Charleston, South Carolina, USA. 22nd May, 2015. Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley (R) hugs Mayor Fabrizio Cardarelli of Spoleto Italy as they open the Spoleto Festival USA, a 17-day performing arts festival May 22, 2015 in Charleston, South Carolina. Riley opened the festival for the last time as Mayor as he will retire at the end of the year after 39-years.

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Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley (R) hugs Mayor Fabrizio Cardarelli of Spoleto Italy as they open the Spoleto Festival USA, a 17-day performing arts festival May 22, 2015 in Charleston, South Carolina. Riley opened the festival for the last time as Mayor as he will retire at the end of the year after 39-years.

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