57-950: AMHS is an acronym which may mean: Schools [ edit ] Academic Magnet High School Albertus Magnus High School Alexander Mackenzie High School Alexandria Monroe High School Amityville Memorial High School Arabia Mountain High School Archbishop MacDonald High School Archbishop McCarthy High School Archbishop Mitty High School Archbishop Molloy High School Archbishop Murphy High School Arlington Memorial High School Auburn Mountainview High School August Martin High School Avon Middle High School ,
114-481: A Delaware corporation with ties to former state Commerce Secretary Bob Faith bought the largest parcel (approximately 240 acres (0.97 km ) at the north end of the former base) of Noisette land. The corporation transferred the deed for that land to the state's Commerce Department's Public Railways Division, which had the impetus to move forward with their proposed railyard with northern and southern access despite Summey's objections. Summey announced his intent to sue
171-522: A high school in Norfolk County, Massachusetts Other [ edit ] Aeronautical Message Handling System or more precisely ATS Message Handling System (air traffic control) Alaska Marine Highway System Anatomically modern Homo sapiens Automated Message Handling System Automated Material Handling System ; see FOUP Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
228-456: A 30.5-square-mile (79 km ) area. In ten years, the city's growth rate was 250 percent. It had made $ 15 million in capital investments; $ 1.95 million invested in parks and recreation facilities, and $ 2.28 million in economic development. In 1983, North Charleston became the first city in South Carolina to implement a computer-aided dispatch system. Baker Hospital opened a new facility on
285-592: A bystander was broadcast nationally. Slager was charged with murder. A mistrial was declared on December 5, 2016. The second trial in state court and separate federal charges are still pending. North Charleston is near the Atlantic Ocean in the coastal plain just north of Charleston in South Carolina. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 81.06 square miles (209.9 km ), of which 77.63 square miles (201.1 km )
342-528: A city and elected John E. Bourne Jr. as its first mayor. When North Charleston was incorporated on June 12, 1972, it consisted of several areas, including the Russelldale, Ferndale, Morningside, Liberty Park, Palmetto Heights, Singing Pines, Dewey Hill, Liberty Homes and John C. Calhoun Homes neighborhoods. Within the first week of operation, the city passed a 61-page Code and signed a five-year lease for 308 Montague Avenue for $ 300.00 per month. Also during June,
399-469: A female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.10. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 13.4% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
456-437: A vote, the same as the other ten council members. The mayor is elected at-large and the council members from ten single-member districts . City government offices moved into a new, more centrally located city hall in 2009. The following table shows North Charleston's crime rate for calendar year 2020 in six crimes that Morgan Quitno uses for their calculation for "America's most dangerous cities" ranking, in comparison to
513-510: Is a high school (grades 9–12) in North Charleston, South Carolina , United States. The school enrolls students through an admissions process based on middle school grades, test scores, teacher recommendations, and a written essay. Academic Magnet High School was established in 1988 and the first class graduated in 1992. The school was originally located as a separate sub-campus of Burke High School in downtown Charleston . It then moved to
570-478: Is a nonprofit art house theater that holds over 70 screenings of independent and documentary films each year. It holds the annual Lowcountry Indie Shorts Festival, South Carolina's festival dedicated to short film. The South Carolina Stingrays are the first professional ice hockey team established in South Carolina. They have been a member franchise of the ECHL since their inception in 1993 and have been affiliated with
627-521: Is also the location of a Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). Major businesses in the area include: As of 2016, North Charleston had the highest rate of eviction filings and judgments of any American city with a population of 100,000 or more (in states where complete data was available). The National Weather Service Office in Charleston is also located in North Charleston adjacent to
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#1732847859814684-470: Is land and 3.43 square miles (8.9 km ) (4.23%) is water. The city is bordered by Charleston to the south and east, the city of Hanahan to the north and east, the city of Goose Creek to the northeast, the unincorporated suburb of Ladson to the north, and the town of Summerville to the northwest. The Ashley River forms a large part of the southwest border of the city, and the Cooper River forms
741-524: Is located in Charleston County School District 4. To graduate, students are required to fulfill a 120-hour service requirement, take (and pass) at least four Advanced Placement (AP) courses throughout their high school career, and complete AP Research and AP Seminar, as a replacement to the formerly used senior thesis. In the May 19, 2008 Newsweek cover story, Academic Magnet High School
798-683: The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League since 2012, following the end of an eight-year affiliation with the Washington Capitals . The Stingrays play their home games at the North Charleston Coliseum . The city is run by an elected Mayor–council government system, with the mayor acting as the chief administrator and the executive officer of the municipality. The mayor also presides over city council meetings and has
855-543: The Charleston -North Charleston, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area , which had an estimated population of 849,417 in 2023. From the 17th century until the Civil War , plantations cultivated commodity crops, such as rice and indigo. Some of the plantations in what is now North Charleston were: The large plantations were subdivided into smaller farms in the late 19th century as the urban population began moving northward. Due to
912-679: The Charleston Naval Base , where it stayed until 2010, when it moved to the newly built Bonds Wilson campus on the site of the old Bonds-Wilson High School in North Charleston, South Carolina . Academic Magnet shares a campus with the Charleston County School of the Arts middle and high schools. The new campus is part of an effort by the Charleston County School District to upgrade its facilities. In December 2018,
969-724: The Charleston Naval Shipyard . By December, North Charleston had become the fourth-largest city in the state after annexing the Naval Base, the Air Force Base and the Charleston International Airport . In February 1973, North Charleston doubled its area through annexation, and in March expanded into Berkeley County. In May 1973, the city launched its new police department, which included 21 officers and six cars. By
1026-520: The U.S. State Department ), at the old Naval Station. Global Financial Services – Charleston is responsible overall for more than 200 bank accounts in over 160 countries and 169 different currencies. In 2005, it disbursed over $ 10 billion and purchased over $ 3 billion in foreign currency. As part of an initiative by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide mail-order prescriptions to veterans using computerization, at strategic locations, North Charleston
1083-642: The 1990s. The influence of Lowcountry legislators and the threat of nuclear attack played an important role in keeping North Charleston's bases open in the face of periodic attempts at closure. In the early 1990s, with the resolution of the Cold War and the fall of the Soviet Union, plus impending defense budget cuts, the Charleston Navy Base was proposed for closure. In 1993, the Charleston Naval Base
1140-559: The 2013–14 school year alone. The football team achieved its first ever winning record (6–5) in the 2012 season. In October 2013, the Raptors' men's swim team became the first sports team from AMHS to win back-to-back SCHSL state titles, a feat later outdone by the women's soccer team in 2013–15. In addition to team success, AMHS has had individual state champions in men's and women's cross country and track, men's and women's swimming, and wrestling, and has sent many student-athletes on to compete at
1197-651: The Convention Center has attracted millions of guests and visitors to North Charleston and contributed significantly to the local and regional economy. The complex includes exhibition halls, ballrooms and meeting rooms. The Performing Arts Center, the North Charleston Coliseum, and the Charleston Area Convention Center are owned by the City of North Charleston and managed by SMG . Together with
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#17328478598141254-831: The Station's Polaris Missile Facility Atlantic (POMFLANT), hundreds of nuclear warheads and their UGM-27 Polaris , UGM-73 Poseidon , and UGM-96 Trident I delivery missiles ( SLBM ) were stored and maintained, guarded by a U.S. Marine Corps Security Force Company. In 2010, the Air Force Base (3,877 acres (1,569 ha)) and Naval Weapons Station (16,274 acres (6,586 ha)) merged to form Joint Base Charleston . Today, Joint Base Charleston, encompassing about 24,000 acres in Charleston and Berkeley counties; supports 53 Military Commands and Federal Agencies, providing service to over 79,000 Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, DOD civilians, dependents, and retirees. In supporting Joint Base Charleston , 231 acres (93 ha) of
1311-673: The airport, serving Southeastern South Carolina and Southeastern Georgia including Savannah , but the radar it operates is located in Beaufort County . North Charleston, Goose Creek , and Hanahan are home to branches of the United States Military. During the Cold War, the Naval Base (1902–1996) became the third largest U.S. homeport serving over 80 ships and submarines. The Charleston Naval Shipyard repaired frigates, destroyers, cruisers, sub tenders, and submarines. The Shipyard
1368-489: The banks of the Ashley River. Plans were revealed in 1985 for the 400-acre (1.6 km ) Centre Pointe retail development. By 1986, North Charleston's population had reached 78,000, spanning 47 square miles (120 km ). A monument to honor Vietnam veterans was erected and dedicated in front of City Hall, where it stood for over 20 years before being moved to Patriots Point in 2008. The city celebrated its 15th anniversary
1425-475: The base returned to the city to retire. After the Charleston Naval Base and Charleston Naval Shipyard closed, parts of the base and dry docks were leased to various government and private businesses. Community parks for North Charleston were established on old base grounds, including Riverfront Park. After years of development, community input and revisions, the Noisette Community Master Plan for
1482-460: The city hired a police chief, and treasurer and annexed its first industry, which was Textone Incorporated Plywood, Westvaco . On June 21, a ribbon was cut on the first city park on Virginia Avenue. At the end of the first month, the city officials reached an agreement for garbage collection and fire protection by the local public service district. The month concluded with the city's first big annexation, south of Bexley Street between Spruill Avenue and
1539-406: The city was 37.90% Non-Hispanic White , 46.69% Non-Hispanic African American , 0.34% Native American , 1.92% Asian , 0.12% Pacific Islander , 0.23% from other races , 1.90% from two or more races, and 10.89% Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 34,012 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.0% were married couples living together, 22.8% had
1596-534: The city's second mayor. Kinard's tenure as mayor was tumultuous and was marked by repeated conflict with the City Council; its members stripped Kinard of his mayoral powers during a council meeting. Kinard resigned in 1994 on the grounds that his relationship with the council was damaged irreparably. R. Keith Summey was elected the city's third mayor to fill the vacant seat. Kinard returned to his law practice. In 2023, former North Charleston Police Chief Reggie Burgess
1653-513: The co-located Embassy Suites hotel, they help create an entertainment and cultural complex that serves the City of North Charleston and the entire region: The Jenkins Orphanage (now Jenkins Institute For Children) left Charleston in 1937 and moved to 3923 Azalea Drive in what is now North Charleston. The institute is known for its contributions to child welfare in the area and the Jenkins Orphanage Band. The Park Circle Film Society
1710-525: The collegiate level. North Charleston, South Carolina North Charleston is a city in Berkeley , Charleston , and Dorchester counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina . As of the 2020 census , North Charleston had a population of 114,852, making it the third-most populous city in the state, and the 248th-most populous city in the United States . North Charleston is a principal city within
1767-407: The early 20th century, the section of unincorporated Charleston County that later became North Charleston had been designated by Charleston business and community leaders as a place for the development of industry, military and other business sites. The first industry started in this area was the E.P. Burton Lumber Company. In 1901, the Charleston Naval Shipyard was established with agreements between
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1824-408: The end of North Charleston's first year, the population had increased from 22,000 to 53,000, largely through annexation. Through continued growth and the development of 20 churches, a 62-store shopping mall and other large tracts of residential neighborhoods, the city was ranked as the third-largest city in South Carolina on July 3, 1976. On June 12, 1982, North Charleston had a population of 65,000 in
1881-579: The federal government and local Charleston city leaders. Shortly thereafter, the General Asbestos and Rubber Company (GARCO) built the world's largest asbestos mill under one roof. In 1912, a group of businessmen from Charleston formed a development company that bought the E.P. Burton Lumber Company tract and began to lay out an area for further development. The Park Circle area was one of the first to be designed and developed, allocating sections for industrial, commercial, and residential usage. Park Circle
1938-482: The federal government the means to enforce citizens' constitutional rights, and African Americans in South Carolina gradually reclaimed their franchise. As a means of bringing the government closer to the people, an incorporation referendum was held on April 27, 1971. On June 12, 1972, after a series of legal battles, the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld the referendum results. North Charleston became
1995-601: The former Charleston Naval Base have been transformed into a multiuse Federal complex, with 17 Government and Military tenants, as well as homeport for six RO-RO Military Sealift Command ships, two Coast Guard National Security Cutters , two NOAA research ships, Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Academy , and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers . Museums, historical sites, and other attractions include: From its establishment in August 1999,
2052-582: The heart of Charleston County." On October 7, 2014, Palmetto Business Daily reported that UC Funds was funding $ 13.9 million in loans to the Chicora Life Center for completion of the project. That newspaper also reported that Bennett Hofford Construction Company also completed Phase 1 of a new Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC) for the portion of the building leased by the County of Charleston. Discussion between city and state officials regarding
2109-445: The industrial development of the remaining portions of the former base stalled in 2009, primarily due to a dispute over rail access to a proposed intermodal terminal to occupy the central portion of the area. Representatives of the state government sought to have rail access from both the north and south. This notion was contradicted by Mayor Summey, who insisted that the northern rail access be abandoned to avoid heavy rail traffic through
2166-418: The land on the former base without their knowledge. The next year, Noisette borrowed $ 23.7 million from Capmark Investing Group, using most of its remaining land on the base as collateral. Noisette failed to make timely repayment to Capmark, and the property went into foreclosure . Noisette representatives insisted at the time that they would be able to repay Capmark and make good on their vision for redeveloping
2223-527: The large labor forces of enslaved African Americans who worked these properties for over two centuries, the population of Charleston County in 1870 was 73 percent black; they were freedmen by this time. After the Civil War, phosphate fertilizer plants were developed, with extensive strip mining between the Ashley River and Broad Path (Meeting Street Road). The main route for transportation of these phosphates eventually became known as Ashley Phosphate Road. Since
2280-498: The nation. The school was ranked number one among more than 17,000 public high schools. In April 2020, April 2021, and April 2022, U.S. News & World Report recognized Academic Magnet High School as the second best high school in the nation. In fall 2023, U.S. News & World Report continued to recognize Academic Magnet High School as one of the top public schools in the nation, ranked number seven among almost 20,000 public high schools. Judith Peterson served as principal from
2337-555: The next year, marked by such events as the opening of the Northwoods Center shopping complex and the development of a beach in the middle of the city with the opening of Treasure Lake. In September 1989, Hurricane Hugo devastated the area, causing a total of over $ 2.8 billion in damage to the South Carolina Lowcountry . In 1991, John E. Bourne, Jr., lost his bid for a sixth term as mayor to Bobby Kinard , who became
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2394-507: The old Navy base. In July 2014, the City of North Charleston and Chicora Garden Holdings, LLC announced the planned redevelopment of the old Naval Hospital property, to be known as the Chicora Life Center. As part of that announcement, Chicora Garden Holdings announced an initial $ 3 million investment in the project. The City of North Charleston announced that the Chicora Life Center "will feature myriad social, government, non-profit and care facilities—all in one building conveniently located in
2451-553: The old naval base was finalized in a contractual agreement in early 2004. The plan sought to preserve historic architectural styles, neighborhood diversity, and the area's unique social fabric. It is also intended to restore environmental stability and beauty, attract jobs, improve services such as education and health care, reduce dependence on car travel, promote recreation, eliminate the foundations of crime and poverty, and strengthen residents' sense of pride. In 2005, city officials discovered that Noisette had borrowed $ 3 million against
2508-521: The poverty line, including 33.8% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those aged 65 or over. With the arrival of Boeing Aircraft, the city is one of only three places in the world for the manufacture and assembly of wide-body long-range commercial aircraft; the other two places are in and around Everett, Washington ( Boeing ); Toulouse , France ( Airbus ). North Charleston is the home to the Global Financial Services – Charleston (a section of
2565-628: The region to be closer to their work. From World War II through the 1960s, many whites who lived in this region (referred to by Charlestonians as the North Area) were unhappy about the way parts of their community were being developed. They wanted the citizens in the area to have direct control over future development. African Americans were still excluded from the political system due to the state's 1895 disfranchising constitution. Many white Democrats' attempts to create an independent city were defeated via court rulings. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 gave
2622-587: The school changed its motto from "seriously smart" to "eruditio et honor" (scholarship and honor) due to a movement led by a student council member. The school's SAT scores were the second-best in the state for the 2003–2004 year, surpassed only by the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics . Academic Magnet is composed of students who reside in Charleston County and of students who own property in Charleston County. The school
2679-484: The school’s founding until the end of the academic year in July 2003. Carol Tempel served as principal from July 2003 to July 2004 with Peterson returning after Tempel's departure. Peterson was succeeded by Catherine Spencer who was principal from July 2017 to June 2021. The current principal is Jacob Perlmutter who is an alumnus of Academic Magnet. The school has won 18 SCHSL state championships, including five championships in
2736-427: The slowly revitalizing Park Circle neighborhood. In October 2009, Boeing announced the selection of North Charleston for its new 787 Dreamliner aircraft assembly and delivery prep center. This positioned North Charleston as one of the major aircraft centers of the world, with the potential for thousands of new jobs to provide quality work for residents of the city and the entire Tri-County area. In December 2010,
2793-439: The southeastern border. As of the 2020 census , there were 114,852 people, 47,066 households, and 24,660 families residing in the city. At the 2010 census , there were 97,471 people, 35,316 households, and 23,271 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,360.6 inhabitants per square mile (525.3/km ). There were 42,219 housing units at an average density of 574.5 per square mile (221.8/km ). The racial makeup of
2850-479: The state Commerce Department on the grounds that its plan violated the city's agreement with the State Ports Authority that no rail be run through the north end of the former base. On April 4, 2015, a shooting incident took place, in which Walter L. Scott, who was driving a car with a suspected broken taillight in North Charleston, was fatally shot after being stopped by Officer Michael T. Slager. A video by
2907-493: The title AMHS . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=AMHS&oldid=1213314918 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Academic Magnet High School Academic Magnet High School ( AMHS )
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#17328478598142964-406: Was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 36,719, and the median income for a family was $ 34,621. Males had a median income of $ 30,620 versus $ 28,248 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,361. About 19.9% of families and 23.2% of the population were below
3021-516: Was also equipped for the refueling of nuclear subs. During this period, the Weapons Station was the Atlantic Fleet's load out base for all nuclear ballistic missile submarines . Two SSBN "Boomer" squadrons and a sub tender were homeported at the Weapons Station, while one SSN attack squadron, Submarine Squadron 4 , and a sub tender were homeported at the Naval Base. At the 1996 closure of
3078-482: Was elected mayor, the first Black person to serve in the role. In 1993 a squadron of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft was established at Charleston Air Force Base , bringing more residents and jobs. The North Charleston Coliseum opened, and the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL began play later that year. The Charleston Naval Base ranked as the largest employer of civilians in South Carolina into
3135-470: Was given a closure date of April 1, 1996. Given its annual expenditures of approximately 1.4 billion dollars in the region, the base's closing represented a major loss of jobs and a blow to the entire Tri-County economy. Over the years, billions of federal dollars had flowed into the region's economy and hundreds of thousands of jobs were filled by military and civilian personnel, the vast majority civilians. Many military personnel who worked at or passed through
3192-468: Was planned as one of only two English Garden Style communities in the US, and most of the original planning concept remains today. Some of the streets in the area still bear the names of these original developers: Durant, Buist, Mixon, Hyde, and O'Hear. During World War II , substantial development occurred as the military bases and industries expanded, increasing the personnel assigned there. New residents moved to
3249-399: Was ranked 7th among national public high schools based on an index consisting of the quotient of AP exams taken by all students and the quantity and quality of graduating seniors. In 2013, it was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the 7th best high school in the nation. In April 2019, U.S. News & World Report recognized Academic Magnet High School as the best high school in
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