Though the famous "Southern accent" is definitely in evidence here, if you listen closely, you'll hear all its regional variations, from the deeper drawl of the lowcountry to the more clipped speech of the upstate.

South Carolina, is very hot in the summer, and its nice coastal areas are a big tourist attraction.

The NAACP is currently boycotting the state because of its stance of the    More...

Prior to incorporation in 1968 North Myrtle Beach consisted of the individual towns of Cherry Grove Beach, Ocean Drive Beach, Crescent Beach, and Windy Hill Beach. It is part of the Grand Strand, and usually advertised along with Myrtle Beach on the whole. Once there however, you'll see   More...

While the area itself may be referred to as "The Grand Strand", this term is not simply limited to the city of Myrtle   More...

Harbour Town. Visit to see how the other half lives. Admire the multi-million dollar yachts in many different marinas and sailing in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Language
Like most people in the United States, the residents of Charleston speak English nearly exclusively. Like all cities, Charleston is of course home to people of many different backgrounds and native languages. However, it is unlikely that a traveler will find a resident who understands his or her particular language, unless that language is English.

Attitude
Charleston is in general a laid-back city. Most people in Charleston are    More...