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| Google Impacts Charleston's Economy |
| 2007-07-24 21:49:00 |
Google having an immediate economic impact
Construction of Google’s data center on a 520-acre site in the Mt. Holly Commerce Park has created hundreds of jobs and business opportunities for the region.
In the three months since Google formally announced its plans, a total of 27 businesses have brought crews on site, employing more than 300 local individuals. Ten companies have hired an additional 17 subcontractors to assist with the construction, Google said in a written statement."
In addition to construction jobs, dozens of suppliers, food and beverage businesses and rental companies are needed to satisfy the work force. As a result, nearly 170 additional local businesses are receiving boosts in sales.
“This project is already making a difference in the lives of hundreds of Berkeley County residents and I’m confident over time, every person in this community will be positively impacted,” Berkeley County Supervisor Dan Davis said. “We’re proud ...
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| Democratic Debates held in Charleston |
| 2007-07-23 17:42:00 |
Charleston debate breaking new ground
CHARLESTON -- It's likely the biggest thing to come to The Citadel’s McAlister Field House since air conditioning was installed in the fabled gymnasium in the mid-1990s.
Tonight the eight Democratic candidates for president will converge on the campus off Moultrie Street for what one CNN executive described as the Internet's "first seat at the table in terms of determining who the next president of the United States might be.”
In all, some 2,700 tickets have been distributed for tonight's debate, the live broadcast of which begins at 7 p.m. That's more than three times as many as were distributed for the Democratic debate three months ago at S.C. State University in Orangeburg.
As has been highly publicized, rather than simply answer questions posed by moderator Anderson Cooper, the candidates will respond to questions submitted by video via YouTube.
By Sunday nearly 2,000 videos were submitted. Of those, only about 30 w...
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| South Carolina Gas Prices are Lowest across U.S. |
| 2007-07-17 17:45:00 |
Report: S.C. Prices">gas prices are lowest across U.S. State average cost: $2.83, says AAA
South Carolinians may complain about paying an arm and a leg to fill up their gas tanks, but they can find comfort in a AAA survey released Monday that shows the state has the cheapest gas in the country.
A gallon of regular gas in South Carolina averaged $2.83 on Monday, according to AAA's gas-tracking Web site www.fuelgaugereport.com. That's down .004 cents from Sunday and below the average U.S. price of $3.05 a gallon, which also dropped .004 cents from Sunday.
North Carolina has the twelfth-lowest gas price, at an average $2.95 per gallon.
The most expensive regular gas can be found in Nebraska at $3.33 a gallon.
Prices spiked in the last couple weeks because of outages at several U.S. oil refineries, but "it's starting to dribble down again," AAA Carolinas spokesman Tom Crosby said Monday.
Drivers on the Grand Strand are still paying the highest cost for gas in the cheapest state. The M...
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| Folly Beach, SC - Dancing in the moonlight |
| 2007-07-12 20:32:00 |
Dancing in the moonlight
Dance the night away under the stars from 7-11 p.m. Friday at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Rob Duren will spin the oldies and beach music. Food will be available at Locklear's Beach City Grill and Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop. Beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Tickets are $10 or $8 with Charleston County Park discount. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance; call (843) 795-4FUN.
as provided by Charleston Regional Business Journal
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| Mount Pleasant SC growth outpaces the rest of South Carolina and the nation |
| 2007-07-12 20:25:00 |
Mount Pleasant's growth outpaces state, nation
New population forecasts show growth in the town of Mount Pleasant outpacing Charleston County, the state of South Carolina and the United States. The forecast comes from Jerome N. McKibben of Rock Hill-based McKibben Demographic Research.
From 2005 to 2025, the population of the United States is forecasted to grow 16.9%, from 296 million to 346 million. The state of South Carolina is expected to grow 21.2%, from 4.2 million to 5.1 million.
Charleston County is forecasted to grow 18.8%, from 330,000 to 392,000. And the town of Mount Pleasant is expected to grow 24%, from 59,100 to 73,300.
The study was completed in April and used a number of factors to determine population growth through 2025. Indices included mortality and fertility rates, migration patterns and economic factors.
as provided by Charleston Regional Business Journal
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| Berkeley County - Del Webb Community - Senior Living |
| 2007-07-12 02:35:00 |
Webb">Del Webb community welcomes first homeowners
Del Webb Charleston, a 360-acre active adult community for adults age 55 and older, has officially opened near Summerville.
Del Webb plans 1,000 homes in the community within the master-planned development of Cane Bay Plantation off S.C. Highway 176.
The community will offer a variety of amenities and activities.
Del Webb Charleston is being developed by Pulte Homes Inc., a Fortune 150 company based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. The company had revenues of $14.3 billion in 2006 and has constructed nearly 500,000 homes in its 57-year history.
Call (843) 452-6038 or email Mike Terry for additional information....
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| Charleston SC Top 10 retail market |
| 2007-07-12 02:25:00 |
Charleston among Top 10 retail markets
Charleston has been named among the top 10 retail investment markets in the country by one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate brokerage firms.
Sperry Van Ness , based in Irvine, Calif., has just released the retail edition of its 2007 Top 10 Markets To Watch Report, which examines economic factors that impact future retail investment real estate. In its report, Sperry Van Ness cites the top 10 markets to watch as:
Albuquerque, N.M.
Charleston
Dallas/Fort Worth
Houston
Las Vegas
Phoenix
Raleigh/Durham, N.C.
Salt Lake City
Tucson, Ariz.
West Palm Beach, Fla.
Charleston was chosen largely because of the area’s 5.36% increase in household income and 1.63% increase in population in 2007, the company reported. In addition, retail vacancy rates in the Charleston area are tight, at about 8.9%, which is expected to keep rents rising. Rents in the area increased 3.2% during 2...
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| Daniel Island, SC - Condominium complex planned |
| 2007-07-09 17:50:00 |
Condominium complex planned for Island">Daniel Island
A four-story condominium complex is scheduled to break ground in downtown Daniel Island in September.
Developers Sam Levin and Michael Murray are creating a 68-unit complex called The Four Corners at Daniel Island. The project will be comprised of two buildings near the corner of Seven Farms and River Landing drives.
The condominiums will be offered from the low $200,000s to the low $400,000s, sales director Cindy Koontz said. There are 15 floor plans for the one- and two-bedroom units, which range from about 650 square feet to about 1,300 square feet.
Pre-sales are under way and model units may be complete by summer of 2008, Koontz said. The developers hope to close on the first home sales by next October.
as provided by Charleston Regional Business Journal
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| Ethanol plant in tri-county area? |
| 2007-07-09 17:39:00 |
Ethanol plant eyes tri-county, county officals skeptical
A number of ethanol companies have been coming to Charleston proposing plants; more than a dozen have “kicked the tires” in Berkeley County in the last year, said Al Kennedy, project manager for Berkeley County Economic Development.
The newest prospect in the Lowcountry is International Bio Energy Virginia LLC.
“They’ve told us (they are looking at Charleston),” said Warren Harris, economic development director for Chesapeake, Va. Harris and his colleagues in Chesapeake have worked feverishly to land the plant in their region. “I’m trying for them not to go to Charleston.”
International Bio Energy is a Switzerland-based corporation with its U.S. headquarters in Virginia. Currently, the corporation is working on three separate sites to launch ethanol plants; one of which in the United States. The other two will be located in Hungary and Germany. Eventually, the company plans to have ...
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| Food destination - Charleston, SC |
| 2007-07-09 17:32:00 |
Charleston ranked among top "foodie" destinations
According to a Travel Industry Association of America study, 58% of all U.S. leisure travelers say they are somewhat or very interested in taking a trip to engage in culinary or wine-related activities. With this in mind, editors of travel Web site Travelocity ranked international cities as top “foodie” destinations and Charleston made the 10-city list. “Culinary tourism has become very popular over the past few years,” said Jennifer Gaines, Travelocity editor. “People are traveling to cities around the world just to have an opportunity to savor the local cuisine.” The top 10 culinary destinations include:
Barcelona, Spain
Boulder, Colo.
Charleston, S.C.
Las Vegas
London
Montreal
New Orleans
New York
Rome
San Francisco
as provided by Charleston Regional Business Journal
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| Where to Donate to The Families of The Charleston 9 |
| 2007-07-07 21:23:00 |
To donate to the firefighters' (Charleston 9) families
For continually updated information, see www.charleston.net. Here are some opportunities to give:
Bank of America: Make a donation at any branch or send money to: The City of Charleston Firemen's Fund, Box 304, Charleston, SC 29402.
First Federal: The Charleston Firefighters Memorial Fund was opened Monday at First Federal in response to the tragic loss of nine Charleston firefighters the preceding evening. The bank opened the account with $5,000 in a show of support for the families of the firefighters and the heroic firefighters community. The public is invited to join First Federal by making a donation in any First Federal office. The funds will be used to assist the families of those whose lives were lost fighting the fire at the Sofa Super Store on Savannah Highway in Charleston. Checks may also be mailed to: First Federal, c/o Linda Weber, 2440 Mall Dr., North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
Trident United Way: The agency will matc...
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| Dining Out Review: Granville's |
| 2007-06-19 15:48:00 |
Dining out at Granville's
Last night, My Husband and I joined friends at Granville's on Rutledge Avenue just outside Wagener Terrace. While we waited at the bar and perused the wine list, the staff recommended dishes and drinks from the varried menu. I decided on a Chinin Blanc while Whit enjoyed a Victory Golden Monkey (high gravity beer).
We dined outside and other than the flies (ceiling fans are needed on the patio) the evening was quite lovely. Both couples chose a variety of small plates, appetizers and salads to share. The Asian braised Short Ribs were the crowd favorite and suggested by the entire staff. Slow cooked, falling off the bone, smothered in an amazing sauce and just enough for 2. Next time I'm sure we will split the dinner portion.
The Mussels were also great. The sauce was a red curry, coconut milk combo with just enough spice. We also enjoyed a Maple Leaf Duck Breast over greens and still had room for des...
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| North Charleston, SC Mixon Avenue |
| 2007-06-14 02:31:00 |
Mixon Avenue Groundbreaking
Please join North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey and the I’On Group as we break ground on Mixson, a brand new neighborhood in the Park Circle area! Be part of this unique neighborhood as the first shovel is put in the ground.
Where:
Mixson Avenue in North Charleston, between East Montague and Durant
When
Wednesday, June 13th 2007
Time:
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Speakers:
Mayor of North Charleston – R. Keith Summey
Founder of I’On Group – Vince Graham
Hamby’s Catering will be providing barbeque and drinks. Come and enjoy the sounds of Blue Plantation! Kids and dogs welcome.
To be sure you receive the latest details, pricing and an invitation to our upcoming sneak preview event, please complete the n...
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| Mount Pleasant, SC - No Smoking BAN Passes |
| 2007-06-14 02:23:00 |
Smoking ban passes in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant joined the league of nine municipalities across the state banning smoking in workplaces at Tuesday night's monthly town council meeting. Town council voted 7-2 in favor of the ban.
Within the tri-county, Mount Pleasant, Charleston and Sullivan's Island all have indoor smoking bans, including restaurants and bars. Sullivan's Island was the first area municipalities to enact the ban last July. Charleston's ban will become effective July 23, and Mount Pleasant's will become effective Sept. 1.
Earlier this year, the Mount Pleasant Town Council decided to delay decision on the ordinance because many of the municipalities with smoking bans have faced lawsuits. However, when the state Legislature failed to enact a statewide smoking ban, many members of the council felt inclined to protect their citizens from the dangers of smoking, said Thomasena Stokes-Marshall, town councilwoman
"I think it was the best thing to do," she ...
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| St. Johns Yacht Harbor launches sales, plans resturant |
| 2007-06-11 02:45:00 |
St. Johns Yacht Harbor launches sales, plans resturant
Boat slips recently went on sale and a new restaurant has been added to the plans at St. Johns Yacht Harbor, a new marina that will replace the former Buzzard’s Roost and Stono marinas off Maybank Highway on Johns Island.
The Stono River property is being redeveloped by IBG Partners LLC, part of a Washington, D.C., firm that is also developing the 500-acre Rushland Plantation, an upscale residential community off River Road.
St. Johns Yacht Harbor will have about 400 boat slips, a waterfront pool and Jacuzzi, and a snack bar with facilities for cooking fresh caught fish, among other amenities. A Captain’s Retreat will be perched above the marina and fuel dock, where boaters will have Internet access, television, gaming tables and satellite weather and navigational equipment for charting courses.
The community also plans a cluster of townhomes, which will be located on the north end of the property, formerly Buzzard&rsqu...
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| SC Governor to sign Coastal Insurance Legislation |
| 2007-06-11 02:38:00 |
Governor to Sign Coastal Insurance Legislation
GOVERNOR WILL TRAVEL TO CHARLESTON, MYRTLE BEACH TO SIGN LEGISLATION AIMED AT ALLEVIATING INSURANCE COSTS
Columbia, S.C. - June 8, 2007 - Gov. Mark Sanford will travel to Charleston and Myrtle Beach this Monday (June 11, 2007) to sign newly passed legislation aimed at alleviating insurance costs for coastal homeowners. The legislation creates incentives for insurers to do business in South Carolina, and creates tax credits for people who make their homes more storm resistant or choose to self-insure. The bill signings will take place at the following times and locations:
Charleston - 10:30 a.m.
Lowe's Home Improvement, 1104 Market Center Blvd, Mt Pleasant
Myrtle Beach - 12:30 p.m.
Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, 1200 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach...
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| Drayton Hall extends summer hours |
| 2007-06-07 20:14:00 |
Weekend: Drayton Hall extends hours for summer
Spend some time with history this weekend. Drayton Hall is extending its hours through Aug. 31. The historic Ashley River plantation will open at 8:30 a.m. with the first tour of the day at 9 a.m. Tours of the 1738 home take place every hour; the last tour begins at 4 p.m. Ticket holders may also attend special programs this summer, including “Connections: From Africa To America,” an interpretive program tracing the story of Africans to America through slavery and into the 20th century. The program is at 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. daily. From June 11 through June 22, ticket holders may attend an archaeology field school as Drayton Hall’s Preservation Department, archaeologists and anthropology students excavate the site of a privy on the property. Looking for more weekend events? Check out Weekend! 10 Ways to Play from the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Subscribe online and have Weekend! delivered to your Inbox each ...
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| New entrance opens in Charles Towne Landing |
| 2007-05-31 21:30:00 |
Charles Towne opens entrance for cyclists, walkers
Bicyclists and dog-walkers now have their own entrance to Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. The new entrance is on the walkway between the new parking lot and visitors center at the park, which has been a popular pet-walking and bike-riding destination for local residents since it first opened in 1970. A bicycle rack and safe pet tie-off stand is provided at the new entrance so visitors can go into the center to pay the daily admission fee or use their Park Passport, the $50 annual pass that provides admission to all 47 of South Carolina’s state parks. Most of the 664-acre park on the Ashley River across from downtown Charleston is available to bicyclists and pets. However, the Animal Forest is off limits to both, and bikes are not allowed on the interpretive history walking trail. Charles Towne Landing is at 1500 Old Towne Road near Exit 216-A off Interstate 26 and is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 ...
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| AirTran service takes off in Charleston |
| 2007-05-25 21:14:00 |
AirTran service takes off in Charleston
An AirTran Airways plane touched down at the Charleston International Airport Thursday, launching the low-fare carrier’s entrance into the region. AirTran Airways announced earlier this year it would add new service to Charleston after receiving an overwhelming response to an online survey the company conducted late last year called, “Where do you want low fares next?” Charleston became the 55th destination in AirTran's expanding route network. “Having AirTran provide service to the Charleston area means greater access for travelers from across the country. This will make it much easier for them to experience Charleston's rich history, amazing restaurants and shops, and our world-class golf courses and beaches,” said Rick Mosteller, chairman of the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau actively markets the Charleston area in many of the areas served b...
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| Charleston County Evacuation Pick-up Points |
| 2007-05-24 20:44:00 |
Charleston County announces evacuation pick-up points
Hoping to avoid a Lowcountry replay of the scores of stranded citizens seen in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, Charleston County and municipal officials this morning announced the designation of 75 evacuation pick-up points for residents who don’t have transportation in the event of a mandatory evacuation. Blue signs that state “Hurricane Evacuation Bus Stop” will be posted throughout the county beginning this week, at all 75 pick-up point locations. The move by Charleston County’s Emergency Preparedness Division represents an enhancement of its longstanding policy to provide emergency transportation from designated pick-up points, and is an acknowledgement of the region’s rapid growth in recent years. As a result of the patterns of that growth, some previous pick-up locations have been changed. “The goal is for residents who don’t have transportation to identify these pick-up points pr...
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| Charleston, SC - Maritime Festival |
| 2007-05-18 02:19:00 |
Ship shape fun
Pirates, wooden boats, sailing, rowing, maritime art, music and food will be all over the Charleston Harbor this weekend as part of the Charleston Maritime festival. The festival, which is today through Sunday, is part of the launch celebration of the Spirit of South Carolina tall ship and the start of the Charleston to Bermuda yacht race. Many events are available at no charge and are located at the Maritime Center Complex, Ansonborough Field and the Union Pier Passenger Terminal. Check out the daytime music from noon to 5 p.m. daily on the stage in the old Spirit of South Carolina Shipyard. The Nashville funk band, Here Come the Mummies, plays from 6-10 p.m. Saturday. Cost for the concert is $10. The tall ships will be open for tours and Maritime Festival grounds will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. No charge for entrance to the festival grounds, but a boarding pass is needed to tour the tall ships. Passes are $10; n...
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| Central Mount Pleasant SC - Town Council approves agreement |
| 2007-05-18 02:10:00 |
Council OK's agreement for Central Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Town Council passed final reading of a development agreement that would create a mixed-use plan in the heart of Mount Pleasant. The town last week had agreed to defer final reading on the Central Mount Pleasant project until today at the developers’ request for more time to complete the development agreement.
Central Mount Pleasant is a 110-acre project proposed by Mount Pleasant-based McAlister Development Co. and joint venture partner Greystar Real Estate Partners. The development would include a master-planned downtown area with mixed residential uses, shops and restaurants, a new Whitesides Elementary School along with parks, lakes and canals.
The planned development is on a tract between Hungryneck Boulevard and Rifle Range Road and would have about 719 residential units, including apartments and single-family homes, with about 34 acres reserved for commercial use. The development agreement included annexatio...
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| Millennium Music to remain Downtown Charleston SC |
| 2007-05-17 17:01:00 |
Millennium Music to remain downtown
After two years of uncertainty and conflicting messages concerning the development on the corner of King and Calhoun streets, operators of Millennium Music were told they could expect to keep the location for the duration of the six-year lease. Over a two-year period, Millennium made several changes to its store concept to facilitate the move, including selling the Mount Pleasant store and closing the downtown bookstore. Now that the store will remain for the time being, Millennium announced plans to expand with additional download kiosks and re-introducing an iPod loading service.
as provided by Charleston Regional Business Journal
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| Democratic Debate in Charleston SC |
| 2007-05-17 16:51:00 |
Democrats to Hold Presidential Debate in Charleston in July
CHARLESTON -- Haven’t caught presidential debate fever yet?
You’ll get your chance this summer when Charleston hosts a nationally televised debate among the Democratic candidates vying for the White House. The sparing session is scheduled for July 23 and will be broadcast live on CNN.
The debate, which is being cosponsored by the region’s newest major corporate citizen, Google, is the first such event being held in the port city in modern memory. It will also be the first debate to be hosted on Google’s YouTube.
On Tuesday, Columbia played host to a Fox News debate featuring the Republican candidates for president, and two weeks ago, the full Democratic field came together for their first-in-the-South debate in Orangeburg.
Although a venue has yet to be chosen for the event, political insiders said Tuesday morning, they believe the most likely location is the Galliard Municipal Auditorium.
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| Mount Pleasant, SC - Wando High School news |
| 2007-05-06 19:20:00 |
Wando engineering students win national competition
Seniors at Wando School">High School have won the ExploraVision competition, a national research and technology competition sponsored by Toshiba and the National Science Teachers Association, Wando High School officials announced Wednesday.
Wando students Jonathan Heywood, Patrick Rivers and Danny Mullin received the competition’s top honors for their research on kidney failure treatment. The trio, under the guidance of engineering coach Deborah Kennedy and mentor Kevin Bunting, proposed a future treatment for kidney failure they say can be implemented within the next 20 years.
ExploraVision is a competition in which K-12 students create and explore a vision of future technology. Competitions are held for different grade divisions. Heywood, Rivers and Mullin finished first in the grades 10-12 division and will each receive a $10,000 savings bond, plus a free trip to Washington, D.C., for the ExploraVision awards ceremony in June....
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| Magnolia Plantation and Gardens - Charleston, SC |
| 2007-05-05 16:17:00 |
My Trip to Magnolia Plantation:
Last week a good friend of mine had family in town from Virginia. Among the must see sights in Charleston, Magnolia Plantation was on the agenda. I, being a resident of Charleston, had never been to "one of the Top 25 Most Visited Houses in America" before and I jumped at the chance to accompany them.
We arrived on a beautiful morning to a friendly staff and reasonable admission rates. Parking was free and not terribly difficult. The 3 guided tour options were Nature Boat Ride, Magnolia Plantation House and Nature Train. We opted for the first two and skipped the train to take a walk in The Audubon Swamp Garden.
The Boat tour was very comfortable. The open pontoon boat glided along the canals and we were given a concise but not riveting description of the history of the 150 acre rice field. During the hour long tour we saw many different species of birds and a few alligators! It was very en...
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| New Mount Pleasant, SC Restaurant to Open in August - Beef O'Brady's |
| 2007-05-04 17:08:00 |
Beef O’Brady’s - Coming to Mount Pleasant, SC
Restaurant expected to open in August at Belle Hall Shopping Center, off of Longpoint Road in Mount Pleasant, SC. The 3,600-square-foot restaurant will be located next to Stein Mart and will be outfitted with 30 high-definition televisions. The restaurant is expected to employ about 30 full-and part-time workers. Owners Mark and Cathy Reamer said they hope to open three more Beef O’Brady’s in the Charleston area in the next two years. Beef O’Brady’s launched its first Charleston area location in March 2006 in Summerville. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the Beef O’Brady’s chain has expanded to 220 independently owned franchises in 19 states and recently opened locations in the Myrtle Beach area. New restaurants in North Myrtle Beach and Conway are in the planning stages, said Tim Humes, the company’s director of franchise and real estate. “South Carolina and North Carolina are g...
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| MeadWeatvaco: Development & Conservation - Charleston, SC |
| 2007-05-03 16:44:00 |
MeadWestvaco proposal would blend development, conservation
MeadWestvaco wants a national park-sized area of forests near Charleston developed into what it calls an environmentally friendly community.
MeadWestvaco executives said they want to provide a model development in the 72,000-acre area, east of the Edisto River, that combats sprawl in the booming Charleston area.
Some of the land would be developed. Other parts — the size now unknown — would be preserved. The idea is to cluster new homes, schools, shops and other amenities together.
The company didn’t say how much of its remaining 320,000 S.C. acres would be sold, developed or preserved. However, it said some of that land would be sold over the coming decades.
What happens to the 72,000-acre tract is important because of its size — three times bigger than Congaree National Park in Lower Richland — and its location near the rapidly growing coast. The area is a buffer between Charleston and the accla...
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| Charleston, SC - Local Area Events for May |
| 2007-05-03 02:13:00 |
Local Charleston, SC area events for May:
5-4 French Quarter Art Walk
5-4 to 5-6 French Film Festival Debut (www.afusa.org)
5-4 to 5-12 North Charleston Arts Festival 745- 1087 North Charleston Performing Arts Center
5-5 Charleston Symphoney Orchestra - Starlight Pops - Boone Hall (www.firstfederal.com)
5-5 Cinco De Mayo Festival Visitor Center Bus Terminal
5-10 Community of I'on Artists - Creek Club - 6-9 pm
5-12 Saint Stephen's Auction & Garden Party - Ansonbourough - 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm - 67 Anson St.
5-13 MOTHER'S DAY - All day - Everywhere
5-17 to 5-20 Tall Ships Charleston - Start of Bermuda Yacht Race - Tall Ship Parade - On Board Tours (www.charlestonmaritinefestival.com)
5-25 to 5-26 Senior PGA - Ocean Course - Kiawah Island
5-25 to 6-10 Piccolo Spoleto - Festival of opera, theatre, and dance. (www.piccolospoleto.com)
5-25 to 6-10 Spoleto Festival - Festival of 120 performances from many areas of the arts. 720- 1157
5-28 to 6-3 LPGA at Rivertowne Country Club...
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| Summerville, SC - New Active Adult Community |
| 2007-05-03 01:57:00 |
Summerville Homes launches active adult community
Summerville Homes has launched The Pines at Gahagan, an upscale active adult community located on Gahagan Road near Summerville’s historic district. The Pines at Gahagan will be a gated community of 109 homes of approximately 1,800 to 2,755 square feet. Community amenities will include a resort-style clubhouse, fitness center, pub, game and billiards room, hair salon, outdoor pool, lap pool and a gathering room. Summerville Homes president Bill Marx said the company had four years of success at its other retirement community, The Elms Plantation of Charleston, and understands the demands of the 55-plus age group. Summerville Homes is offering $5,000 worth of upgrades at The Pines at Gahagan for homebuyers with ratified contracts through June 30. The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce named Summerville Homes LLC its 2006 business of the year. The company is building in Charleston, North Charleston, Ladson, Su...
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| Daniel Island, SC Phase II launches |
| 2007-05-03 01:40:00 |
Downtown Island">Daniel Island launches Phase II
Carolina First Bank and Ali Baba Restaurant are the first major tenants to sign with Phase II of Downtown Daniel Island, the 10-acre mixed-use town center project that launched its first phase in 2004.
Owner and developer James Doran Co. announced that Phase II will add three buildings and 30,000 square feet to the project. The bank will occupy about 3,000 square feet in Building 1000, a 5,000-square-foot structure on Island Park Drive.
Buildings 500 and 600 will be located on Seven Farms Drive across from the Family Circle Cup Tennis Center. Ali Baba, an upscale Mediterranean restaurant, will occupy Building 500, which will feature a patio area and 9,098 square feet of office and retail space.
Building 600 will offer 20,912 square feet of office and retail space in a two-story structure next to Guggenheim Park. Developers are in negotiations with a neighborhood-style restaurant that would become a key tenant for the building.
Buildings 500 and ...
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| Coastal SC Homeowners Insurance Legislation |
| 2007-05-03 01:29:00 |
Homeowners' Insurance Legislation
The House LCI Subcommittee on Insurance gave a favorable report on Thursday to H. 3820, the Omnibus Coastal Property Insurance Reform Act of 2007. The bill contains provisions that would: create catastrophe savings accounts, force insurers to give mitigation credits, establish incentives for insurance companies to write additional policies in the wind and hail pool zone, clarify the practices and procedures of the Wind and Hail Underwriting Association, establish a mitigation grant program, expand the cancellation notice period to 60 days, and force insurers to reveal catastrophe models used to the Department of Insurance. Working with the Department of Insurance and the Subcommittee members, SCAR was able to successfully amend several sections of this legislation to make it more meaningful to more homeowners. The bill now moves to the full LCI Committee for consideration next week, and SCAR will continue to work to make insurance reform a reality.
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| Charleston SC Greek Fest |
| 2007-05-01 15:09:00 |
2007 Charleston Greek Fest
May 11-13, 2007
Greek Orthodox Church
of the Holy Trinity
Charleston, SC
(843) 577-2063
This year's festival program will include:
Church tours highlighting ecclesiastic history, music, art, and prayer
Traditional Greek food and beverage
Live Greek music
Folk dancing demonstrations
Byzantine Choir concert
Cultural exhibits Kids area (with jump castle, ponies, cotton candy, face painting and a slide) All proceeds benefit the Greek Orthodox Church and its charities.
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| Goose Creek SC - Cobblestone Village |
| 2007-05-01 02:43:00 |
New mixed-use community developing in Goose Creek
Cobblestone Village, an 80-acre, mixed-use community that will include 320 apartments and 200 townhomes, is under development in the rapidly growing section of the Goose Creek area near Carnes Crossroads.
The project, which will also include a 28-acre commercial tract, is located adjacent to 2,300 acres reserved for a master-planned community to be developed by the Daniel Island Co.
Townhomes at Cobblestone Village are scheduled to begin construction in late spring or early summer and apartments will begin construction in late summer. Price points have not yet been set.
Catalyst Development Co., based in North Charleston, is in charge of the project and is taking offers on the commercial pieces of the development. The commercial tract includes an 18-acre piece suitable for a big-box retail anchor, plus 10 one-acre parcels fronting S.C. Highway 176.
The spine road into the development is under construction,with completion expected by Jun...
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| Charleston SC - Beazer Homes pre-sales for Station West |
| 2007-04-26 02:10:00 |
Beazer Homes - Now taking Pre-Sale Reservations for "Station West"
If your in the market to purchase (to live in or invest in) a Loft, Studio, Flat, or Condo in the Charleston, SC market - Look no further than Beazer Homes "Station West".
Welcome to Supurbia.
Live, shop, dine, and relax! Beazer's unique InTown project brings you the ultimate daily living environment seconds from downtown Charleston, Avondale, South Windermere, and minutes to Charleston's beautiful beaches. Welcome to Station West.
Station West is offering 181 distinguished Loft, Studio, Flat, and Condo units.
Located in the heart of the exclusive Ashley River Bridge District on the corner of Albemarle and Folly Road.
Pre-sale pricing starts from the upper $300's.
Call Mike Terry to schedule your reservation appointment for Station West:
(843) 452-6038 or Mike@RealEstateCharlestonArea.com...
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| South Carolina - statewide wireless bill |
| 2007-04-26 02:04:00 |
House approves statewide wireless bill
COLUMBIA — South Carolina is a step closer to becoming the first state in the nation to create a statewide wireless broadband network.
The House Tuesday approved bill H. 3569 that would create the Wireless Technology and Communications Commission that will evaluate the economic, financial and technology issues surrounding the feasibility of creating a statewide network and takes the steps necessary to create such a network.
The commission will also evaluate how to best foster a private/public partnership in its implementation and operation of the network.
“The potential for this kind of technology is limitless,” House Speaker Bobby Harrell said. “Technology moves fast, and changes even faster. We need to move quickly to implement this and put our state on the cutting edge of Internet use. The Internet has revolutionized the world, and now South Carolina is moving to revolutionize the way we access the I...
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| Jedburg, SC - Del Webb retirement community pre-view event |
| 2007-04-26 01:36:00 |
Webb">Del Webb community hosts preview event
If your looking for a retirement community (over 50 years of age) look no further than Del Webb Charleston, a retirement community near Goose Creek. Del Webb is targeting active adults and the community is currently in development. This Friday and Saturday Del Webb will host a pre-grand opening event at the Charleston Area Convention Center. Del Webb is developing a 1,000-home community on a 360-acre tract. Pulte Homes Inc. is developing the tract as part of the master-planned Cane Bay Plantation off of hwy-176, west of Goose Creek in the Jedburg area of Berkeley county. Sales are expected to open this summer. The preview sessions are Friday at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.. Del Webb, Inc. has received more than 1,200 responses to invitations to the event. Potential homeowners who attend the preview can get a glimpse of the planned community via a computer-generated, three-di...
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| Mount Pleasant, SC - Giuseppi's Pizza |
| 2007-04-23 02:13:00 |
Giuseppi's Pizza - FORGET IT!
We ordered a pizza from Giuseppi's Pizza tonight and were told it would be delievered in 45-minutes. It's been over 1.5 hours and we're still waiting!
I called Giuseppi's Pizza at the 1.5 hour mark and spoke with a person by the name of "Keith". He was very RUDE and uncaring that our delivery was EXTREMELY LATE! I would not recommend ordering from this place!!!...
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| Charleston, SC - New air taxi service |
| 2007-04-20 03:08:00 |
New air taxi serving Charleston airports, Southeast
A new air taxi service has begun serving Charleston area airports with on-demand service to community airports across the Southeast.
ImagineAir, based in Lawrenceville, Ga., operates Cirrus SR22-GTS aircraft, which seat three passengers and cruise at more than 200 miles per hour. The Cirrus is also equipped with a parachute. ImagineAir will expand its fleet in 2008 to include Eclipse 500 very light jets, which seat five passengers and can fly 1,300 miles nonstop.
The Cirrus aircraft are used for short hops while the Eclipse jets can fly longer hauls, said ImagineAir spokesman Haroon Qureshi.
“We can get you up to Montreal or down to Belize,” Qureshi said. “People are catching the buzz about air taxis.”
ImagineAir is already making regular trips between Augusta, Ga., and Kiawah Island for one customer, Qureshi said. The company will serve all the Lowcountry’s airports, including...
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| Mount Pleasant, SC - Boone Hall Plantation Strawberry Festival |
| 2007-04-20 02:53:00 |
A berry fun time
Nothing says spring like the juicy taste of plump, red strawberry. Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens celebrates the start of strawberry season this weekend with the 10th annual Lowcountry Strawberry Festival. The festival opens at 10 a.m. Saturday and at noon Sunday; it closes at 6 p.m. each day. Activities include jump castles, a Ferris wheel, hay rides, face painting and sand art. Don’t miss the bluegrass tunes of Homeboy Reunion at 11 a.m. Saturday and 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Also, the Summerville High School Jazz Band will play at 4:30 p.m. Saturday and steel drum band Island Trio takes the stage at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. At 3:45 p.m. Saturday don’t miss the Berry Princess Contest for girls 2-4. Entrants should wear their best homemade strawberry-themed costume. No festival is complete without sno-cones, kettle corn, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken fingers, a chocolate fountain for strawberry dipping and strawberry shortcakes. Cost is $4; $2 for children 12 and u...
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