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Lowcountry

Safe Water Ukraine Project Expanded By Charleston Area Nonprofit Water Mission

January 5, 2023 by 0 Comments
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Many cities and smaller communities in Ukraine have suffered immense damage to public water and power infrastructure as a result of the Russian military offensives. Safe water access is critical to the country’s citizens in the cold winter months.  

Water Mission, a North Charleston based nonprofit, is expanding its efforts to provide safe drinking to citizens in the war torn country. Water Mission received a $2.27 million grant from the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) to expand emergency safe water access in areas affected by the war in Ukraine, the organization shared in a press release.

The project, known as “SafeWater Ukraine,” will increase Water Mission’s existing impact by scaling safe water operations across four war-torn regions in southeastern Ukraine. Funding provides 40 fixed systems and five mobile safe water systems to serve residents desperately in need of safe, clean water. “This grant provides critical funding enabling us to quickly scale our efforts to bring emergency safe water throughout southeastern Ukraine,” said George C. Greene IV, PE, CEO, and president of Water Mission, which is a Christian based nonprofit. “We are thankful for IOM’s trust and support in helping our in-country teams bring relief to people without water due to extensive damage to public infrastructure.” 

In February 2022, Water Mission immediately deployed to serve people in need seeking safety in bordering countries. By April, Water Mission was one of the first organizations to provide safe water access for internally displaced people (IDPs) within Ukraine. 

As of December 2022, Water Mission installed more than 40 emergency safe water systems across seven Ukrainian cities, according to information provided by the organization. These systems have produced more than 20 million liters of safe water, serving more than 100,000 people. Additionally, Water Mission teams have provided on the ground engineering expertise, consulting, and water quality testing services to local municipal water operators.

Water Mission has also worked with partners to ensure dignified and hygienic living conditions for people in need by distributing necessary hygiene items, more than 10,000 hygiene kits, and 3 million water purification packets. Water Mission will continue to expand its response by working collaboratively with regional city officials, local governments, and churches to address the most critical safe water needs, a press release promised.  

To learn more or support the response,  visit watermission.org.

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Lowcountry

U-Haul U.S. Growth Cities of 2022: Charleston-North Charleston ranked 10th

January 4, 2023 by 0 Comments
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U-Haul has released its 2022 growth index report showcasing the top growth cities in the U.S. based on migration trends data or inbound and outbound activity.

This year, Charleston-North Charleston, South Carolina ranked as the 10th highest growth areas in the U.S.

How is data compiled?

The U-Haul Growth Index is compiled according to the net gain of one-way U-Haul trucks arriving in a city or state, versus departing from that city or state, in a calendar year. Migration trends data is compiled from more than 2 million one-way U-Haul truck transactions that occur annually across the U.S. and Canada.

While U-Haul migration trends do not correlate directly to population or economic growth, the U-Haul Growth Index is an effective gauge of how well cities and states are attracting and maintaining residents. Visit myuhaulstory.com to view the U-Haul top 50 growth state rankings of 2022 and find individual press releases for the top 10 growth states.

2022 U-Haul Growth Cities

1.OCALA, FL (24)
2.SACRAMENTO-ROSEVILLE, CA (8)
3.MADISON, WI (5)
4.PALM BAY-MELBOURNE, FL (3)
5.AUBURN-OPELIKA, AL (23)
6.NORTH PORT, FL (4)
7.MYRTLE BEACH-NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (17)
8.SURPRISE, AZ (18)
9.HUNTSVILLE, AL
10.CHARLESTON-NORTH CHARLESTON, SC
11.ST. LOUIS, MO
12.ATHENS, GA
13.MISSOURI CITY, TX
14.RALEIGH-DURHAM, NC (2)
15.RICHARDSON, TX (22)
16.FORT COLLINS, CO
17.HENDERSON, NV
18.RENO, NV
19.CONROE, TX
20.WEST CHESTER, OH
21.LAKELAND, FL
22.NASHVILLE, TN
23.NOBLESVILLE, IN
24.HENRICO, VA
25.SANDY SPRINGS, GA
2021 growth rankings in parentheses, if ranked

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Mount Pleasant, SC based Wealth Management Group Announces Milestone Annual Growth

January 4, 2023 by 0 Comments
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Apollon Holdings saw significant expansion, with four RIA acquisitions across the U.S.

CHARLESTON, S.C.–Apollon Holdings is pleased to announce its milestone growth, with the addition of key leadership and advisors to its wealth management arm, Apollon Wealth Management, LLC, the establishment of Apollon Financial, LLC, as well as a significant raise in assets under management.

“And the good news is we are just getting started. I’m excited for the future here at Apollon.”T

Apollon Holdings has had a major growth year, with the addition of Apollon Financial, LLC and founding wealth management advisor Brad Schaffnit. Apollon Financial, LLC is owned by Apollon Holdings, LLC and is an affiliate of Apollon Wealth Management, which launched in 2018. Apollon Financial allows clients access to LPL Financial custody, and advisors access to LPL’s business development framework.

Having launched in February of 2018, and through the turbulence of 2020, Apollon Wealth Management has grown to over 50 advisors in locations across the United States. This momentum was seen with this year’s acquisitions of Westside Wealth Management, Tree City Advisors and J.E.Wilson Advisors.

“Our goal since 2018 has been to create a financial planning firm that delivers tangible value to clients through multi-family office style solutions, while holding true to our core values of transparency, integrity, stewardship, and a fiduciary responsibility,” said Michael Dolberg, CEO and Founding Partner of Apollon Holdings. “I’m proud to say that today, we’re doing that and so much more. This has been a year of exciting growth, expansion and continued focus on our core values.”

This year Apollon Wealth Management added a number of financial industry veterans to their leadership team, including Michael Herman, formerly of Goldman Sachs, as Chief Compliance Officer and Eric Sterner, formerly of Prudential, as Chief Investment Officer.

“It’s been an incredible experience to work alongside such an impressive and passionate team of financial professionals,” said Eric Sterner. “And the good news is we are just getting started. I’m excited for the future here at Apollon.”

2022 also saw the merger of Colorado Brokerage into Apollon Insurance Group, renamed Advisor Insurance Solutions, which distributes insurance solutions to several other financial institutions.

About Apollon Wealth Management 
Financial planning and wealth management are all we do. As a fee-based advisory service, our sole focus is assisting our clients, including affluent individuals, families and business owners, in achieving their financial goals. We understand these goals represent more than financial and investment returns; it is about living the life you’ve earned and sharing your wealth. The fiduciary standard, where your interest is paramount, is also the Apollon standard.

About Apollon Financial 
Apollon Financial works with people to identify the unique building blocks that will form their desired financial future. Piece by piece, Apollon financial takes the time required to create a strong foundation for a clearly designed financial plan, including quality products and services for each individual.

Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Apollon Financial, a registered investment advisor. Apollon Financial, LLC is a separate entity from LPL Financial. Apollon Wealth Management, Apollon Holdings, LLC is not affiliated with LPL Financial.

Lowcountry

Roofing USA Gifts Two Charleston, SC Teachers with a Brand-New Roof

January 4, 2023 by 0 Comments
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Both winners are from the Charleston, SC area and are the recipients of the company’s ‘Covering Our Community’ initiative.

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, January 4, 2023/ EINPresswire.com / — Roofing USA is pleased to announce the winners of its ‘Covering Our Community’ initiative – one that gifted two Charleston teachers with a new roof.

Roofing USA is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A rating. The company is a part of the Charleston Home Builders Association and is a GAF Certified Contractor, making it one of the most sought-after in the SC roofing industry.

Having a storied history of service to the community and country, it is with ambition and determination that Roofing USA provides all customers with the highest quality of service and the utmost professionalism.

In the company’s latest news, Roofing USA is thrilled to formally announce the winners of its beloved ‘Covering Our Community’ initiative. Nominees for the company’s 2022 giveaway were required to be teachers from the Charleston or Bluffton/Hilton Head area, who owned a home, and were in dire need of a new roof.ADVERTISEMENT

“We are so pleased to have chosen two amazing teachers as our recipients,” says President of Roofing USA, Steve Guaglianone. “These teachers are Kasi Farr and Sarah Swain, who are both from the Charleston, South Carolina area. We fully believe each of these wonderful women are truly deserving of their new roofs, especially because of their heartwarming stories.”

Kasandra (Kasi) Farr is a 1st grade teacher at College Park Elementary School. She is a single mom of four boys, who does homeschooling for two of them because they have special needs that make typical classroom learning difficult. About 2 years ago, Kasi and her children moved back into Kasi’s childhood home to help her widowed mother, Shirley. The family has been in the home since the early ’90s.

Sarah Swain has been teaching at a low-income school in North Charleston for over 10 years. Last year, she was awarded teacher of the year – often staying after school to tutor students, attend their sporting events on weekends, and providing supplies and books to students who cannot afford them. 

For more information about Roofing USA, please visit https://roofingusa.com/.ADVERTISEMENT

About Roofing USA

Roofing USA is operated by President, Steve Guaglianone, and CEO, Brian Tice. The company provides roofing solutions to clients, always raising industry standards with the highest quality of service available, the highest-grade materials, and methods that protect properties throughout the roofing process – from start to finish.

To ensure clients are 100% satisfied, Roofing USA offers a remarkable 50-year manufacturer warranty, affordable financing options for all budgets, and easy insurance claims. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, the company also offers a discount to military veterans in its service area.

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Real Estate

$400K budget in Charleston, South Carolina – What can you get? – New Area Real Estate Video

January 3, 2023 by 0 Comments
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From downtown Charleston to John’s Island to Mount Pleasant all the way to Moncks Corner, take a look at what $400,000 can you buy you in the lowcountry.

If you are considering a move to Charleston and have never been this will give you just a taste of what different areas are like. Please don’t hesitate to call or text with any questions about the area or if you would like to begin your search.

Source: Johnson Summerville Real Estate

Additional Reading: Charleston Rental Forecast 2023

Lowcountry

Official Statement from David Aylor Law Offices on the Passing of David Aylor

January 3, 2023 by 0 Comments
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This statement was issued by the law firm on the unexpected passing of Lowcountry attorney David Aylor:

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our firm’s leader and namesake, David Aylor. David started this firm 14 years ago as a sole practitioner in shared office space and grew it into the successful 22 person firm it is today. 

David was known for his generous and helpful spirit. He cared deeply for his employees and clients. He treated us all like family. David’s legacy of grit, hard work, and community focus remains and will continue to guide us. 

We are all heartbroken to no longer work alongside David, but he left the firm with a strong succession plan and a talented team who will continue providing top notch representation and service to the firm’s clients. 

Clients can reach out directly to me with any questions or concerns (lindsay@davidaylor.com).

David, we miss you, we love you, and we will continue to make you proud.”

-Lindsay Johnson, Esq.
Managing Attorney (2018 – present)
David Aylor Law Offices

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Food & Bev

Andolini’s Pizza West Ashley closes after 30 years in business

January 2, 2023 by 0 Comments
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On December 31, 2022, Charleston-area pizza restaurant Andolini’s West Ashley closed its doors after three decades in business.

A message from the Andolini’s Facebook read,

“After 30 years, we are sorry to announce that Andolini’s Pizza West Ashley has closed it’s doors permanently, as of December 31, 2022. To all our loyal patrons and staff who were part of the journey… thank you all from the bottom of all our hearts! We will miss you. Have a safe, happy, and most importantly, a Healthy New Year!!Yours in Pizza” 

The official announcement came on the restaurant’s Facebook page on Saturday afternoon, nearly a month after a post celebrating the restaurant’s 30th anniversary.

As a fan of the Lowcountry traditions and Andolini’s, we will miss you.

Real Estate

Aventon Companies Announces Construction of Its First Luxury Apartment Property in South Carolina (West Ashley)

January 2, 2023 by 0 Comments
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Aventon Bees Ferry will be an Expansive 394-Unit Community in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Aventon Companies, a prominent multifamily developer and general contractor with active projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, announces that it has broken ground on its very first luxury apartment community in the state of South Carolina. Located in the booming West Ashley submarket of Charleston, Aventon Bees Ferry will be a 30-acre project encompassing 394 units and proximate to major employers as well as world-class dining and shopping options including the historic downtown Charleston peninsula.

With spacious one, two and three-bedroom floorplans, each apartment within Aventon Bees Ferry will be outfitted with the company’s signature high-end finishes, with details normally found only in luxury single family housing. The expansive amenity package at Aventon Bees Ferry will include a community clubhouse with hospitality-inspired design and spaces for lounging, remote work and fitness. Amongst its two courtyards, residents will enjoy a resort-style pool and gaming lawn in the primary courtyard, and a nature-centered space for tranquility and relaxation in the secondary courtyard. This pet-friendly community will also feature a pet spa and on-site dog park. Each of the four-story buildings within the development will offer elevator access. Aventon Bees Ferry is expected to open in early 2024.

“With Charleston consistently experiencing year-over-year employment growth while seeing its economy and tourism industry reach unparalleled heights, Aventon decided to launch our first project in South Carolina here. South Carolina is a key part of our regional growth plan,” said Ron Perera, Senior Managing Director. “Aventon Bees Ferry will provide luxury living amongst all that the city has to offer.”

Render of the Aventon Bees Ferry Property

The property’s buildings were designed by Watts Leaf Architects, with interior design curated by Studio 5 Interiors, Inc. Landscaping and hardscaping for Aventon Bees Ferry was designed by local South Carolina firm, Thomas & Hutton. The community is located near the intersection of Bees Ferry Road and Savannah Highway. Since 2019, Aventon Companies has assembled an impressive $2 billion portfolio of ground-up developments bringing over 9,000 Aventon-branded apartment homes to Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and the Mid-Atlantic.

About Aventon Companies

Aventon Companies acquires, develops, and manages multifamily communities in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and the Mid-Atlantic with regional offices in West Palm Beach, FL, Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Raleigh, NC and Bethesda, MD. To learn more, visit www.aventoncompanies.com.

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Charleston Spotlight: Michelle Lindsey – Author, humanitarian, philanthropist and supporter of Ukraine struggle

January 1, 2023 by 0 Comments
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Among the many wonderful and selfless citizens of Charleston who dedicate their lives to helping others is Michelle Lindsey.

Michelle has traveled the world, dedicated time and resources to charities, given her talent for the written word to bring awareness and spoken loudly about human rights and freedoms. We are so proud to feature Michelle as a local humanitarian.

Michelle’s Official Website

About Michelle Lindsey

Hello, everyone! I’m Michelle. I’m a writer, an author, a humanitarian advocate and aid worker, a grassroots philanthropist, a runner, a traveler, and a dog lover.

I am honored and blessed to be an award-winning writer and author who has been writing professionally, and been published continually, since I was 14. I have worked as a staff writer, columnist, contributor, and feature writer for various newspapers and magazines in the United States, and have also had my work published in several newspapers around the world, as well as in international magazines. For various feature articles and publications, I have also interviewed political leaders, actors, singers, and athletes. In 1998, when I was 16, I was humbled and thrilled to be chosen as the winner of a prestigious international essay contest in USA TODAY newspaper. My highly acclaimed short story “The Ghost of Arabelle Vale” was a winner in the 2017 and 2018 Writer’s Digest Popular Fiction Awards. I am currently working to complete my debut novel “The Light We Find”.

I briefly worked in the documentary film industry in 2008 and 2009.

I have been involved in grassroots diplomatic efforts and I have worked in politics off and on since 2000. I have worked on, and been a part of, various political campaigns including presidential campaigns, at the local, state, and national level, as a writer, strategist, consultant, adviser, organizer, program director and grassroots director. In 2001, I was chosen to serve as an intern in the White House. I have written countless political opinion and editorial columns throughout my career, which began, so to speak, in 1991, when I was 10 years old and living in Arkansas. President Bill Clinton was, at that time, the Governor of Arkansas. I interviewed President (then Governor) Clinton in Little Rock, in the summer of 1991, for a community newspaper that I started in my hometown; the proceeds from the sale of the newspaper went to the local children’s home.

I am blessed to be a humanitarian advocate and aid worker, and a grassroots philanthropist, with a special focus on helping orphans and orphanages around the world. My heart is with my special orphanages in Uganda, South Africa, and Zambia, and to their building, school, and farming projects there – and to doing all that I can to help and make a positive difference, and bring hope, opportunity, and joy into the hearts and lives of the precious children who reside in these orphanages and attend these schools.

I am also a dedicated supporter of dementia charities, and fundraising efforts for patients and caregivers, in both the US and UK, in memory of my mom who died in 2017 after an agonizing battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Additionally, I also support and work with animal rescue groups and shelters.

In April 2022, I launched a humanitarian advocacy project supporting Ukraine – “Write for Ukraine”. You can visit www.WriteForUkraine.org to find more information on how you can contribute your voice to the effort. You can also read my short story there, supporting Ukraine, “Where the Sunflowers Grow”.

My goal and mission in life is to use the time, gifts, abilities, and the life that God has given me, and blessed me with, to serve Him, to help others, and to help make the world a better, kinder place.

I am an avid runner and have run and completed several half marathons. I am a proud and humbled finisher of the extraordinary Pikes Peak Ascent race in Colorado. I am also a swimmer, a dog lover, a photographer, a Crohn’s Disease and Myocarditis survivor, and a lover of classic movies, travel, books, music, history, and the television shows “Downton Abbey”, “The West Wing”, and “I Love Lucy”. I love the beach and spending time with my precious dog and best buddy, Bogart, an American Bulldog/Pointer mix, whom I rescued from a shelter in 2019.

I have lived in 11 states, including Hawaii, and currently make my home in lovely Charleston, South Carolina.