Claim: Google Latitude is dangerous, a tool for the sinister
Chicago (IL) - Only about 48 hours have passed since Google launched Google Latitude, a feature designed for Google Maps on mobile devices which allows users to find and track their family and friends via a laptop, smartphone, or desktop computer. Since then a privacy group [...]
Despite a down economy and a scaled-back slate of offerings this year, early ticket sales for Spoleto Festival USA have been surprisingly strong, officials say.
Within the first five days of opening for sales, the festival sold 17% more than in the same period in 2006, the festival’s strongest year to date for sales.
“We’re buoyed by [...]
COLUMBIA — South Carolina was the 10th-fastest-growing state from July 2007 to July 2008, according to U.S. Census Bureau state population estimates released this week.
The state grew by 1.7%, from 4,404,914 to 4,479,800 people.
South Carolina also ranked 10th in terms of actual peopled added, with 74,886.
Utah was the nation’s fastest-growing state during the past year, [...]
Staff Report
Published Nov. 20, 2008
The Charleston-area housing market is continuing its downward spiral compared with last year. The median price of homes is down, the number of units sold is down and the number of days on the market is up.
According to multiple listing service data released by the S.C. Association of Realtors, the median [...]
Construction could begin in 6 to 18 months
Despite the downturn in the housing market, the Bees Ferry Road area on Charleston’s northwestern edge continues to be a hot spot for new development.
DHEC approves project permit
Work on road could begin next spring
By Dave Munday
The Post and Courier
Friday, November 28, 2008
Read DHEC’s public notice
Staff assesment of the water-quality permit for the Berlin Myers Parkway. (24 page PDF)
Previous Story
DHEC to review parkway proposal, published 04/24/08
SUMMERVILLE — The long-awaited and controversial extension of the Berlin Myers Parkway has passed [...]
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Elder elegance
Elms Village sports 230 tidy homes encircling plush clubhouse and pool
By Jim Parker (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Saturday, August 30, 2008
The breakfast area in Terry Kuhnle’s house in The Elms has a built-in television nook, and the kitchen has hardwood floors. Kuhnle, who is selling the 2,200-square-foot house, says she has enjoyed living in the [...]
Fall Tours of Homes & Gardens, 2008
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September 25 – October 25, 2008 (Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun. only)
Tickets are $45.00 per person, per tour
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Weekend packages and group rates are available.
Take a stroll under the lights of Charleston’s doorways during The Preservation Society of Charleston’s 31st Annual [...]
