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About North Charleston The city of North Charleston sits on the boarder of Charleston and Dorchester counties. North Charleston’s has almost quadrupled in population since it’s conception on June 12, 1972, encompassing over 73 square miles. With a population of over 85,000, North Charleston is the third largest city in South Carolina.

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Until the Civil War, what is now North Charleston, consisted of primarily of plantations. The turn of the 20th century brought a boom of industry to the North Area, with the opening of E.P. Burton Lumber Company and the Navy Shipyard. In 1912, a group of Charleston business men laid out the Park Circle area. Much of Park Circle still adheres to the original 1912 plan. This thriving city is home to the North Charleston Coliseum, Performing Arts Center, & Convention Center. This complex is home to the South Carolina Stingrays, an ECHL minor league hockey team, and is a major hub of cultural events and conventions for the Tri-county area. North Charleston’s climate has resulted in some of the most beautiful communities in the area. Several major developers have entered the market over

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North Charleston is home to several highly acclaimed “magnet” schools, including Garrett Academy of Technology, Charleston County School of the Arts, and The Academic Magnet High School. The city is also home to many well know colleges inclueding, Trident Technical College and Charleston Southern University.

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the past several years with a huge selection of new housing. With exceptional choices for the first time buyer, to top executive homes and homesites, these sprawling neighborhoods offer a wide range of amenities including golf, fishing, tennis, playgrounds, nearby schools, day care, shopping, dining and recreational opportunities. As part of the area’s boom, many developers have integrated fitness centers and jogging trails into the communities. Parks and Community centers also add to the beauty of these carefully planned neighborhoods.

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