As a member of the media, you know that it is often the details that make the story. The Media Relations Department at the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is here to assist media with research, organization of activities, coordination of media rates and special passes and materials on the Charleston area including: Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island, and other interests in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties.

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Katie Chapman
Media Relations Assistant Director
843-805-3074
kchapman@charlestoncvb.com

Liz Rennie
Media Relations Manager
843-805-3006
lrennie@charlestoncvb.com

Erin Coy
Media Relations Assistant
843-805-3045
ecoy@charlestoncvb.com

Nicolanne Smith
Media Relations Assistant
843-805-3044
NSmith@CharlestonCVB.com
   
 
Patriots Point and Congressional Medal of Honor Society Sign New Five Year Agreement

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the Patriots Point Development Authority have signed a five year extension of the license that ensures the Medal of Honor Museum and the offices of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society will be housed on board the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown at Patriots Point .

CQ’s to Host First Sustainable Seafood Initiative Dinner In Hilton Head, South Carolina

Join CQ’s, a AAA Three Diamond Award winning restaurant and the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative for a lighter new approach on certified Wild American Shrimp with a five course meal.

Gullah/Geechee Artisans Reconnect Culture Through Crafts

The Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival™ is one week away. This celebrations brings together authentic Gullah/Geechee artists from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida!

Family Circle Cup Scheduled April 11-19, 2009

The Family Circle Cup, a Premier event on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, will be held April 11th - 19th, 2009 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina.

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This includes the rehearsal dinner, the ceremony, lodging, flowers, cake, wedding dress, brunch, catering, harbor cruise, photographer, entertainment and ground transportation.

Center for Birds of Prey Opens for Public Tours Early June

After establishing a comprehensive program of medical care, educational outreach and conservation research focused on birds, the Center for Birds of Prey, will soon open for public tours.

Inn at Middleton Place Named on National Geographic Traveler 2008 "Stay List"

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Charleston Scottish Country Dancers Ball

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