Violence will not impact annual event
(Local News ~ 04/08/06)
CHARLESTON -- Three Charleston shootings occurring within the past two weeks have some residents concerned about the affect these may have on the upcoming Dogwood-Azalea Festival -- an annual event that draws between 15,000 and 18,000 visitors. "This is unfortunate timing in regards to the festival, but everything is fine and all plans are being made as usual," said Charleston Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Claudia Arington...