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Short-Term Rentals Threaten Close Knit Charleston Communities

Featured Image Credit: Meet Charleston

At a recent City Council meeting, the topic was a familiar one: short-term rentals in Charleston. Both sides of the debate were represented, with some people wanting to cash in on the Airbnb trend and others worrying about the effects of tourists invading their neighborhoods.

HomeAway, a global giant in vacation rentals, has been pushing for legislation in favor of short-term rentals crying that limiting them would infringe on people’s property rights. But HomeAway doesn’t have Charleston’s best interests at heart.

When short-term rentals (which are currently illegal in most of the city) are allowed to flourish, neighborhoods are taken over by tourists who aren’t a part of that community. People living in those neighborhoods want to know their neighbors and form a family of sorts, not be greeted by a revolving door of strangers.

There are currently an estimated 1,500 illegal rentals, though HomeAway currently lists about 3,200 rentals in Charleston County. This isn’t the “little guy” trying to make ends meet by renting out a room, this is a multi-national corporation coming in and changing the landscape of Charleston’s communities and hiking up housing costs for those who call the city a permanent home.

Charleston, with its mix of historic charm and modern amenities, is a great place to live. Let’s not ruin it by letting money-hungry corporations take over the place we call home.

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Get Ready For This Years Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble!

Featured Image Credit: turkeydayrun.com

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, football, feasting and most importantly, the 40th annual Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble. Open to Charleston natives and visitors alike, join the Thanksgiving festivities and be a part of the largest 5K in Charleston! The Turkey Day Run’s mission is to raise money for local charities and this year we have a goal to raise $10,000 more and we need your help.

The course takes participants through historic downtown Charleston and along the Battery before getting to the finish line at Marion Square. Once finished, participants can enjoy a post-race party that includes live music, an awards ceremony, free food and free drinks! (Beer for those 21+) A Children’s fun run will be held in addition to other activities to entertain people of all ages.

Stuff your face without the guilt and get in on the Turkey Day action !

Image Credit: Michael Pronzato

Event details and schedule

PRE-RACE EXPO/FESTIVAL: (Packet Pickup/Late Registration)

Location: Marion Square

Race Expo: Wed. Nov. 22ND: 8 am – 7 pm  (Late Registration: $35, $40 with t-shirt, quantity limited)  

Race Day: Thurs. Nov. 23RD: 7 am – 8:30 am  (Race Day Registration: $45 with t-shirt, quantity limited)

 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE- November 23, 2017

7:00 AM – Late Registration, Packet Pickup in Marion Square

9:00 AM – Race/Walk begins on Meeting St. near the corner of Calhoun St.

10:00 AM – Kids Fun Run begins in Marion Square

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