Comments on: So, why Charleston?

By: Rusty

Rusty — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:08:21 +0000

Lived in Charleston from ’62 to ’68 and still consider it to be “home.” It was a good place to grow up, good schools, nice neighbors, and a rich history. Miss Pepperoni buns, mountain views, and fall … but am only 200 miles away. Glad not to live there now (mainly because of sub-standard transportation, specifically airline connections). Ironic that they tried to put in a jetport before we moved that the voters turned down that could have changed Charleston’s destiny.

By: Katherine Hale

Katherine Hale — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:20:39 +0000

I’ve lived in Charleston all my life, and even if I make it somewhere else..Charleston WV will always be my home!!

By: annonymus

annonymus — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:22:30 +0000

My boyfriend and I are considering living here once we’re ready to settle down and these kind of websites really help! :]

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:06:24 +0000

I agree completely about the creative people part. I have lived in NJ, DC, Charlotte NC, Atlanta, Charleston SC, Huntington WV and State College PA before moving here and while there is no doubt we, as an area, have our problems (as does everyone), the reality is. there are some wonderful thinkers and doers here.

Sadly, people frequently are hung up on the stereotype of WV rather than the reality

Lawrence

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:49:07 +0000

Great post. People who experience Charleston tend to love Charleston. The only folks who seem not to are those who have lived here all their lives, haven’t experienced a lot of other places, and seem down on it based on what it “used to be.”

I personally have found more creative, caring, intelligent folks per capita here than the last few cities I’ve lived, which are Philadelphia, Seattle and Pittsburgh.

It’s time to get Charleston on the map. This site does a great job of starting that process, good work!