Charleston Wine Co., the city’s first and only urban winery, is set to open at 63 S. Market Street later this year. Attorney-turned-winemaker Lindsey Williams, who launched Davidson Wine Co. in 2018 in the suburbs of Charlotte, is now bringing her globally-sourced grapes from the best wine-making regions of the world to the Holy City, a city she deeply loves and admires.
Lindsey is proud to be a part of the 1% of winery owners who are African-American. A native of Ohio with a background in law, Lindsey’s journey is as exceptional and varied as her wines, which will range from merlots, Cabs, and Chardonnays to Barolos, Gewürztraminers, Pinotages, Petit Verdot, and Ports. Soon, Charleston locals and visitors alike can join Lindsey and her team for wine tastings, premier charcuterie, tasty desserts, and more.
Stay tuned for updates on construction and details of the Grand Opening. See you Fall, 2021.
The book is called ‘Turtle’ and is the first in a series called Run Like A Girl. A fictional middle grade book about living and running in the Lowcountry, it is truely a testament to Coach Tami Dennis and the amazing running program she has created with the Mount Pleasant Track Club.
It also references the OV frequently as the main character lives in a fictional version of it called North Point.
There is a chapter in it called ‘Turtle ‘where the main character goes on Turtle Patrol on S.I. My daughter Julia is a seventh grader at Laing and she runs for MPTC and is a varsity XC runner for Lucy Beckham HS as well.
This book is all about inspiring girls to take up a sport and stay in it. Profits will be used to set up scholarships for girls in need of booster fees, etc.
We are selling books at the OV 5K next weekend and at Brown Fox on Thursday morning, November 18, 2021.
We are please to announce that StorageCafe has named Mount Pleasant the 7th best destination for snowbirds. How is how the results were measured and what put our Mount Pleasant in the top 10.
Mount Pleasant has access to about 8 miles of beaches plus plenty of park space. Typically for the area, the average October-March temperature here is a very acceptable 58 °F.
There are five golf courses, and a high number of health centers per 1,000 of the population, no less than 4.7. The town also ranks high for safety.
The median rent and house price figures are currently $1,827 and $591,168, and the internet speed is a zoombird-friendly 481 MBps.
South Carolina has three top-100 snowbird destinations.
To find the best cold-season hideaways, we looked at almost 1,000 places around the US and evaluated eleven factors, including:
Temperatures from October to March (obtained from Weather Source)
Housing for snowbirds: Availability for seasonal use, and median cost to rent and to purchase as a second home
The incidence of crime per capita in each destination
The length of beach found beginning no more than 10 miles from a destination
The amount of park space per capita and the number of golf courses nearby
Local internet speeds, as many snowbirds will be zoombirds or may simply want to blog a lot — the average over all the places we considered is 336 MBps
The number of health care and social assistance establishments per 1,000 of the local population — the average over all the places we considered is 3.2
The cost of renting a self storage unit — snowbirds visiting the same destination every year, and even second-home owners, can ease their luggage burden by keeping golf clubs, surfboards or seasonal clothes in a unit
We are honored to spotlight the beautiful local Charleston business The Tiny Tassel. A spirited company with a rainbow of happiness in their products, dedication to the community and warmth.
The Tiny Tassel is a jewelry, clothing, and accessories brand inspired by the vibrant colors of Charleston, SC. Whether you’re enjoying Sunday brunch with friends, a romantic picnic or a family birthday party, The Tiny Tassel is your one-stop shop for handmade earrings, bracelets, necklaces, garments, and party goods. Happiness is the core value of The Tiny Tassel, so each carefully curated piece is created with those special, everyday moments in mind. “We hope wearing one of The Tiny Tassel’s colorful statement pieces adds a little joy to every day, not just special occasions, ” says owner Mimi Striplin.
After launching online in 2015, The Tiny Tassel’s flagship store, located on Charleston’s bustling shopping destination Spring Street, opened in March 2021. Amongst the pastel-painted walls and locally sourced, low country chic interior finds, you will discover signature pieces like the brand’s namesake tiny tassel earrings, comfy garments, and beautiful handbags in classic prints and bright and bold colors. Clothing and headbands are designed and crafted by Keiko Striplin, Mimi’s mother, who studied at Bunka Fashion College of Tokyo while tassel earrings are actually made in house by The Tiny Tassel team.
Born in Spartanburg, SC, Mimi is encouraged by both her Asian and Black heritage, South Carolina upbringing, and her time as a student at College of Charleston. She actively works on behalf of BIPOC business owners like herself through various initiatives around Charleston as well as nationally with platforms like Facebook, Connected Commerce Council, Charleston CVB, and more.
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