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The South Carolina Aquarium welcomes 15 sea turtle patients from Massachusetts

December 8, 2022

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The South Carolina Aquarium welcomed 15 cold-stunned sea turtle patients from the coast of Massachusetts! These turtles had stranded on the coast of Cape Cod when water temperatures dropped.

When the plane carrying six green and nine Kemp’s ridley sea turtles touched down in South Carolina, the Sea Turtle Care Center staff were ready to receive them. The turtles were carefully unloaded in their banana boxes and transferred to vans for transport. Biologists and vet staff began triage on the drive, taking vitals such as heart rate and temperature, and ensuring that the patients were comfortable.

Upon arrival to the Aquarium, they were given full exams and put in shallow water tanks to rest. Most turtles were lethargic and weak, and some had additional complications such as frostbite and pneumonia.

All patients were given fluids and antibiotics and began a slow introduction of food after a few days of settling in.

Stay tuned on the SC Aquarium Facebook page for more information on these 15 frosty cuties: Venus, Virgo, Sagittarius, Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn, Jupiter, Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo, Libra, Cancer, Neptune, Mars and Saturn. Be sure to send good vibes for their recovery in the comments!

And of course, special thanks to our friends at Turtles Fly Too, New England Aquarium and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Life Center for helping give sea turtles a fighting chance.

Source: South Carolina Aquarium

Lowcountry

Charleston Business Spotlights: CornerCopia Market (James Island, SC)

December 7, 2022

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What is CornerCopia? In the words of the creative founders

We imagine a place where everyone finds something that inspires them. We imagine a place where families can walk and ride their bikes to. We imagine a place where you can find a perfect gift for anyone. We imagine a place where you can meet your actual neighbors. We imagine a place where children feel happy and welcome. We imagine a place where communities can support each other and co-create together!

What cool and creative things will I find at CornerCopia?

Plants
Home Decor
Artisan Gifts
Local Food
Events

Where is CornerCopia Location? – 1230 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 29412

When are they open?

Saturday & Sunday: 9 am – 3 pm
Tuesday – Thursday: 3 pm – 7 pm
First Fridays: 5 pm – 9 pm

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Arts & Entertainment

The History Channel’s “American Pickers” to Film in South Carolina

December 6, 2022

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Mike And Danielle

The American Pickers are excited to return to South Carolina! They will film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in February 2023.

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques.

They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them.

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics.

Along the way, they want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The Pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.

We at American Pickers continue to take the pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming outlined by the state and CDC. Nevertheless, we are excited to continue reaching the many collectors in the area to discuss their years of picking and are eager to hear their memorable stories!

The American Pickers TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through we would love to hear from you! Please note, the Pickers DO NOT pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the public. If interested, please send us your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call (646) 493-2184. We may also be reached on Facebook at @GotAPick

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South Carolina celebrates the deepening of Charleston’s port

December 5, 2022

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has deepened Charleston’s port to make sure it can take in any ship and remains one of the largest harbors on the East Coast.

The channel leading to the Port of Charleston is now 52 feet (15.8 meters) deep, once again allowing the biggest ships in the world to make it in and out of the harbor.

The new channel runs some 40 miles (64 kilometers) through the inner harbor and open ocean and is wide enough where one ship coming in can pass the other leaving the state.

“Any time, any tide, any day. I’m not sure anyone else can say that,” South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said at a Monday ceremony marking the end of the 12-year project.

The Charleston port has long been seen as the economic heart of South Carolina. The first deepening project was in 1851, taking the 12-foot channel to 17 feet (3.7 meters to 5.2 meters). The eighth one completed this year was prompted by the expansion of the Panama Canal to match the largest ships that can take the shortcut from the Pacific to the Atlantic.

The Charleston port’s position as deepest on the East Coast is precarious. Work has started in Norfolk to make the Port of Virginia deeper.

And South Carolina officials acknowledge its not just a deep channel that assures a port’s success. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being poured into better rail lines and highways to get goods in and out as well as speeding up and making more efficient the loading and unloading of the ships themselves.

Almost all of the biggest and fastest growing companies in South Carolina over the past 30 years — like BMW, Michelin and Boeing — all consider getting their products rapidly and easily out of the Port of Charleston and to the rest of the world vital to their decisions to locate in the state.

“This step makes us more competitive. This step attracts more investment and business to our state. Most importantly, our deepening project will bring economic success and opportunities to South Carolinians for decades to come,” South Carolina Ports CEO Barbara Melvin said.

Monday’s ceremony also included a nod to former Democratic President Barack Obama for supporting federal money for the nearly $600 million project after state lawmakers offered $300 million up front in the early 2010s.

The state money was vital because it let federal officials know how serious South Carolina was on expanding the Port of Charleston, U.S. Sen. Lindsay Graham said.

Monday’s ceremony ended with Graham pulling a switch that signaled a dredge just offshore of Mount Pleasant’s Memorial Waterfront Park to send a stream of water and silt into the air as the final yard of material.

Melvin promised jars of that valuable sea floor to the dignitaries at the event.

Graham said South Carolina’s unprecedented growth since BMW came here 30 years ago couldn’t have continued without the project.

“The economy of South Carolina would have hit a brick wall,” Graham said. “We’re going to celebrate the most consequential seven feet in the history of South Carolina.”

Source – Associated Press

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Black Ink: A Charleston African American Book Festival has announced dates and keynote speaker

December 5, 2022

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Black Ink Looks Ahead with Afrofuturism

Black Ink: A Charleston African American Book Festival Announces 2023 Keynote Speaker

[Photo attached: Keynote Speaker Namina Forna]

CHARLESTON, SC – Black Ink: A Charleston African American Book Festival has announced the keynote speaker for the free hybrid festival, which will take place January 12-14, 2023. The 2023 Black Ink Book Festival theme is Black to the Future, and the festival will feature New York Times best-selling author Namina Forna as the keynote speaker. Other notable guests include renowned authors Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due. This free festival, celebrating Lowcountry Black authors and beyond, will feature Forna’s keynote address along with programs, panels, and workshops.

Namina Forna is the author of the instant New York Times bestsellers The Gilded Ones and The Merciless Ones, the first two books in an epic fantasy trilogy. She has an MFA in film and TV production from USC School of Cinematic Arts and a BA from Spelman College. Originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa, she moved to the US when she was nine and has been traveling back and forth ever since. She now works as a screenwriter in Los Angeles and loves building fantastical worlds and telling stories with fierce female leads.

“The Black Ink Book Festival has quickly become a staple event in Charleston as we highlight and uplift the work of Black authors to local and national audiences,” says Black Ink Committee Chair, Djuanna Brockington. “Our romance theme for the 2022 festival was such a hit, it was hard to know where to go next. But the success of Marvel’s Black Panther franchise made it a no brainer to make Afrofuturism the focus of the 2023 festival. We are excited to examine the different aspects of Black speculative fiction on our culture, both now and in the future.”

In its seventh year, Black Ink: A Charleston African American Book Festival will take place  from Thursday, January 12, 2023, to  Saturday, January 14, 2023, with an in-person book signing on Saturday, January 14 at Trident Technical College in North Charleston (7000 Rivers Avenue, Bldg 920). Because this year’s festival will be presented in a hybrid, we are able to offer expanded content and workshops designed to reach a broader audience. On the virtual platform, we expect readers and authors from around the country and, indeed, around the world, to participate in the festival that exposes them to Black authors and new perspectives. For the in-person book signing, we hope to welcome hundreds of local and regional attendees interested in learning more about Black Ink Book Festival authors.

For sponsorship opportunities or for more information about the Black Ink Book Festival and events, which is hosted by the Charleston Friends of the Library in partnership with the Charleston County Public Library and the College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, visit www.blackinkcharleston.org.

Lowcountry

The Folly Christmas Tree returns to officially kick off Coastal Christmas

December 3, 2022

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For the beach bums, surfers, bohemian ocean dwellers, coastal Christmas has officially kicked off in the Lowcountry with the planting of the annual Folly Beach Christmas Tree.

Located near 2nd Aveneue East, the sumbol of all things coastal and good is standing bright with a patriotic star at the helm.

Here are some images of the 2022 tree.

Photo credit: Mark A Leon – Charleston Daily

Business

Metal Trades, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County and creating new jobs

December 3, 2022

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Metal Trades, Inc., a family-owned steel and metal manufacturer, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $14.4 million investment will create 64 new jobs.

Founded in 1962, Metal Trades, Inc. is a heavy steel fabricator that serves the marine industry, specializing in steel and sheet metal fabrication for commercial and government markets. The company’s broad portfolio includes steel processing, fabrication, welding, piping, machining, electrical installation, blasting and painting.

Located at 4194 Highway 165 in Meggett, Metal Trades, Inc.’s expansion includes the construction of a new facility on its existing campus. The expansion will allow the company to build components and fixtures in-house for the United States Navy. The new building will be located near the company’s 1,000-ton marine railway, accommodating the fabrication and transfer of large steel structures directly to the Intracoastal Waterway. This project will also allow the company to expand its capabilities in manufacturing expertise, heavy lift capability and direct barge access.

The expansion is expected to be complete by the second half of 2023. Individuals interested in joining the Metal Trades, Inc. team should visit the company’s careers page.

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“Metal Trades, Inc. is excited for the positive impact this expansion will have on rural Charleston County as we continue to increase our capacity to support the defense industry, as well as our private sector customers. As one of the few major fabricators located on deep water in the state, this expansion will allow us to expand our tradition of delivering quality-built, heavy-steel products from the Lowcountry to the rest of the world.” -Metal Trades, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer R.B. Corbin

“With the expansion of Metal Trades, Inc., South Carolina’s manufacturing industry continues to lead the charge in bringing new jobs and investment to our state. Congratulations, and we look forward to celebrating your success for many years to come.” -Gov. Henry McMaster

“South Carolina’s strategic location and infrastructure assets are ideal for companies like Metal Trades, Inc. to find continued success. We appreciate Metal Trades, Inc.’s ongoing commitment and look forward to the positive impact this expansion will have throughout the state.” -Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“It’s always gratifying to see family-owned businesses continue to expand and create opportunities in their community. We congratulate Metal Trades, Inc. on expanding and creating new jobs in the southern part of Charleston County.” -Charleston County Council Chairman Teddie Pryor

Lowcountry

“Strength in Partnership” – St. John’s Fire District response to collaborative efforts during recent Johns Island Fire

December 2, 2022

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Strength in Partnership – Last evening units with Charleston, St. Johns, James Island PSD Fire Department, and St. Andrews Fire Department all responded to a large structure fire on Maybank Hwy. Your incident command team was a mix of personnel from the St. John’s Fire District and the Charleston Fire Department.

Regardless of jurisdictional boundary, the closest fire apparatus and command units are dispatched. This automatic aid partnership is world-class and provides Charleston area residents and visitors with exceptional and timely service. Working and training together ensures incidents like these are cohesive and under control even in difficult circumstances.

Great work to all responding firefighters!

Photos from Charleston Fire Department via Facebook

Lifestyle

Chick-fil-A Operator Creates Graduate Leadership Scholarship for College of Charleston Recipients

December 1, 2022

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Local Operator Daniel Dickerson and his wife Marie pledge $40,000 to the College of Charleston Foundation to establish annual graduate scholarship

WHAT: Chick-fil-A Dorchester Road Operator Daniel Dickerson and his wife Marie have pledged $40,000 to the College of Charleston Foundation to establish an annual, non-endowed fund to provide scholarships for graduate students. To commemorate the new scholarship fund, there will be a formal check presentation at the College of Charleston on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Members of the media are welcome to attend.

Through this scholarship, Chick-fil-A Dorchester Road seeks to help graduate students at the College of Charleston further their education and achieve their academic dreams. The Chick-fil-A Graduate Leadership Scholarship from Chick-fil-A Dorchester Road will be awarded annually to two graduate students based on financial need and GPA requirements. Consideration will also be given to international students, STEM students or students pursuing a business degree; all scholarship recipients will be selected by the College of Charleston’s Graduate School.

The scholarship founder, Daniel Dickerson, has served as a local restaurant operator of Chick-fil-A Dorchester Road since the restaurant’s opening in 2005. A proud College of Charleston graduate, Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in both international business and French. His wife, Marie holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the College of Charleston and received her master’s degree from CERAM Business School in France.

Education is near and dear to both Daniel and Marie, which is why they established the Chick-fil-A Graduate Leadership Scholarship as an avenue to equip others with leadership training and advanced education.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 – 11:30 a.m

WHERE: College of Charleston Cistern Yard – 66 George St. Charleston, SC 29424

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Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission purchases property to expand parking at the Shem Creek Boat Landing

November 30, 2022

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(MOUNT PLEASANT, SC) – The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) recently purchased a .53-acre property in Mount Pleasant that will allow for parking expansion at the Shem Creek Boat Landing, one of the area’s most popular landings. The purchase included two lots adjacent to the boat landing on Simmons Street.

The land was purchased by CCPRC for 1.9 million dollars from PSC, LLC, and the transaction was brokered by Buckley Powell with EXP Commercial.

“The purchase of this land is wonderful news for boat owners and any user of the Shem Creek Boat Landing, which is currently one of the county’s busiest boat landings,” said CCPRC Executive Director Kevin Bowie. “We were very pleased to have the opportunity to expand parking at this site to better serve the community.”

Initial planning is now underway for the site work and parking spaces that will come with the purchase of the Simmons Street property. In addition, the Shem Creek Boat Landing will undergo previously scheduled accessibility and drainage improvements with repaving the existing parking lot this winter.

CCPRC maintains 19 public boat landings throughout Charleston County. For additional information on these landings, visit ccprc.com/Boating.

The mission of the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission 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 four-day parks, three beach parks, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, a historical plantation site, interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities.

The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, volunteer opportunities, and more. For more information, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.