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International African American Museum (IAAM)
February 2, 2024
International African American Museum (IAAM)
In Charleston, it’s direly important to understand the history that cultivated this city in order to craft a clearer picture based on its historical significance. You can do just that by visiting the new International African American Museum in Charleston's Downtown!
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July 3, 2023
New Charleston County Facility Improves Accessibility to Health and Social Services
Teddie E. Pryor, Sr. Social Services Building3685 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405 | (843) 953-4713Located at Rivers and McMillan Avenues across from the old Navy Hospital, the three-story, 175,000 square-foot facility features multiple county and state agencies that have been re-located to this centralized facility.
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New Charleston County Facility Improves Accessibility to Health and Social Services

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John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor of Charleston, SC

A Message From our Mayor

Welcome to Lighten Up Charleston!

The health of each of our residents is essential to the quality of life of our city and region. As Augusten Burroughs once said, “When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.”

I want to congratulate you on taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re on this website because you want to lose weight, find a group to exercise with or learn healthy recipes, you will find many community resources to help you reach your goal. Together, we can Lighten Up!

William Cogswell, Mayor