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CITY OF CHARLESTON DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AHEAD OF TROPICAL SYSTEM
Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Charleston today declared a local State of Emergency in advance of a tropical system that could bring periods of heavy rain, coastal flooding, and tropical storm-force winds to the area. Read on... -
CITY OF CHARLESTON OFFICES TO CLOSE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 IN OBSERVANCE OF PRESIDENT’S DAY
The City of Charleston offices will be closed Monday, February 17th in observance of President’s Day. Read on... -
CITY OF CHARLESTON ADDS FREE GARAGE AT 93 QUEEN ST.; EXTENDS ALL FREE STORM PARKING TO NOON SUNDAY
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CITY OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CLOSURES AND SERVICE SCHEDULE
City of Charleston offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read on... -
COMMUNITY BANKING EVENT FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS
The City of Charleston Department of Housing and Community Development will host a Community Banking Event on January 16, 2026, for first-time homebuyers interested in the Juniper Street townhomes. Read on... -
CITY OF CHARLESTON ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2026–2027 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
The City of Charleston Department of Housing and Community Development is now accepting applications for federal housing and community development funding for the 2026–2027 program year. Read on...
About Us
Public Information acts as liaison for local, state and national media on behalf of the city. The division provides a spokesperson for specific issues and any background information necessary for clarity of issues for the media.
This division also provides coordination for specific projects which involve media participation or any other city function which will be featured by local media.
Additional Responsibilities
The division plans and coordinates press conferences, prepares press releases, and notifies media of city events. The division coordinates city ceremonies such as ribbon cuttings, ground breaking ceremonies, and special announcements for the City of Charleston and its departments.
The division also:
- Reviews publications produced by other departments and assists in development, creation, and dissemination of these publications.
- Produces, plans and coordinates content and design for the City of Charleston website.
Mission
The mission of Public Information is to:
- Facilitate internal and external communications
- Communicate to citizens any information that may affect or benefit them as residents and visitors in the City of Charleston
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Deja Knight McMillan
Director of Communications