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Enjoy this look at Charleston almost 100 years ago from the Spring Island Private Community archives
Author: Charleston Daily
Charleston, SC – Waffles, Crab Cakes, Oysters – New Foodie Vlog by ChelBell Travels
Make sure when visiting Charleston you check out these delicious restaurants:
- Water’s Edge
- Sweet Belgium
- Eli’s Table
- Byrd’s Famous Cookies
- Oyster House
- Kaminsky’s
- Mesu
New Stunning Charleston Drone Video from Existent Lifestyle Stock
Soak in this new UHD video from high above Charleston, South Carolina from Existant Lifestyle Stock
Attention Charleston Film Industry Professionals: Suncoast Productions is launching a Crew Call for a Charleston, SC Fall film production
Suncoast Productions will be filming in Charleston, South Carolina from September 20, 2022 – November 1, 2022. They are accepting resumes now for local area crew.
Please send inquiries and resumes to suncoastproductionsoffice@gmail.com if interested
Why an annual membership to the South Carolina Aquarium is the perfect gift
Imagine yourself immersed in the beauty of the oceanic ecosystem where sharks and sea turtles co-exist! Imagine a place where you can pet fish, explore the wonder of the majestic bald eagle, and feel what it is like to be in a hurricane. Imagine seeing wounded sea turtles healed before your very eyes.
Now imagine being able to escape to this magical place every day right in the heart of downtown Charleston, SC overlooking the peaceful harbor.
You can have all that and more with an annual membership to the South Carolina Aquarium and it is much cheaper than you think.
How affordable is it?
Let’s say you are a new young couple that just moved here. You can get an annual individual plus one pass for $139. You and your special someone can come every day, even for an hour to relax and learn for only $139!!!
You have a wonderful family that loves to explore together! Well, for $219 two adults and all family members under 18 can discover life under the ocean waters every day.
What does a membership include:
- Unlimited admission for one full year
- Access to over 75 exclusive member programs and events
- Discounts for local area attractions and businesses
- Discounted general admission tickets (maximum six per visit)
- 10% discount in our gift shop, at the Sea Turtle Snack Bar and on souvenir photos (applies to in-person purchases only)
- Access to our members-only Facebook group
Membership Levels
- Family Plus,$279 Up to two named adults in the same household; children/grandchildren under 18; two guest privileges per day
- Family, $219 Up to two named adults and children under 18 in the same household
- Grandparent, $219 Up to two named adults in the same household; grandchildren under 18Dual, $139 Two named adults
- Individual Plus, $139 One named adult; one guest privilege per day
- Individual, $99 One named adult
Photo Credit: SC Aquarium
South Carolina Ranks 11th longest to sell homes on average in latest study
The study by online bank Tangerine.ca analyzed data from Zillow, which included the average ‘days to pending’ and ‘days to close’ numbers over the past four years to see where homes take the longest to sell on average. ‘Days to pending’ refers to how long it takes to get an offer that is accepted, and ‘Days to close’ refers to how long it takes to close the sale.
The nation’s shortest pending to close is Idaho averaging 67.31 days and New York is the longest with 130.44 days. South Carolina ranks 40th nationally with 102.44 days.
South Carolina is averaging 60.15 days to pending and 42.29 days to close.
The study was conducted by Tangerine.ca, which offers safe and secure banking enabling users to make smart decisions with their money.
Some Can’t-Miss Daily Burger, Pizza, and Sushi Deals Charleston, SC
Who doesn’t love a great burger, pizza, or sushi?
More importantly, who doesn’t love a deal? Here are some amazing daily deals you cannot miss.
Mondays
Rutledge Cab Company – 1300 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC
$8.95 Flat-Top Burger and Fries
Locals – Mount Pleasant – 1150 Queensborough Blvd Suite B, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
1/2 Price Sushi (starts at 3 pm)- Please note takeout is not available on 1/2 price sushi nights.
Tuesdays
Locals – West Ashley and Mount Pleasant – 1680 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
1/2 Price Sushi (starts at 3 pm) – Please note takeout is not available on 1/2 price sushi nights.
Wednesdays
Locals – West Ashley – 1680 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
Ladies Night- 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine and $5 Titos Martinis
Bohemian Bull – 1531 Folly Road, James Island, SC
1/2 Price Burger Day – All Day! Dine-in Only
Lowdown Oven and Bar (L.D.O.B.) – 967 Folly Road, James Island, SC
1/2 Price Pizza and Wine – All Day! Dine-In or Take-Out for Pizza Only
Thursdays
Lowdown Oven and Bar (L.D.O.B.) – 967 Folly Road, James Island, SC
1/2 Priced Burger Night – All Day! Dine-In or Take-Out
Dog Day Afternoon in September county of Charleston County Parks! Dogs invited to Splash Island and Splash Zone
Pups Invited to Make a Splash at Dog Day Afternoon
Fetching good fun at all three Charleston County Waterparks in September – get tickets now!
[CHARLESTON COUNTY] – It’s time for man’s best friend to make a splash and start doggy paddling! After waterpark season ends, Charleston County Parks welcomes hounds and pooches to return to enjoy the dog days of summer. This year, the event will be offered all three waterparks! Splash Island Waterpark at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park and Splash Zone Waterpark at James Island County Park will host the event on Saturday, Sept. 10; and it will be held at Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park on Sunday, Sept. 11.
This is the first year that Charleston County Parkswill host their annual Dog Day Afternoon at all three waterpark locations. Dogs and their owners can register to attend one of two timed sessions at each waterpark. The sessions will be 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 3 p.m. Each session will have a limited capacity, so advance registration is encouraged.
Registration is now open for all sessions of Dog Day Afternoon. Registration fees for each session are $15 per dog in advance, and $20 per dog at the waterpark gate if available. Owners are free with their pets. Palmetto Islands and James Island County Park admission fees will be included with purchase.
Dogs must be up to date on all necessary vaccinations to enter the event. While in the park and for the safety of all guests, owners are responsible to keep their dogs at hand and under control at all times. To maximize the fun and space for the pups, swimming is open for dogs only and owners should not go past knee depth in the water. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at park concession stands for the humans, and fresh water will be available for the dogs. Female dogs in heat and puppies under six months old are not allowed. For other rules and tips to make Dog Day Afternoon the best experience possible, please visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Space for these events is limited, so interested dog owners should register today at CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link)!
All Charleston County waterparks will close for normal (human) operations after Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5.
Dog Day Afternoon is presented by Crews Subaru, Holy City Heating & Air, Lowcountry Dog Magazine, and TD Bank, and is also supported by Coca-Cola, Charleston Animal Society and your Charleston County Parks. For more information on Dog Day Afternoon or the waterparks, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386.
Charleston’s First Distillery, Striped Pig, First to Receive National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification
Local Choice Spirits granted National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification, opening up many new opportunities for the Charleston-based spirits business.
Charleston, SC, July 30, 2022 –(PR.com)– The award-winning, woman-owned Local Choice Spirits has been granted National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification (WBENC), affirming the business is woman owned, operated and controlled. While Local Choice Spirits has always been a woman-owned and operated business, the certification is an important recognition that will allow Local Choice Spirits to participate in new ventures and open up opportunities to expand further beyond Charleston, including into markets and venues such as Disney World, which have stipulations for working with women-owned businesses, as much of the industry is dominated by male-owned businesses.
Local Choice Spirits plans to get more of its products, including its Striped Pig Distillery (SPD) products, into prominent spaces, which will gain Charleston’s craft distilling scene greater recognition in other parts of the country, too. With accolades as Charleston’s first distillery since prohibition and SC Producer of the year, SPD is proud to be Kosher certified, the only SC distillery with this distinction, to hold USDA Organic certified products, and to, as of now, be the only certified Woman-owned distillery in the area. The Striped Pig Distillery has focused on creating exceptional spirits from its inception in 2013, sourcing the best ingredients from local farms, adding organic certification and OK Kosher certification and spirits to its lineup, and offering unique drinking experiences that exemplify its high standards, like its recent limited release of Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. Obtaining WBENC certification reflects the continuation of Local Choice Spirits and the Striped Pig Distillery’s legacy as a female-owned, family-operated small business committed to innovative, super-premium enjoyable spirits that support, celebrate, and enrich the local community and beyond.
“We continue to add additional trustmarks to our products because they can be extremely useful indications of quality for consumers, and we believe many customers will appreciate the certifications in helping them choose the businesses and products they want to support. We’re equally excited about the avenues WBENC certification will open up to us,” Pixie Paula Dezzutti, CEO stated. “As a Pixie myself, I am anticipating seeing our products in the Magical Kingdom!”
College of Charleston Named Academic Partner for Charleston Literary Festival
For the second consecutive year, the College of Charleston has been chosen as the exclusive academic partner for the Charleston Literary Festival. The internationally renowned festival, which runs Nov. 4-13, 2022, will feature a host of world-class writers and thinkers exploring today’s most pressing issues and ideas.
“The College of Charleston is honored to partner with this extraordinary festival again,” says Suzanne Austin, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. “This collaboration offers a unique opportunity for our students, faculty and staff to connect with a wide range of top-quality speakers promoting the power of great writing, ideas and creativity.”
As the academic partner, the College of Charleston and its Alumni Association will provide financial, promotional and logistical support to the festival. In addition, the College’s faculty members will be among the interlocutors in the conversations. And in keeping with festival tradition, students will have the opportunity to intern, volunteer and attend the programs.
Lastly, the College will provide guest housing for lecturers and host the festival’s Opening Night party in the Cistern Yard featuring award-winning jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon on Nov. 5, 2022. In August, information on sponsorships and ticket packages will be available on the festival website, charlestonliteraryfestival.com.
Leading topics of the festival will include utopian to bohemian societies, racial injustice, challenges to democracy, generational trauma, the war in Europe, combating misinformation, what humans can learn from apes, and the survival story of a royal family, among many others. Most of the events will be held in person at iconic Charleston venues, including the Circular Congregational Church, Dock Street Theatre and the Charleston Library Society. Programming revolves around lively conversations between authors and interviewers and encourages audience participation.
“To partner with the College of Charleston, a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences university redefining education through innovation, aligns seamlessly with our mission to bring important ideas not only to the Lowcountry community but to a national audience as well and do it in a meaningful way,” says Walter Fiederowicz, president of the Charleston Literary Festival.
The preliminary list of confirmed authors includes:
- Sandy Hook, from The New York Times writer Elizabeth Williamson, is a landmark investigation of the aftermath of a school shooting, the work of Sandy Hook parents who fought to defend themselves, and the truth of their children’s fate against the frenzied distortions of online deniers and conspiracy theorists.
- The Palace Papers, Tina Brown, award-winning writer and editor of Tatler, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, picks up where The Diana Chronicles left off, revealing how the royal family reinvented itself after the traumatic years when Diana’s blazing celebrity ripped through the House of Windsor like a comet.
- Eddie S. Glaude Jr., author of Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and its Urgent Lessons for Our Own, is one of the nation’s most prominent scholars and passionate educator, author, political commentator and public intellectual who examines the complex dynamics of the American experience. Named one of the best books of the year by Time, The Washington Post and the Chicago Tribune, Begin Again is where Glaude finds hope and guidance in James Baldwin as he mixes biography with history, memoir and poignant analysis of our current moment to reveal the painful cycle of Black resistance and white retrenchment.
- By Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks, Horse is based on the true story of record-breaking 19th-century thoroughbred Lexington, who became America’s greatest stud sire. It is a novel of art and science, love and obsession, the bond between people and animals, and an unfinished reckoning with racial injustice throughout different American history periods.
- The Latecomer, by Jean Hanff Korelitz, The New York Times bestselling author of The Plot, touches on grief and guilt, generational trauma, privilege and race, traditions and religion, and family dynamics. It is a profound and witty family story from an accomplished author known for the depth of her character studies, expertly woven storylines and plot twists.
The Charleston Literary Festival is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a distinct transatlantic focus. The festival takes place each November in Charleston, South Carolina, and has a distinctive international ethos that offers attendees the opportunity to engage with renowned authors in unique settings and to contribute to conversations that revolve around outstanding books and illuminating ideas.