Charleston NewsLocal news for Charleston, SC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Charleston escapes Starbucks store closures- July 18, 2008 No Charleston-area Starbucks are slated to be closed in the company's plan to shutter 600 stores.http://www.topix.net/city/charleston-sc/2008/07/charleston-escapes-starbucks-store-closure... S.C.'s young, non-white gaining ballot strength- July 18, 2008 Obama is polling strongly in South Carolina, but he'll need a large turnout from black and young voters if he hopes to win our traditionally Republican state. Well, South Carolina voter registration shows registrations among younger and non-white voters growing at a faster than some other demographics.http://www.topix.net/city/charleston-sc/2008/07/s-c-s-young-non-white-gaining-ballot-stren... Nasty weather set to hit South Carolina coast- July 17, 2008 The South Carolina coast looks to be in for some nasty weather to blow in off the coast the next few days.http://www.topix.net/city/charleston-sc/2008/07/nasty-weather-set-to-hit-south-carolina-co... Silly bike registration just got worse- July 17, 2008 You probably didn't know it, but the city of Charleston requires that you register your bike. If you don't, your precious bike (whether trike or Trek) stands to be yanked from the streets by cops and sold off. It's a long-hated policy that just got worse.http://www.topix.net/city/charleston-sc/2008/07/silly-bike-registration-just-got-worse?fro... Downtown transportation gets new competition- July 16, 2008 Bike taxis, pedicabs, rickshaws ... It doesn't matter what you call them, there's a new kid in town: the smart cart. OK, it's essentially a golf cart, but it's definitely making waves in the downtown transportation scene.http://www.topix.net/city/charleston-sc/2008/07/downtown-transportation-gets-new-competiti... Luxury marketing floats into town- July 16, 2008 The 228 foot, $40 million mega-yacht SeaFair is in town through Saturday to promote the five-story ship as a platform to market "exclusive luxury products." Now, we know it's not very likely most of us will set foot on it (the average guest has a net worth of $10-$15 million). But at least you know what the absurd behemoth in the harbor is, and, thanks to the wonders of technology, get a glimpse of the insides.http://www.topix.net/city/charleston-sc/2008/07/luxury-marketing-floats-into-town?fromrss=... Murder co-defendant Coburn pleads guilty- July 16, 2008 Jonathan G. Coburn, 18, entered his plea in front of Circuit Judge Paul Burch for the Nov.http://www.topix.net/city/charleston-sc/2008/07/murder-co-defendant-coburn-pleads-guilty?f... Historic Charleston Hotel Launches Drive Market Vacation Packages- July 15, 2008 While available to all comers, this new package is ideal for residents of Atlanta, Charlotte, Augusta, GA, Raleigh-Durham, and even Jacksonville, FL who can enjoy an easy one-tank, cares-to-the-wind drive to ...http://www.topix.net/city/charleston-sc/2008/07/historic-charleston-hotel-launches-drive-m... 'America's Next Top Model' to host casting call- July 14, 2008 The popular reality show "America's Next Top Model" is coming to the Tanger Outlets in North Charleston on Tuesday in the search for greatness. Or at least good television.http://www.topix.net/city/charleston-sc/2008/07/americas-next-top-model-to-host-casting-ca... Fire sparked by lightning not uncommon- July 14, 2008 Lightning strikes cause about 35,000 home fires each year in the United States. There were two lightning-related blazes in North Charleston on Thursday alone.http://www.topix.net/city/charleston-sc/2008/07/fire-sparked-by-lightning-not-uncommon?fro... |