The “Write of Summer” writing camp is back this summer to inspire young writers and poets. The camp is lead by Jonathan Sanchez, a two-time winner in the South Carolina Fiction Project. He has been writer-in-residence at the Jack Kerouac House in Orlando, [...]

Lowcountry author, Dorthea Benton Frank, is set to publish a sequel to her best-selling book, Sullivan’s Island, on June 30. Sullivan’s Island earned a spot on the New York Times best seller list in 2000.
A book launch will be held July [...]

The Palmetto Artisan Program, a week-long, after-school entrepreneurship class, has won first place in the US Conference of Mayors’ city livability awards. Palmetto roses are created from Palmetto Tree fronds and are a recognizable art form in Charleston.

The program was developed [...]

The Creative Industries Cluster aka “Parliament” (the group that brings you Pecha Kucha Night Charleston), has been discussing the importance of an economic impact study and strategy for the Charleston region to quantify and justify the creative economy as an [...]

Next Generation Consulting (NGC) has announced its “Next Cities” rankings, and Charleston has been named #2 for Mighty Micros (100,000 – 200,000 population). The “Next Cities” index lists the best places to live and work for young professionals  in three population categories.
NGC [...]