Charleston, South Carolina - Waterfront Park Fountain HD (2017)
Waterfront Park is a eight-acre (5 ha) park along approximately one-half mile of the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina. The park received the 2007 Landmark Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This award recognizes a distinguished landscape architecture project completed between 15 and 50 years ago that retains its original design integrity and contributes significantly to the public realm of the community in which it is located.
Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint of South Carolina's coastline and is located on Charleston Harbor, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean formed by the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers. Charleston had an estimated population of 134,385 in 2016. The estimated population of the Charleston metropolitan area, comprising Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, was 761,155 residents in 2016, the third-largest in the state and the 78th-largest metropolitan statistical area in the United States.
Charleston was founded as Charles Town—honoring King Charles II of England—in 1670. Its initial location at Albemarle Point on the west bank of the Ashley River (now Charles Towne Landing) was abandoned in 1680 for its present site, which became the fifth-largest city in North America within ten years. Despite its size, it remained unincorporated throughout the colonial period; its government was handled directly by a colonial legislature and a governor sent by London. Election districts were organized according to Anglican parishes, and some social services were managed by Anglican wardens and vestries. Charleston adopted its present spelling with its incorporation as a city in 1783 at the close of the Revolutionary War. Population growth in the interior of South Carolina influenced the removal of the state government to Columbia in 1788, but the port city remained among the ten largest cities in the United States through the 1840 census. The only major American city to have a majority-enslaved population, antebellum Charleston was controlled by an oligarchy of white planters and merchants who successfully forced the federal government to revise its 1828 and 1832 tariffs during the Nullification Crisis and launched the Civil War by seizing the Arsenal, Castle Pinckney, and Fort Sumter from their federal garrisons.
Known for its rich history, well-preserved architecture, distinguished restaurants, and mannerly people, Charleston is a popular tourist destination and has received a large number of accolades, including America's Most Friendly [City] by Travel + Leisure in 2011 and in 2013 and 2014 by Condé Nast Traveler, and also the most polite and hospitable city in America by Southern Living magazine. In 2016, Charleston was ranked the World's Best City by Travel + Leisure.
Video 360: Explore Charleston's Riley Waterfront Park in VR
Explore scenes in Charleston's popular Riley Waterfront Park in a virtual 360 video by The Post and Courier's Andrew J. Whitaker.
Mayor John Tecklenburg Speech at Joe Riley Waterfront Park Dedication
Speech by Mayor John Tecklenburg at the Joe Riley Waterfront Park Dedication on April 28, 2018.
Charleston Parks Conservancy and the City of Charleston hosted a public celebration to rededicate Charleston’s Waterfront Park in honor of former Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. by officially renaming the park to Joe Riley Waterfront Park. The event took place April 28, 2018 on the park’s Vendue Plaza and include dremarks from Mayor John Tecklenburg and former Mayor Riley as well as a special performance by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Charleston, South Carolina SC
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List of Best Things to do in Charleston, South Carolina (SC)
The 34 West Theater Company
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
St. Michael's Church
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
James Island County Park
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
Riley Waterfront Park
Unitarian Church in Charleston
Magnolia Cemetery
Speech: Mayor Riley at 2016 USCM Annual Meeting
MICD founder and former Charleston, SC Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., reflects on his experience and leadership during a 40-year tenure at city hall. Mayor Riley was the recipient of the 2016 USCM Distinguished Public Service Award, the highest honor from The U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Rainbow Row - Charleston, South Carolina (4K HD)
Rainbow Row is the name for a series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina. It represents the longest cluster of Georgian row houses in the United States. The houses are located north of Tradd St. and south of Elliott St. on East Bay Street, that is, 79 to 107 East Bay Street. The name Rainbow Row was coined after the pastel colors they were painted as they were restored in the 1930s and 1940s. It is a popular tourist attraction and is one of the most photographed parts of Charleston.
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Joseph P. Riley Jr. discusses Pug Ravenel's campaign for governor. May 5, 2016
Charleston native Charles “Pug” Ravenel died on March 25, 2017. Pug may not be much remembered outside of South Carolina political circles, but in 1974 he galvanized a coalition of supporters that included youth, organized labor, and African Americans during his campaign for governor. His July 30 Democratic primary victory over William Jennings Bryan Dorn essentially assured him of the governor’s office, but it was overturned by a subsequent State Supreme Court ruling, which found that Ravenel had not resided in South Carolina for the required five years. In this audio clip, longtime Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. reflects on his admiration and support for the charismatic and youthful Ravenel. At the time of the campaign, Riley was a state representative representing Charleston.
Ravenel’s Post and Courier obituary can found here:
Mayor Joseph Riley: The Principles of Beautiful & Livable Cities
Mayor Joseph Riley Jr. was first elected mayor of Charleston, S.C., in December 1975 and ended his 40 years in office earlier this year. Riley has led a city government with an impressive record of innovation in public safety, housing, arts and culture, children’s issues, the creation of park and other public spaces, and economic revitalization and development. Charleston is recognized as one of the most livable and progressive cities in the United States.
Mayor Riley opens the 24th annual Congress for the New Urbanism in Detroit on June 4, 2016.
Speaker: Mayor Joseph Riley Jr., Former Mayor, City of Charleston
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg says the state of the city is strong
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg says the state of the city is strong
The Palms on Main - Grand Opening Party
Thank you to ABC Columbia for this footage of The Arnold Companies' big opening ceremony for The Palms on Main in downtown Columbia, South Carolina! Joined by Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, Matt Kennell of the City Center Partnership, Miami pop artist Stephen Gamson, interior designer Tom Holley, architect Tripp Riley of Studio 2LR, and a full house of Midlands media, business & political leaders, Arnold Companies CEO Ben Arnold cut the ribbon for The Palms on Main -- downtown Columbia's fresh, new icon of economic prosperity.
A mod new rental residence with a chic, resort-style swimming pool at the corner of Lady and Main streets in the heart of Columbia, SC, The Palms on Main is one of the latest projects from real estate developer Ben Arnold. With over 60% of the 53 studio and one-bedroom units leased by InterMark Management before the ribbon was cut, this new kid on the block is already bringing a new energy to downtown Columbia.
Lisa Arnold welcomed over 100 of the Midlands' most stylish attendees at a private, poolside soiree where murmurings of best party of the year could be overheard amid the jazz and funk stylings of Jamie Beresford's 4-piece band. Lady Street was blocked off at Main Street to accommodate the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was held in a giant tent in front of The Palms on Main, located at 1155 Lady Street.
Luminaries in attendance included real estate heavyweights like Don Tomlin and his wife Rachelle, as well as Rick Patel, owner of the hip Sheraton Downtown Columbia. Also spotted was the publisher of Columbia Living and Charleston Living, Robert Sweeney, who came up from Charleston for the event.
ABC Columbia TV anchors Alicia Barnes, Anderson Burns and Eric Weisfeld stopped in to mingle by the pool with guests, who enjoyed floating, bird of paradise floral arrangements, a signature martini bar, and hors d'oeuvres (served on sustainable bamboo plateware) by Rose Naccash of Gourmet Rose and Chef Francois Fisera of Fleur De Lys. Tours of model apartments were enjoyed by all, and interior designer Tom Holley was down from Charlotte, NC to discuss the decision-making process for transforming a onetime hotel into a contemporary residential hotspot.
While The State's Gerry Melendez took photos for Jeff Wilkinson's May 24, 2012 cover story, guests rubbed elbows with City of Columbia officials such as City Councilwoman Leona Plaugh, Special Assistant to the Mayor and Famously Hot New Year organizer Sam Johnson, Director of Planning and Development Services Krista Hampton, and Columbia Development Corporation Executive Director Fred Delk, as well as Columbia CVB Communications Director Kim Jamieson and City Center Partnership Retail Recruitment Director Heather Spires.
Style reporters and lifestyle publishers were out in force, including Carolina Living publishers Patrick and Leyla Mason. Skirt Magazine Columbia editor and sartorial blogger Jenny Maxwell was spotted sipping a Bulleit bourbon on the rocks from the poolside bar, while lifestyle bloggers Ebony Looney and Teowonna Clifton snapped pictures of Stephen Gamson's mural art from the balcony. Gamson is the official artist of the Miami pavilion at the Sundance Film Festival, the Miami Marathon and the Monte Carlo Gran Prix.
A former hotel, the historic site is being transformed by The Arnold Companies into contemporary rental residences with an outdoor swimming pool, floor-to-ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and brushed nickel fixtures. Pre-leasing is underway, and residential occupancy has commenced. Contact Mindy Taylor for more information on leasing: MTaylor@intermarkmgt.com.
About The Palms on Main
The Palms on Main, the only Main Street apartment building with covered parking and a swimming pool, is Columbia's newest sought-after address. This premium location is a stone's throw from the State House, the central business district, the Main Street Arts District, and the University of South Carolina. Close to the varied entertainment and sporting pleasures of the Vista, opportunities for residency are expected to go quickly. The Palms on Main is unique in Columbia, an elegant reprisal of Art Deco sophistication with all of the modern updates that make life significantly more enjoyable:
• A tropical, outdoor swimming pool
• Chic, garden-style landscaping
• Business services
• Covered parking
• Granite, stainless steel & brushed nickel
• Impressive entry foyer with fountain wall
• 2,705 square feet of available retail space on Lady Street and a new restaurant coming on Main at Lady
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Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg
This is part one of the interview with Mayor John Tecklenburg, as he shares his thoughts and vision for Charleston.
White Point Garden Bandstand
Mayor Joe Riley has recently decided that the renovated gazebo on the battery's White Point Garden can be used for un-amplified concerts. The concerts must cease at 11 p.m. and can only be acoustic in nature. Residents south of Broad Street have mixed opinions on the proposed concerts, but overall there seems to be some positive hype about a new cultural outlet in downtown Charleston.
Rob Fowler receives a key to the city from Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg
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Footage Firm Demo Reel of Charleston, SC Stock Footage
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The Charleston Stock Footage reel is 30 minutes long, and contains footage that captures every historical landmark and point of interest in the beautiful Southern city, including * US Custom House
* Fireproof Building S.C. Historical Society
* Four Corners of Law
* Hibernian Hall
* Huguenot Church
* Old Exchange
* Old Powder Magazine
* Rainbow Row
* St. Michael's Church
* St. Philip's Church
* Aiken-Rhett House Museum
* Calhoun Mansion
* Edmondston-Alston House
* Heyward-Washington House
* Joseph Manigault House
* Nathaniel Russell House
* American Military Museum
* Avery Research Center
* The Charleston Museum
* Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
* Gibbes Museum of Art
* Market Hall and City Market
* U.S. Postal Museum
* The Battery
* Charleston Place
* The Citadel
* City Marina
* Fort Sumter
* Joe Riley Park
* Marion Square
* Maritime Center and Docks
* Washington Park
* Waterfront Park
* Cooper River
* White Point Gardens
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2016 Wilkins Award - SC Governor Nikki Haley and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley
Held on the first night of the legislative session each year and attended by political, community, and business leaders, the Wilkins Awards Dinner promotes citizenship, public service, and bipartisan governing. Each year we honor the leadership, courage, vision, and integrity of one South Carolina legislator and, this year, two South Carolina civic leaders.
Senator Clementa Pinckney was awarded the 2015 Wilkins Award for Excellence in Legislative Leadership (posthumously). First elected to the legislature at age 23, Senator Pinckney served with empathy for opposing views while firmly presenting his own views until his assassination at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church on June 17, 2015. His widow, Mrs. Jennifer Pinckney, accepted the award, along with her daughters, Eliana and Melana.
Governor Nikki Haley and Mayor Joe Riley were awarded the 2015 Wilkins Award for Excellence in Civic Leadership. In the wake of the shooting of nine worshipers at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Governor Haley and Mayor Riley demonstrated unselfish, decisive, and critical leadership during a time of enormous grief and angst in South Carolina. Their responses to this tragedy have helped bring healing to our state.
The evening was hosted by Ambassador David Wilkins, Secretary Dick Riley, and Furman President Elizabeth Davis. Along with dinner, there was a video of a moderated conversation with our civic award winners, Gov. Haley and Mayor Riley, about their response and actions following the massacre at Emanuel A.M.E. Church.
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Mayor Joe Riley talks about the Crosstown
Mayor Joe Riley talks about the Crosstown (Septima Clark Parkway)