Here is some very helpful information & links for my Clients who are relocating to Charleston for the first time:
Whether you come to the Lowcountry, of South Carolina, for the beautiful beaches at Folly Beach or the Isle of Palms or for the shopping, numerous museums, and cobblestone streets of Downtown and the Historic District, there is something for everyone in Charleston. For those who prefer a more suburban life surrounded by creeks, rivers & beautiful marsh vistas; West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, Mt. Pleasant, or North Charleston might be more your style.
Charleston is blessed with a wealth of historic structures that have been transformed into offices, restaurants, stores, and homes. The City’s successful intermingling of business, home and garden make Charleston a beloved and very walkable urban landscape experience. The City of Charleston is located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean at the juncture of the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. The Charleston area occupies 88.14 square miles, 7.6 miles of which are the downtown business district. The Charleston Metropolitan Area encompasses three counties: Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester.
The Charleston Area has a warm climate. In January the average temperature is 57 degrees; in July, the average is 88 degrees. Humidity averages 86 percent; rainfall, 52 inches per year. The first frost typically occurs around December 10; the last usually occurs in mid-February. Click Here for Graphs & Charts of Charleston’s Weather.
Gas and Electric Companies |
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Berkeley Electric Cooperative |
Dominion Energy |
Internet |
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AT&T (and Uverse) |
Xfinity |
WOWway |
Water Companies |
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Charleston Water System |
Mount Pleasant Water Works |
St. Johns Water Company, Inc. |
Isle of Palms Water and Sewer |
Sullivan’s Island Water and Sewer Department |
City of Folly Beach Water Department |
Kiawah Island Utility |
North Charleston Sewer District |
SC Driver’s License & Car Tags
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles; |
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Voter Registration |
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Charleston Links
Business, Visitor, and Relocation Information
· Charleston METRO Chamber of Commerce · Charleston Regional Development Alliance · Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau · Charleston Regional Business Journal
Area Public Transportation · CARTA |
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Area Governments
· James Island Public Service District |
Area Resources
· Charleston County Ordinances |
Area Colleges and Universities
· The Medical University of South Carolina |
Local Cultural Events & Organizations
· The Charleston Symphony Orchestra
· Spoleto
· The International African American Museum
· The Charleston Stage Company
· North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center
· Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum