The National Park Service welcomes you to celebrate Carolina Day at Fort Moultrie with their scheduled event this weekend. Carolina Day is observed every June 28th throughout the state of South Carolina to commemorate the successful defeat of British land and naval forces by Patriots on June 28, 1776.

A Civil War cannon protecting Fort Moultrie.
Credit: NPS

This triumph was the first decisive victory by the American Colonies in their fight for independence and prevented the British from gaining a foothold in South Carolina for another four years.

Artillery and musket firing demonstrations will be performed on both days by volunteers portraying the various units that took part in the battle. Eighteenth century medical displays will also be on exhibit near the visitor center. Following the last artillery demonstration on June 28th, a short program about the battle will take place.   Read more...

“This plan will not save every home, but it will give millions of families resigned to financial ruin a chance to rebuild. It will prevent the worst consequences of this crisis from wreaking even greater havoc on the economy. And by bringing down the foreclosure rate, it will help to shore up housing prices for everyone.” – Pres. Obama.

The local Association of Realtors is optimistic about provisions available thanks to President Obama’s newly signed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1). It included a number of important housing provisions, including remedies for the housing crisis long supported by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

Homebuyer Tax Credit

An $8000 tax credit will be available for qualified purchases of a principal residence by first-time home buyers between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. The credit does not require repayment. Individuals who purchase in 2009 using financing assistance from state and local mortgage bonds will be permitted to use the credit as well. NAR estimates that the home buyer tax provisions could stimulate up to 300,000 additional home sales, helping stabilize home values and potentially preventing some homeowners from falling into foreclosure.   Read more...

Couples enjoying
a beach holiday
Credit: Google Images

Two of South Carolina’s premier destinations were named to the list of America’s “Top 10 Value Cities for Couples”.

Charleston was rated number one on the list and Myrtle Beach eighth. The ratings were based on value for the money available in cities visited by couples.

“Flowers are nice for Valentine’s Day, but a romantic getaway to one of these high-value cities can generate a lasting memory and still be within a couple’s budget.”

Here is this year’s Top 10 Value Cities for Couples:

1. Charleston,
2. Williamsburg,
3. Asheville,
4. Nashville,
5. San Diego,
6. San Francisco,
7. Ocean City,
8. Myrtle Beach,
9. Branson, Mo., &
10. Las Vegas
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