Friday headlines: Organizers prepare for first full Spoleto Festival after 2 years of pandemic limitations

Spoleto Festival USA is back in full force after challenges posed by the pandemic the past two years. With more than 120 performances scheduled, artists are flooding downtown Charleston in preparation to showcase their work to thousands of guests. The festival runs through June 12. More details can be found at spoletousa.org. More: WCSC TV, WCBD TV, Charleston City Paper

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