Charleston readies for visitors

CHARLESTON -- Two months ago, Claudia Arington never would have thought the dogwood trees and azaleas in Charleston would look how they do now. "Now, I truly think this year the stars of our Dogwood-Azalea Festival will be the azaleas," said the Charleston Chamber of Commerce director. "On Sunday when the sun was out I drove around town and the ones that are blooming are beautiful. They may be a little misshapen, but they are still pretty."...

Lindsey French shovels mulch into a flower bed at the East Commercial Street home of her grandmother, Sally Nelson, in Charleston. Residents are busy preparing their homes and yards for the 41st annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival set for Thursday through Sunday in Charleston. (Photo by Leonna Heuring, Staff)

Dogwoods, azaleas will take center stage at 41st Annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival

CHARLESTON -- Two months ago, Claudia Arington never would have thought the dogwood trees and azaleas in Charleston would look how they do now.

"Now, I truly think this year the stars of our Dogwood-Azalea Festival will be the azaleas," said the Charleston Chamber of Commerce director. "On Sunday when the sun was out I drove around town and the ones that are blooming are beautiful. They may be a little misshapen, but they are still pretty."

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