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News from July 2024

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Exhibition by HEART Inclusive Arts Community set for August at Park Circle Gallery

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department has announced a group exhibition of mixed media works by HEART Inclusive Arts Community, to be displayed at Park Circle Gallery from July 31 to August 31, 2024. The artists will host a free public reception at the gallery on Friday, August 2, from 5:00-7:00 pm. Admission is free.

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Charleston County had 1,979 lawyers in good standing as of Q2

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

There were 1,979 lawyers in good standing in Charleston County as of the second quarter of 2024, according to the South Carolina Bar.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Charleston County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 13

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Charleston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Charleston County in week ending July 13?

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Charleston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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National Night Out returns to new Park Circle on August 6

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

National Night Out is set to return to the new Park Circle on August 6. The event, which will take place from 6-8 p.m., promises free food, a K-9 demonstration, and opportunities for community members to meet local officers.

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Charleston police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on SC-61 off-ramp

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

The Charleston Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist that occurred on July 15, 2024, just before 5 p.m. on the SC-61 North off-ramp of the Fielding Connector.

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Charleston's Operation Moveout set for late July

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

The City of Charleston will conduct its annual Operation Moveout collection program to help remove trash and bulk items from downtown streets, addressing the high volume of lease turnover from college students at the end of July. The initiative will run from July 31 through August 5, excluding Sunday, August 4.

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Knights of Columbus honors NCPD K-9 Unit as Police Officers of the Year

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

The North Carolina Police Department (NCPD) K-9 Unit has been recognized by the Knights of Columbus #8900 as Police Officers of the Year. The award plaque acknowledges their "devotion to duty, honor, loyalty to the community, and for making our world a safer place."

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Nancy Mace supports the SAVE Act requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

Rep. Nancy Mace Votes to Pass the SAVE Act

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Annual DE&I conference emphasizes collaborative solutions

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

Last week, over 250 business leaders from more than 70 organizations gathered at the 5th Annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference. The focus was clear: collaboration.

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Charleston County home prices rose in June 2024 compared to June 2023

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 16, 2024

In June, the median sale price of a home in Charleston County rose by $67,750 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 32.2%.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Charleston County in week ending July 13

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Charleston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Navy base repurposed by CMMC generates significant annual economic impact

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

CMMC houses businesses and non-profits on the once-closed Navy base, generating nearly a billion dollars in economic impact annually. "We’re grateful for companies like CMMC that believe in uplifting and growing our business community."

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Charleston launches Hurricane Preparedness Week ahead of 2024 season

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

The City of Charleston is committed to ensuring the safety and preparedness of its residents for the upcoming 2024 hurricane season. To achieve this, the city is launching Hurricane Preparedness Week from July 15 to July 19. This week-long initiative will feature a variety of informative content including social media posts, a city newsletter, and educational videos, all aimed at providing residents with best practices for hurricane preparedness.

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Charleston Police Department launches new online incident reporting website

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 15, 2024

The Charleston Police Department has launched a new online reporting website that offers the public an additional mechanism to report incidents. In 2023, CPD officers completed 19,918 incident reports and have completed 10,146 incident reports in 2024 through July 1. This high volume supports the need for multiple reporting channels to better serve the community.

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Charleston County home prices rose in first half of 2024

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2024 in Charleston County rose by $52,500, while total sales decreased by 2.9%.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Charleston County in week ending July 13?

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Charleston County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Home prices in Charleston County increased

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2024 in Charleston County rose by $40,100, while total sales decreased by 6.9%.

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Charleston County effective property tax rate in Q2 was lower than the national average

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 14, 2024

Property owners in Charleston County paid 0.4% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2024, which is less than 0.4 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Charleston Reporter.

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Home prices in Charleston County during May 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By Charleston Reporter | Jul 14, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Charleston County rose by $80,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 29.1%.