Enter the Gates of Charleston Photo Contest sponsored by Gold Creations and Charleston Magazine (Through April 24)

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The 2021 Images of Charleston Photo Contest Call for Submissions will be live at Charlestonmag.com on May 1, 2021.

Rules:

Welcome to Charleston Magazine’s Gates of Charleston 2021 Photo Contest, presented by @goldcreationssc. Between April 15th and 24th, post your best Charleston gate photos to Instagram and tag and follow both @charlestonmag@goldcreationssc, and #ChasMagGates2021 for a chance to win the solid GOLD Rainbow Gate pendant on an 18-inch diamond-cut cable chain (total value $745), from Charleston’s own  @goldcreationssc.

We will select our top picks from all submissions and ask our followers to vote on their favorite door.

Official Contest Page

The TOP 10 Places you NEED to see in Charleston, SC!! – New Video from 601 Travels

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We’re discovering cities, one at a time! Subscribe & join us as we see what there is to do in your favorite destination. Charleston, the South Carolina port city founded in 1670, is defined by its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and pastel antebellum houses, particularly in the elegant French Quarter and Battery districts.

The Battery promenade and Waterfront Park both overlook Charleston Harbor, while Fort Sumter, a federal stronghold where the first shots of the Civil War rang out, lies across the water.

Stephen & Andie Food Vloggers Present: FOOD TOUR of Charleston’s French Quarter | Charleston, SC, USA | vlog no. 31 (New Video)

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Charleston is known for cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture, and food! So we took ourselves on a DIY food tour of Charleston’s French Quarter to enjoy all of the scrumptious Southern delicacies we could fit in a day. Starting with coffee, of course, we had breakfast at the kinda’ pricey Harken Cafe. It’s weird to get sticker shock, being from L.A.! Then we headed to the Historic Charleston City Market to see what the local vendors had on offer.

There weren’t as many food options there as we were expecting, but we scored some benne wafers (along with a bit of cultural history with them!) and on a second walk-through we found Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit Company for some lunch. Next, we headed into the Fashion District for a local ice cream shop that hand-makes all of their ice cream on-premises!

After a stroll along the waterfront at Waterfront Park, down to the Battery, and with a brief break to do the Charleston like the flappers of the 1920s did, we headed back to the French Quarter for dinner. We chose Hyman’s Seafood for the rave reviews and the name. Watch the video to see why, then leave a comment for my cousin, Liz!

CARTA Awarded Funding for New Electric Bus

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EV WILL BE FOURTH IN TRANSIT AUTHORITY FLEET  

NORTH CHARLESTON — The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) will soon add a new electric bus to the fleet, after receiving a $608,000 award from the South Carolina Department of Insurance on Tuesday.  The award will be used to purchase a new Proterra ZX5 Zero Emission, Battery-Electric bus and will replace a 25-year-old bus that has served the transit agency well, logging more than 1 million miles during its time in service.

The Proterra ZX5 electric bus has a range of 329 miles on just a single charge and will be the fourth of its kind in the CARTA fleet. The latest funding award allows CARTA to continue its commitment toward fleet enhancement upgrades.

“This is another important step forward for our region, allowing us to continue our commitment to provide safe, reliable and energy-efficient transportation to our riders,” said CARTA Board of Directors Chairman Mike Seekings. “When I began as Chairman six years ago, CARTA had the oldest public transit fleet in the nation. That we have made this much progress in such a short amount of time is a testament to the leadership of BCDCOG Executive Director Ron Mitchum and his team, who continue to show that CARTA is a forward-thinking, nimble agency dedicated to making public transit equitable, accessible and reliable for all in our region.”

The $608,000 award is part of the second round of funding, totaling $24.54 million,  which stems from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, a fund set up as part of a settlement agreement between the automaker and the Environmental Protection Agency. As part of the award agreement, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments will contribute 20% in matching funds.

In addition to adding new electric buses to the fleet, CARTA has worked on a number of additional initiatives this year including:

The CARTA OnDemand pilot program for seniors and Tel-A-Ride customers on the peninsula.

Doubled service on Route 31 Folly RoadMore than 150 installed or planned solar lighting rigs at unsheltered stops throughout the system. Dozens of solar-powered shelters installed since 2019.The Free Student Fare program, which allows K-12 students to ride for free.

Reduced senior rates now apply all day.

Partnering with DHEC to administer more than 1,000 free COVID-19 tests at two major hubs.

Please note that masks are required when utilizing any CARTA service. 

ABOUT CARTA
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is a public transportation system dedicated to providing affordable transit in the Charleston, S.C., community through local fixed routes, on-demand paratransit, and express commuter service. For the latest on CARTA, visit ridecarta.com, like us on Facebook, or follow on Twitter at @RideCARTA. All customers are encouraged to plan rides and track buses with the CARTA-endorsed Transit app.

Incredible Video of All Female Flight Crew U.S. Air Force C 17 Globemaster Aircraft located at the Joint Base Charleston, SC

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Incredible Video of All Female Flight Crew U S Air Force C 17 Globemaster Aircraft

Video: Incredible Video of All Female Flight Crew U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster Aircraft

Women from the 437th Airlift Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing located at Joint Base Charleston, SC, in conjunction with women from the Army 82nd Airborne Division located at Pope Army Airfield, NC, celebrated Women’s History Month with an all-female flight and airdrop, March 17, 2021. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Rachel Pye)

The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

Suburban Propane Teams Up with Tanger Outlets and the Charleston RiverDogs to Provide Clothing Kits and Essentials to Lowcountry Orphan Relief

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Suburban Propane Supporting Clothing Drives, Food Insecurity and Educational Toy Needs for Children Across the Nation Through Their SuburbanCares Brand Pillar

CHARLESTON, S.C., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On April 5th and April 12thSuburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil, and related products and services, as well as an investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, teamed up with Tanger Outlets and the Charleston RiverDogs Minor League Baseball Organization, to shop and package clothing, shoes, face masks, plush toys and other essentials for children ages 5-18 for the Lowcountry Orphan Relief, a non-profit organization that provides goods and services to children who have been abused or neglected.

“Through our SuburbanCares corporate pillar, it’s incredibly rewarding to give back to the communities that we serve,” said Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson, Suburban Propane. “We’re humbled to partner with Lowcountry Orphan Relief to support these children in need, and grateful to our participating partners who assisted with providing clothing and much-needed essentials. We hope this donation helps make a difference for this organization and the community in a meaningful way.”

Suburban Propane, Tanger Outlets, Chris Singleton from the Charleston RiverDogs, local college athletes, and Lowcountry Orphan Relief all participated in the shopping event on April 5th at Tanger Outlets Old Navy, funded by Suburban Propane. On April 12th, participating companies gathered together to collect, assemble and package all of the clothing, shoes, face masks, plush toys and essentials at Joe Riley Stadium for pick-up and distribution.

These efforts resulted in the creation of 100 care packs for local children, which helps fulfill the most immediate clothing needs for Lowcountry Orphan Relief.”We are forever grateful for the support of community partners like Suburban Propane, Tanger Outlets, and the Charleston RiverDogs who are just as passionate about seeing our mission succeed as we are,” said Christina Lope, Lowcountry Orphan Relief’s program director. “Thank you for helping us continue to reach and serve the most vulnerable and deserving children in our local community. We truly couldn’t do it without you!” 

Chris Singleton, the RiverDogs’ director of community outreach and former Chicago Cubs baseball player who recently launched a new children’s book called “Your Life Matters,” said, “It continues to be an honor to serve organizations like the Lowcountry Orphan Relief here in Charleston, and we are even more grateful to do so alongside Suburban Propane, Tanger Outlets and our local college baseball players.”Tammy Cox, Tanger Outlets Charleston, General Manager comments saying, “We are truly excited to partner with Lowcountry Orphan Relief, Suburban Propane, Charleston RiverDogs and local college baseball players on such an impactful community outreach program. Together, we will work to provide care kits with clothing, shoes, comfort items and more for deserving children in our area. In addition to providing a need, we hope that the kit provides a much-needed smile to lift their little hearts.”

This initiative is part of the SuburbanCares brand pillar, designed to assist in community efforts across the United States. Suburban Propane is currently undertaking similar initiatives to support children and their basic needs in some of the most-affected regions in the nation, including Detroit, MI; Sante Fe, NM; Santa Rosa, CA; Worcester, MA; New Brunswick, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA.

Additional information on Suburban Propane’s nationwide COVID-19 relief efforts can be found at http://www.suburbanpropane.com//

About Suburban Propane
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE:SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives,, servicing over 1 million customers through its 700 locations across 41 states. The company proudly celebrated 90 years of innovation, growth and quality service in 2018. The brand is currently focused on three core elements including Suburban Commitment – showcasing the company’s 90+ year legacy of flexibility, reliability and dependability, Suburban Cares – highlighting dedication to serving local communities across the nation and Go Green with Suburban Propane – promoting the affordable, clean-burning and versatile nature of propane as a bridge to a green energy future. Suburban Propane is a New York Stock Exchange listed limited partnership headquartered in Whippany, NJ. For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit
http://www.suburbanpropane.com/.    

About Lowcountry Orphan Relief: 
Lowcountry Orphan Relief, Inc. (LOR) is a non-profit organization that provides goods and services to children who have been abused or neglected. We work directly with other nonprofits, schools, foster parents, and government agencies to identify the individual needs of these and other children in severe situations. We intervene at critical junctures in the lives of these children, with products and services that provide a strong, positive impact.

About RiverDogs:
The Charleston RiverDogs are a Minor League Baseball Team located in Charleston, SC. The RiverDogs are the Low-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and have provided a family friendly fun place to watch games and enjoy promotional nights that you won’t forget. 

About Tanger:
Tanger Outlets Inc., is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that presently operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 38 upscale outlet shopping centers in 20 states and in Canada. Tanger prides itself in providing the best shopping experience with great deals at top brand names and retailers. SOURCE Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.

Top 3 Neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant, SC – New Video

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Are you thinking about moving to Charleston? I work with a ton of families moving into town. One thing that is similar to all these clients is they don’t know which part of Charleston to move to. I start each conversation with four simple questions, what are your wants, needs, deal-breakers, AND most importantly, how do you imagine your life when moving to Charleston? Where are you working? What are you doing for fun? What are you doing on the weekend and after work?

We have downtown Charleston, North Charleston, James Island, Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Summerville, Moncks corner, goose creek, Hanahan, Daniel Island, Isle Of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, just to name a few, all in a 20-mile circumference.
I’m sure you see how picking which area is best for you and your family can be a bit confusing. 90% of my buyers end up choosing Mount Pleasant as their perfect spot. With the top 1% of schools in the state, tons of top restaurants and shopping, downtown and beaches are only a few miles away- Mount Pleasant is the perfect spot for many.

When making this video, I had families relocating to Charleston, specifically Mount Pleasant, in mind. So there we have it, the top 3 neighborhoods to consider when moving to Mount Pleasant. I based these neighborhoods on the desirability, average sales price, location, amenities, drivability, and the overall atmosphere of the community.

I highly recommend you tour Carolina Park, Oyster Point, and Old Village when Considering moving to Charleston. For more information, tour dates, or any questions about Charleston, please reach out to me at Marley@MarleyPresswood.com. I’d be happy to have a conversation with you.

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Source: Living in South Carolna – YouTube