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2 hours, 17 minutes ago  After almost a quarter century, the city of Charleston is again building low-income housing in an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Hugo.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A new tech project designed to show off Charleston's technology efforts to residents and visitors alike is taking off.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Taxi drivers in Charleston don't like the city's $5 flat rate for all downtown fares.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Charleston Mayor Joe Riley is one of 30 mayors from around the nation appearing in a new ad calling on Congress to take action to prevent gun violence.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A new project to construct affordable housing for veterans is ready for launch in Charleston.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Charleston area residents are divided on plans to extend Interstate 526 to Johns Island and James Island.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  Charleston Mayor Joe Riley says the city wants to take over building the final leg of Interstate 526 in suburban Charleston.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  In the wake of Hurricane Hugo almost 25 years ago, relief for the South Carolina coast poured in from all over the nation. Now the Charleston area is returning the favor by working to help areas of the Northeast hammered by Superstorm Sandy.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  The future of an extension of Interstate 526 in Charleston is in doubt after the South Carolina Department of Transportation refused to take over the $558 million project.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Officials in Charleston are making an announcement concerning a major redevelopment project in the historic city.

Monday, May 07, 2012  Columbia City Council will take public input at its Tuesday council meeting on whether the city should switch from a council-manager form of government to a mayor-council or “strong mayor” format.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012  Residents of James Island have again voted to incorporate as a town.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  The Charleston Police Department and City of Charleston have announced a partnership with a local non-profit to add needed funds for training and equipment.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011  More than 100 people turned out to provide the first public comment on a $300 million project to deepen the Charleston Harbor so the city can serve larger ships that will be calling when the Panama Canal is widened.

Friday, December 02, 2011  A judge has ruled that 10 Occupy Charleston protesters arrested last week can return to Marion Square while they await trial.