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Charleston has lots to offer. Besides historic charm, warm weather, miles and miles of water and beaches, there is an abundance of Real Estate opportunities: relocation, second home, and investment potential. Whether you want to buy that dream beach house to retire to, a home in the historic Downtown Penninsula, a vacation condo, or a brand new construction home in one of the many new neighborhoods popping up throughout the Lowcountry, all can offer a taste of the unique Lowcountry experience and are all near the beach!
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Penninsula Charleston: Charleston is one of America's most beautifully preserved cities, with a rich 300 year heritage. The city contains more than 3,500 historic homes and buildings, with several dating from the 1690's. While the historic district is a significant draw for visitors, 36,000 year-round residents and hundreds of businesses keep the Charleston Peninsula a vibrant urban area. Stores, restaurants, shops and offices are within easy strolling or biking distance from many of the residential areas of the Peninsula. Charleston's signature housing type is the "single house"-a narrow, street hugging house with side piazzas. There are many other options, however, from waterfront condominiums to studio apartments to more conventional homes.
North Charleston: North Charleston, a flourishing city of more than 80,000 people, is the third largest municipality in South Carolina. North Charleston's central location and transportation facilities have made the city increasingly popular for both businesses and residents. It's city limits touch along the Ashley River to the west and along the Cooper River to the east, offering numerous opportunities for water based recreation and waterfront living. Other North Charleston amenities include Wannamaker County Park, several golf courses, numerous playground areas, the North Charleston Coliseum and the adjacent Performing Arts Center.
Daniel Island: Daniel Island is a 4,000 acre island town located within the City of Charleston, just minutes from the city's historic district and the beaches of Sullivan's Island and the Isle Of Palms. Daniel Island features more than 20 miles of rivers and creeks, residential neighborhoods and a vibrant downtown with businesses, offices, schools, a church and more. It also boasts more than 400 acres of parks, a private golf course and country club, a professional soccer stadium and the Family Circle Tennis Center, the official home of the Family Circle Cup prosfessional women's tennis tournament. There is also a large public marina being built.
Summerville: Summerville, Dorchester County's largest city, is known for it's simple charm, natural beauty, community spirit and historic past. With a populatiuon of more than 30,000, Summerville boasts beautiful moss-draped streets and Victorian homes mixed with progressive new development. Other attributes include a quality educational system, convenience to the amenities of greater Charleston and a variety of recreational opportunities. Freshwater lakes, rivers and coastal saltwater areas offer boating, fishing, and water sports activities. Givhans Ferry State Park, Old Fort Dorchester State Park, Cypress Gardens, Old Santee Canal State Park and the Francis Beidler Forest are all havens for natue lovers.
Mt. Pleasant: Located just minutes from downtown Charleston, Mt. Pleasant is one of the most popular housing destinations for new residents. With a population of over 55,000, Mt Pleasant is now the sixth largest municipality in South Carilina. The Old Village is considered the heart of the town, and contains homes datong to the early 1800's. The town offers plenty of shopping and dining opportunities, with numerous parks and golf courses plus quick access to the beaches of Isle Of Palms and Sulivan's Island.
West Ashley: West Ashley refers to the area west of the Charleston Peninsula, bordered by the Ashley River and the Intracoastal Waterway. It's luxury apartments, 1960's era neighborhoods, country club communities and newly established neighborhjoods provide a variety of housing options, including waterfroint living. The area is not only convenient to downtown Charleston, but also to dozens of retaurants, businesses and shopping facilities. Much of West Ashley falls within the city limits of Charleston.
Sullivan's Island: With a populatiom of approximately 2,000, Sillivan's Island offers a serene old-beach atmosphere with restaurants and pubs lining the main road. This three mile long island features quiet residential neighborhoods and is quite popular with area artists. Commercial development is restricted to a three block area, with access to the beautiful beach found at the end of each street.
Goose Creek: Goose Creek is the largest town in Berkeley County and has a population of more than 30,000 residents. It's planned developments have become the model for new single-family homes in the metro region, offering amenities from private boat docks to bicycle and jogging paths. The community offers numerous parks, tennis courts, ball fields and a country club.
Isle Of Palms: The approximately 4,500 residents of the Isle of Palms enjoy a beautiful seven mile white beach, two world-class championship golf courses and tennis at Wild Dunes, a marina, a county park, restaurants, shops and fishing. The island is connected to Mt Pleasant via the Isle of Palms Connector, providing easy access to other areas of the region.
James Island: James Island is a growing suburb of Charleston, with housing options ranging from comfortable older neighborhoods to newly developed areas. Streets and avenues lined with giant, moss-laden oak trees dominate the landscape. The Ashley and Stono Rivers border the island and make for great waterfront living and dining. James Island is just minutes from both Folly Beach and downtown Charleston, which explains the island's popularity. The James Island County Park is a scenic 640-acre park with boardwalks, miles of paved paths, a fishing/crabbing dock, walking trails, 12 acres of meadow, 16 acres of lagoons, an expansive playground area, picnic sites and a campground.
Hanahan: Located in the southern part of Berkeley County, Hanahan is adjacent to North Charleston and minutes away from downtown Charleston. The town is a popular residential area, offfering a wide selection of homes and apartments. Approximately 13,000 residents now live in Hanahan, which has easy access to all the amenities of the Charleston metro area.
Folly Beach: Located just 15 minutes from downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is the area's original beach town. Folly was a vacation resort but it is now an incorporated community of over 2,200 year-round residents. Touted as "the Edge of America", Folly Beach offers an oceanside location with a large dose of individualism. With it's excellent restaurants, fishing pier, shops, vintage beach cottages, fine homes, condominiums and laid back attitude, Folly Beach has become a favorite spot for tourists and locals alike.
Monck's Corner: Monck's Corner is the county seat of Berkeley County. With more than 6,000 residents, Monck's Corner offers small town charm with the amenities of greater Charleston close by. Lake Moultrie, a 64,000 acre freshwater lake, offers excellent fishing, water skiing, sailing, diving, and swimming opportunuities. The lake has 35 boat landings and 14 camping areas, and provides access to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean via the Cooper River.
Johns Island: John's Island, the east coast's second largest sea-island, is semi-rural in nature but a growing number of residential communities are under development along parts of it's waterfront. Some of the best values in deepwater lots and large tracts of land are found on the island today. Johns Island is a short drive to downtown Charleston, and is conveneint to both Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, part of Johns Island County Park, offers seven miles of riding trails throughout a beautiful 738 acre park site.
Kiawah Island: Kiawah Island is a 10,000 acre island with 10 miles of undisturbed Atlantic beach bordered by protective sand dunes. Wildlife abounds on the island, including more than 140 species of birds. More than 1,100 residents live on Kiawah, which is an easy 30 minute drive from Charleston. The island is a part of a private community with access limited to property owners and guests. Championship golf, superb tennis facilities and fine specilty shops distinguish the island. Beachwalker County Park, on the west wend of the island, is open to the opublic.
Seabrook Island: Seabrook Island is a distinctive resort and residential community completely owned by it's property owners. The island has just over 1,200 permanent residents whose homes are situated along the beach, marshes, lakes, and golf courses. Sound environmental planning and strict architectural guidelines work together to create an atmosphere of comfortable homes nestled in naural settings of palmettos, oaks, magnolias, pines, and myrtles. Championship golf, tennis courts in a racquet club setting, restaurants and shops are all located on the island. Seabrook's equestrian center is home to the annual Charleston Summer Classic Horse Show. Nearby Bohicket Marina has 300 slips available for all sizes of motor cruisers and sailing boats.
St. George: Known as the "Town of Friendly People", St. George is a picture perfect setting for a small, rural southern town. Currently, around 2,000 residents call St George home. Natural resources provide residents with some of the best hunting and fishing around. Located near Lakes Marion and Moultrie, the area has easy access to numerous recreational opportunities, including the Francis Beidler Forest and Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail.
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SOURCES: Welcome (2003-2004 Guide for New Residents to the Charleston Metro Area), Guide to Greater Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. Census Bureau, S.C. State Data Center
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Charleston has joined a growing list of South Carolina towns and cities considering regulations to prohibit texting while driving. 
Authorities said a man led them on a 20-mile chase on Interstate 26 early Tuesday that didn't come to an end until the suspect's van burst into flames. 
Stephen Francois looked away from the two former Citadel football players at his side Tuesday as a judge credited him with helping detectives solve a home invasion that landed all three behind bars. 