A recent economic study by College of Charleston professors found that the cruise industry will have a $37 million impact on Charleston this year, and Newsome said that could go up to $50 million in 2011. http://www.charlestonbusiness.com/news/35825-s-c-state-ports-authority-to-move-ahead-with-cruise-terminal-plans?rss=0

Group will explore water issues pertaining to the Lowcountry.

Annual Homecoming festivities during the week of January 31- February 5, 2011.