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Posted on: September 9, 2017

[ARCHIVED] Hurricane Irma Updates

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CITY OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY CLOSURES AND SERVICE SCHEDULE

Posted on: January 16, 2026

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Posted on: January 13, 2026

CITY OF CHARLESTON ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2026–2027 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

Posted on: January 13, 2026

WARMING CENTERS OPENING SUNDAY AND MONDAY DUE TO COLD WEATHER

Posted on: January 9, 2026
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CITY OF CHARLESTON, CHARLESTON REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CELEBRATES NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES

Posted on: January 7, 2026

WARMING CENTER OPENINGS DUE TO COLD WEATHER

Posted on: December 29, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES NEW YEAR’S WEEK OFFICE, TRASH, & RECREATION SCHEDULE CHANGES

Posted on: December 29, 2025

CHARLESTON-AREA WARMING CENTERS ACTIVATED AHEAD OF COLD WEATHER

Posted on: December 19, 2025

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Posted on: December 18, 2025

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR LOWLINE PHASE 1 TO BE HELD DECEMBER 15

Posted on: December 11, 2025
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CHARLESTON-AREA WARMING CENTERS ACTIVATED AHEAD OF FREEZING TEMPERATURES

Posted on: December 8, 2025
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DON’T MISS IT: HOLY CITY HOLIDAY PARADE & TREE LIGHTING THIS SUNDAY

Posted on: December 3, 2025
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CITY EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR HOLIDAY PARADE OF BOATS — BOATERS ENCOURAGED TO JOIN THE FESTIVE FLEET

Posted on: December 2, 2025
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City of Charleston Announces 2025 Holy City Holiday Park and Shop Pass

Posted on: November 26, 2025
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CITY OF CHARLESTON KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH LIGHT THE LAKE

Posted on: November 25, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON OFFICES TO CLOSE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27-28 FOR THANKGIVING HOLIDAY

Posted on: November 19, 2025

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Posted on: November 10, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR VETERANS DAY

Posted on: November 3, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON AND LOVE YOUR BLOCK TO HOST COMMUNITY CLEANUP AND BREAKFAST

Posted on: October 22, 2025

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Posted on: October 15, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON ADVISES RESIDENTS OF MAJOR TIDAL FLOODING THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

Posted on: October 8, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON RECREATION WINTER YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Posted on: October 7, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON HOSTS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MEETING ON PRELIMINARY DESIGN IDEAS FOR WL STEPHENS

Posted on: October 6, 2025

LANE CLOSURES TONIGHT FOR ASHLEY RIVER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Posted on: October 6, 2025

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces Call for Submissions

Posted on: October 6, 2025

LOCATION CHANGE: Johns Island Recreation Center Public Engagement Meeting Moved to Haut Gap Middle

Posted on: September 30, 2025

MOJA DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 6–9 P.M.

Posted on: September 29, 2025

City of Charleston announces storm readiness measures

Posted on: September 27, 2025
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CITY OF CHARLESTON DECLARES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY AHEAD OF TROPICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: September 27, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON HOSTS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MEETING ON PRELIMINARY DESIGN IDEAS FOR JOHNS ISLAND REC

Posted on: September 24, 2025

LANE CLOSURES TONIGHT FOR ASHLEY RIVER CROSSING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Posted on: September 24, 2025

MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL OPENS WITH HIGH-ENERGY STREET PARADE

Posted on: September 23, 2025

MAYOR COGSWELL TO HOST COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR ON THE PENINSULA

Posted on: September 16, 2025

LANE CLOSURES TONIGHT FOR ASHLEY RIVER CROSSING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Posted on: September 16, 2025
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CITY OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES 2025 HOLIDAY LINEUP AS COUNCIL BOOSTS BUDGET & PARADE APPLICATIONS OPEN

Posted on: September 16, 2025

NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES FOR ASHLEY RIVER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Posted on: September 15, 2025

CHARLESTON CITY COUNCIL ADVANCES BATTERY EXTENSION PROJECT, COMMITS ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CITYWIDE

Posted on: September 10, 2025

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Posted on: September 10, 2025
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Posted on: September 3, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON HOSTS PUBLIC MEETING FOR TWO-WAY TRAFFIC FEASIBILITY STUDY

Posted on: August 29, 2025

MECHANICAL ISSUE TEMPORARILY CLOSES NORTHBOUND LANES ON ASHLEY RIVER BRIDGE

Posted on: August 29, 2025

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Posted on: August 26, 2025

NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES TOMORROW FOR ASHLEY RIVER CROSSING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Posted on: August 26, 2025
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Posted on: August 23, 2025
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City of Charleston extends free storm parking through Sunday; multiple road closures in effect

Posted on: August 23, 2025

NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES TONIGHT FOR ASHLEY RIVER CROSSING CONSTRUCTION

Posted on: August 20, 2025

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Posted on: August 18, 2025

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Posted on: August 15, 2025
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Posted on: August 13, 2025

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Posted on: August 6, 2025

NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES TUESDAY FOR ASHLEY RIVER CROSSING CONSTRUCTION

Posted on: August 4, 2025
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CITY OF CHARLESTON LAUNCHES “OPERATION MOVE-OUT” TO REDUCE DOWNTOWN CLUTTER

Posted on: July 30, 2025
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CITY OF CHARLESTON LAUNCHES NEW ‘WATERWISE’ WEBPAGE TO CENTRALIZE WATER RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

Posted on: July 29, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO STAY SAFE AS EXTREME HEAT ARRIVES

Posted on: July 24, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON UNVEILS TWO MAJOR PARKS PROJECTS FUNDED BY 2023 BOND REFERENDUM

Posted on: July 24, 2025
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CITY OF CHARLESTON NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 STATE A-TAX & COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE GRANTS

Posted on: July 22, 2025 | Last Modified on: October 8, 2025
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Posted on: July 9, 2025

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Posted on: July 7, 2025

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Posted on: July 2, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON OFFICES TO CLOSE FRIDAY, JULY 4 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY

Posted on: June 30, 2025

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Posted on: June 30, 2025

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Posted on: June 23, 2025

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Posted on: June 16, 2025

NIGHTTIME CONSTRUCTION ON US HIGHWAY 17 TO BEGIN JUNE 16

Posted on: June 13, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON OFFICES TO CLOSE THURSDAY, JUNE 19, IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH

Posted on: June 10, 2025
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Posted on: June 4, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON OFFICES TO CLOSE MONDAY, MAY 26 FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Posted on: May 21, 2025

NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES TONIGHT FOR ASHLEY RIVER CROSSING BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Posted on: May 20, 2025

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Posted on: May 8, 2025
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Posted on: April 28, 2025

MAYOR WILLIAM COGSWELL SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO ALIGN GROWTH WITH INFRASTRUCTURE

Posted on: April 23, 2025

MAYOR COGSWELL ANNOUNCES THE CITY OF CHARLESTON MINI-GRANT AWARD WINNERS

Posted on: April 23, 2025

OFFICE OF RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY TO HOST WATERWISE: CHARLESTON OPEN HOUSES

Posted on: April 9, 2025

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Posted on: April 4, 2025

MAYOR COGSWELL TO DELIVER THE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS AT APRIL 8TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Posted on: April 2, 2025
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Posted on: March 12, 2025
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CITY OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES 2025 SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXPO

Posted on: March 11, 2025

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Posted on: January 23, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON PROVIDES PUBLIC SERVICE UPDATES AND ROAD SAFETY MEASURES DUE TO CONTINUED ICE

Posted on: January 23, 2025

CITY OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL OFFICE CLOSURES AND ROAD SAFETY MEASURES DUE TO ICE

Posted on: January 22, 2025

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Posted on: January 21, 2025

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Posted on: January 20, 2025
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MAYOR COGSWELL MAKES OFFER TO CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR SUBSTANTIAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING INVESTMENT

Posted on: October 15, 2024
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CITY OF CHARLESTON MOBILIZES MAYOR COGSWELL’S ACTIVE FLOOD MITIGATION PLAN AHEAD OF HURRICANE MILTON

Posted on: October 8, 2024
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Posted on: September 25, 2024
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THE CITY OF CHARLESTON TO HOST A PUBLIC WORKSHOP PRESENTING THE WATER PLAN

Posted on: August 21, 2024 | Last Modified on: November 6, 2024
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Posted on: August 21, 2024
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CITY OF CHARLESTON INITIATES ACTIVE FLOODING MITIGATION PLAN IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S HEAVY RAIN

Posted on: July 1, 2024
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Posted on: June 4, 2024
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Posted on: May 23, 2024
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Posted on: May 22, 2024 | Last Modified on: May 22, 2024
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MAYOR WILLIAM COGSWELL ANNOUNCES D.U.I. CHECKPOINTS TO CRACK DOWN ON IMPAIRED DRIVING

Posted on: May 7, 2024
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CITY OF CHARLESTON ADVANCES REVITALIZATION OF WEST ASHLEY THROUGH DEMOLITION OF ABANDONED RYAN’S STE

Posted on: February 24, 2025
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THE CITY OF CHARLESTON ANNOUNCES NEW JOHNS ISLAND RECREATION AND AQUATICS FACILITY

Posted on: February 19, 2025