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| | | American Idol Auditions - Charleston, SC | | 2008-01-23 21:10:05 | | I wasn’t really impressed with anyone they showed other than the brother and sister they let through. I loved them!
Raise your hand if you thought it was weird that the guy Oliver and his wife brought their 2 day old baby to the audition? I couldn’t walk for a week after I had [...]... | | By: Java-Girl.org | | |
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| Mt. Charleston | | 2007-12-11 09:01:00 | | Just 40 miles from Las Vegas Mt. Charleston is a great day trip. During the winter, Mt. Charleston gets snow and people come to enjoy winter sports. Summer the average day temperatures are 80ºF while down in the valley they may reach over 100ºF. Mt. Charleston is popular for hiking with 52 miles of marked trails. There are over 180 campsites and 160 picnic sites for visitors to enjoy.... | | By: Nevada Destination Guide | | |
| | 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 ... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | 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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
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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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | 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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | Tragedy strikes my hometown of Charleston, SC | | 2007-06-21 12:54:00 | | On Monday, June 18, Charleston firefighters were called to the scene of a major blaze. A fire apparently started in the trash bin of a furniture store. The blaze quickly advanced inside the store. Firefighters went into the store to rescue four people. Unfortunately, nine firefighters were lost that night when the roof collapsed on them.This tragedy has touched all of us here in the US, especially in my city which has not lost a firefighter in the line of duty since 1965. These men gave their lives for the most noble profession- saving the lives of others. No other lives were lost in the tragedy other than those of the nine brave men.Please keep the families of these men in your prayers, as well as all firefighters since they are all brothers.Photo: Photo courtesy of the Charleston Post and Courier
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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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | 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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | 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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | 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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | 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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| | | 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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | 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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | 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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | 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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| | 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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | 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... | | By: Charleston's Home Port | | |
| | Charleston SC - Allstate to renew 2,300 costal policies | | 2007-04-17 18:06:00 | | Allstate will renew 2,300 coastal policies These and other homeowners’ coverage had been slated for cancellation
Citing changing market conditions, Allstate Insurance Co. said Monday it is renewing 2,300 homeowners’ policies previously slated for cancellation.
In December, Allstate announced it would cut about 12,000 policies in the eight counties east of I-95 as it tried to limit its risk nationwide.
Another 8,000 policies along the coast were not renewed by insurers State Farm and S.C. Farm Bureau.
Allstate officials say the change is due to improving market conditions, such as expanding the S.C. wind pool.
The wind pool is a fund insurers can dip into when they suffer catastrophic losses in a particular area.
Wind and hail will be excluded from policies of Allstate customers renewing in the wind pool region. This protection can be written into the S.C. Wind and Hail Underwriting Association. Allstate will contact the policyholders being offered renewals.
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