NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Hundreds of families from across the Lowcountry packed the North Charleston Sports Complex this weekend for the city’s annual Back to School Bash making sure students head into the new school year feeling prepared and excited.
The event is part of the city’s long-running “It’s Cool to Be in School” campaign, which kicked off Saturday morning with music, dancing, giveaways, and community resources. Families from Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley County school districts joined in the celebration.
“It’s not just about giving away backpacks,” said Whitney Lawrence, senior admin for the North Charleston Police Department. “We provide fun as well… we have a DJ, free food. We do this every single year, and it’s something we look forward to every year.”…