Towns

Located amid thick pine forests 30 miles inland from the South Carolina coast, 18th century Summerville was a vacation spot for Charlestonians seeking relief from the oppressive summer humidity and tormenting swarms of mosquitoes. In the 21st century, a combination of affordable housing, excellent schools and numerous recreational alternatives has made this small city one of … [Read more...] about Summerville, South Carolina

Sullivan's Island is just minutes from all that historic Charleston and booming Mount Pleasant have to offer, yet it might as well be a thousand miles away. A sophisticated island town, it offers its residents and visitors no flashing neon signs, no shopping malls, no golf courses and not even a stoplight, just a small downtown district that features primarily upscale … [Read more...] about Sullivans Island, SC: Where to Move

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a vibrant, thriving community that is proud of its past and looking toward a bright future. Located across the Cooper River from historic Charleston, Mount Pleasant has played an important role in South Carolina and U.S. history for more than three centuries. The many Colonial and antebellum homes in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village draw … [Read more...] about Mount Pleasant, SC: Where to Move

Originally a trading post on the southeast corner of the massive Mitton Plantation, Moncks Corner has grown into a thriving community with a rich and storied past tied largely to the dense marshes and the people who have lived in and around them. Now the county seat of Berkeley County, Moncks Corner was settled in large part by French Protestant Huguenots, who came to South … [Read more...] about Moncks Corner, South Carolina

Just up the highway from picturesque historic Charleston, an oasis of quiet for the folks who are more “country mouse” than “city mouse” awaits. Ladson, South Carolina, might not be the first place you think of when you imagine a beautiful day in the Lowcountry, but hear us out – it's worth the visit, or even perhaps the move. Ladson is located in Berkeley County, Dorchester … [Read more...] about Ladson, South Carolina