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Container ship stuck on ‘full throttle’ prompted temporary Ravenel Bridge closure
It was a surreal moment for those who witnessed the cargo ship speed toward Fort Moultrie Beach. The captain for Charleston Water Taxi, Iris Duke, shared her experience from Wednesday.
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This Small South Carolina Island Is a Local Favorite, With Gorgeous Beaches, Incredible Restaurants, and an Iconic Lighthouse
It’s also easy to spot, thanks to its two black and white color blocks and its position near Station 18 (a public beach ...
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Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie
On April 12, 1861, Captain George S. James fired the first Confederate shot at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, leading to a siege, a Union retreat and the start of the Civil War. Exhibits ...
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Sullivan's Island
Even if you're not much of a beach bum, you'll still find plenty of interesting local history to make a pit stop here worthwhile. For instance, Fort Moultrie was the first fort on Sullivan's Island.