Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Charleston and West Ashley have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Free Stuff in Charleston | |
| FREE - A free resource to free stuff around the Charleston area. Check in everyday as it's always updating. Add to your "favorites" for easy navigating. | |
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Charleston Battery Soccer - Completed in April 1999, Blackbaud Stadium became the first privately-funded soccer-specific stadium in the United States. Styled after the classic English soccer experience, the stadium seats 5,100 and offers fans an unmatched environment with superb sight-lines, concessions, a children's interactive soccer theme park, and even a plush English-styled pub, The Three Lions.
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Charleston Riverdogs Baseball - In 2006 the RiverDogs celebrate their 10th Season of baseball action at ¿The Joe¿ and look to continue their success as a Class-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.
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Gibbes Art Museum - The mission of the Carolina Art Association (the Gibbes Museum of Art) is to offer through collection, exhibition and interpretation a thorough knowledge of the visual culture of Charleston, the Lowcountry and the American South from the colonial era through today.
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S.C. Aquarium - The South Carolina Aquarium is a regional resource inspiring conservation by excelling in education, and in the care, display, and study of aquatic life.
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S.C. Stingrays Hockey - The South Carolina Stingrays are two-time Kelly Cup Champions!
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| Relocation Links | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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Compare & Research Schools - GreatSchools helps parents choose the best school by providing comprehensive profiles for more than 120,000 schools nationwide. Other parent-friendly features include exclusive ratings, parent reviews, powerful search and compare tools, and helpful advice.
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State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
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College of Charleston - The College of Charleston is a state supported comprehensive institution providing a high quality education in the arts and sciences, education and business. Consistent with its heritage since its founding in 1770, the College retains a strong liberal arts undergraduate curriculum. Located in the heart of historic Charleston, it strives to meet the growing educational demands primarily of the Low country and the state and, secondarily, of the Southeast.
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Medical University of South Carolina - The Medical University of South Carolina has served the citizens of South Carolina since 1824. It has expanded from a small private college for the training of physicians to a state university with a medical center and six colleges for the education of a broad range of health professionals, biomedical scientists and other health related personnel.
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Schools and Real Estate - Video on researching schools and how they may affect real estate prices. About 5 minutes, 30 seconds long.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Fun in Charleston - In-depth information on trip planning, restaurants, historic tours, beaches, sporting events, hotels, shopping, food tours, ghost tours, and much, much more, | |
| Live Traffic Cams - Charleston Area - Real time traffic information right at your fingertips. | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Sex Offender Registry - Information on all registered adult sex offenders in South Carolina. | |
| Housing | |
| Charleston County - Welcome to Charleston County Government Online Our Mission: We will promote and protect the quality of life in Charleston County by delivering services of value to the community. | |
| Berkeley County - Stay updated on agendas for County Council, The Board of Zoning Appeals, and The Planning Commission. | |
| Dorchester County - Dorchester County information | |
| Grants for First-Time Homebuyers - The mission of the Charleston Bank Consortium is to create home ownership opportunities in the City, County of Charleston, North Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties for households of low to moderate income. By increasing homeownership opportunities, the Consortium also contributes to neighborhood stabilization and revitalization. | |
| InstantBPO.com - Opinion of value on residential and commercial properties. | |
| Rentals - Long and short term rentals available around the Charleston area. | |
| Vacation Rentals - Vacation and Beach Rentals around the Charleston area. | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
| Detailed Evacuation Written Directions - | |
| Emergency Evacuation Routes - Map - | |
| Google Maps - Easily navigate your way around the Charleston area using the "directions to/from" function. See birds eye view of various areas around town by utilizing the "hybrid" view of map in upper right-hand corner. | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Tax Information | |
| Charleston County - Search tax records, pay your taxes, see tax calculation sample, tax forms, cutting taxes, and much more | |
| Dorchester County - Dorchester County Assessor information. | |
| Berkeley County - Berkeley County tax information. | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
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