The Town of Mount Pleasant was named a 2023 All-America City Finalist by the National Civic League. The award, given to 10 communities each year, recognizes those municipalities engaging in innovative, inclusive and effective efforts to address their challenges.
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism announced the most recent award recipients of the Undiscovered South Carolina grant program. Cities receiving funding included the City of North Augusta for the Sharon Jones Amphitheater Expansion, and the City of Rock Hill for the Rock Hill BMX Facility Sidewalk Connector.
Southern Living magazine’s 2023 list of the South’s best cities included the City of Charleston in the No. 1 spot, making note of its walkable downtown, shops and restaurants, as well as the City of Greenville, citing its food scene, parks and trails. The magazine’s list of the best small towns included the cities of Beaufort, Folly Beach and Georgetown, as well as the Town of Bluffton.