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Between 2020-2022, South Carolina had the 6th largest population increase in the country. Where are they all moving?!
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From Earrings to Baked Goods, 6 Black-Owned Charleston, SC Businesses You Should Check Out
Here are some of the best Black-owned businesses in Charleston, SC:
- Gullah Geechee Tours – Gullah Geechee Tours offers a one-of-a-kind experience for locals, tourists, and anyone interested in true slave history. There is no other tour offered in the city of Charleston that comes close to giving such a unique and genuine experience about the city’s history.
- Hannibal’s Kitchen – Another popular soul food spot, Hannibal’s Kitchen offers hearty portions of comfort food classics like pork chops, fried fish, and yams.
- The Tiny Tassel – This jewelry and accessories boutique features colorful, handmade tassel earrings and other fun statement pieces. The Tiny Tassel is your one-stop shop for handmade earrings, bracelets, necklaces, garments, and party goods. Happiness is the core value of The Tiny Tassel, so each carefully curated piece is created with those special, everyday moments in mind.
- The Harbinger Cafe & Bakery – This cafe and bakery offers breakfast and lunch dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients, as well as a variety of baked goods. The veggie-heavy menu will guide you to a bold breakfast, intriguing treats, bright and beautiful salads and strong coffee to boot– all designed to nourish and excite, thoughtfully created right here.
- KJ Kearney’s Charleston Black Food Fridays – Black Food Fridays is a James Beard Award-nominated social media advocacy initiative that encourages everyone who eats food to support Black-owned restaurants each and every Friday. Since launching in April 2020, Black Food Fridays has grown organically to reach an audience of over 250,000 people across social media.
- Swank Desserts – The idea for Swank came from a business plan project! The concept needed to fill a gap in the market and solve a problem, for us that was offering more creative dessert options! After launching in 2015 and operating as an online shop, Swank’s first brick and mortar location opened at the end of 2019 in Downtown Summerville. With the versatility to create savory and sweet dishes Danetra incorporates the techniques she has learned from her experience with savory food and applies them to her desserts. She believes in utilizing the best ingredients in her desserts, ensuring her customers that any product they purchase from her will taste just as good as they look!
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Mount Pleasant designated as the Lowcountry’s first “Certified” Autism Friendly Town
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – The Town of Mount Pleasant has been designated the Lowcountry’s first “certified” Autism Friendly Town by Just Bee, a local nonprofit created to connect neurodivergent families with their communities.
In conjunction with Just Bee, the Town is committed to further educating citizens on the signs, symptoms, and best practices for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Mount Pleasant businesses have an opportunity to become Autism friendly designated businesses by completing a training seminar created by Just Bee. Once completed, a seal depicting the Just Bee logo can be placed in the window of the business to alert neurodivergent community members and families that it is considered a “safe space.”
As part of the Town’s dedication to openly advocating for and welcoming individuals diagnosed with ASD, Mayor Will Haynie has proclaimed April as Autism Awareness Month.
In addition to the proclamation, Mount Pleasant Town Hall will light up blue throughout the month of April to further promote autism awareness.
Autism is a lifelong neurological disorder ranging from mild to severe. Current statistics show 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism.
For more information about ASD, Just Bee, and becoming an Autism friendly certified business, visit JustBeeTheChange.com.
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Spirit Airlines to begin nonstop flights to and from Charleston, SC to Las Vegas, NV
Spirit Airlines will inaugurate nonstop service to and from Charleston, South Carolina to Las Vegas, Nevada, the company announced Wednesday.
Charleston is very excited to have this new non-stop service to the gambling and entertainment utopia of Las Vegas, Nevada.
What is the average monthly temperature and rainfall in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers. The average temperature in Charleston ranges from a high of around 90°F (32°C) in the summer months to a low of around 50°F (10°C) in the winter months.
In terms of rainfall, Charleston receives an average of around 52 inches (1,320 mm) of precipitation per year, with the majority falling in the summer months. The wettest months are typically July and August, while the driest months are usually October and November.
Here is a breakdown of the monthly average temperature and precipitation in Charleston:
- January: Average high of 59°F (15°C), average low of 38°F (3°C), average rainfall of 3.4 inches (86 mm)
- February: Average high of 62°F (17°C), average low of 41°F (5°C), average rainfall of 3.4 inches (86 mm)
- March: Average high of 68°F (20°C), average low of 47°F (8°C), average rainfall of 4.0 inches (102 mm)
- April: Average high of 75°F (24°C), average low of 54°F (12°C), average rainfall of 2.8 inches (71 mm)
- May: Average high of 82°F (28°C), average low of 63°F (17°C), average rainfall of 3.5 inches (89 mm)
- June: Average high of 87°F (31°C), average low of 70°F (21°C), average rainfall of 5.3 inches (135 mm)
- July: Average high of 90°F (32°C), average low of 74°F (23°C), average rainfall of 6.1 inches (155 mm)
- August: Average high of 89°F (32°C), average low of 74°F (23°C), average rainfall of 6.4 inches (163 mm)
- September: Average high of 85°F (29°C), average low of 68°F (20°C), average rainfall of 5.3 inches (135 mm)
- October: Average high of 77°F (25°C), average low of 57°F (14°C), average rainfall of 3.5 inches (89 mm)
- November: Average high of 70°F (21°C), average low of 48°F (9°C), average rainfall of 2.7 inches (69 mm)
- December: Average high of 62°F (17°C), average low of 41°F (5°C), average rainfall of 3.1 inches (79 mm)
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10 Movies that Filmed Scenes in Charleston, South Carolina
By Mark A. Leon
Charleston, South Carolina, is a popular filming location for movies and TV shows due to its historic architecture, scenic landscapes, and charming Southern atmosphere. Here are some movies that were filmed in Charleston:
- The Notebook (2004) – This romantic drama starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams was partially filmed in Charleston. Several iconic scenes were shot in the city, including the famous “boat scene” on the Ashley River.
- The Patriot (2000) – This historical epic starring Mel Gibson was filmed in various locations throughout South Carolina, including Charleston. The city’s historic district was used as a stand-in for colonial-era Charleston.
- The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) – This golf-themed movie starring Will Smith and Matt Damon was filmed in Charleston and on Kiawah Island. Many of the golf scenes were shot at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
- Dear John (2010) – This romantic drama starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried was set and filmed in Charleston. Many of the movie’s scenes were shot in the city’s historic district, including the College of Charleston campus and Waterfront Park.
- North and South (1985) – This TV miniseries, based on the novel by John Jakes, was partially filmed in Charleston. The city’s historic district was used as a backdrop for many of the show’s scenes.
- The Last Song (2010) – This coming-of-age drama starring Miley Cyrus was filmed in various locations throughout Georgia and South Carolina, including Charleston. Many of the beach scenes were shot at Isle of Palms.
- Cold Mountain (2003) – This drama starring Nicole Kidman and Jude law included these Charleston scenes: The town square scene where Inman speaks to the blind man was shot at the College of Charleston in downtown Charleston. Cypress Gardens in Berkeley County near Moncks Corner was also used as a set.
- Die Hard with A Vengeance (1995) – The old Grace Memorial Bridge over the Cooper River was used as the set for the scene where John McClane and Zeus jump onto the container ship. The subway station crash scenes were shot on a stage built at the former General Dynamics plant in the Bushy Park area of North Charleston.
- The New Daughter (2009) – This horror movie starring Kevin Costner was filmed in various locations throughout South Carolina, including Charleston. Many of the movie’s scenes were shot in the city’s historic district and at the College of Charleston.
- Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) – This comedy starring Jim Carrey was partially filmed at Botany Bay on Edisto Island and at Cherokee Plantation near Green Pond.
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Charleston County Parks’ Inclusive Superhero Dance Party set for May 10, 2023 in Mount Pleasant, SC
[MOUNT PLEASANT, SC] – Charleston County Parks’ Inclusive Superhero Dance Party returns to Mount Pleasant this spring! People with disabilities and their families and caregivers are invited to this evening event, held Wednesday, May 10 at the Cooper River Room at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park.
From 6 – 8 p.m., these superheroes will take a break from saving the day to enjoy a dance party. Festivities will include a DJ playing favorite dance hits, snacks and refreshments! Costumes are welcome.
Advance registration is recommended for the Inclusive Superhero Dance Party. Advance admission is $4 and can be made by calling 843-795-4386. Admission will be available for $5 on site. Chaperones are required, but are free with participant registration. Click to Register.
Charleston County Parks will host other inclusive events throughout the year, including Inclusive Swim Nights at the waterparks and West County Aquatic Center on select evenings this summer, and the annual Inclusive Prom at the R.L. Jones Center in August. The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC) invites people with disabilities to experience its programs, services, trails and facilities to discover how they can enrich their lives.
The Cooper River Room at the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park is located at 99 Harry Hallman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant.
For more information on the Superhero Dance Party or any Charleston County Parks program, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386.
The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes seven regional parks, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, a skate park, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, a historic plantation site, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386, or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.
Tips for visiting Charleston County Beach Parks this spring and summer
Making the most of your beach trip with Charleston County Parks
Tips to ensure fun this spring and summer
(CHARLESTON COUNTY) – With summer just around the corner, many locals and tourists will soon flock to our local beaches. Charleston County Parks encourages all beachgoers to familiarize themselves with important tips and practices to have the most enjoyable and safe time at our Lowcountry beaches.
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) operates Folly Beach County Park (FBCP), Isle of Palms County Park (IOPCP) and Kiawah Beachwalker Park (BWP), and also offers lifeguards seasonally on the beach near the Folly Beach Pier. To make the most of your beach outing, consider arriving at the beach parks early or later in the day during the summer. Mornings and late afternoons are great times to take in the scenic Carolina coastline. Weekends tend to be the busiest times for the beach parks, but nice weather weekdays and long holiday weekends have the potential to become very busy as well.
As large numbers of people head to the beach parks during warm spring and summer days, guests should create an alternate parking plan in case the park is full. Keep up to date on the latest beach traffic reports by downloading the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Government’s Beach Reach app, or by visiting the ABC News 4 Beach Information Page.
CCPRC also strongly encourages guests to carpool to our beach parks to help maximize parking availability. Have payment ready to help reduce wait times at park gates and be sure to only use one parking spot.
For 2023, Charleston County Parks will conduct many mitigation efforts to help with traffic and parking at the beach parks. Efforts vary from park to park and include extra signage denoting when parks are full, off-duty sheriff deputies assisting with traffic control, increased staffing at the parks, a new entrance lane, and virtual queuing software.
Charleston County Parks’ beach parks all offer seasonally lifeguarded areas each summer. Even with highly trained lifeguard staff on hand, it is crucial for beach-goers to familiarize themselves with important beach and water safety tips. Guests should always observe and obey all lifeguard commands, warning flags and signs. For a schedule of when lifeguards are on duty, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Parents are strongly advised to watch their children at all times. Charleston County Parks recommends that parents teach their children to always look for the lifeguards or other park staff in the event that they get separated from their caregiver. Missing children should be reported to lifeguard or other park staff immediately so that they can aid in the search process. Taking a photo of your child when you arrive at the beach can help with the search in the event your child becomes lost.
It is also essential that beach-goers learn to identify rip currents and how to escape from them. Rip currents are identified by choppy and different colored water, a break in a wave pattern or foam and seaweed moving out towards the sea. Charleston County Parks advises swimmers not to panic or swim against the current if you are caught in one. The best way to escape is to swim parallel to the shoreline and back to the shore in a diagonal direction to move away from the rip current. Wave to get the lifeguards’ attention so they can assist in a rescue. For more information on rip currents, visit https://www.usla.org/page/RIPCURRENTS.
When storms arise at the beach, lightning strikes are possible. If lightning is in the area, lifeguards may close the water for a period of time and all visitors should seek appropriate shelter.
For more information on Charleston County Parks beach parks and safety, call 843-795-4386 or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six regional parks, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a skate park, a historic plantation site, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. CCPRC also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and much more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386, or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.
Mount Pleasant, SC Based Moovila Announces Certified Integration with ConnectWise to Bring AI-Driven Project Management Software to MSPs
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Moovila, a pioneer in AI-driven work management software, and ConnectWise, the world’s leading software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs), today announced a certified integration to deliver an end-to-end solution that combines ConnectWise PSA™ (formerly ConnectWise Mange) software with Moovila’s project management platform, Perfect Project. The new integration will provide MSPs with the ability to manage complex projects and resources seamlessly, from planning to execution, while leveraging the power of AI to minimize project risks and optimize workflows and outcomes.
The integration will bring Moovila Perfect Project’s AI-powered project management tools with ConnectWise PSA™ solution, enabling MSPs to leverage AI to forecast project completion, identify potential risks and conflicts, and make data-driven decisions. With Moovila’s algorithms, MSPs can identify project risks, eliminate bottlenecks, and optimize resource allocation, saving time and resources while improving customer satisfaction.
“We are thrilled to welcome Moovila as a certified integration in our ecosystem, as a means to offer MSPs a comprehensive project management solution that combines our automation software with Moovila’s AI-driven tools,” said Travis Vigneau, senior director of Channel Sales and Alliances at ConnectWise. “By leveraging the power of AI, MSPs can gain a competitive edge by delivering projects on time and within budget, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. This integration is an exciting step forward in our mission to empower MSPs to succeed in a rapidly evolving market.”
Moovila’s autonomous project management platform combines embedded risk identification and remediation with an AI-driven PM coach through a user-friendly interface to help teams collaborate, plan, and execute projects more effectively. The platform also offers real-time data visualizations, dashboards, and alerts to provide MSPs with a comprehensive view of project status and resource utilization.
“We are excited to partner with ConnectWise to bring our AI-driven project management software to MSPs,” said Mike Psenka, CEO of Moovila. “MSPs face unique challenges when it comes to project management, from complex workflows to changing customer requirements. With Moovila’s AI-powered tools, MSPs can better manage resources, track progress, and quickly adapt to changing requirements, all while delivering superior service to their customers.”
The certified integration between Moovila and ConnectWise is a game-changer for MSPs looking to streamline project management and maximize productivity. The integration of Moovila’s Perfect Project with ConnectWise’s automation software will enable MSPs to improve efficiency and reduce costs, all while staying ahead of the competition.
For more information, visit https://marketplace.connectwise.com/moovila-project-resource-management-automation-platform or www.moovila.com/integrations-connectwise
About Moovila
Moovila® connects people and work on the only AI-powered work management platform with the ability to eliminate risk and speed flawless execution. Moovila models and manages workflows while seamlessly integrating real-life capacity and schedules of the people and resources delivering the work. Complete with a built-in project manager, entire work ecosystems integrate the same data on a single platform with a clear visual path and project integrity scoring. For more information, visit moovila.com.
Whitney Asnip, Moovila, mediainquiries@moovila.com
About ConnectWise®
ConnectWise is the world’s leading software company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers (TSPs) through unmatched software, services, community, and marketplace of integrations. ConnectWise offers an innovative, integrated, and security-centric platform—Asio™—which provides unmatched flexibility that fuels profitable, long-term growth for partners. ConnectWise enables TSPs to drive business efficiency with automation, IT documentation, and data management capabilities and increase revenue with remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and backup and disaster recovery technologies. For more information, visit connectwise.com.
Contacts:
Sam Aurilia, Touchdown PR, ConnectWiseUS@touchdownpr.com
1 The term ‘ConnectWise’ is a trademark of ConnectWise, LLC. This application uses the ConnectWise API but is not a ConnectWise product or service and is licensed separately from ConnectWise products and services.
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Charleston Beauty Collective: Reinventing the Beauty Experience in the Lowcountry
Charleston Beauty Collective began as an idea. Experienced Esthetician, Jill Powell, felt there was a need in the beauty industry for a salon that was both high-end and comfortable. The space would bring together a mix of professional high-end beauty treatments done by industry leaders all while creating a comfortable, luxury space where clients want to spend their time. After spending years in the beauty industry, Jill felt it was time to evolve from the outdated salon culture and concepts that seemed to be most prevalent. With her idea, Jill joined forces with Alex Weisiger, an industry vet in management and customer service, and together they opened Charleston Beauty Collective.
Charleston Beauty Collective aims to be a one-stop-shop for their clients to get the ultimate beauty services. Offerings include balayage, blonding, color correction, hair extensions, eyelash extensions, eyelash lifts, brow lamination, waxing, threading and teeth whitening.
Quickly becoming known as the ultimate hair extension center, Charleston Beauty Collective offers free consultations to figure out what type of hair extension and method is best for you.
Charleston Beauty Collective offers Bello Haven Hand Tied Hair Extensions™, HALOCOUTURE® Halo®, and Layered Halo®, along with in-house dry cleaning services for your HALOCOUTURE® Halo® to help maintain the quality and investment of your hair extensions.
This Mount Pleasant, SC business prides itself on earning its clients’ trust. In turn, the team at CBC prioritizes continuous education in order to offer clients the most up-to-date knowledge and skills. Jill and Alex constantly look for opportunities to grow and offer their clients additional services all while maintaining the highest level of quality. When asked about the best part of the job, Jill states that the best part of leading this salon is that, “we together as a team have guests walking out the door feeling empowered, confident and ready to take on the world.”
To find out more about Charleston Beauty Collective please call 843.343.1225 or visit their website.