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Material Capital Partners Closes Financing and Breaks Ground on 82 Townhome Build-For-Rent Community in Bluffton, South Carolina

July 17, 2024

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CHARLESTON, S.C., July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Material Capital Partners (“MCP”), a real estate development and investment management firm based in Charleston, SC, announced it has closed $30 million in project financing and started construction on Indigo Cove, an 82 townhome rental community in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Indigo Cove is located on 24 acres near the intersection of Buck Island Road and Bluffton Parkway, 2 miles from Old Town Bluffton. The new development will consist of 82 3-bedroom upscale townhomes designed to complement the distinguished coastal town of Bluffton. Residents will enjoy high-end finishes including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, built-in home offices nooks, upgraded hard surface flooring and walk-in showers in the primary bedroom suites. The community will also feature a host of amenities including a premium bark park, wooded nature trails, pocket parks and a clubhouse with co-working space and fitness center.

Nestled along South Carolina’s Low Country coastline just minutes from Hilton Head Island, SC and Savannah, GA, Bluffton offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and modern amenities. With its rich cultural heritage, charming downtown, and picturesque surroundings, Bluffton is an exceptional place to live. For more than a decade, the demand for housing in Bluffton has far outpaced the available supply and Indigo Cove will provide a high-quality housing option in this thriving coastal community.

Build-for-rent communities offer the amenities and comforts of a single-family home lifestyle with the conveniences and flexibility associated with rental home living and professional property management. MCP build-for-rent communities attract renters-by-choice, including young adults, families with children, military families and empty-nesters, who choose to rent based on privacy, flexibility, work proximity and value premium amenities in a professionally managed community.

Indigo Cove will be property managed by Greystar with pre-leasing scheduled to begin in spring 2025. If you are interested in learning more about the community or for additional information regarding pre-leasing, please visit the project website www.indigocove.mcpcommunity.com.

“Bluffton offers residents a high quality of life, great schools, and a laid-back coastal lifestyle all just minutes from Hilton Head and Savannah,” said Alex Chalmers, founder and managing partner of Material Capital Partners. “Indigo Cove will provide an upscale community where residents will enjoy premium amenities and great proximity to Old Town Bluffton.”

Project financing was provided by Bluerock, Stanton Road Capital and MCP’s institutional construction lender.

“SRC is very positive on the build-for-rent residential trends in the Southeast and we look forward to Material Capital Partners delivering a best-in-class community in Bluffton,” said Tim Ronan, founder and managing partner of Stanton Road Capital.

Construction will be handled by MCP’s dedicated builder partner Winchester Commercial Group.

About Material Capital Partners
Material Capital Partners LLC (“MCP”) is a vertically integrated real estate development and investment management firm based in Charleston, SC, focused on purpose-built single-family rental home communities throughout the Southeast.

Our communities of single-family rental homes combine the welcoming feel of a desirable neighborhood with the flexibility and ease of maintenance-free living, premium amenities and professional property management. For more information, visit www.materialcapitalpartners.com.

About Bluerock
Bluerock is a leading institutional alternative asset manager based in New York with regional offices across the U.S. Bluerock principals have a collective 100+ years of investing experience with more than $120 billion real estate and capital markets experience and manage multiple well-recognized real estate private and public company platforms. Today, Bluerock has more than $18 billion in acquired and managed assets and offers a complementary suite of public and private investment programs, with both short and long-term goals, to individual investors seeking solutions aimed at providing predictable income, capital growth, and tax benefits.

About Stanton Road Capital
Stanton Road Capital, LLC (“SRC”) is a private investment management firm focused on direct commercial real estate investments and select private equity strategies. Founded in 2013, the principals of SRC have acquired over $7.0 billion of commercial and residential real estate. SRC currently owns and operates a national commercial and residential property portfolio in excess of 6 million square feet and 2,500 residential units and is actively investing on behalf of its institutional, family office, and private capital partners. SRC targets opportunistic, value-add, and core-plus commercial properties in addition to ground-up residential developments in Texas, Salt Lake City, select major Midwest markets and across the Southeast.

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A Growing Concern: Addressing the Dangers of Social Isolation and Food Insecurities in Summerville, SC

July 17, 2024

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Summerville, S.C. –– As social isolation and food insecurity continue to impact the Summerville area, Meals on Wheels of Summerville remains dedicated to addressing these critical issues during these unprecedented, challenging times. The well-established Meals on Wheels of Summerville, a nonprofit founded in 1982, stands as a crucial support system for the community, combating hunger and isolation among its most vulnerable residents. However, the organization now grapples with funding shortages as the number of clients the organization serves has increased by 14.8% since last year.

With more than 200 volunteers, each delivering six meals a week across 22 routes every week of the year, the organization requires over $245,700 annually in food costs alone. This figure is expected to rise as demand continues to grow. Meals on Wheels of Summerville can barely sustain the growth and may have to consider reducing delivery to five meals a week instead of the six they have been delivering since 2022 to keep up with demand.

“We’re seeing higher costs, more people in need, and fewer grants available,” said Crystal Bovell, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Summerville. “Rising costs have strained our ability to meet the growing demand, and many clients rely on us because they lack family support, have limited mobility, cannot cook for themselves, or afford food. Our volunteers often provide the only human contact these people have, which is crucial for their well-being. We need the community’s support more than ever to continue providing these essential services.”

Meals on Wheels of Summerville operates to provide nourishing meals and compassionate companionship to the people of Summerville. Despite not receiving any government funding, the organization is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Summerville residents. Beyond meal delivery, the nonprofit runs specialized programs such as breakfast bags with nonperishable items for nourishment outside of regular meal deliveries as well as AniMeals, ensuring that beloved pets of clients receive necessary nutrition, as well as providing

While Meals on Wheels of Summerville does not qualify clients by age or income, many are seniors. The number of seniors seeking assistance has been steadily increasing since 2018, a trend expected to continue as the state’s senior population is projected to exceed 1.5 million by 2030, according to the South Carolina Department on Aging.

In celebration of its 42nd anniversary, Meals on Wheels of Summerville is launching a matching gift fundraiser, doubling the impact of all donations made by August 25. Every contribution is crucial to ensuring that no person in Summerville goes hungry or feels isolated.

For more information on how to support Meals on Wheels of Summerville, please visit mealsonwheelsofsummerville.org or call 843.873.8224.

ABOUT MEALS ON WHEELS OF SUMMERVILLE
Founded in 1982, Meals on Wheels of Summerville stands as a beacon of support for the Summerville community, addressing issues of hunger and isolation. The organization’s mission is to provide nourishing meals and compassionate companionship to individuals facing limited mobility or isolation. Operating in the Summerville area and receiving no government funding, Meals on Wheels of Summerville is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. Beyond meal delivery, the organization runs specialized programs, such as AniMeals, ensuring that both the nutritional needs of individuals and their beloved pets are met. For more information, visit mowsummerville.org or call 843.873.8224.

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MAKING HISTORY: Inside South Carolina and Canada’s $5B trade relationship

July 16, 2024

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By Hollie Moore

Through tourism, trade and similarities in legal and environmental factors, Canada and the U.S. have become the largest bilateral economic relationship in the world. Exclusively, South Carolina and Canada are making history with a 10-year high for inward investments.

That’s according to Canadian Ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, who recently sat down with the Charleston Regional Business Journal while she was in town for meetings with state and local officials and business leaders to discuss the investments of Canadian companies into South Carolina.

As of March, South Carolina exports $4.99 billion in goods and services to Canada, according to the South Carolina state trade fact sheet. Those exports account for over 13% of the state’s total exports, standing as South Carolina’s second-biggest customer behind Germany.

South Carolina exports grew 18% in total to $37.3 billion, outpacing U.S. exports as a whole, which dropped 2.2% from 2022, according to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce’s website.

“I think what happens sometimes is when things are going well, we’re just like, ‘oh, okay, that’s going well, let’s move on to something that’s maybe more difficult,’” Hillman said. “But our philosophy is really if something is going well, like the economic trade and investment relationship between Canada and South Carolina, let’s find out why and make sure we continue to build on that.”

In addition to the 154 Canadian-owned companies employing 13,450 people South Carolinians, two new Canadian companies are expanding into the state to provide 845 more.

Niagara Pharmaceuticals will establish its first U.S. operation in Cherokee County. The $9 million investment will fund its new facility as well as 45 new jobs. The pharmaceutical company produces varieties of eye wash products including emergency wash, contact lens cleaner, wash station additives and conditioners under the brands Health Saver and Pur-Wash, according to the fact sheet.

In York County, $150 million will be invested in a new Silfab Solar location, providing 800 jobs to “manufacture solar cell technology, boosting U.S. solar cell production,” the fact sheet said. Outside of Toronto, the company currently has two U.S. locations in Washington, D.C.

Hillman said what is most interesting about the Canada and South Carolina relationship is their production of high tech and technologically advanced work.

Canadian companies are moving to South Carolina due to the growth of the state but also because it is a business-friendly environment, Hillman said.

“Companies come to ecosystems where companies like them are already working,” Hillman said. “So, you start to grow an auto sector or an advanced manufacturing sector that has specialists and researchers and technicians and workforces and suppliers and purchasers; more companies will gravitate to that ecosystem.”

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, South Carolina and Canada have not only recovered, but grown. Hillman said South Carolina, being a large automotive production state, is essential to Canada’s production.

“COVID really drew back the curtain for all of us on where we have perhaps let ourselves, as countries and as economies, be susceptible to supply chain challenges by limiting our sources for critical inputs,” Hillman said. “The technologies and the products that are essential to our everyday life.”

In addition to job opportunities, Canada also provides the most foreign tourists into South Carolina with roughly 10,000 to 15,000 visitors per year, Hillman said. Since the newest daily flight out of Toronto, Canada has become the one and only international flight into Charleston.

Similarly, Canada also has hundreds of thousands of tourists coming from the U.S. every year for vacations, fishing and to visit, Hillman said.

The economy is not the only thing benefiting from the bilateral relationship. Canada and the U.S. also have a very strong defense relationship, Hillman said.

There are over 1,000 forces and their families in the U.S. doing joint operations and studying at colleges and universities, one being The Citadel. Hillman said Canada is currently looking into doing more joint education and programming with defense colleges such as The Citadel

“If I was to sort of sum up Canada-South Carolina, I think what I’d say is it’s a really important economic relationship. It’s growing. It deserves attention,” Hillman said.

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Lowcountry Oncology Associates Partners with OneOncology

July 16, 2024

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CHARLESTON, S.C. and NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lowcountry Oncology Associates is partnering with OneOncology, the fastest-growing national platform for independent oncology practices, to enhance the delivery of cancer services in and around Charleston, South Carolina, the two organizations announced today.

Lowcountry Oncology Associates’ six medical oncologists will treat patients at four new clinics in North Charleston, West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant, and Summerville beginning in October. The practice, which now offers patients medical oncology and hematology care, will add services along the cancer care continuum including in-office drug dispensing, lab services, and medical imaging.

Lowcountry Oncology Associates, whose providers have been serving cancer patients in Charleston since 2001, is the third South Carolina oncology practice and 24^thnationally to join the OneOncology platform. Anderson Area Cancer Care in Upstate South Carolina recently joined OneOncology, and Coastal Cancer Care in Myrtle Beach joined the platform last year. The practice will continue its strong relationship with community health systems and physicians across the Lowcountry, as the practice plans to grow by adding physicians, cancer care clinics, and additional services along the cancer care continuum.

“We’re excited to partner with OneOncology and tap into their operational, clinical and technology expertise to grow our practice and enhance the cancer care services that we deliver in Charleston,” said Matt Beldner, MD, Partner at Lowcountry. “Independent community oncology practices offer the highest quality of cancer care at more affordable costs, and our partnership with OneOncology will strengthen oncology care services in Charleston. We’re thrilled to care for patients as an independent practice again.”

“Our partnership with Lowcountry Oncology Associates will enhance high-quality and more affordable cancer care in Charleston,” said Jeff Patton, MD, CEO, OneOncology. “We look forward to helping Lowcountry grow and enhance cancer care in Charleston, which will also bring additional value to payers and employers throughout South Carolina.”

For more information about the practice go to their website, www.lowcountryoncology.com.

About OneOncology
OneOncology was founded by community oncologists, for community oncologists, with the mission of improving the lives of everyone living with cancer. Our goal is to enable community oncology practices to remain independent and to improve patient access to care in their communities, all at a lower cost than in the hospital setting. OneOncology supports our platform of community oncology practices through group purchasing, operational optimization, data analytics, practice growth, and clinical innovation. Our 1,300 cancer care providers care for approximately 787,000 patients at more than 420 sites of care nationwide. To learn more, visit Oneoncology.com or LinkedIn.

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Mindpath Health releases Partnering for Mental Health Care in South Carolina (Charleston and Greenville)

July 16, 2024

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In South Carolina, approximately 706,000 adults have a mental health condition. Due to the large need for mental health services in South Carolina, more patients are turning to emergency departments and acute care facilities. This can lead to worse patient outcomes as these facilities often lack adequate psychiatric services.

Addressing this growing concern, Mindpath Health is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care, both in-person and online, to meet the diverse needs of our South Carolina communities.

Maureen Apollo, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, is a dual board-certified psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner with Mindpath Health in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comprehensive mental health services

Our licensed clinicians help with depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), sleep disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and more.

In South Carolina, 78% of Mindpath Health patients are treated for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Twenty-two percent of Mindpath Health patients are treated for other diagnoses, including stress, substance use disorder, and eating disorders.

Recognizing the increasing reliance on emergency departments for psychiatric care, we offer accessible outpatient services designed to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based and continuous care.

Mindpath Health clinicians create treatment plans tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring that each patient receives the care and support to manage their mental health effectively.

Accessible care options

Mindpath Health has in-person locations in Charleston and Greenville, ensuring quality mental health care is within reach. We offer online appointments throughout South Carolina to help make outpatient mental health care accessible to adults.

Our approach to mental health care allows clinicians to treat a diverse range of patients, both in urban and rural settings. This allows greater access to care for patients who may not be close to the Charleston and Greenville offices.

Collaborative care approach

A cornerstone of Mindpath Health’s practice is collaboration with referring professionals. We collaborate and coordinate care with primary care and other medical specialists, ensuring our patients receive quality care.

This integrated model allows for sharing vital information, such as lab results, which can be crucial for monitoring medications that require regular lab checks. Such collaboration streamlines the care process and saves patients time and money.

Through regular communication and coordinated care efforts, our clinicians can address the multifaceted needs of our patients, providing a holistic approach to mental health care.

Improving access to affordable care

South Carolinians are over five times more likely to be forced out-of-network for mental health care services than primary health care – making it difficult to find care and less affordable due to higher out-of-pocket costs.

At Mindpath Health, we make mental health care services accessible and affordable by being in-network with most major commercial insurance companies, including BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Optum, and more.

Our commitment to affordability ensures more South Carolinians can receive the care they need without the added stress of expensive out-of-pocket costs.

Commitment to South Carolina

Currently, almost a quarter of adults who suffer from depression or anxiety in South Carolina are unable to access mental health care. Our team of psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners are committed to the mental health of South Carolinians.

Visit mindpath.com to learn more about affordable and accessible mental health services for adolescents and adults and start your path to mental wellness.

This article was written by Maureen Apollo, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, a dual board-certified psychiatric mental health and family nurse practitioner with Mindpath Health in Charleston, SC.

Mindpath Health is an independent provider of high-quality outpatient behavioral services, offering in-person and online visits. We coordinate care with primary care physicians and referring health care professionals to ensure a focus on total health. Visit mindpath.com to partner with us.

We have locations in Arizona, California, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. We offer TMS in California, North Carolina, and Florida. Learn how TMS can help here. We offer Mindpath On Demand in North Carolina, offering same-day psychiatry services. Schedule an appointment here.

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6 Great Latin American Dining Options in Charleston, South Carolina

July 14, 2024

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By Mark A. Leon

Charleston, South Carolina offers several excellent Latin American dining options. El Callao Latin Fusion (5060 Dorchester Rd #200, North Charleston, SC 29418) is highly rated, known for its diverse Latin American cuisine. Pollo Loko is another popular choice, specializing in Latin American dishes and receiving positive reviews from patrons.

For those seeking Mexican flavors, Maya (479B King St, Charleston, SC 29403) stands out as an elevated Mexican eatery located in Charleston’s Upper King Street district. It offers a menu inspired by Mexico’s regional cuisines, featuring authentic dishes ranging from snacks and small plates to tacos and large format entrees. Maya also boasts a vibrant beverage program with margaritas, mezcals, and Mexican beers.

Raul’s May del Sol in North Charleston (1813 Suite B, Reynolds Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405) offers an intimate authentic experience. Chef Raul also offers monthly communal 5-Course themed meals that are original and wonderful.

Dashi (1262 Remount Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406), is a Latin and Asian Fusion restaurant with a funky theme. This restaurant has a great local vibe, theme nights, full service bar, wine club, an ice cream truck and truly amazing Pad Thai, Steamed Buns and Duck Ramen.

Other noteworthy options, with a more pure Mexican food theme, include Azul Mexicano (multiple locations in the Lowcountry – Downtown Charleston, James Island, Park Circle) and Senor Tequila West Ashley (1836 Ashley River Rd Ste A, Charleston, SC 29407).

These restaurants provide a range of Latin American culinary experiences, from casual dining to more upscale options, allowing you to explore the diverse flavors of Latin American cuisine in Charleston.

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ACC to Embark on Third Annual Unity Tour in Charleston, South Carolina – July 11-14, 2024

July 12, 2024

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced plans for the league’s 2024 Unity Tour, which will be held July 11-14 in historic Charleston, South Carolina.

The tour is part of the ACC’s commitment to supporting student-athletes through meaningful educational opportunities, including in the area of social justice. This annual event is a component of the league’s social justice platform, ACC UNITE. This year, the ACC Unity Tour is in collaboration with Ally and Gatorade – official sponsors of the ACC and supporters of league initiatives. In addition, the Capital One Orange Bowl, which continues to be a significant league partner, is once again supporting the event as they have since its inception.

“The annual ACC Unity Tour is an event that provides valuable educational opportunities for our student-athletes and school administrators in areas of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion,” said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D. “This event is part of ACC UNITE’s ongoing efforts, and we appreciate the support from our terrific partners in Ally, Gatorade, and the Capital One Orange Bowl as they join us in the meaningful initiative. We are extremely proud of ACC UNITE’s ongoing efforts and our commitment in this extremely important area will remain a priority.”

The theme of the tour is Journey of Resilience: Cultivating History through Community, Culture, and Cuisine. Participants of this tour will engage in an immersive educational experience in “The Holy City.” Among the planned activities, the attendees will visit key sites throughout the city such as the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, the International African American Museum and the McLeod Plantation Historic Site. The trip will be highlighted with a Gullah Geechee Tour, which offers a one-of-a-kind experience for locals, tourists, and anyone interested in true slave history in Charleston.

One of the many significant activities during this year’s Unity Tour will be the opportunity to visit Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church – the oldest black church in the southern United States. On June 17, 2015, it was the site of the Charleston church massacre where nine people were killed, and one was injured, during a Bible study at the church. At the time, it was the deadliest mass shooting at a place of worship in U.S. history and it remains the deadliest mass shooting in South Carolina history.

To start the tour, Boston College men’s basketball head coach Earl Grant will welcome and introduce the group to Charleston. A native of North Charleston, Grant was the head coach at the College of Charleston during the Charleston church shooting.

The 2024 ACC Unity Tour will bring together the ACC’s 18 member institutions with six representatives including four student-athletes and two coaches or administrators.

Among the tour’s highlights:

Tour of the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
Tour of the Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Tour of the International African American Museum
Tour of the Gullah Geechee Experience presentation by Corey Alston – presented by Capital One Orange Bowl
Visit the McLeod Plantation Historic Site
Community Engagement projects at Lowcountry Food Bank and the Ronald McDonald House, and Reading Partners
Charleston Housing & Development Panel (Rebecca Dail, Deputy Director of the Housing & Community Development, and F.A. Johnson, III Esq., CEO of the Charleston Redevelopment Corporation)
Social Impact Workshop (Will Smith, Founder & CEO of Charter Oak Advisory, and Justin Morrow, Sports Strategist)
Rodney Scott BBQ Experience – presented by Ally at the Charleston Visitor Center
Charleston RiverDogs outing – presented by Ally

This marks the third ACC Unity Tour, which began in 2022 when ACC student-athletes and administrators visited Selma and Montgomery, Alabama, for an immersive journey to one of the centers of the civil rights movement. In 2023, the event was held in Washington, D.C., with the attendees visiting key sites of the civil rights movement and engaging in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX.

ACC UNITE is part of the ACC’s Committee for Racial and Social Justice (CORE – Champions of Racial Equity) C.O.R.E was created in June 2020 to support the ACC’s commitment to social justice and racial equity. Members of C.O.R.E. include conference office staff members and campus representatives from each of the league’s 15 institutions. C.O.R.E.’s mission is to promote and encourage inclusion, racial equity and social justice through education, partnerships, engagement and advocacy.

About the ACC
The Atlantic Coast Conference, in its 72nd year and 18 members strong, stands as one of the most competitive and revered intercollegiate conferences in the nation. ACC members including Boston College, Cal, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, NC State, Notre Dame, Pitt, SMU, Stanford, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest are dedicated to upholding the league’s founding values of academic excellence, athletic competition at the highest level, and integrity. The ACC supports 28 NCAA sports, with 15 for women and 13 for men, and its member institutions span 12 states. In August 2019, the ACC and ESPN partnered to launch ACC Network (ACCN), a 24/7 national network exclusively devoted to ACC sports and original programming. For more information, visit theACC.com and follow the ACC on Instagram (@accsports), Twitter (@theACC) and Facebook (facebook.com/theACC).

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Loretta’s Café in Asheville, NC is closing after 26 years

July 12, 2024

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By: TIANA KENNELL Asheville Citizen Times

ASHEVILLE, NC – It’s a sad day for sandwich eaters across Asheville. On July 10, Loretta’s Café announced via social media that the downtown eatery at 114 North Lexington Ave., will permanently close on July 26, 2024.

Loretta’s Café, opened in 1998, has operated for 26 years.

The post reads in part:

“26 years of sandwich worship! It’s time to hang up our aprons for new adventures. Thank you for supporting us all these fun years. It was an honor to serve you. We hope you stop by to say goodbye. Sandwich worship is never wrong”

Loretta’s Cafe located at 114 N. Lexington in downtown Asheville – WILLIAM WOODY / WWOODY@CITIZEN-TIMES.COM

The eatery was founded by the restaurant’s namesake, Loretta Woolley, who was born and raised in Louisiana, and her husband and high school sweetheart, David, according to the business’s website.

According to Citizen Times’ past reporting, Loretta’s Café operated for many years on Patton Avenue before moving to the more spacious location on North Lexington Avenue.

The restaurant offers soups and salads but is better known for its classic assortment of Reubens, melts and cold sandwiches and specialties like The Heartbreaker ― the bestseller, made with a signature chicken salad and topped with hickory smoked bacon, melted provolone cheese and served on house-baked, light wheat bread.

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6 Important Tips to Ensure Your Personal Brand Success

July 12, 2024

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By Mark A. Leon

Are you looking to create a personal brand or take your existing brand to the next level? Are you ready to become the next great niche influencer?

Here are a few simple tips!!! Though they may seem simple and almost common sense, only a small percentage of active digital brands are following these authentic and engaging tips. Trust us; once you begin to implement them, you will see the difference.

1. Respect your audience. Digital communication is a two way street. Don’t just feed content. Listen, respond, connect. Your existence is only as strong as your followers.

2. Diversify your content. Don’t get pigeonholed into a singular theme. Your followers want to be stimulated and inspired.

3. Decompress. You will get obsessed and addicted to the rush of the numbers. Remember to take a step back and remove yourself from the content. This is essential for mental well-being.

4. Be your true authentic self. Don’t change because you feel you have to adopt to criticism or naysayers.

5. You are not required to be on every major social platform. Simplify and excel on just the ones that are comfortable for you.

6. Make sure you are still having fun!!!!!

We hope these 6 recommendations bring you increased growth and a more personal engagement with your audience.

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6 Italian Restaurants in the Lowcountry That Will Leave You Wanting More

July 11, 2024

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By Mark A. Leon

We’d know there are some truly gifted restaurants offering Italian cuisine in the Charleston area. From rustic terrain to metros to beach, we have your covered. Here are 6 options that will leave you more than satisfied of the Old Country.

1. Indaco – 526 King St, Charleston, SC 29403 – Located downtown on King Street, Indaco is known for its homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and innovative Italian cuisine.

2. Wild Olive – 2867 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455 – Situated on Johns Island, Wild Olive offers exquisite Italian fare in a comfortable setting, with a focus on local ingredients. This is also the same group that owns and operates The Obstinate Daughter on Sullivan’s Island.

3. Coda del Pesce – 1130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 – This beachfront restaurant on Isle of Palms specializes in seafood-forward Italian cuisine. Award winning Ken Vedrinski is executive chef, owner, and sommelie.

4. Melfi’s – 721 King St, Charleston, SC 29403 – This King Street restaurant offers a menu full of authentic Italian dishes with creative innovations in an enchanting environment.

5. Renzo – 384 Huger St #4126, Charleston, SC 29403 – A hip neighborhood trattoria with a wood-fired oven, Renzo is known for its creative Neapolitan-style pizzas and extensive natural wine selection. Though not traditional Italian, the Korean Chicken and Caesar salad are two of the finest dishes in all of Charleston. FYI – the Caesar is enough for two. They are closed on Sunday and Monday and we strongly recommend reservations based on the small occupancy and popularity of the restaurant.

6. Fratello’s Italian Tavern – 1050 E Montague Ave, Charleston, SC 29405 – Fratello’s lies in the heart of Park Circle and offers a tradition casual Italian dining experience with an intimate menu of robust dishes that have been passed down for generations. We highly recommend the Melenzane Rollentine and Manicotti Al Forno.

These restaurants offer a range of experiences, from casual to upscale, and showcase both traditional and innovative approaches to Italian cuisine in the Charleston area.

Here are some additional articles to help in your research to help you make your best dining decisions

Best Italian Restaurant Charleston, SC – Last Updated July 2024 – Yelp
6 Best Italian Restaurants In Downtown Charleston | OpenTable
8 Great Establishments for Italian Dining in Charleston – Carolina Eater
8 Irresistible Italian Restaurants In Charleston To Try Out Today! – Secret Charleston

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