General Charleston News
Blackbaud Inc. and Charleston Battery Team Up
Saturday, February 6th, 2010At each of the 13 home matches, Blackbaud and the Battery will feature a nonprofit organization. These game-day features will bring attention to the environment, education and families in need.
2010 Family Circle Cup Coming to Daniel Island, SC
Sunday, January 24th, 2010On April 10-18 at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island, thousands will descend upon the 2010 Family Circle Cup. This year’s event marks the 10th year this tournament has been played in Charleston.
Stingrays Win Again!
Sunday, December 6th, 2009In front of a crowd of more than 4,000, the Stingrays won their seventh straight game, improving to 16-6-4 (36 points) on the season. They remain in first place in the ECHL’s South Division.
MUSC Receives $29 Million in Funding
Sunday, November 15th, 2009The Medical University of South Carolina is receiving a rather large grant from the U.S. government as part of the economic stimulus funding package. The University received nearly $29 million in funding through support by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Charleston Battery Clinch 2009 Playoff Berth
Saturday, September 5th, 2009Tickets for the 2009 post-season are on sale now with three game packages available. Charleston will likely host its first playoff match on Sunday, Sept. 27, opponent TBD. To reserve your playoff tickets or for more information please call (843) 971-GOAL (4625).
Daniel Island Helps Residents Get Fit
Sunday, July 5th, 2009Beach and bikini season is in full swing, and Daniel Island is ready to help area residents GET FIT. The City of Charleston Department of Recreation, Daniel Island Property Owners Association, Daniel Island News and Hello! Daniel Island are all sponsoring this community-wide fitness initiative, which will begin July 8 and run through Sept. 30.
Exciting firsts for Daniel Island, rugby and HDTV
Sunday, June 14th, 2009USA Rugby vs. Canada at Blackbaud Stadium to be broadcast live on ESPN in HD.
Ralston Creek Receives Award from National Arbor Day–Daniel Island, SC
Friday, April 20th, 2007According to a news article posted on cybergolf.com (4/18/07), the Ralston Creek course (located in Daniel Island, South Carolina) was selected as one of the four recipients of the National Arbor Day Foundation’s 2007 “Building with Trees Award of Excellence” awards. According to the article, “Preserving trees is a priority at Daniel Island, which won [...]
Charleston Rated One of Six Best Places to Retire for Tennis Players
Wednesday, October 18th, 2006According to Tennis Magazine, the most popular tennis magazine (600,000 circulation), it rated Charleston as one of the best six places for tennis players to retire in the United States. The magazine came up with the ratings by looking at various items including climate, cultural opportunities, real estate options, number of courts… In their article, [...]
Charleston Real Estate Appreciates in Value
Thursday, October 12th, 2006According to the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, the Charleston real estate market rates appreciated. Since September of 2005, the median prices of homes in Charleston rose 9.2%. The units sold are down 2.9% from last year, and the average days on the market are 66 which is the second lowest in five years. According [...]