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According to a Port of Call press release, a Folly Beach staple and French bistro are among the new additions to the Port of Call Food and Brew Hall adjacent to historic Charleston City Market.
The Artisan Dining Collection at 99 S. Market St. has added five new venues.
Here is an overview: Pineapple Hut, a Folly Beach favorite since 2019, recently joined the Port of Call Terrace, according to the press release. Their specialty Dole Whip can be served in a cup or bowl with fresh pineapple and is a dairy-free, gluten-free, cholesterol-free, low-fat, low-calorie, and vegan soft serve ice cream treat.A
Délicieux is a French bistro originally located in North Charleston offering freshly baked sandwiches, baked goods, quiches, coffee and more, according to the press release. Délicieux will be featured at the top of the Port of Call area. It is the creation of chef Bri Wilson from Brooklyn, New York.
Orchestrated by chef Jason De Souza, Taco Art is an authentic taqueria and will feature tacos, quesadillas, burritos and rice bowls, according to the release.
LowCo Seafood Shack is the manifestation of the former owners of Shem Creek’s The Shelter, who are converting their decades of experience in the Charleston food and beverage industry into a Lowcountry restaurant, the press release said. LowCo Seafood Shack serves fried seafood platters, Lowcountry cookery, shrimp and grits, boiled peanuts and local shrimp to peel and eat.
Pisco Mar is a Peruvian foodservice concept that will occupy Port of Call’s existing second floor, the press release said. It’s an intimate experience, curated by chef Esteban Delgado Diaz from Chiclayo, Peru, who recently relocated to the Lowcountry. Pisco Mar offers authentic Peruvian cuisine and cocktails, including ceviches, tiraditos, causas, empanadas, and arroz con pato, accompanied by pisco sours, chilcanos, Peruvian wines, and other pisco-based cocktails.
While Pineapple Hut, Délicieux and Taco Art have already opened their doors to customers, LowCo Seafood Shack and Pisco Mar are slated to make their Food and Brew Hall debuts later this fall, according to the press release.“I couldn’t be more excited to welcome these restaurants to Port of Call,” Ryan Kaufmann, co-owner of Port of Call Food and Brew Hall, said in the press release. “Our goal is to continue to strengthen Port of Call’s reputation as the provider of the highest concentration of diverse dining options in Charleston.”
With the launch of these new restaurants, the current residents, Bok Choy Boy, Iaca Bowls and Ren Osteria, are leaving the port of call area, according to the press release.Reach Jason at 864-568-7570.
The latest U.S. News state rankings have been released and South Carolina is ranked 42nd in the nation. This is the same ranking as 2021.
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Florence’s Kitchen formally downtown and most recently in Windermere Center announced yesterday that they have closed their doors.
To the owners and staff who have proudly served our Lowcountry community, we are saddened and wish you all the best.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (September 14, 2022)—110 Freeman Street, a stunning custom home in the heart of Mt. Pleasant’s Old Village, just sold for $3,900,000. The transaction was handled entirely by The Cassina Group, with Jimmy Dye representing the sellers and Jackie Kelly representing the buyers. The property was listed in July and was under contract in just four days.
The 3,431 square-foot home was built in 2015 and blends seamlessly into the fabric of the historic Old Village neighborhood. A flowing floor plan, high-end finishes, light-filled living spaces, and a private pool are some highlights, while the home’s location is also ideal with easy access to shops, restaurants, schools, parks, Shem Creek, Sullivan’s Island, and more.
“Our REALTORS® at The Cassina Group are extremely well-versed in the intricacies of selling luxury properties like this one in the Old Village,” said Owen Tyler, Managing Broker and Partner of The Cassina Group. “Our company’s marketing abilities and powerful network were instrumental in facilitating this transaction, and we are honored to have worked with both parties.
The Cassina Group is known as Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate firm, with a proven reputation for delivering stronger results through leading-edge technology and building lasting relationships. The boutique company consistently ranks as the number one boutique firm in the Charleston MLS. For more information on The Cassina Group, please visit CassinaGroup.com.
About The Cassina Group
The Cassina Group is a boutique real estate brokerage with offices in Mount Pleasant, SC and Charleston, SC. The firm is managed by Owen Tyler, partner and managing broker, and founding partners Jimmy Dye and Robertson Allen.
Recent awards include top honors from Charleston Magazine, Inc. 5000, T3 Sixty and SC Biz News. For more information, visit www.CassinaGroup.com or call 843-628-0008.
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COLUMBIA, SC –September 19, 2022– The South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA) and Apprenticeship Carolina officially announced and launched SCADA’s new automotive tech branch, The South Carolina Auto Tech Development program: SCATD.
SCATD, which was officially rolled out today at the SC Automotive, Collision, & Diesel Instructors Conference in Columbia, hosted by the South Carolina Transportation & Education Business Alliance (SCTEBA), is designed to connect students, graduates, and prospective auto techs with the resources they need to begin or progress their career in the automotive service world.
During the strategic development phase of the program, SCADA & Apprenticeship Carolina, a division of the SC Technical College System, formed a partnership in which the SCATD program was registered with the U.S. Department of Labor in order to maximize apprenticeship opportunities for both auto technicians and New Franchised Car Dealerships.
“This progressive partnership provides a wonderful opportunity to build South Carolina’s talent pipeline in a high-demand field. Registered apprenticeship programs are a proven workforce development tool. We are pleased to be working with SC Automobile Dealers Association to expand this valuable workforce solution across the state and prepare prospective auto techs with a clear pathway to a rewarding career,” said Dr. Amy Firestone, VP for Apprenticeship Carolina. SCATD’s ultimate goal is to recruit the best techs that South Carolina has to offer through one-on-one program personalization. Program enrollees have access to complete tool sets worth up to $10,000, scholarship funds, and direct placements in 1 of 272 SCADA Members’ New Franchised Car Dealerships.
SCATD will also host Career Signing Days where individuals will be awarded a certificate, “sign” with SCATD, and be recognized for their accomplishments in front of peers, family, and administrators. Program recruits who are students also receive an honor chord to wear proudly at graduation.
Sims Floyd, Executive Vice President of SCADA, describes the program as a “watershed moment in the development of service techs in South Carolina. We believe this career path is a great path to a quality of life. We want to help these students realize their dream is a great dream, a great career, and a great way to a quality of life.”
SCATD is funded by SCADA, SCATD New Franchised Car Dealer Members, and potential grants applied for through Apprenticeship Carolina.
Young people in rural and underserved South Carolina communities can now get connected — to technology, resources and training — thanks to a $5 million grant from Google.org to the National 4-H Council.
The grant is aimed at expanding computer science skills and education to underserved youth across the country and builds upon support from Google.org, which is Google’s philanthropic arm, of computer science in 4-H that has reached 1.4 million students since 2017.
“In South Carolina, we are thrilled to continue to support this great effort and appreciate the opportunity National 4-H Council and Google have provided,” said Ashley Burns, S.C. 4-H Youth Development assistant director.
Computer science (CS) skills are critical to sparking interest in STEM and promoting workforce development skills that all young people need, Burns said.
And S.C. 4-H has a wealth of experience doing just that, with previous and continuing work related to CS and computational thinking skills including the 4-H Journey to Mars program, independent CS activities, professional development and the 4-H Engineering Challenge.
“To date, we have served over 3,000 youth with our programs,” Burns said. “We look forward to making the most of this investment by continuing and expanding CS programming efforts and engaging with the new National 4-H Summit, Clover and PYD Academy experiences.”
With this new funding from Google, 4-H will increase the reach of the Computer Science Career Pathways program for students from rural and under-resourced communities who have had minimal CS education.
The new grant will also help teach young people through Clemson Cooperative Extension’s in-person 4-H programs and online resources. These resources will provide access to computer science education to youth nationwide, including six million 4-H’ers and more than 3,500 educators across the 4-H system anytime and anywhere.
This effort combines the reach and educational expertise of 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, and the power of Google’s computer science knowledge and innovation. Since its start, 1.4 million youth have participated in the program, with 65% living rurally, 56% of teen CS leaders being girls and 47% coming from racially diverse backgrounds.
Despite the demand for high-skilled computer science professionals, opportunities to access this education have been out of reach for youth from rural and other underserved communities, said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4-H Council.
“We are proud to continue this initiative with help from Google.org to make a real difference in the lives of young people who otherwise wouldn’t be given a chance to discover their interest in computer science. This program goes beyond preparing youth for future careers. Teaching computer science at a young age develops problem-solving skills and confidence, and most important, empowers young people to find their spark and passion that translates to success in life,” she said.
The Code.org Advocacy Coalition’s 2021 State of Computer Science Education report found that while 51% of public high schools in the United States offer computer science, rural schools, urban schools and schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students are less likely to offer CS education. Black, Hispanic and Native American students are also less likely to attend schools offering CS courses than white students.
Delivering free computer science education to underserved communities is part of 4-H’s mission to provide equitable access to skills that help young people create opportunity and maximize their potential. The program also offers training and capacity-building for educators, volunteers, professionals and even teen leaders to create their own curricula and reach more youth.
“We believe Google and other companies have a responsibility to help people get the skills they need to get a good job, start a new business, and provide a solid foundation for their families — no matter what their age or where they live,” said Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google & Alphabet. “Computer science education is an important piece of this, and we look forward to working with our partners like 4-H to unleash the talent and drive of millions of people in communities across the US.”
This is the third grant Google.org has made in 4-H’s mission to reach and provide young people with opportunities in computer science education, totaling nearly $14 million since 2017. Google’s support will expand existing and bring new CS education programs to communities across Iowa, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Nebraska, and West Virginia. Read more about the initial grant that established the 4-H CS Pathway across 23 states.
4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for careers tomorrow. 4-H programs empower nearly 6 million young people across the U.S. through experiences that develop critical life skills.
4-H is the youth development program of our nation’s Cooperative Extension System and USDA and serves every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3,000 local Extension offices, including all 46 South Carolina counties. Globally, 4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries.
The research-backed 4-H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities, twice as likely to make healthier choices, twice as likely to be civically active and twice as likely to participate in STEM programs. Learn more about 4‑H at 4-H.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Southern churches are true storytellers. They tell of love and war; hope and adversity; community and resilience. They are the historians and gateways to faith.
In Historic Beaufort, South Carolina, St Helena’s Chirch stands tall as a symbol of remembrance and a humble reminder of the importance of Southern and its rich history.
Come with us as we enjoy these photographs of splendor.
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