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Featured Trash and recycling pickup in Charleston: schedule, holidays, bulk Charleston collects garbage and yard trash weekly; Charleston County picks up recycling every other week. Find your day on CHS TrashTracker or call 843-724-7311. · 6 min read

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Charleston Charleston, Charleston County and the neighbors: who governs what How Charleston fits into Charleston County and South Carolina: the city, the county, Charleston County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what. 2 min read Property taxes Charleston County property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals Charleston County property taxes are due Jan. 15. The City of Charleston's 2025 rate is 298.1 mills. Apply for the 4% legal residence rate: 843-958-4100. · 6 min read Permits Building permits and zoning in Charleston Charleston's Permit Center at 2 George St. takes walk-ins 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and online applications any time. Questions: 843-577-5550. · 5 min read Roads Charleston road closures: flood warning, Cumberland Street Morning high tides of 8 feet Sunday and 8.1 feet Monday and Tuesday could close many downtown streets. Cumberland Street is shut between Meeting and Church through Oct. 30. · 9 min read Housing Charleston home prices and housing market The typical Charleston home was worth $591,821 in August 2026, up 1.31% in a year, Zillow says. The median sale price in July was $620,000. · 5 min read Schools Charleston schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings Charleston County School District serves most of Charleston, 843-937-6300. Schools close Nov. 3 and Nov. 23-27; winter break starts Dec. 21. · 5 min read Things to do Things to do in Charleston this month: October 2026 Charleston to late November: Fall Tours end Oct. 31, Trick or Treat at The Joe Oct. 30, the Veterans Day Parade Nov. 8 and the Festival of Lights from Nov. 13. · 6 min read Hurricanes Hurricane prep guide for Charleston County Charleston spans hurricane evacuation Zones B and C. West Ashley leaves by S.C. 61, downtown by I-26. Charleston County Emergency Management: 843-746-3800. · 6 min read Voting Voting in Charleston County: registration, polling places, early voting Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3; polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting runs Oct. 19-31, with four sites in Charleston. County elections office: 843-744-8683. · 6 min read Farmers markets Charleston farmers markets The Charleston Farmers Market runs Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Marion Square through Nov. 21, with December holiday markets. It takes SNAP/EBT. · 4 min read Parks Parks and trails in Charleston Charleston's parks run from Hampton Park and the High Battery to the Angel Oak and new Fort Pemberton Park. Recreation Department: 843-724-7327. · 5 min read Restaurants Restaurant inspection scores in Charleston County Of 374 routine food inspections at Charleston addresses from July 13 to Oct. 9, 2026, 362 earned an A, 10 a B and 2 a C. Look up any restaurant on SC Food Grades. · 4 min read Business New businesses in Charleston New in Charleston this month: biotech firm Obatala Sciences opens its first East Coast operation at MUSC's Blue Sky Labs, with 46 jobs. Business licenses: 843-724-3711. · 4 min read Public notices Public notices for Charleston and Charleston County An index of where Charleston and Charleston County post public notices: City Council agendas, zoning and design hearings, tax sales and the statewide notice site. · 4 min read City Hall Who to call at Charleston City Hall Charleston's Citizen Services Desk, 843-724-7311, takes most questions. Police non-emergency: 843-743-7200. Mayor William Cogswell: 843-724-7396. · 4 min read Population Charleston population 2026: growth, age, income and housing Charleston had 159,423 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 6.1% since 2020 and the largest city in South Carolina. · 4 min read Power outages Power outages in Charleston: who to call and outage maps Most of Charleston gets power from Dominion Energy: report outages online and downed lines at 888-333-4465. Berkeley Electric Cooperative: 855-938-3615. · 3 min read History Charleston history and landmarks Charleston was founded in 1670, moved to Oyster Point in 1680 and incorporated in 1783. Every National Register listing in the city, with its year. · 10 min read Moving Moving to Charleston: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes New to Charleston? Start water and sewer with Charleston Water System, power with Dominion Energy, transfer your license within 45 days and apply for the 4% tax rate. · 5 min read Transportation Getting around Charleston: roads, transit, airport, parking Downtown meters run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday; city garages charge by the 20 minutes. CARTA's free DASH circles the peninsula. CARTA: 843-724-7420. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Charleston neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like Eight Charleston areas, from downtown and West Ashley to James Island, Johns Island, Daniel Island and Cainhoy: zoned high school and home value. · 7 min read Neighborhoods Cainhoy, Charleston: homes, schools, parks and commute Cainhoy, the City of Charleston's land along Clements Ferry Road, is in Berkeley County and ZIP code 29492, zoned for the Philip Simmons schools. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Daniel Island, Charleston: homes, schools, parks and commute Daniel Island is in Berkeley County and ZIP code 29492, zoned for Daniel Island School and Philip Simmons High. Typical value $981,837, Sept. 2026. · 4 min read Neighborhoods Downtown Charleston: homes, schools, parks and commute Downtown Charleston, the peninsula below the Crosstown, is zoned for Burke High. ZIP code 29401's typical home value was $1,526,329 in September 2026. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Inner West Ashley, Charleston: homes, schools, parks and commute Inner West Ashley, from Avondale and Windermere to Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, is ZIP code 29407 and zoned for West Ashley High School. · 6 min read Neighborhoods James Island, Charleston: homes, schools, parks and commute The City of Charleston's part of James Island is ZIP code 29412 and zoned for James Island Charter High. Typical value: $593,604 in September 2026. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Johns Island, Charleston: homes, schools, parks and commute The City of Charleston's part of Johns Island is ZIP code 29455 and zoned for St. John's High. Typical home value: $746,511 in September 2026. · 5 min read Neighborhoods Outer West Ashley, Charleston: homes, schools, parks and commute Outer West Ashley, west of I-526 along Bees Ferry Road, is mostly ZIP code 29414, where the typical home value was $467,761 in September 2026. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Upper peninsula, Charleston: homes, schools, parks and commute Charleston's upper peninsula, from Hampton Park and Wagener Terrace to the Neck, is mostly ZIP code 29403 and zoned for Burke High School. · 6 min read Neighborhoods Charleston vs Hanahan vs North Charleston vs Goose Creek: taxes Charleston, Hanahan, North Charleston and Goose Creek side by side: city tax rates, high school ratings, Sept. 2026 home values, income and commute. · 7 min read Schools Charleston public schools: every school, zone and report card The 35 public schools serving Charleston in Charleston County and Berkeley County districts, with grades, enrollment, state ratings and zones. · 10 min read