Jan. 8 marked the beginning of a new era in Charleston leadership, as former S.C. Rep. William Cogswell became the city’s mayor alongside six city council members, including two newcomers.
Former state Rep. William Cogswell became the first Republican mayor of the city of Charleston in nearly 150 years in brisk weather on Jan. 8 when he took the oath of office at 12:12 p.m.
Charleston's mayor-elect William Cogswell is scheduled to be sworn into office on Monday.The new mayor and six city councilmembers will be inaugurated at noon
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