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Our History: USS Betelgeuse (AK-260)
1/1/1970: The “Goose,” as she was affectionately known, was a familiar sight steaming in and out of Charleston harbor during the 1960’s. She began her service as the Victory ship SS... -
Our History: Why is McMillan Avenue called McMillan Avenue?
1/1/1970: US Representative Thomas McMillan does the Charleston on the steps of the US Capital. Thomas McMillan represented the Sixth District for eight terms in Congress (1925-1939), but his first love... -
Our History: World War I training camps
1/1/1970: During WWI, the Piney Grove Training Camp provided recruits with basic instruction. As many as 5,000 young men at a time lived in tents, and later wooden barracks, as they... -
Palmetto Masters finish 2nd at US Masters Nationals
1/1/1970: The Palmetto Masters Swim Team competed at Nationals held in Greensboro, NC April 28-May 1. 75 adults ranging in age from 18-69 from around the area took on 1,800 athletes from... -
Palmetto Masters’ historical performance in national swim meet
1/1/1970: The Palmetto Masters National Team competed this past weekend in the 2014 US Masters Swimming Summer National Championship with a historical performance. The national swim meet was held in College... -
Paper bags only for small yard waste collection beginning July 1
1/1/1970: Beginning July 1, 2015, the City of North Charleston will no longer collect small yard waste in plastic bags for disposal. Yard waste be placed in paper bags for curbside... -
Patriots Point Symposium on the Effects of Vietnam on Liberty Hill Community
1/1/1970: On Friday, Feb. 6 Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host a symposium to delve into the history of North Charleston’s Liberty Hill Community and the estimated 60 young... -
Police Department Announce Allocation of Funds for Community Based Initiatives
1/1/1970: On Monday, February 2nd at 12 p.m., Police Chief Eddie Driggers, Jr. along with State Senator Marlon Kimpson will announce police and community anti-crime initiatives to be implemented as a... -
Police Target Underage Drinking as Prom and Graduation Season Begins
1/1/1970: As a part of its efforts to crack down on the illegal underage sale of alcohol, the North Charleston Police Department continues to conduct operations to educate students of the... -
Project means big improvement for small community
1/1/1970: The completion of improvements at Murray Hill Community Center has made a big impact on the surrounding neighborhood. North Charleston City Council and Mayor R. Keith Summey held at the...
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