Month: October 2024

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Haven’s Furniture & Home Decor opens new outlet location in Summerville, SC and supports hurricane relief efforts

October 3, 2024 by 0 Comments
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Charleston, S.C. – Haven’s Furniture & Home Decor is excited to announce the grand opening of The Outlet at Haven’s Furniture, now relocated from Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant to its new home at 420 Azalea Square Blvd, Unit C, in Summerville’s Azalea Square Shopping Center. 

Following the closure of their previous outlet in 2023, the reopening of The Outlet highlights Haven’s Furniture’s commitment to providing stylish, budget-friendly furniture and decor to the community. All three Haven’s Furniture locations will offer a storewide discount of 20-50%, with a portion of sales donated to Hurricane Helene relief efforts across the Carolinas, which are especially dear to Founder Angie Balderson, a native of North Carolina and now resident of South Carolina.

Coinciding with the 8th anniversary of their flagship store in The Market at Oakland Shopping Center in North Mount Pleasant, Haven’s Furniture is staying true to their motto, “always high end, never high priced.” Shoppers can expect to see exclusive deals and a wide selection of items that meet diverse tastes and budgets.

With over two decades of interior design, home staging and decorating experience, Angie Balderson named the business after her daughter, Haven, reflecting her deep connection to family and community values. Angie has built Haven’s Furniture from the ground up, creating a beloved Lowcountry brand. 

“We are thrilled to bring back our outlet offerings to the Lowcountry community that has supported us so loyally over the past eight years,” says Balderson. “This third store reflects our growth and commitment to providing quality, affordable furniture. We’re excited to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new customers, offering an even greater variety and value, while doing as much as we can to support the Carolina community that is so special to us all.”

Founded in 2016, Haven’s Furniture & Home Decor is a women-owned home boutique specializing in furniture and decor. With 15,000 square feet of showroom space across three Charleston-area locations, Haven’s Furniture offers a wide selection of lighting, seating, and home accents. You can find Haven’s Furniture and The Retreat at Haven’s Furniture in Mount Pleasant in the Market at Oakland Shopping Center and The Outlet at Haven’s Furniture in Summerville in the Azalea Square Shopping Center. Haven’s makes it easy to bring home your dream pieces straight from the showroom, all while enjoying savings of 20-50% compared to competitors. Make your home your haven with Haven’s Furniture & Home Decor. 

For more information, visit www.havensfurniture.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram @havensfurniturechs.

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5 Places to get fresh local Charleston area seafood

October 2, 2024 by 5 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

For purchasing fresh seafood in Charleston, South Carolina, consider these top markets:

Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp Company (2223 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412): A family-owned market known for fresh local seafood and prepared dishes. Located at 2223 Folly Road, it also features a food truck offering seafood tacos and platters. Hours: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily.

CudaCo Seafood House (765 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412): This newer market focuses on sustainably sourced seafood, offering fresh options and housemade items like ceviche. Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Closed on Monday.

Cherry Point Seafood Company (2789 Cherry Point Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487): Located on Wadmalaw Island, this family owned and operated market offers fresh seafood right off the boat. Bring a cooler for the best selection. Open Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Mt. Pleasant Seafood (1402 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464): Celebrating over 75 years, this market is famous for scallops, shrimp, and crab. It’s located at 1402 Shrimp Boat Lane in Mount Pleasant. Hours: Monday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Charleston Seafood – Charleston Seafood is America’s #1 online seafood store! We deliver fresh fish and seafood to all 50 states. We offer weekly specials, fish and shellfish recipes, seafood preparation and cooking tips, gourmet gift baskets, gift certificates, and so much more.

You can choose from over 30 fresh fish varieties. These include: salmon, grouper, halibut, sea bass, mahi mahi, swordfish, red snapper, tilapia, monkfish, sashimi tuna, trout, catfish, wahoo, flounder, and many more. We offer wild caught fresh shrimp, rock shrimp, and our convenient peeled and deveined shrimp. Our shellfish include: live Maine lobster, lobster tails, king crab legs, crab meat, crab cakes, oysters, mussels, clams, caviar, calamari, conch, and several others. We also carry hard to find specialty gourmet seafood items. Welcome to our online fish and seafood store!

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5 Awesome Dog Parks in Charleston County (plus additional resources)

October 2, 2024 by 0 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

Charleston County offers several excellent dog parks for your furry friends. Here are 5 that will keep your dogs frolicking, playing and swimming:

  • James Island County Park (871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412): Features large grassy areas, sandy beaches, and a lake for swimming. Separate sections for small and large dogs are available. Admission to the park is $2.00 per person or Free with an annual Gold Pass members and children two & under (FYI: You can reserve a free weekly Charleston County Parks Gold Pass from the Charleston County Library System for free).

  • Hampton Park Dog Park (83-147 Grove St, Charleston, SC 29403): A shaded, fenced area ideal for summer play, though it can be smaller than others. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.

  • Hazel Parker Playground (70 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401): Located in Downtown Charleston, SC, this park has a gravel area and opens to a grassy field for off-leash play after 5:00 PM.
  • Palmetto Islands County Park: Offers a spacious grassy field and picnic areas, perfect for energetic dogs.

  • The Splash Paw at Wannamaker County Park (8888 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406): A unique water park for dogs with both wet and dry play areas. There are also separate fenced in areas for larger and smaller dogs.

  • Palmetto Islands County Park Dog Park (444 Needlerush Parkway
    Mount Pleasant, SC 29464): Located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, this long fenced in grassy field is where your dogs can run like crazy! There’s a small-dog area at this park and a few picnic tables for the people to take a break at, too. This dog park lacks shade, but it’s perfect for your pup to get some energy and socializing. Park Admission: $2 per person / Free: Gold Pass members and children two & under / $1.50 per person: Educational group fee, Monday-Friday. Call Park & Program Services at 843-795-4386 for details. 

Additional Resources

Top 4 Dog Parks In Charleston – Charleston Dog Walker

5 Of Our Favorite Charleston Dog Parks – Blog, Luxury Simplified

Dog Parks | Charleston County Parks and Recreation 

Off-Leash Dog Parks in Charleston, SC – BringFido

Top 9 Dog Parks in Charleston, South Carolina – Rover.com 

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Asheville-Based Animal Shelter A Total Loss, 150 Animals Displaced; Donations Needed

October 1, 2024 by 0 Comments
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ASHEVILLE, NC (Oct. 1, 2024)  – Less than 24 hours before Hurricane Helene decimated Asheville, NC, the small staff at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (Brother Wolf) made a desperate plea to the Asheville community for help. Approximately 100 animals needed to be relocated into temporary foster homes to ride out the storm, “just for the weekend”, joining the 50 animals already in foster homes (for a total of 150). The community stepped up in a big way and remarkably, every kennel was emptied within two hours. The homeless pets were all scheduled to return to the shelter on Tuesday (Oct. 1), but less than 24 hours later, the entire community, including Brother Wolf, was in crisis.

After the storm moved out, Brother Wolf’s Executive Director, Leah Craig Chumbley, made the heartbreaking discovery that there was no longer any shelter for the animals to return to. All three buildings, along with all three of the shelter’s animal transport vehicles, and their mobile medical unit, were completely destroyed. Now four days later, the shelters are nearly unreachable. There is still knee-high mud and suspected sewage covering the areas where the flood waters once flowed. The buildings are all expected to be condemned, and there is nowhere for the 150 animals in Brother Wolf foster homes to return to.

Many of Brother Wolf’s 34 staff members had to either flee their homes or be rescued, some are still unable to return home. Only three staff members were able to return to work immediately, working from a make-shift office in one of the city’s few areas with any internet service. Cell service is spotty, roads are impassable, there is no power, no water, and fuel is hard to find, so they now walk miles every day, working round the clock. 

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue impacts more than 5,400 animals each year, and more than 60% of them come from small, rural shelters in Western North Carolina who depend on Brother Wolf to provide a second chance for their animals. Many animals come from rural shelters that have neither the resources nor the adopters to be able to provide a lifesaving outcome. This immediate, unexpected halt to Brother Wolf’s sheltering operation will have a ripple effect far beyond their Asheville location, impacting the communities and animals who depend on them most. Brother Wolf has an urgent need for financial support at this time in order to resume operations at a temporary headquarters so that they can continue to support animals in need.

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Smartpress selects Spartanburg County to establish first South Carolina operation – $9.6M Investment and 150 new jobs

October 1, 2024 by 0 Comments
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Smartpress, a commercial online printing company, today announced it selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $9.6 million investment will create 150 new jobs. 

Headquartered in Minnesota, Smartpress is one of the fastest-growing printers in North America for businesses and creative professionals. The company operates out of offices and production facilities in seven locations across the U.S. and ships hundreds of orders every day.

Smartpress will lease the 94,000-square-foot print production facility located at 1061 Duncan Reidville Road in Duncan, allowing the company to better serve East Coast customers.

Operations are expected to be online in November 2024. Individuals interested in joining the Smartpress team should visit the company’s careers page.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development approved job development credits related to the project.

QUOTES

“Our decision to expand Smartpress into South Carolina was driven by the region’s dynamic population growth and a talented workforce eager for opportunity. We are proud to bring our 100% employee-owned company to Spartanburg County, knowing the local community will play a key role in our continued success and innovation in print production.” -Smartpress Vice President Matt Chapman

“South Carolina is an ideal location for a company like Smartpress to establish operations. We congratulate the company on this $9.6 million investment in Spartanburg County and look forward to a strong and successful partnership.” -Gov. Henry McMaster 

“We are delighted Smartpress is expanding into South Carolina, creating 150 jobs and joining our state’s thriving business community. This investment in Spartanburg County showcases the company’s commitment to our state, and we are excited to witness Smartpress’ success in the Upstate.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“The investment Smartpress is making in Spartanburg County is impressive, and we’re grateful to play a role in the company’s expansion of services nationwide.” -Spartanburg County Council Vice Chairman and Economic Development Committee Chairman David Britt

FIVE FAST FACTS

  • Smartpress selects Spartanburg County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.
  • The $9.6 million investment will create 150 new jobs.
  • Smartpress is a commercial online printing company.
  • The company will be located at 1061 Duncan Reidville Road in Duncan, S.C.
  • Individuals interested in joining the Smartpress team should visit the company’s careers page.

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Operation Airdrop is accepting donations and volunteers to help recovery and relief efforts from Helene

October 1, 2024 by 0 Comments
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Mission and Objectives:
Operation Helene is dedicated to providing immediate disaster relief in response to Hurricane Helene. Our primary mission is to deliver essential supplies, hot meals, and support to communities significantly impacted by the storm. We aim to mobilize volunteers and resources swiftly to address urgent needs and assist in recovery efforts, ensuring that affected individuals receive the aid they require.

Need for Assistance:
Hurricane Helene is expected to bring severe flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage in several regions, making access to food, water, and medical supplies critically limited. Many families are facing hardship as they navigate the aftermath of the storm. Your support is essential in helping us reach those in need and restore hope in these challenging times.

There are donation locations throughout the Tri-County. Here are the essential supplies needed:

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Google grows South Carolina footprint with new Dorchester County operations, expansion in Berkeley County

October 1, 2024 by 0 Comments
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Google today announced plans to grow its South Carolina footprint by establishing two new data center campuses in Dorchester County and expanding its existing data center campus in Berkeley County. The company’s combined investment of $3.3 billion will create hundreds of new jobs across both counties. 

Data centers support the company’s digital services including Google Cloud, Search and Maps. These tools have become an essential part of daily life, molding Google into a global brand with 17 operational data center campuses in the U.S.

The new Dorchester County facilities, located in the Pine Hill Business Campus in Ridgeville and Winding Woods Commerce Park in St. George, represent a $2 billion investment and will create 200 new operational jobs. The facilities will support growing demand for the company’s cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI).

In Berkeley County, Google will invest $1.3 billion to expand its existing data center campus, located in the Mount Holly Commerce Park in Moncks Corner, and support continued job growth. Established in 2007, the Berkeley County operation was the company’s first in South Carolina.

Individuals interested in joining the Google team should visit the company’s careers page.

QUOTES

“Today marks a significant milestone in Google’s collaboration with South Carolina. Our continued investment is a testament to the state’s exceptional workforce and thriving business environment. Google data centers are the backbone of digital services that underpin our modern lives, along with tech innovation like AI. We’re grateful for the collaboration with leaders in the state to not only grow our digital infrastructure here but contribute to this thriving community.” -Google Global Vice President of Cloud Supply Chain and Operations Monique Picou

“Google’s latest investment will strengthen South Carolina’s position as an emerging leader in technology and innovation. We are proud to support Google’s operations in Dorchester and Berkeley counties and look forward to the many opportunities our continued partnership will create for our people.” -Gov. Henry McMaster 

“We are thrilled Google has once again chosen to invest in South Carolina by establishing two new data center campuses in our state and expanding existing operations. The company’s significant investment of $3.3 billion will greatly benefit the Dorchester and Berkeley communities and beyond for years to come.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“We welcome Google’s historic investment in Dorchester County and the transformative economic opportunities it will bring. This project will have a lasting positive impact on our county, providing new jobs, elevating our schools, and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Google’s proven track record of empowering local workforces and strengthening communities, including right here in the Lowcountry, makes them an invaluable partner for our region, and we are excited to work with them to build a brighter future for Dorchester County together.” -Dorchester County Council Chair Todd Friddle

“Google’s growing footprint in the Lowcountry is indicative of the company’s successful partnership with the counties in our region. Over the years, Google has brought critical capital investment and job opportunities to our communities; and we look forward to seeing how expansions, both in Berkeley and Dorchester counties, positively impact our area.” -Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb

FIVE FAST FACTS

  • Google is growing its South Carolina footprint with new operations in Dorchester County and an expansion in Berkeley County.
  • The company’s combined investment of $3.3 billion will create hundreds of new jobs across both counties.
  • The expansion will support growing demand for cloud services and artificial intelligence.
  • Google’s two new data center campuses will be located in the Pine Hill Business Campus in Ridgeville, S.C. and the Winding Woods Commerce Park in St. George, S.C. The existing data center campus is located in the Mount Holly Commerce Park in Moncks Corner, S.C.
  • Individuals interested in joining the Google team should visit the company’s careers page.

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Governor Henry McMaster’s Federal Major Disaster Declaration Approved in South Carolina

October 1, 2024 by 0 Comments
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina’s September 28 request for an Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Helene has been approved. The initial list of counties approved for assistance is not final, and additional counties are likely to be added as further damage assessments are completed. 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Individual Assistance program help to Aiken, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Lexington, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda, and Spartanburg counties. This program provides direct financial assistance to residents who incurred uninsured damages to their property as a result of the storm. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621- 3362 or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service, or others, give FEMA the number for that service. More information about this program can be found here. 

FEMA also approved Public Assistance for Aiken, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda, and Spartanburg counties for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance. Under the Public Assistance program, state and affected local governments are eligible to apply for federal funding to pay 75 percent of the approved costs under certain categories. The division of the remaining 25 percent will be determined later. More information about this program can be found here.

Additionally, the declaration approves Hazard Mitigation Grant program assistance, which makes cost-shared funding available to the state for approved projects that reduce or mitigate future disaster risks. Funds under this program will be available to state agencies, local governments, and certain non-profit organizations only. A wide variety of potential projects are eligible. More information about this program can be found here. 

An expedited declaration request is available when the scale and severity of damage are evident, even before complete damage assessments have been conducted. Counties selected for expedited assistance were identified by emergency management officials based on immediate communication with local officials, resource requests, fatalities, and power outages. 

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