The word “tradition” is often used to describe many of the communal activities that surround various holidays both sacred and secular. Here in the Charleston area, for example, we share a number of Christmas “traditions” with communities near and...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston County Treasurer Mary Tinkler is making three stops at CCPL branches this week to introduce people to the Advance Property Tax Installment Plan, and talk about ways it benefits property owners.
What is the Advance...
Shade Trees form an important part of the natural landscape here in the South Carolina Lowcountry and the focus my thoughts this Arbor Day. While some in our community would like to uproot grand oaks standing along our most scenic highways, others...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Step into Santa's Workshop the day after Christmas, where Holly the Elf finds a package marked undeliverable. With great determination and curiosity, Holly sets out to find the mysterious Bahum Bugg and discover why he doesn't want...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - New York Times bestselling author Marie Bostwick will visit three CCPL branches in December to discuss her latest book, Hope On the Inside.
Showcasing her gift for writing with warmth and humor, Bostwick explores the effects of...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - During the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring the third Thursday in November to be a "day of thanksgiving and praise."
From its start in 1863, Thanksgiving has always held a special meaning to...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - We have two days to go before Thanksgiving and you've decided now is a good time to figure out how to make this year's Flavortown feast.
However, without some serious help at this point in the game, the only stop you're making is...
The residential area today called Harleston Village is one of the oldest neighborhoods on the Charleston peninsula, but the present definition of its boundaries differs from its original identity. Beginning as a large grant stretching across the...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Let's take a trip back into the past to check out how some Charlestonians celebrated Thanksgiving through a love of reading.
The Book Lovers' Club of Charleston was founded in 1927 by African-American women who wanted to create a...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Effective immediately, the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will temporarily stop purchasing newly released print books, e-books, downloadable audio books and books on CD for circulation from Macmillan Publishers and its...