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Southwest Service from Charleston Begins March 13 With 7 Daily Non-Stops to Chicago, Baltimore, Nashville and Houston

Southwest Airlines Vice-President Bob Montgomery made the announcement this morning that Charleston has been waiting for since it was first announced last May that Southwest would commence flights from Charleston International Airport.

“Operations begin March 13, 2011 with seven daily non-stops to Baltimore/Washington, Chicago Midway, Nashville and Houston,” said Montgomery. With Greenville/Spartanburg beginning Southwest service in March also, the number of connecting cities for all of Southwest will increase to 71 low-cost destinations.

“We are home. We are not leaving,” said Montgomery. Southwest is the largest domestic low-fare airline. Airfares from Charleston will be as low as $59 for a one-way ticket when service begins in March. Southwest’s “Bags Fly Free” program will continue with no charges for the first two bags per passenger.

And, Montgomery announced that Southwest will have an online special for flights leaving Charleston booked before midnight Thursday October 21 of $30 for a one-way ticket. (CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR $30 FLIGHT)

Upper King Design District Fall Design Walk Is Thursday October 21 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Charleston's Upper King Design District will celebrate Fall Design Walk, Thursday, October 21 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. will officially open the event.

From Calhoun to Spring, King Street stores will remain open late for shoppers and strollers with special events and adult refreshments. Most Upper King restaurants will have food and beverage events after 8:00 PM.

The Upper King Design District has quickly become the place to be in downtown Charleston with its unique blend of specialty retail shops and some of the most popular fine dining establishments on the peninsula.

This Fall's Design Walk will celebrate new businesses in the District including:

• ADAM
• Michael Mitchell Gallery
• MyPhoneMD
• Princess of Tides

There will be Special Event Parking at the Visitor Center Garage on Ann Street between King and Meeting, just $2 for the entire evening.

Halloween Bash at Taco Boy Downtown Oct. 30

There's a Halloween Bash at Taco Boy on 217 Huger Street Saturday, October 30. Mourning the loss of Vickery’s legendary Halloween party, Taco Boy is throwing a big Halloween Bash in their honor this year.

Amazing costume prizes, food and drink specials, games, live music and more! Plus, Day of the Dead specials at both Taco Boy locations all week.

Open early with Families and Kids fun till 6:00 PM and then the Adult Costume Party begins at 8:00 PM. (21 up)

PRIZES

• Win $1000 for the best overall costume
• Best Taco Boy Costume wins a Private Taco Truck Party for 30

Live music by: Dub Island and the Dubplates

Skip Siesta. Let’s Fiesta. Charleston’s ultimate Taqueria and Cantina style restaurant, Taco Boy serves casual Mexican food and drinks to the masses. Enjoy tasty tacos, nachos, fun margaritas, special Tequila flights and much more at our Downtown and Folly Beach locations.

TACO BOY, Charleston, 217 Huger Street, 843.789.3333

TACO BOY, Folly Beach, 15 Center Street, 843.588.9761

11:00 AM - 2:00 AM - 7 days a week
Downtown opens at 10:00 AM on Sunday

www.tacoboy.net