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South Carolina Aquarium Launches Holiday Programming with Diving Elves, Santa Visits and Aquarium Aglow

December 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM

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South Carolina Aquarium Launches Holiday Programming with Diving Elves, Santa Visits and Aquarium Aglow
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The South Carolina Aquarium will kick off its holiday programming on Friday, Nov. 28, offering seasonal activities ranging from diving elves to Santa visits.

Former SC Republican governor, Democrat tech activist to create schools in Gaza

December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM

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Former SC Republican governor, Democrat tech activist to create schools in Gaza
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Former GOP Gov. Beasley and his good friend, Democratic educator Phil Noble, are launching a network of tent schools in Gaza for the children.

State water plan shows rising strain on S.C. rivers - Statehouse

December 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM

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Charleston County School District rolls out $25 attendance incentive program
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December 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM

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State water plan shows rising strain on S.C. rivers
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South Carolina’s rivers and streams are under increasing strain due to a torrent of new residents, industries and megafarms that threaten their long-term sustainability.

'This isn't work to me': North Charleston neighbors serve meals for those experiencing homelessness

December 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM

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DEC 6: M.A.R.S.H. Holiday Market !
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December 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM

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DEC 5: SLOW WINE @SC SOCIETY HALL
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December 3, 2025 at 8:44 PM

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'This isn't work to me': North Charleston neighbors serve meals for those experiencing homelessness
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Two friends in Park Circle started The Sunday Dinner House where they invite volunteers to cook a meal and deliver the food to people who are homeless.

Charleston presents priorities for 2026 transportation sales tax

December 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM

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Charleston presents priorities for 2026 transportation sales tax
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Charleston City Council presented its list of priorities for the proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax.

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December 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM

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DECEMBER 11:
CHARLESTON GREEN DRINKS FOOD PANTRY PARTY!
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December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM

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Charlotte Berger PR Sponsoring Donation Drive for Lowcountry Food Bank at The Harbour Club at WestEdge
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Charlotte Berger PR Sponsoring Donation Drive for Lowcountry Food Bank at The Harbour Club at WestEdge

The Lowcountry Food Bank is in critical need of donations this holiday season, with more than 200,000 neighbors in the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina facing food insecurity.

14th Annual Tweens and Teens Toy Drive Returns to Support Lowcountry Foster Kids

December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM

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14th Annual Tweens and Teens Toy Drive Returns to Support Lowcountry Foster Kids
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The 14th annual Tweens and Teens Toy Drive has returned to benefit foster children in the Lowcountry.

Hope Lodge is blessing for cancer patients visiting Charleston

December 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM

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Feed: "Charleston City Paper"
By: City Paper Staff on Monday, December 1, 2025

MORNING HEADLINES | Few people could predict what would happen when Jewish refugee Margot Freudenberg opened the doors to the Charleston Hope Lodge in 1970. More than five decades later, the endeavor has grown into a nationwide organization that has touched more than 111 million lives

How Community Organizing Can Stop Authoritarianism and Advance Justice

December 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM

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Our country is better because of immigrants.

December 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM

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How Community Organizing Can Stop Authoritarianism and Advance Justice
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Hard-won victories for freedom and equality are under direct assault in the United States. Do we have the courage to unite and defeat an authoritarian

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November 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM

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IAAM to Celebrate Giving Tuesday With Free Admission and Evening Gullah Storytelling Event holycitysinner.com/entertainmen...

IAAM to Celebrate Giving Tuesday With Free Admission and Evening Gullah Storytelling Event

The International African American Museum (IAAM) will mark Giving Tuesday with a full day of community-focused programming on Tuesday, Dec. 2, including free museum admission and a special ticketed cu...

Together SC Unveils Five-Year Strategic Plan to Strengthen and Unite South Carolina’s Nonprofit Network

November 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM

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Together SC Unveils Five-Year Strategic Plan to Strengthen and Unite South Carolina’s Nonprofit Network
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Together SC, the state’s network for nonprofit and philanthropic leaders, has announced a new five-year strategic plan to guide its work through 2030.

Hope Lodge provides home away from home for cancer patients - Charleston City Paper

November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM

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Hope Lodge provides home away from home for cancer patients
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Few people could predict what would happen when Jewish refugee Margot Freudenberg opened the doors to the Charleston Hope Lodge in 1970.

Charleston leaders discuss civic engagement - Charleston City Paper

November 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM

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Charleston leaders discuss civic engagement
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Three Charleston leaders and residents explored policies shaping local and national life and how citizens use that knowledge to take meaningful action in a Nov. 21 forum led by Emmy Award-winning jour...

Jon Alexander on LinkedIn: #blackfriday #citizenfriday #citizenfriday #citizenfriday #citizenfriday

November 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM

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Be a Citizen: Replace #BlackFriday with #CitizenFriday!

I can claim absolutely no credit for the idea of replacing #BlackFriday with #CitizenFriday - and that makes me love it even more. Let's start with why Black…

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November 22, 2023 at 2:23 PM

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Silence is Not an Option (SINO) Presents an Evening with former Governor David Beasley holycitysinner.com/politics/sil...

Silence is Not an Option (SINO) Presents an Evening with former Governor David Beasley

The Silence Is Not an Option (SINO) Speaker Series will present former South Carolina Gov. David Beasley—Nobel Peace Prize recipient, JFK Profiles in Courage Award winner, former director of the World...

December public input meetings announced as outreach continues on future of Transportation Sales Tax program

November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM

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December public input meetings announced as outreach continues on future of Transportation Sales Tax program
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Charleston County officials have announced additional Transportation Sales Tax (TST) public input meeting dates as they continue to gather community feedback that will help shape a potential future ex...

Foundation for widespread SC gas station chain gives $1.8M to over 100 local organizations

November 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM

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Foundation for widespread SC gas station chain gives $1.8M to over 100 local organizations
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The Spinks Family Foundation awarded more than $1.8 million to 154 local organizations in 2025, including to Converse University and Greenville County Schools

Local Businesses Join Schirmer Insurance Group to Support Closet of Hope Foster Care Drive

November 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM

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Local Businesses Join Schirmer Insurance Group to Support Closet of Hope Foster Care Drive
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The Schirmer Insurance Group is teaming up with several Lowcountry businesses to support Closet of Hope, a local nonprofit that provides clothing, essentials, and comfort items to children in foster c...