the Charleston

noun

: a lively dance that became popular in the 1920s

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The police chief also said that his department would not comment on any possible charges related to the incident, as the Charleston County Sheriff's Office would be leading the criminal and crime scene investigations. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 May 2025 The Kiawah store is about 45 minutes from the Charleston store. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025 The event generated a total of $45.4 million to the Charleston economy, equalling 363 full time job equivalents hired or sustained. ​Younger festival goers are also seeking music experiences that give back. Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 The family shared details of the upcoming funeral and reflected on his life in the obituary, which was published in the Charleston Post and Courier. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Charleston

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“The Charleston.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Charleston. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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