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The area entered a long period of decline, capped in June 1955 by a fire at a steamship terminal at the site. By 1980, the site was an "overgrown area marred by charred pilings and gravel parking lots." [2] Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. began making plans for a park on the site soon after taking office in 1975. Acquisition of land began in 1979 ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Charleston is offering free parking for a limited time so visitors and residents can enjoy seasonal shopping downtown. Beginning Nov. 29 until Dec. 31 ...
Despite some damages in Charleston, most businesses in the city were ready to open up by September 7 or September 8 in the area. [166] Dorian closed the beach at Pawleys Island for months; however, police on the island shared a video of a man removing the beach access barrier to get to the beach at around 6:40 in the evening on March 25, 2020 ...
Between 1989 and 1996, Charleston saw two significant economic hits. First, the eye of Hurricane Hugo came ashore at Charleston Harbor in 1989, and though the worst damage was in nearby McClellanville, three-quarters of the homes in Charleston's historic district sustained damage of varying degrees. The hurricane caused over $2.8 billion in damage.
Coastal flooding and other damages expected. Although the center of the hurricane's path expects to narrowly miss South Carolina, extensive rain damage and flooding could still be seen.
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of the infrastructure, but the state isn't paying for repairs.
Two parking garages were added in 1983, accommodating up to 1,300 cars. In 1994, the 36,000-square-foot (3,300 m 2) Grand Hall of the convention center received a new ceiling, paint and lighting and the ice rink was also converted into an exhibit hall in the 2001. The last renovations took place between 2004 and 2006 when about $250,000 was ...
By mid-day Sunday, Charleston received nearly four inches of rain and the tide gauge reached over nine feet. Passengers disembark from the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship Monday, March 16, 2020, in ...