Sustainable Fashion Brand ‘Reformation’ openings its first South Carolina location on King Street (Charleston, SC) this September

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Sustainable fashion brand Reformation will open its first South Carolina store on the iconic King Street in Charleston on September 8th. 

This marks Reformation’s 4th store in the Southeast, a growing region of emphasis for the brand, and 41st globally as it continues on its mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Like all Reformation stores, the Charleston location incorporates a variety of sustainable elements such as vintage furniture, hangers made with FSC-certified wood, and reusable deadstock totes, and will offset 100% of its electricity usage with renewable energy.

This location will also feature Reformation’s one-of-a-kind, tech-driven retail concept, which brings the best of its online experience to its physical doors. The result is a more customer-centric shopping experience while remaining, as always, environmentally conscious. While visiting, shoppers can peruse a selection of Reformation’s signature, vintage-inspired dresses and fall essentials including denim, tops, sweaters, boots and more, all perfect for tailgate season and back to school dressing. 

Charleston Store Details

  • Address: 287 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401
  • Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am – 7pm; Sunday 12pm – 6pm
  • Opening Date: September 5th, 2023

Tech-Driven Shopping Experience

As mentioned above, Reformation’s retail concept includes:

  • Touchscreens to seamlessly send clothes directly to your dressing room without having to physically carry them
  • Additional touchscreens in each dressing room to order new sizes or styles
  • Fully customizable lighting (“Cool,” “Golden,” and “Sexy Time”) in each room

RefRecycling

At all Ref stores, customers can recycle their pre-loved Reformation goods (Ref Shoes, denim, sweaters, activewear, handbags and outerwear)—including the new Charleston location—through RefRecycling. To participate, customers can drop off their well-worn Reformation pieces and receive credit towards future purchases ($25 for shoes and handbags, $20 for outerwear, $15 for denim, $10 for both sweaters and activewear).

2023 Best Places to Work in South Carolina has been released – Did your company make the list?

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The best places to work in South Carolina for 2023 have been named! Winners have been categorized by small, medium and large based on employee size.

We’d like to say congratulations to all the wonderful companies who continue to keep our economy strong.

Did your company make this year’s list?

SMALL EMPLOYER CATEGORY (15 – 49 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
RankCompany
1SYSTEMTEC, Inc.
2South Carolina Student Loan Corporation
3Cognito Forms
4Air Compressor Services
5Isomer Project Group
6Crawford
7The Brand Leader, Inc.
8TEC Equipment Company
9The Lutes Property Services Company
10Harris Home
11Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC
12Worthwhile
13SCRA
14Palmetto Sitework Services
15AMBAC International
16Owners Choice Construction LLC
17Robbins Construction Group
18Low Country Case and Millwork, Inc.
19DP3 Architects, Ltd.
20Lucas Systems Inc.
21Green Energy Biofuel LLC
22The Jeffcoat Firm
23The Hiring Group, LLC
24Custom Recycling LLC
MEDIUM EMPLOYER CATEGORY (50 – 249 U.S. EMPLOYEES)
RankCompany
1South Carolina 811
2Parrish and Partners, LLC
3Trehel Corporation
4SIOS Technology Corp.
5Find Great People
6Frampton Construction Company
7NCEES
8CF Evans Construction
9Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A.
10Mount Pleasant Waterworks
11Palmetto Technology Group
12Vivacity Tech PBC
13Palmetto Rural Telephone Cooperative
14Spero Financial
15CarolinaPower Inc
16Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union
17Softdocs SC, LLC
18SpinSys
19Central Electric Power Cooperative Inc
20Hudson Management Group
21Recruiting Solutions, Inc.
22Young Office
23TPM Inc.
24Thornwell
25JM Cope Inc
26Langston Construction Co. of Piedmont, LLC
27Total Beverage Solution
28Greenville Federal Credit Union
29KeyMark
30First Reliance Bank
31Connectivity Point Design & Installation
32CUI
33Wasserman Next Gen
34CPM Federal Credit Union
35Infinity Marketing
36Mankiewicz Coatings LLC
37Renewable Water Resources
38Rhythmlink
39Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union
40LIMRIC PLUMBING HEATING & AIR
41Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
42Brittain Resorts & Hotels
43Brandon
44South Carolina Education Lottery
45Greenville Country Club
LARGE EMPLOYER CATEGORY (250 OR MORE U.S. EMPLOYEES)
RankCompany
1Sentar
2Burns & McDonnell
3Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.
4Pulte Group
5DPR Construction
6Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
7Life Cycle Engineering, Inc.
8Marsh McLennan Agency – Greenville
9South Carolina Federal Credit Union
10Henry J. Lee Distributors
11Edward Jones
12Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering
13Colonial Life
14Brasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C.
15Terminix Service, Inc.
16Cameron Ashley Building Products
17McAngus Goudelock & Courie
18SouthState
19NHE Inc.
20AMAROK
21M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc.
22Advanced Technology International
239Rooftops
24Atlas Technologies
25Total Quality Logistics
26Koops Automation Systems
27INDUS Technology, Inc.
28Select Health of South Carolina
29ScanSource, Inc.
30JE Dunn Construction
31Integrated Power Services LLC
32Lexington Medical Center
33Charleston Water System
34Samet
35Hall Booth Smith
36Berkeley Electric Cooperative
37Employbridge
38Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
39JEAR Logistics LLC
40Opterra Solutions, Inc.
41Parker’s Kitchen
42Southern Crown Partners, LLC

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Charleston-North Charleston Ranked #1 Fastest-Growing Metro Economy in the Nation in June, 2023

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Charleston-North Charleston ranked No. 1 in the fastest-growing metro economies in June according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Top 5 of 100-largest metros, ranked by YoY job growth:
1. Charleston-North Charleston, SC 6.3%
2. Jacksonville, FL 5.1%
3. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR 5.1%
4. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 5.0%
5. Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 4.7%

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GoodVets opening first area veterinary clinic on James Island, SC – Anticipated opening December, 2023

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We are pleased to share that construction has began on GoodVets’ first Charleston veterinary clinic, GoodVets James Island, located at 1411 Folly Rd in the Town of James Island, SC. The new animal
hospital has an anticipated opening of December 2023. The square footage of the site is 2,700.

This clinic will introduce GoodVets to the Charleston area with a second animal hospital, GoodVets West Ashley, scheduled to open mid-2024. GoodVets [2] takes a unique approach to the veterinary
industry, offering veterinarians the opportunity to own their hospital through a partnership with GoodVets. This approach allows GoodVets to connect with clients on a local level through the
support of a national network, giving all partners the autonomy to grow and lead their own practice.

GoodVets currently has 23 open locations across 11 U.S. markets, each offering thoughtful, individualized, full-service patient care.

Follow GoodVets’ Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GoodVets) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/good.vets/).

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Congratulations to Jennette Freund for her promotion to Chief Nursing Officer at Trident Medical Center

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Please join us in congratulating Jennette Freund MSN, RN, NE-BC on her promotion to Chief Nursing Officer at 321-bed Trident Medical Center in Charleston, SC. She joined us in 2016 as director of our Cardiac Telemetry and Progressive Care Stepdown Unit and most recently served as Associate Chief Nursing Officer.

Learn more about her career path and how HCA Healthcare invests in the next generation of nurse leaders at https://tridenthealthsystem.com/about/newsroom/trident-medical-center-promotes-jenn-freund-msn-rn-to-cno

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3 Best $2.00 Beer Deals on James Island, SC

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No disrespect to the title, but these may be the only $2.00 beer deals on James Island, SC, but they are still rockin’ awesome!!!

If you are looking for a refreshing break from the heat at a rock bottom price, here we go:

  • Lowdown Oven and Bar – 967 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412 – All day, every day: $2.00 cans of Budweiser
  • The Break – 778 Folly Rd Unit f, Charleston, SC 29412 – $2.00 Yuengling Draft from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Monday – Friday and all other times, $3.00 for a refreshing pint.
  • El Pollo Guapo – 1130 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412 – Monday – Friday from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – $2.00 Tecate

Beemok Hospitality Collection (BHC) Announces New Leadership Across Luxury Portfolio Elevating Charleston

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Robert Megargle of The Charleston Place joins BHC’s corporate team, Rebecca Hubbard appointed new Managing Director of The Charleston Place, and Lukus Grace leading the opening of The Cooper, debuting 2025


Beemok Hospitality Collection (BHC), a Charleston, SC-based hospitality company whose purpose is to create meaningful ways for people to connect and share extraordinary experiences, announced today the appointments of three executive positions within its prestigious collection.

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Robert (“Bob”) Megargle, Area Managing Director

Robert Megargle, previously the Managing Director of BHC’s flagship property The Charleston Place, has stepped into the role of Area Managing Director, effective immediately. Megargle has been instrumental in overseeing The Charleston Place’s transition to an independent luxury boutique hotel under BHC, and will be taking over this key management position at BHC’s corporate office, overseeing the Collection’s current hospitality entities as well as the growth of BHC’s Charleston area assets, including the development of a new community park at 141 Meeting Street.

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Rebecca (“Becky”) Hubbard, Managing Director of The Charleston Place

Meanwhile, The Charleston Place is delighted to welcome Rebecca Hubbard to the position of Managing Director. Hubbard previously served as the General Manager of the iconic Lotte New York Palace, where she successfully oversaw a $140-million renovation, an ownership transition, and thoughtfully led a team of 800 employees. Hubbard is a seasoned hospitality professional with more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, having worked with lauded brands including The Ritz-Carlton and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

With a longstanding reputation for exceptional quality and impeccable service, Hubbard draws from her widespread experience by understanding and identifying with every aspect of the hotel industry, bringing genuine passion and dedication to her role. In her new position as Managing Director of The Charleston Place, Hubbard will lead the hotel’s continued transformation and its exciting next chapter under BHC. 

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Lukus Grace, Managing Director of The Cooper

The Cooper, one of the newest additions to BHC’s portfolio, will open in 2025 as downtown Charleston’s only luxury waterfront hotel. Overseeing the property in the role of Managing Director is Lukus Grace, who joins the BHC team from his most recent role as the General Manager of Atlanta’s Thompson Buckhead. Grace brings with him a vast range of experience from the most luxurious global hospitality brands, including Capella, St. Regis and Hotel Bel-Air, part of the prestigious Dorchester Collection. Grace is well-equipped to undertake this significant opening for downtown Charleston, having overseen all opening operations for Thompson Buckhead in 2021. 

“Bob has surpassed our expectations over the past two years leading The Charleston Place as our flagship property, and we welcome him with open arms into the corporate office,” said Casey Lavin , President, BHC. “By focusing on delivering purpose-driven hospitality and enriching the lives of our colleagues, community and guests, BHC has been fortunate to attract top talent from across the country to join our team. Lukus and Becky align perfectly with our mission, vision, and values, and their proven abilities to inspire and lead teams will pave the way for BHC’s future success.” 

For more information on BHC, please visit https://bhc.com/

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Former 35 year member and retired captain of the Charleston Fire Department, Walter Eugene Barrineau passes away at 75

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The Charleston Fire Department would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the family of retired Captain Walter Eugene (Geno) Barrineau, who recently passed away. He served our department for 35 years and will be missed by all who knew him. The family plans to hold a celebration of life in the near future.

The following brief history of his life and career was submitted by his son, CFD Battalion Chief Robert Barrineau:


Walter Eugene (Geno) Barrineau was born in Charleston S.C. on October 12th, 1947. He was an accomplished athlete in his youth, playing baseball and fighting for the Charleston Police Athletic League as a Golden Gloves Boxer.

He was appointed to the Charleston Fire Department on March 30th, 1971 and was assigned to Engine Company 2 (Central Station). After making Assistant Engineer, he was transferred to Engine Company 6. He was then promoted to Engineer on December 27th, 1974, and was assigned to Engine Company 6 for many years. His other station assignments serving as Engineer included Engine Company 10, Engine Company 8, and Engine Company 3. He was promoted to Captain on August 25th, 1992, where he was assigned to Engine Company 10. He served in that Company for 14 years until his retirement from the CFD in 2006 with 35 years of dedicated service in Operations.

Captain Barrineau was later rehired by Chief Thomas and was assigned to CFD Communications, in which he served as a Dispatcher for a year. He was working on June 18th, 2007, and dispatched the alarm for the Sofa Super Store Fire. During the fire, he was on the phone with the trapped worker providing instruction to remain calm, stay low and to bang on the walls to get the attention of the firefighters. The trapped worker was later found and removed from the building without injury.
Captain Barrineau also worked part-time as a warehouse worker, security guard, butcher, and he was a member of the Local 333 Stagehands Union.

Assistant Chief Joey Roberts recalled that “Captain Barrineau was a mentor to many members of the CFD, both current and retired. He always had a good sense of humor and would always greet you with “hey cuz”. His favorite saying was ‘I love you like a hog loves slop’.”

R.I.P. Captain Barrineau

Brent Saba Celebrates ‘Charleston’ By Giving the Town Its Own Anthem

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CHARLESTON, SC / ACCESSWIRE / August 17, 2023 / Celebrated country artist Brent Saba is making waves with his latest hit single and music video, aptly titled “Charleston.” Released on July 7, 2023, the new track is an affectionate ode to his beloved town of Charleston, South Carolina. Saba, who first rose to prominence in 2022 with his song “Lakeside,” has managed to craft a love letter to his city – a moving tribute that is deeply personal and at once universal – resonating with fans near and far.

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Artist Formula, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, Press release picture

Charleston, a world-renowned Lowcountry City, now has its own anthem – and it’s a hit! Saba takes his listeners on an aural tour, croons, “…from the beaches to the battery,” as he effortlessly cruises through the city’s highlights in his music video. The local artist’s passion for his city is palpable, making the song a must-listen for any music lover.

“‘Charleston’ is my way of giving back to this city,” Saba shared in an exclusive interview. “Charleston didn’t have a song, until now, and I’m thrilled that we were able to bring together local talent, from the writers to the recording studio to the director and producer of the music video.”

Saba’s commitment to Charleston shines not just through his lyrics, but also through his choice of collaborators. The song’s lyrics were penned by local songwriting collective, Georgie Rhein and Dave Landeo, longtime Charlestonians. The vocals were recorded at Charleston Sound Studios in Mount Pleasant, SC, a place well-known for hosting another South Carolina native, Darius Rucker, for the recording of his rendition of “Wagon Wheel.”

Adding to the rich musical texture of “Charleston,” the instrumental was recorded and mixed at Omni Sound Studios in Nashville, TN by Dylan Maloney. Furthermore, the song was mastered by Billy Decker, a legendary sound engineer with sixteen #1 songs on country radio to his credit. And let’s not forget the sparkling riffs from Tim Galloway, the 2023 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Guitarist of the Year, adding the final touch to this irresistible tune.

Saba, who established his music career in 2019, is keen to emphasize his commitment to his city. His unique blend of heartfelt lyricism and deep-rooted love for Charleston creates a captivating story that listeners can’t get enough of. Through his music, he continues to pay tribute, earning him over 160,000 views on YouTube for his music videos to date.

In the end, Saba’s latest hit “Charleston” not only underlines his talent and devotion but also brings to the fore the vibrancy of the local music scene. As the soulful notes of “Charleston” continue to reverberate through various platforms, it’s clear that Brent Saba is a name that will leave an indelible mark on the music industry. To witness his unfolding musical journey, follow him on Instagram @brentsaba and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing story of Charleston, as told by one of its own.

Media Details:
Website URL: http://www.artistformula.com/
Company Name: Brent Saba Music
Email address: brentsabamusic@gmail.com

SOURCE: Artist Formula

Charleston Local Business Spotlight: EZ Growin’ – Gardening Services in Historic Charleston, SC

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Today, we’d like to spotlight Leah Rose, owner/operator of EZ Growin‘ gardening service.

You can find Leah and her in beautiful Charleston South Carolina tending to gardens in the historic district. The goal of EZ Growin’ is to preserve the natural beauty and landscapes of the homes and surroundings of Historic Charleston, South Carolina.

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