nassau St., Charleston | Free | Lewis Barbecue is excited to welcome forthcoming restaurant Beautiful South for a special pop-up series this spring in the backyard trailer at Lewis.

Friday, April 14

Kiawah Arts etc. Art and House Tour | Friday, Apr. 14 | 1-5 p.m. | Kiawah Island, 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr., Johns Island | $75 | Get an inside look at the decor, architecture, artwork, and island views of five Kiawah homes never before opened to the public.
Live Music at The Kickin’ Chicken | Fri., Apr. 14, Fri., Apr. 21, Fri., Apr. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | The Kickin’ Chicken, Downtown, Mount Pleasant, & Dorchester Road Location, Charleston | Enjoy live music on the patio every Friday at the downtown, Mount Pleasant, and Dorchester Rd. locations.*

Saturday, April 15

Charleston Farmers Market | Saturday, April 15-Saturday, Nov. 25 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Look forward to food offerings, artisan crafts, live local music, and 70 farmers and growers.

Sunday, April 16

Charleston RiverDogs vs Columbia | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 5:05 p.m. | The Joe, 360 Fishburne St., Charleston | $8+ | The RiverDogs defend their home turf as they take on the Fireflies.

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News Notes

Closing

After 100+ years of rides, The Yellow Cab Company of Charleston will cease operations by the end of this month. Hail a cab before 11 p.m. on Sunday, April 30. (WCSC)

Coming Soon

Kristin Cavallari, former reality star of “The Hills,” will soon open a retail store in downtown Charleston. Uncommon James will offer jewelry, home goods, and apparel at 309 King St. We’ll keep you posted on the opening date. (The Post and Courier)

Open

Moxy Charleston Downtown is now open to travelers and Charlestonians alike. The hotel is located at 547 Meeting St. and features a rooftop bar + performance stage for DJs and local artists. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Try This

Uptown Social is celebrating five years of rooftop parties and late-night toasts with a toga-themed party. Tonight, April 13 at 8 p.m. stop by for libations, plus performances by The Midnight City Band and DJ Encore. Happy birthday, Uptown Social.

Edu

Have thoughts about the use of technology in our county’s K-12 schools? Voice your opinion at Charleston Shared Future’s open table discussion tonight, April 13 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Trident Technical College. Sign up for the meeting. (WCSC)

Cause

Brookgreen Gardens will host a Fine Art Auction on Friday, April 21 at 6 p.m. Bid on art as well as experiences like fine dining + private tours. Tickets begin at $150 — all proceeds benefit the Campaign for the Next Generation, which works to expand art, nature, and history programs.

Plan Ahead

Speaking of Uptown Social… Mark your calendars on Monday, May 1 for an Arts & Carafes Rooftop Bead Party. Take your bestie to make beaded friendship bracelets and share $10 carafes. Tickets are $25.

Answered

Reader Julie H. wrote in asking for mocktail recommendations. We won’t leave y’all high and dry. Keep things zero-proof with these alcohol-free options in the Holy City.

Charlestonian

Frances Scott started working as a nursing assistant at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital fifty years ago, and last month, she was honored for her half-century of service to patients.*

Active

Jump into a live 30, 45, or 60-minute high-energy ride at Rukus Cycling Studio at Belle Hall Shopping Center. With a variety of unique ride types, each class is curated with the personal touch thanks to the class instructor (aka the CyclePro). Pro tip: Get your first ride free.*

Eat

Brunch with a view. Start your Sunday with brunch at America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Enjoy Middleton Place’s traditional Lowcountry favorites like shrimp and grits, and fried green tomatoes made from fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients — plus, delicious drink options. See the menu.*

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Travel

What trip would be worth leaving Charleston? For City Editor Tate, it’s London — to go on a “Harry Potter” film set tour. Sign up for Going to get notified when flight prices drop so you can book your dream trip and feel great about it. Join for free.

Real Estate

🏠 Mansion on Meeting Street

See the highest-priced home sold in Charleston in 2023

A stately white mansion peeks behind green trees in bright sunlight.

The main house at 15 Meeting St. boasts 8,876 sqft. | Photo by Nick Cann

What was the highest-selling home in Charleston this year? The historic John Edwards House closed on Tuesday, April 11 for $12.6 million. The sale also involved The Cassina Group’s Robertson Allen whose great-grandparents previously owned the home.

The property located on 13 and 15 Meeting St. includes both a carriage house and a main house as well as a garden, central fountain, and double piazza.

John Edwards House Night — Check out those two-story piazzas added in the 20th century.
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Photo by Nick Cann

Quick history lesson. The home was constructed around 1770 and named for its original owner. John Edwards was a prominent politician during the Revolutionary Era, serving as an aide-de-camp, mayor, and Commissioner of the South Carolina Treasury.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jessalin

From the editor

CHStoday recently hit our five-year anniversary as well. See how we celebrated the occasion. Spoiler: It involved a rooftop bar, of course.

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