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Owen Tyler of The Cassina Group Named 2021 South Carolina Realtor of the Year

November 30, 2021 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, S.C. –Owen Tyler, managing broker and partner of boutique real estate firm The Cassina Group in Charleston has been named the 2021 South Carolina Realtor of the Year.

South Carolina Realtors, headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, is the largest professional membership organization in South Carolina with more than 20,000 members. The South Carolina Realtor of the Year program is the association’s most coveted annual award designed to recognize those Realtor members who have contributed most to the advancement of the South Carolina real estate profession and community. 
As SCR’s immediate past president, Tyler led the association throughout the challenges of the 2020 pandemic and played an instrumental role in having real estate deemed an essential service.

“Owen is the most hard-working, knowledgeable, and inspiring Realtor I have ever met,” said Roberson Allen, founding partner and broker-in-charge of The Cassina Group. “He dedicates so much time and energy to the betterment of Realtors throughout South Carolina and is so deserving of this honor.” 

Tyler has served on local, state, and national board of directors and in leadership positions for South Carolina Realtors, Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Charleston Regional Development Alliance, The Children’s Trust of South Carolina, and One80 Place. He also served in multiple roles at the NAR, including its board of directors, where he is serving again until 2022. Tyler was recently appointed to the position of 2023 chair of the Realtors Political Action Fundraising Committee, an esteemed position in which he will lead the association’s 1.5 million members in its PAC fundraising efforts. 

Tyler was the 2013 president of Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, 2018 & 2019 governance chair for One80 Place, and the 2020 president of South Carolina Realtors. He has also received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including the C. Dan Joyner Community Service Award from South Carolina Realtors, Realtor of the Year from Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, Forty under 40 from Charleston Regional Business Journal, Charleston Global Realtor of the Year from CTAR Global Business Chapter, and 50 Most Influential from Charleston Business Magazine.

After a successful career as a general real estate broker, Tyler joined The Cassina Group in 2014 as managing broker and was charged with moving the brokerage to its next iteration with a focus on creating a highly specialized consumer experience. Under his management, the firm has consistently ranked as one of the top real estate firms in the Charleston MLS.  

“Owen is one of the best broker-in-charges I’ve ever met,” said Jimmy Dye, founding partner and broker-in-charge of The Cassina Group. “He is tenacious, diligent and ethical in everything he does. He has put more time and effort into the SC Realtors than anyone I know, and there couldn’t be a better person for Realtor of the Year.”

For more information on The Cassina Group, visit www.CassinaGroup.com.

About The Cassina Group
The Cassina Group is a boutique real estate brokerage with offices in Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Charleston, S.C. 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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Mount Pleasant’s Bull & Finch is announces the launch of their brand new lunch service

November 30, 2021 by 0 Comments
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Mount Pleasant’s beloved gastropub Bull & Finch is excited to announce the launch of their brand new lunch menu, available daily (except for Monday) beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The menu features a vast variety of starters, grilled rustic toasts, soups, salads, sandwiches, mains and desserts- including favorites like SC Gourmet Mushroom Bisque, Mediterranean Chilled Farro Salad, Fried Chicken Sandwich with Cholula aioli, Big Bull Burger, Beef Short Rib sandwich and Fish & Chips.

Guests can enjoy lunch in the restaurant’s pub-style room, home to a 20-seat bar with TVs for watching the game, or in Bull & Finch’s more elevated dining room. Don’t miss their 20+ local rotating beers on tap from the likes of Westbrook, Revelry and Edmund’s Oast.

Bull & Finch’s full lunch menu is attached, and for more information, visit www.thebullandfinchpub.com. 

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Explore Charleston Appoints New Board Members

November 30, 2021 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (November 29, 2021) – Explore Charleston, the official destination marketing organization for the Charleston region, has announced the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Governors.

“These accomplished individuals are leaders in the industry and our community, and I am grateful for their willingness to join our Board of Governors,” said Helen Hill, CEO of Explore Charleston. “Their experience and expertise will be invaluable as we continue our recovery efforts and support responsible economic development for the Charleston region through innovative travel and tourism strategies.”

See below for a list of new board members and bios.

Dan Battista, Senior Vice President, Lowe

Leading Lowe’s Southeast regional office in Charleston, Dan Battista is responsible for Lowe’s hospitality, master-planned resort communities and commercial development and investment activities in the Southeast U.S. and the Caribbean. While with Lowe, he has been involved in development projects totaling $800 million.  Lowe recently opened the Sweetgrass Inn, a luxury hotel at Wild Dunes Resort and is constructing The Cooper, downtown Charleston’s new full-service waterfront hotel. Dan is active in the American Heart Association, having served as the Chairman of the Executive Leadership Team for the 2021 Lowcountry Heart Walk. He is also a member of the Trident CEO Council and serves on the Board of Directors for the SC Aquarium.

David Bennett, Executive Director, Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission

A Charleston native, David Bennett has devoted more than 30 years to serving his community and the park and recreation industry. His professional career started at Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC) as a part-time Recreation Program Specialist in 1987, and within a year and a half he became the Assistant Recreation Director. In 1993, he was honored as the South Carolina Recreation Park Association (SCRPA) Young Professional of the Year and was promoted to the Director of Recreation in 1993, where he created the Lowcountry Cajun Festival, which is now celebrating its 27th anniversary. In 2004, David served as SCRPA President and was promoted to Associate Executive Director of CCPRC in 2006. He was appointed by the CCPR Commission to Executive Director in 2016 and was recently honored as the 2017 SCRPA Professional of the Year. David is responsible for managing a $32-million operating budget with almost 1,200 employees during high season in an approximately 12,000-acre park system spanning nearly 100 miles. 

Jonathan Kish, CEO, Queen Street Hospitality Group

With a passion for food and the legacy of Queen Street Hospitality, Jonathan Kish leads the Queen Street Hospitality Group with a background in management and finance. He graduated from Clemson University with a degree in international management and developed key skills while working with Northwestern Mutual. In late 2012, Jonathan began assisting his family with managing 82 Queen. Since then, Jonathan has stepped up to become Chief Executive Officer, managing all the restaurant group’s establishments, including 82 Queen, Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen and Jalisco Taqueria & Tequila. A leader in Charleston’s hospitality industry, he brings the best culinary, beverage and service talents to his restaurants to make each a unique destination with award-winning menus. 

Matt Barba, Vice President of Operations, Charlestowne Hotels

Matt Barba leads operational strategy for Charlestowne Hotels, which includes the expansion of the brand’s growing food and beverage division. Matt’s resume is a case study in operational excellence with nearly thirty years of hospitality experience and the last decade dedicated to expanding recognition for Charlestowne Hotels’ growing management capabilities. He was most recently the general manager at the award-winning property, Deer Path Inn, and formerly led Charlestowne Hotels’ highest guest-rated properties as a regional operations director. Matt leads the team on operations, service culture, F&B execution and guest programming across their full portfolio. His extensive industry background, including firsthand experience as a hotelier, has influenced his 360-degree approach to operations.

Michael Blake, Director of Food and Beverage, Sanctuary Hotel

Michael Blake, a native to Charleston, attended Southern Wesleyan University where he majored in business management.  Michael started 25 years ago as a dishwasher, server assistant and server at the Kiawah Island Inn. Through hard work and dedication, Michael moved into a leadership role and has held a variety of positions throughout Kiawah Island Golf Resort. He currently holds the position as Director of Food and Beverage at the Sanctuary Hotel. Food and beverage is Michael’s passion, and he enjoys the art and precession that goes along with working at this level of excellence. Michael is a member of the Heart for Hospitality Steering Committee, the Lowcountry Restaurant Association and the Board of Governors for the Charleston Area Visitors Bureau. 

Michelle Woodhull, President, Charming Inns

Michelle Widman Woodhull has served as President of Charming Inns, Inc since 2019. Charming Inns is a Charleston-based hotel management company that is family owned and operated and has specialized in the management of historic hotels and bed and breakfast inns since 1982.  A 25-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Michelle started her career with Hyatt Hotels and Doubletree in the Chicago area. In 1999, Michelle moved to Charleston to work for the family-owned business serving in various roles over her 22-year tenure. Michelle formerly served as President of the Lowcountry Hospitality Association from 2020-2021. Currently, she sits on the Boards of Directors for both the South Carolina Hospitality Association and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association. Michelle is also a member of the City of Charleston Restaurant Advisory Group. Michelle received her undergraduate degree in hospitality and tourism management from Purdue University in 1995.

Oliver Rooskens, Managing Director, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina

Oliver Rooskens’ first job in hospitality at the age of 14 sparked an interest in the industry that continues today in his role as Managing Director of Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina where he oversees more than 225 associates at The Beach Club, Harborside, Fish House Restaurant and Marina.  Born and raised in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and a graduate of the famed Hotel School in The Hague, his career has taken him from The Howard and Claridge’s in London to the Conrad Brussels in Belgium, and more recently, The Arrabelle at Vail Square and The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach. Oliver was an integral part of the construction and opening of The Arrabelle and Pelican Hill and utilized that experience to open The Beach Club, a 92-room award-winning hotel. 

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Beverly ‘Ben’ Skardon, Clemson Class of ’38, Decorated WWII Veteran, Passes Away at 104

November 23, 2021 by 0 Comments
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Clemson University mourns the loss of Col. Ben Skardon, Class of 1938. Col. Skardon, U.S. Army (Ret.), was a familiar and beloved figure among the Clemson Family. Skardon passed away on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, at the age of 104, days after being informed of the approval of his honorary promotion to the rank of Brigadier General.

Col. Skardon will lie in honor at Clemson Memorial Park next to the Scroll of Honor on Thursday, November 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Following his graduation from Clemson in 1938, he served in World War II as the commander of Company A of the 92nd Infantry Regiment PA (Philippine Army), a battalion of Filipino Army recruits on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines. He led his troops through some of the fiercest fighting of the conflict, earning the Combat Infantryman Badge, two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star with “V” device, and a Purple Heart during the first four months of the war.

On April 9, 1942, he became a prisoner of war when American troops were forced to surrender to the Japanese. He then endured one of the most notorious war crimes in history: The Bataan Death March.

Skardon survived the march and more than three years as a POW, despite becoming deathly ill. Two fellow Clemson alumni, Henry Leitner and Otis Morgan, kept him alive by spoon-feeding him and eventually trading his gold Clemson ring — which he had managed to keep hidden — for food. Leitner and Morgan did not survive the war. Their story is now told at every Clemson Ring Ceremony.

As WWII came to an end, Skardon also survived the sinking of two unmarked Japanese transport ships carrying him and other POWs to mainland Japan. Russian units finally freed him in August 1945. He went on to serve in Korea from 1951-52 and retired from the Army at the rank of colonel in 1962.

In 1964 he returned to his alma mater, joining the Clemson faculty in the Department of English, where he taught for more than 20 years until his retirement in 1985.

For more about Col. Skardon and his extraordinary life:

The Long Walk, Clemson World

Col. Skardon Profile, WWII Museum

WWII Vet Marches On, CBS News/60 Minutes

American Survivor, U.S. Army

Skardon in White Sands Missile Range, N.M. during his 12th Bataan Memorial Death March in 2019. 

In 2006, at the age of 88, Skardon became the only survivor to walk in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. He walked more than eight miles and returned to walk 12 more times, the last when he was 101. He came to consider it a pilgrimage, and his duty to walk in honor of his brothers-in-arms who did not return from the war. When the COVID pandemic forced the cancelation of the New Mexico event in 2020, a team of students, veterans, alumni and friends created the Clemson 8 Challenge to honor eight Clemson alumni who survived the Bataan Death March and carry on Skardon’s mission of honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Skardon, then 103, walked more than three miles for the event, which raises money for ROTC scholarships.

Image from the 1938 TAPS yearbook.

Among his numerous accolades, Skardon received the Clemson Medallion, the Alumni Distinguished Service Award, the Alumni Master Teacher Award, the Order of the Palmetto, and a Congressional Gold Medal.

In 2006 the Col. Beverly N. Skardon ’38 Clemson Corps Endowment was established to benefit ROTC cadets, and in 2013 the Col. Beverly N. “Ben” Skardon Clemson Ring Endowment was established to fund the Clemson Ring Ceremony. The flagpole in Memorial Stadium was dedicated to him in 2016.

For those who would like to donate in support of Col. Skardon, the University has created the Col. Beverly “Ben” Skardon, 38 Clemson Corps Endowment. Gifts can be made here: iamatiger.clemson.edu/remembering/skardon.

From Clemson’s Leaders

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I offer our sincere condolences to the family of Colonel Ben Skardon and our immense gratitude for his life and example of service to the Clemson Family, the state of South Carolina, our nation, and the world. More than 83 years after graduating from Clemson, Colonel Skardon’s life is a reminder to students past, present and future of the immense impact that one person can have on the world. He is forever in our hearts. – Kim Wilkerson
Chair, Clemson University Board of Trustees

Ben Skardon was the epitome of what it means to be a Clemson Tiger. He was selfless, loyal and kind, and he lived a life of service, both during his military career and his tenure as a professor in our Department of English. Beth and I are blessed to have had him as a dear friend, and we will miss him greatly. We are keeping his family and friends in our thoughts and prayers. – President Jim Clements

Colonel Skardon was not only a member of our faculty when I served as President, but well before that, he was my teacher. He taught me freshmen English in the classroom and supported me outside the classroom by attending my track meets. If ever there was a teacher who was nearly perfect, it was Ben Skardon. – President Emeritus James F. Barker

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Upstate biochemistry senior named Clemson’s first Rhodes Scholar

November 22, 2021 by 0 Comments
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Louise Franke, a Clemson senior from Spartanburg, S.C., made University history today when she became the first Clemson student named a Rhodes Scholar.

Franke, an Honors College student majoring in biochemistry with minors in political science and philosophy, is one of 32 American Rhodes Scholars selected through an intensive application and interview process

“The Rhodes community is an intellectual community where people care about ideas, about action and about the world,” said Franke. “It’s a group of people that fight the world’s fight, and the fact that I’m now part of that blows my mind. It’s a dream come true.

The Rhodes Scholarship provides for study at the University of Oxford and is recognized worldwide as the top undergraduate award for college students

“Congratulations to Louise on this incredible achievement. I am very proud of her, not only for this prestigious honor, but also because of her desire to use her education to make a difference in the world,” said Clemson University President Jim Clements. “The Rhodes Scholarship will provide her with an amazing opportunity, and I am grateful to our faculty and staff who have taught and supported her along the way. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for her.

Clemson has had six Rhodes finalists since 2006, including two this year, but Franke is the first to be named a Rhodes Scholar

“Louise’s success speaks volumes about the high quality of our students and their work ethics, as well as the dedication of our faculty to our students,” said Robert Jones, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. “In my 45 years of higher education experience, this stands out as one of the highest pinnacles of excellence.

Franke plans to pursue a B.A. in philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford before earning a joint M.D. and Ph.D. in bioethics. Her goal is to practice as a physician while forging a career as a bioethicist in the public policy and academic realms

“What a spectacular day for Clemson! Thomas Green Clemson excelled in science and loved the classics — he pursued postgraduate education at some of the oldest institutions in Europe. How perfect is it that Louise Franke, who also excels in science and is inspired by ethics, will pursue her dream at Oxford University,” said College of Science Dean Cynthia Y. Young. “We all look forward to seeing the impact she will have on our world and especially on her home state of South Carolina.”

Bringing philosophy into the laboratory

When Franke started her first year as a Clemson undergraduate student, she explored every option in her path

She wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but also loved studying the humanities. Ultimately, she chose both

“I’ve been lucky to study both biochemistry and the humanities during my Clemson career, but until this year, I never imagined that there was a way for me to apply both of them to my career,” said Franke. “Studying at Oxford gives me an opportunity to combine the practical with the theoretical, so I could focus on both of my passions while also doing something for the world.

Her work as a researcher in the Ingram-Smith lab in the Eukaryotic Pathogens Innovation Center (EPIC) the energy metabolism of the pathogenic protist Entamoeba histolytica

She also serves as the College of Science representative to the Clemson Student Ethics Commission, where she helps foster ethics education on campus

Alison Starr-Moss, a senior lecturer and director of advising in the College of Science’s Department of Genetics and Biochemistry, says that Franke has consistently demonstrated an aptitude for connecting content across disciplines.

“Louise is gifted not only with academic ability but also passion for interdisciplinary study. Her degree and co-curricular activities have fostered a unique vision for the intersection of medicine, bioethics and policy, and Louise has already impacted our campus community,” said Starr-Moss. “The award of the Rhodes Scholarship will give Louise a voice on an international stage and provide a step to the advancement of science, bioethics and human health. I could not be prouder.

Franke explores public policy in detail as a Dixon Global Policy Scholar, a select program for students interested in enhancing their knowledge of issues that shape the world. The program brings students from different majors together to discuss broader policy issues, something Franke said broadened her understanding of different impacts.
 

“You’ll have someone from bioengineering and someone from computer science or environmental studies or political science all contributing to how different issues apply to their fields,” said Franke. “Those discussions are some of my favorite Clemson experiences so far because they helped me see the importance of interdisciplinary work and how it can positively impact public policy development.”
 

The Lyceum Scholars program, which offers a required political philosophy class each semester, also allowed Franke to apply a philosophical lens to her studies in and out of the lab. She was part of a group of only 10 scholars across campus selected to participate, which also involves biweekly Socratic sessions with a professor of political philosophy.
 

William Lasser, executive director of the Honors College, said these programs were developed specifically for students like Franke who have the potential to compete for major scholarships, such as the Rhodes.
 

“Louise is the epitome of a Clemson Honors student. She has an intense intellectual curiosity, an extraordinary range of interests and a passion for really making a difference,” said Lasser. “She has taken full advantage of every opportunity available to her as a Clemson Honors student, and I have no doubt that she will continue to excel at Oxford University and beyond.”
 

In addition to being a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship, Franke was named a Political Studies Fellow at the Hudson Institute in 2019, where she participated in rigorous study of politics and political philosophy.
 

She is actively engaged in the campus community at Clemson, serving as president pro-tempore on Clemson’s Undergraduate Student Senate, a position that is second in rank in the senate body. She also leads the senate’s driving committee, which works to cultivate a positive atmosphere between senators, the student body and University administration.
 

“I am forever grateful to Clemson University, the Clemson Honors College, the Lyceum Program, Clemson Undergraduate Student Government, the Office of Major Fellowships, and the genetics and biochemistry, political science and philosophy departments for providing so many incredible opportunities, mentors, the greatest of friends and the most wonderful four years I could ever have imagined,” said Franke. “This also wouldn’t have been possible without my friends and family, who always believed in me.”

The Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest and most prestigious scholarship available to American College students. The award provides financial support for students as they complete postgraduate degrees at the University of Oxford

Rhodes Scholars are chosen based on academic excellence; the energy to use their talents to the fullest; attributes such as truth, courage, kindness and devotion to duty; and moral force of character and the instinct to lead.
 

These are qualities that Franke demonstrates in spades, according to Robyn Curtis. As the director of Clemson’s Office of Major Fellowships, she supports students through the application process for significant fellowship opportunities, including the Rhodes

“I met Louise as a first-year student interviewing for the Dixon Global Policy Scholars program,” said Curtis. “It has been wonderful to watch her development throughout her time at Clemson and I am delighted to see her receive this well-deserved honor.

Students applying for a Rhodes Scholarship must first be endorsed by their college or university. More than 2,300 students started the application process this year, with 826 of those students being endorsed by 247 different colleges and universities

Committees of Selection in 16 districts across the U.S. then chose a combined total of 235 finalists to interview. This year, two Clemson finalists were selected for the first time in the University’s history, including Clemson senior Ronnie Clevenstine

Franke and Clevenstine were the only finalists in their district from a public college or university

Clevenstine, a National Scholar and Honors College senior majoring in economics with minors in political science and sustainability, is a 2021 Truman Scholar. She was also a finalist for the prestigious Marshall Scholarship, which provides financial support for a postgraduate degree at a United Kingdom institution of the student’s choice.

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Southwest presents Sights & Sounds: New Episode – Charleston, SC featuring Shovels & Rope

November 21, 2021 by 0 Comments
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For Sites & Sounds Episode 4, we join husband/wife duo Shovels & Rope as they bring their longtime friend and fellow musician Matthew Logan Vasquez along to their beloved hometown of Charleston.

The trio covers much of the picturesque southern town; from a traditional low country boil and waterfront adventure to a visit to America’s original theatre and a peek into what it’s like to jam at Cary Ann and Michael’s Johns Island home.

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During this episode, you will see some familiar people and sites including Dock Street Theatre, Waterkeepers, Monster Music and Fast and French.

You also have a chance to enter an amazing sweepstakes

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Prize package includes:

  • Round trip air travel on Southwest Airlines® for winner and one (1) guest to Charleston International Airport (CHS), Nashville International Airport (BNA), or Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), subject to Air Travel Restrictions set forth in Official Rules, and
  • One (1) $500 Visa® gift card (subject to terms and conditions).


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City of Hanahan Seeks Public Input on Future Planning via Hanahan 2040 Public Meeting Series

November 20, 2021 by 0 Comments
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First Meeting Scheduled for November 22

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (November 18, 2021) – The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) and the City of Hanahan will launch a series of public meetings to garner public input on the Hanahan 2040: Pathway to the Future comprehensive plan, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 22 at the Hanahan Senior Center. 

The Hanahan 2040: Pathway to the Future comprehensive plan will set the city’s direction for the next two decades. Because of this, the City of Hanahan is beginning the planning process by listening to its residents, businesses, and property owners to ensure the plan represents a shared community vision for the future.

The public meetings allow the City to gather critical information for the comprehensive plan by listening to its residents, both businesses and property owners. The meetings give the community an opportunity to share what it thinks are the City’s strengths and weaknesses, opportunities, and threats — now and in the future. 

The public meeting schedule is as follows: 

  • Monday, November 22 at the Hanahan Senior Center from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. located at 3100 Mabeline Road, North Charleston, SC.
  • Monday, November 29 at the Yeamans Hall Gym from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. located at 1253 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, SC.
  • Tuesday, November 30 at Fire Station #3 (Tanner Plantation) from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. located at 1101 Williams Lane, Hanahan, SC.

The City is also hosting a hybrid public meeting on Thursday, December 2 at Fire Station #2 on Otranto from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Those who are unable to attend in person will be able to participate in this session virtually using a link that will be posted on the Hanahan 2040 web page one week prior to the event.

“The comprehensive plan will help guide our city’s future for the coming years, so it is critical we hear from as many community members as possible to build a stronger Hanahan moving forward,” said Mayor Christie Rainwater. 

Developed by the City’s Planning Commission based on data trends and public input, the Hanahan 2040: Pathway to the Future comprehensive plan provides a framework of goals, along with policies and implementation strategies to achieve those goals.

During the plan’s development, the Planning Commission will evaluate how specific elements of life in Hanahan have changed over the past 10 years, compare recent demographic trends to historical data, anticipate growth and formulate a shared community vision for the City’s future.

Under the 1994 S.C. Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act, all counties and municipalities with land use regulations were required to have comprehensive plans in place by May 4, 1999.

These plans, which contain nine distinct elements — population, economics, natural resources, cultural resources, community facilities, housing, land use, transportation, and priority investments — are aimed at managing future growth and preserving community identity. The BCDCOG has assisted with developing several of the initial comprehensive plans prior to 1999 and continues to support local governments with preparing updates and/or zoning and land development regulations to implement these plans.

ABOUT HANAHAN 2040

Hanahan 2040: Pathway to the Future is intended to represent a shared community vision and provide a roadmap for achieving the community’s goals in the future. A shared community vision can only be developed through meaningful public participation. Voicing your thoughts – virtually or in-person – during this community-wide conversation is a vital and valuable contribution to the City’s future.

ABOUT BCDCOG

The BCDCOG is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester county leaders in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. BCDCOG’s purpose is to strengthen the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate duplication, and make joint decisions. For the latest on BCDCOG, visit BCDCOG.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter at @BCDCoG.

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Think Charleston has expensive hotels…Well, here are the 10 most expensive in the world

November 20, 2021 by 0 Comments
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From an underwater submarine hotel in St.Lucia to luxury hotels in Las Vegas, have you ever wondered which hotel is the most expensive in the world? Merchant Cash Advance has looked at seedlists of the most expensive hotels to reveal the top 10 most expensive hotels worldwide. Would you pay over $175,000 for one night?

Most Expensive Hotel Suites In The WORLD, Would You Pay $175,000 a night?

REVEALED: These Are The Most Expensive Hotels In The World

Revealed: The Hotels Costing Upwards Of 150K A Night

Key points of interest:

  • The most expensive hotel is ‘Lover’s Deep Luxury Submarine‘ in St Lucia, costing a whopping $175,000 a night
  • For $100,000 a night you can stay at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas with a view of the shimmering lights of the Las Vegas Strip 
  • The Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas charges $60,000 a night, complete with an upscale steakhouse and poolside cocktail bar

The full data can be found here.

The Top 10 Most Expensive Hotel Rooms In The World 

HotelsLocationPrice of room (per night)
Lover’s Deep Luxury SubmarineSt. Lucia$175,000.00
Palms Casino Resort Empathy SuiteLas Vegas, Nevada$100,000.00
Hotel President Wilson Royal Penthouse SuiteGenève, Switzerland$80,000.00
The Mark Penthouse – The Mark HotelManhattan, New York City$75,000.00
Laucala Island Resort Hilltop EstateFiji$61,142.00
Four Seasons HotelLas Vegas, USA$60,000.00
Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel MartinezCannes, France$53,000.00
The Muraka Suite – The ConradMaldives$50,000.00
The Hilltop VillaFiji$45,000.00
The PlazaNew York, USA$40,000.00

Lover’s Deep Luxury Submarine

At $175,000 a night, the Lover’s Deep Luxury Submarine Hotel, St Lucia, is the most expensive hotel in the world. The 5-star accommodation is beneath the waves where you will be staying in a submarine which includes a private captain, chef and butler. The Lover’s Deep Submarine is fully equipped with the ultimate in luxury, as well as helicopter transfers, beach landings and champagne-soaked breakfasts.

Palms Casino Resort Empathy Suite

The Empathy Suite at The Palms, Las Vegas, is the second most expensive hotel room in the world at $100,000 a night. With a two-night minimum stay the suite is located on the upper floors of the 40-story Palms Casino Resort, with a view of the shimmering lights of the Las Vegas Strip. 

Hotel President Wilson Royal Penthouse Suite

Hotel President Wilson Royal Penthouse Suite, Switzerland, is located on the entire top floor of the hotel and has a panoramic terrace with breathtaking views over Lake Geneva and charges $80,000 a night. The wraparound terrace comes complete with a telescope for stargazing on clear nights. The two master bedrooms have a vast walk-in dressing room and a marble bathroom with a jacuzzi facing the lake, as well as a separate shower, steam and mirror TV. There is also a private gym, chef and chauffeur available to you at all times.

Four Seasons Hotel

The Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas, attached to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, charges $60,000 a night. This luxe, art deco style hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as mountain or street views. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, marble bathrooms, minibars and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen TVs. There is also the choice of Italian restaurant/bar,  upscale steakhouse and a cocktail bar. If that wasn’t enough there is also an outdoor pool, waterside bar and spa!

Editors notes:

Data: The full data can be found here.

Methodology: Merchant Cash Advance took a seed list of expensive hotels around the world and then researched the average prices of hotels to reveal the most expensive hotel rooms around the world.

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Everybody Wins When You Shop Where You Live – Shop Mount Pleasant this Holiday Season

November 15, 2021 by 0 Comments
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The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have joined forces to encourage residents to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season. The campaign begins on Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving – and will continue through the end of the year.

Buying locally supports the businesses that are owned and operated by your friends, neighbors and family members and keeps dollars in our local economy. Every Friday in December, the Chamber will give away a $100 Visa Card to one lucky shopper who posts a photo of his or her purchase from a participating Mount Pleasant business on Instagram and follows the instructions on how to enter.

“The Town of Mount Pleasant is thrilled to partner with the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce for this holiday season’s Shop Where You Live campaign,” said Mayor Will Haynie. “We are thankful for all of the wonderful local businesses that call Mount Pleasant home, and we look forward to shopping local this holiday season.”

“The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a part of this initiative to give local businesses a leg up during this year’s holiday shopping season. Our mission is to encourage business and community success in Mount Pleasant and I feel that Shop Where You Live does just that.” MPCC President Edward Phipps continued, “With shipping and supplies falling behind right now I invite everyone in the East Cooper community to shop locally starting Black Friday through December. You could have a chance to win extra money to purchase gifts for everyone on your holiday lists. Please have a safe and happy holiday.”

For more information and a list of participating businesses, visit the MPCC Facebook event page here. 

WHEN: Starts Black Friday (November 26) and goes through the end of December 2021

WHAT: Shop Where You Live

WHERE: Mount Pleasant, S.C. 

About MPCC: Since 1992, the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce has been bringing together business leaders throughout the Mount Pleasant community for mutually beneficial purposes. The membership is a mix of professions from various industries, including advertising and publishing, financial services, health care, retail, insurance, legal and service businesses of every description. The mission is to encourage business and community success East of the Cooper.  

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Firefly Distillery and Holy City Brewery Collaborate on Limited Edition Whiskey and Ale

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eLocal brewery and distillery release whiskey and ale for the holidays dubbed Double Barrel Drive By

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (November 12, 2021) –  Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, is partnering with local craft brewery, Holy City Brewing to release Double Barrel Drive By, a new limited edition malt mash whiskey and barleywine ale pairing on Friday, November 26.

An ode to the proximity of the brewery and distillery, Double Barrel Drive By brings together two of Charleston’s best craft alcohol makers.”We loved the idea of a collaboration with our neighbors,” says Jay Macmurphy, head distiller at Firefly Distillery. “The end result gave us a great depth of flavor in our malt mash whiskey by starting with Holy City’s beer, aging in brandy and bourbon barrels.” Double-Barrel Drive-By is a two-part collaboration between Holy City Brewing and Firefly Distillery. The beer is a barleywine-style ale aged in Firefly’s brandy barrels while the liquor is a malt-based whiskey distilled from this beer, aged in those same barrels for one year.

A truly Charleston collaboration for the beer and whiskey lover. “It started as an idea to use Firefly’s barrels to age our beer and turned into an even stronger partnership,” says Chris Brown, head brewer at Holy City Brewing. “The two products together offer a limited edition gift that’s perfect for the season.” Exclusively available at the respective brewery and distillery, this limited edition pairing makes for a unique, local holiday gift.

To celebrate the release of the new whiskey and ale, Firefly Distillery is hosting a Black Friday celebration on Friday, November 26 starting at 12:00pm with food trucks, music, and spirits tastings. Local food trucks will include P&S New Jersey Philly Cheesesteaks, Bits ‘n’ Bytes, Miss Katie’s Sweets, and Charleston Caribbean Creole with live music from local reggae band Urban Roots from 2 – 5pm. Holy City Brewing will also be hosting an oyster roast with tasting flights featuring the newest brew. For more information about the distillery, Firefly Spirits, events, tours and tastings, visit www.fireflydistillery.com.

About Firefly Distillery

Firefly Distillery is the birthplace of the world’s first sweet tea vodka and has grown into South Carolina’s largest distillery. Outgrowing its flagship location, Firefly Distillery expanded its operations with its new 25,000 square foot distillery in North Charleston, SC. A lively landmark just 15 minutes from downtown Charleston, the Distillery is a destination for locals and visitors alike with live music, food trucks, countless events and a gift shop. Visitors can experience the distillation process first hand with tastings and purchase Firefly Spirits including the new Bend & Steal American Whiskey and many other distillery specialties.

About Holy City Brewing

Established in 2011, Holy City Brewing is a craft brewery that creates handcrafted ales and lagers with a 15-barrel (bbl) system. Featuring a full taproom, kitchen and state-of-the-art brewing operation, Holy City has become a staple in the South Carolina craft brewing industry.