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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau says they’ve seen noticeable increases in visitation and hotel occupancy over the last month.
Communications Director Chris Campbell says they’ve seen increases in tourism specifically over the last few weekends, getting closer to pre-pandemic numbers.
Monday through Thursday Campbell says hotel bookings are about 12.5% lower than this time in 2019. However, for weekends, he says those booking numbers are only down 3% from around this time of year in 2019.
On Wednesday, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce is hosting a virtual job fair for Charleston and North Charleston Marriott hotels and the Belmond Charleston Place Hotel.
Lowcountry charities share the love with weekend food distributions After a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, food security has become a serious issue for many in the Lowcountry. (Source: John Fitzhugh) By Riley Bean | February 20, 2021 at 7:48 AM EST - Updated February 20 at 7:52 AM
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Several organizations throughout the Lowcountry say they are going to be hosting food distributions to help the community.
After a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, food security has become a serious issue for many in the Lowcountry. Downtown
In downtown Charleston, Burke High School says they will be co-hosting a food giveaway with the Curry Law Firm. Organizers say they will be distributing food at drive-thru distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Two food giveaways to be held in North Charleston Saturday
VIDEO: Two food giveaways to be held in North Charleston Saturday By Chloe Rafferty | December 19, 2020 at 6:33 AM EST - Updated December 19 at 8:59 AM
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Two organizations will be hosting free food giveaways in North Charleston Saturday.
Nonprofit organization Park Circle Cares says they will be hosting a free food giveaway starting at 10:30 a.m. and running until supplies run out.
It’s scheduled to be held at the parking lot of the North Charleston Marriott at 4770 Goer Drive.
That’s near East Montague Avenue, right off of I-26.