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The ability to capture the soul of the human journey is a gift. The joy of pregnancy, the exhilaration of a proposal, the heartache of loss, the unconditional love of family are all part of the roller coaster ride we call life. It is a magical journey of hope, faith, and compassion and Kelly Miles is a photographic visionary in capturing the heart of the moment.
We are so proud to spotlight her amazing talents from the choices of the perfect backdrop to the ideal emotion of the subjects. Kelly connects, understands, and fully embraces her clients to best capture those special moments for all eternity.
I want to introduce myself. My name is Kelly Miles and I am a wife and mother of two beautiful children who fill my heart with joy and love (three if you count our fur-baby, Rocky Bear).
I was born and raised in Scotland, before moving to the United States in High School. I still have an accent (although not as strong as it once was but it comes back with fury when I visit back home) but I also throw in a few southern twang words, too. Yes, Scotland is amazing and beautiful. Yes, you should plan a visit. Yes, I’d love to help you plan a holiday in Scotland.
My love for photography goes hand in hand with my love for traveling, exploring, and having new adventures. For me, photographs are a way to document my family’s life and capture memories. My children’s lives are well documented and each photograph tells a story. When I look at a photograph of my children as babies or a photograph from a family vacation, I am immediately transported back to that moment. The memories flood in and I begin to remember moments and emotions I felt from that time.
Photographs, to me, freeze memories. That’s my aim when I photograph my clients. I want to create beautiful art that they can display in their homes for years to come, but more importantly, I want to capture and freeze memories.
I have been very lucky in that I have photographed my clients in several states, including Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
I am fortunate that my clients come back for each milestone and family photographs. We build a relationship where we chat about our lives and get to know one another on a more personal level. It’s wonderful to start photographing a child as a newborn and watch them grow through my camera lens.
Many people feel strange meeting someone with a camera. It’s not just children who get camera shy. My sessions are relaxed (and I’m really chatty and love talking to people), my clients begin to relax and open up. Our session together will be fun. We will laugh, joke around, and enjoy our time together. When people feel at ease, they smile more genuinely and create more honest photographs.
That’s what I hope to do – capture honest memories.
Let us take a little peek into the heart of Kelly Miles vision and work
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Tempest, (32C N Market Street Charleston, SC 29401) a brand-new upscale seafood restaurant located on historic Market Street, is now offering weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Created by Chef-Partner Jamie Lynch and Culinary Director Adam Hodgson, the brunch menu features both chilled and charcoal roasted items, prepared on the restaurant’s prized Mibrasa oven, and a full champagne list.
Highlights include King Crab and Caviar Benedict with wilted spinach, champagne hollandaise, and crumpets, Smoked Fish Toast with whipped ricotta, a boiled farm egg and black pepper pears , and Shakshuka with stewed tomatoes, shirred farm eggs and house-baked sourdough.
“My vision for the menu is Charleston coastal cuisine with an elevated theme of champagne and bubbles,” says Chef Jamie Lynch.
Housed in the former Harriott Pinckney Home for Sailors in Charleston’s Market Street district, Tempest pays homage to the location’s rich history, offering guests local and sustainable seafood cooked over charcoal. Tempest is located at 32C N. Market Street, next door to 5Church Charleston. The restaurant is open for dinner from 5 p.m. – till, midday small bites from 2 –5 p.m. Mon-Fri and 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, brunch Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, please visit www.TempestCharleston.com or follow the restaurant on Facebook,Instagram, and Twitter.
5th Street Group
Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO recipient Patrick Whalen, Alejandro Torio, and Top Chef Alum Jamie Lynch of 5th Street Group began in 2012 with the opening of 5Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The group went on to open 5Church Charleston in Charleston in 2015, Sophia’s Lounge in Charlotte in 2017, Tempest in Charleston in 2020, and Church and Union in Nashville in 2021.
Public Works Art Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community art space occupying the former Town Post Office and Commissioners of Public Works Building at 135 West Richardson Avenue in Historic Downtown Summerville, SC is set to hold its Grand Opening on Thursday, October 15.
A ribbon-cutting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will be held at 4 pm and the special “grand opening” event will be held between 5 pm-8 pm. All are welcome to attend, and covid-safe measures will be employed including required masks and hand sanitizing, amended building occupancy allowances and monitoring of attendance numbers, staggered invitation times for those individually invited, and outdoor features (including a musician, Brandon Lamar Simmons, and food truck,
The Pita Stroller) to allow for social distancing. Visitors are encouraged to stop by and celebrate the opening, learn about upcoming art classes, make a donation, shop the gift shop, and be part of the opening of three new shows, including the first annual SPARK Invitational Show, SPARK Community art show, and “American Traditional,” a show on the folk art of rug hooking.
About Public Works Arts Center
Public Works Art Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community art space in the heart of the walkable historic district in Downtown Summerville, South Carolina. Encompassing over 11,000 square feet and significant outdoor space, the center contains 12 studio spaces for artists, three galleries, a large classroom, a children’s classroom, a pottery shop, a print shop, a small outdoor performance stage, and a gift shop featuring items made by local artisans. Public Works Art Center offers considerable opportunities to engage with and be a part of accessible art in the Lowcountry including renting studios, taking and teaching classes, exhibiting work, and more.
The art center team was formed in 2018 and after significant renovations, the building opened partially in February. After a brief shutdown for COVID-19, Public Works Art Center opened again in June, and renovations were fully completed in September. Now, the art center is up and running with classes, exhibitions, exciting gift shop options, events, and more; follow Public Works Art Center on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with it all.
Earlier this year, Commercial real estate investor and operator Continental Realty Corp. has acquired Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, a 510,000-square-foot shopping center in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The sales price was $147 million.
Located at 1218 Belk Dr., the center is nine miles northeast of downtown Charleston. Tenants at the 96% leased center include Belk, Regal Cinemas, Bed Bath & Beyond, Barnes & Noble, Arhaus Furniture, Old Navy, Peloton, lululemon Athletica, Bluemercury, Athleta, Ulta Beauty, Southern Tide, Francesca’s, Ann Taylor Loft, Bath & Body Works and Hustle Smoothie Bar.
Stephen Livaditis, Eric Zimmermann, Michael Pagliari and Conor Lalor of Eastdil Secured represented the seller in the transaction, a joint venture between Miller Capital Advisory and California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Silver Airways, America’s leading independent regional airline, today announced plans to resume expansion of safe, reliable and customer-focused service with new nonstop flights between Charleston, South Carolina and three Florida gateway cities.
Orlando – Charleston:
Nonstop service three times weekly to Orlando International Airport
The only nonstop travel option between Charleston and Orlando area with destinations including Orlando’s main attractions, NASA and the Space Coast, and beachside communities on the Atlantic coast
Fort Lauderdale – Charleston:
Nonstop service twice weekly
Enhanced flight options to/from Fort Lauderdale and South Florida area including Miami and West Palm Beach. Visit local attractions like the Florida Everglades, Las Olas Boulevard, South Beach, and the iconic beaches of South Florida
Tampa – Charleston:
Exclusive nonstop service between the Tampa Bay area and Charleston three times weekly
Visit the Florida “Suncoast” and explore local museums, theme-parks, historic Ybor City or soak up the sun on the beautiful white sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico
Continuing same-plane service to Key West
In addition to nonstop service between Charleston and Florida, these new routes will also provide convenient and seamless connections to Silver’s extensive network throughout the Sunshine State, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and destinations domestically and worldwide through Silver’s codeshare and interline ticketing partners.
“As the Southeastern United States safely re-opens, Silver welcomes back military, leisure, and business travelers with Silver’s low fares and reliable service between Charleston- an iconic American coastal city steeped in beauty, culture, military tradition and rich history- and Florida’s three most important travel markets,” said Steve Rossum, Silver’s Chief Executive Officer. “Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry communities are leaders in business development, serve as the home to vital military bases, and provide countless vacation opportunities. We are very excited,” added Rossum.
“Establishing these new and expanded routes is a win-win for Floridians and Charleston area residents alike,” said Elliott Summey, Chief Executive Officer of Charleston County Aviation Authority. “Silver is a strong regional airline with an extensive network. Their new service will not only expand our options to Ft. Lauderdale, they are opening the door to new markets in Tampa, Orlando and beyond.”
“The Silver Airways announcement to link the Charleston area to three distinct regions in Florida is great news for our area’s steady progress toward recovery,” said Helen Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Explore Charleston and Chairman of the Aviation Authority Board. “Florida has long been an important market for our hospitality industry, and we know it’s favorite among locals for a quick escape as the seasons change.”
“We are excited to welcome Silver Airways and its Tampa, Orlando, and Ft. Lauderdale passengers to the Lowcountry. This outstanding news for our industry and community continues an impressive run of significant air service announcements in recent weeks. As we navigate our pandemic recovery, we are encouraged by these votes of confidence in the strength, potential, and desirability of the Charleston market,” said Michael Tall, Chairman of Explore Charleston’s Board of Governors.
To celebrate the new nonstop service, Silver is offering fares from $49* available at silverairways.com for a limited time for travel through December 16, 2020, for ticketing issued on/before October 21, 2020.
For complete details, reservations and to receive email updates on Silver’s special offers, visit silverairways.com.
About Silver Airways
Silver Airways, America’s leading independent regional airline, operates the most routes within Florida and between Florida and the Bahamas from its gateways in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa. Silver’s Caribbean network connects Puerto Rico with the U.S. Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Dominica and Santiago, Dominican Republic. Silver is a codeshare partner with United, JetBlue, American, Delta, Avianca and Copa Airlines, and has interline agreements with Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Azul, Bahamasair, Emirates and Hahn Air. Members of United’s MileagePlus® and JetBlue’s loyalty programs can also earn frequent flyer awards for travel throughout Silver’s network. Silver is honored to be the North American launch customer for the all new, redesigned ATR-600 series aircraft offering best-in-class quiet cabins, premium leather seats with more legroom, and spacious overhead bins that accommodate full-size, carry-on roller bags. To learn more about Silver’s refined passenger experience, visit www.silverairways.com/destinations/atr42.
*About Fare
New Charleston, SC routes subject to government approval • All fares are available on SilverAirways.com for one-way, non-stop travel. Tickets must be issued on/before October 21st, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST. Travel November 23rd must be completed on/before December 16th, 2020 with a minimum 7-day advance purchase. Black-out date: November 25th, 2020. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and the non-stop route may not operate all days of the week. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Sale fares are only valid at SilverAirways.com and only for new ticket purchase. Changes or cancellations for domestic markets are waived for travel through December 31st, 2020. Changes or cancellations for domestic markets effective January 1, 2021 can be made for a $50 charge plus any difference in fare, if applicable. Changes or cancellations for international markets are waived for travel through December 31st, 2020. Changes or cancellations for international markets effective January 1, 2021 be made for a $100 charge plus any difference in fare, if applicable tickets purchased from Silver Airways reservation call center will cost an additional non-refundable $25 per passenger, per itinerary.
To avoid this additional expense, please make your reservation at SilverAirways.com. Fares, routes, charges, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Silver Airways will accept checked baggage up to 50 pounds and 62 linear inches for a non-refundable charge, per passenger, per bag. When purchased at the time of booking on silverairways.com, bag charges are: flights within the United States, $30 for first and $40 for second; internationally, $39 for first and $49 for second. Additional charges apply to purchases after booking, additional pieces, or baggage exceeding size or weight limitations, and other baggage restrictions may apply. For further service charges details, please visit SilverAirways.com. 20201008-CHS
Cheers to festivity and holiday fun with Firefly’s three boozy recipes below, perfect for cozy nights by the fire or parties with loved ones, ranging from a Santa-approved spiked hot cocoa, to a powerful punch, to a creamy coconut pie that will have even your baker extraordinaire grandmother begging for the secret ingredient (moonshine?).
Spiked Hot Cocoa
A favorite winter-weather drink with a twist: make a cup of your favorite hot cocoa and add a (generous) splash of Firefly Caramel Moonshine for some sweetness with a kick. Top with mini marshmallows and a light caramel drizzle.
Need help making hot cocoa from scratch? You’ll need…
● 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
● 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar (the more you use, the sweeter it will be)
● A pinch of salt
● 1 cup whole milk
● ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons of milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the milk and heat over medium heat until hot. Still in vanilla (and moonshine) and serve!
Boozy Firefly Punch
A festive way to spice up your next winter gathering (socially-distanced, of course), this powerful punch uses not one but TWO of our favorite beverages: Firefly Cherry Moonshine and Firefly Lemonade Vodka. Combine 12 ounces of frozen lemonade concentrate with one cup of Firefly Lemonade Vodka and ½ cup Cherry Moonshine in a large bowl or pitcher. Add a generous splash or two of lemon or cherry soda (Cheerwine is a great go-to!) of your choosing and stir together. Garnish with sliced lemons, frozen cherries, or any frozen berries of your choice.
“Better Than Grandma’s” Moonshine Pie
There’s no such thing as skipping dessert around the holidays, especially when there’s booze in it. To make this boozy pie, you’ll need 1 cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup and 1 tablespoon flour, 1 ¼ cups milk, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon Firefly White Lightning Moonshine, 1 (9-inch) pie crust, and 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes. Combine ¾ cup sugar, flour and salt in a double boiler. Add milk and cook until thickened, around 20 minutes. The Firefly White Lightning Moonshine offers a kick without overpowering the other ingredients.
Place coconut flakes in a large pan over medium heat and toast until golden brown, around 7 minutes. Beat egg yolks until thick. Gradually stir ¼ of the hot mixture into yolks before adding them back to the pot. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in Moonshine and butter, and let cool.
Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar, beating until soft peaks start to form. Fold egg whites into mixture and spoon filling into pie crust. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes and chill until set, about four hours.
Jumpstart James Island now accepting online applications for Small Business Working Capital Loans! This is a partnership with the Charleston LDC, a community development financial institution.
The Town of James Island, in partnership with the Charleston LDC (a
community development financial institution) launch “Jump Start James
Island”.
Jumpstart James Island is a program Town Council approved in Sept. of 2020 to provide low-interest working capital loans to small businesses within the Town’s jurisdiction that have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Town understands small businesses cannot benefit from the federal loan assistance programs because of their restrictive guidelines, high minimum loan amounts, and loans being for asset-related items (assets that private lending institutions use as collateral).
Loan amounts range from $2,500 to $25,000 and businesses must be located within the Town of James Island’s jurisdiction and employee less than 25 people. Please see the attached document for a complete overview of the program, eligibility criteria, and loan parameters.
The Globally-Sourced Interior Design Brand Opened Its Second Brick and Mortar Shop; Home to Handmade Artisan Décor, Rugs, Furniture and More on Charleston’s Iconic King Street
CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 9, 2020 – Today House of Nomad, based out of Charlotte, N.C., is announcing the opening of its second shop on Charleston’s iconic King Street. The storefront will be home to a mix of new and vintage home décor pieces hand-picked by owner’s Kelley Lentini and Berkeley Minkhorst, who work directly with a close group of global artisans from Mexico, Bali, Turkey, Africa and more.
“Kelley and I both have a deep affection for Charleston; from spending summers as a kid at the beach nearby to celebrating marriage,” said Berkeley Minkhorst, co-owner of House of Nomad. “It’s been a dream to now set roots for House of Nomad here and bring our favorite treasures from around the world to King Street.”
House of Nomad Charleston will be a design moment in itself with a Moroccan-inspired archway adorning the center of the store. Through the archway, guests will find a build-your-own basket wall workshop, furniture and an entire wall dedicated Turkish and Moroccan rugs.
“Opening the House of Nomad shop is only our first step into the Holy City,” said Kelley Lentini, co-owner of House of Nomad. “Come 2021, we’ll be launching our full interior design services, like in Charlotte, where we’ll have the capacity to design everything from newly built homes to hotels.”
Additionally, throughout the shop locals and visitors alike will discover a refreshing aesthetic to Charleston with one-of-a-kind earthy, bold and playful items including; throw pillows and blankets, poufs, vintage Turkish rugs, Moroccan rugs, wall baskets, mirrors, framed textiles, coffee table books, planters, lighting fixtures and more.
Wine and beer from Charleston will be available for shoppers while combing through design details, ordering furniture and receiving styling-tips from design-savvy associates.
House of Nomad is located at 214 King St, Charleston, SC 29401. Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About House of Nomad
House of Nomad was founded on the idea that travel fosters so many amazing things – inspiration, creativity, relationships, experiences. On the design side, House of Nomad is always thinking in the mindset of the inspired traveler while maintaining the client’s personal touch – mixing old pieces and family heirloom pieces, with newer pieces, eclectic patterns, textures, and color. On the shop side, House of Nomad is still thinking in the mindset of the inspired traveler with an emphasis on telling the stories of the cultures they source from. When they are choosing the countries they travel to for shop sourcing, it’s all based on a personal connection or yearning that they have to know more about a particular culture or place. They then hope that their customers feel that connection to those cultures and artisans, too.
It’s serendipitous that two native North Carolinians, both with a desire to travel to every corner of the world, would meet and form both a business and a friendship after many years of crossing paths and traveling to the same places. From the moment their studio opened in 2017, the duo quickly became the go-to source for clients looking for eclectic, contemporary style- not to mention, Kelley and Berkeley’s travel-oriented design method. With each trip together, they would cart back with them new textiles, baskets, pillows, throws and other finds unique to the various cultures and villages they visited. In 2019, they expanded their love of bringing their travel finds into people’s homes with the opening of the flagship House of Nomad shop in Charlotte, NC. In October 2020, they are expanding with a new storefront in Charleston, SC.
Location: Ridgeway, South Carolina (Off of 77 between Columbia and Rock Hill)
History
Imagine an old wooden desk, small file cabinet, a black rotary phone and a small wood stove to keep warm on those cold wintery nights in this historic building. But before the “World’s Smallest Police Station” became a police station in 1940, it was the town well. The area behind the police station is known as the cotton yard. It’s called this because it was used as a staging area for cotton farmers bringing their cotton into town to be loaded on the train for shipment. Before farmers would leave town, they would pull their wagons up to the well to water their mules and oxen. Some residents can remember when cotton farmers were lined up from the cotton gin, located in the building behind Ruff Hardware, south on Palmer Street over the railroad bridge.
In 1940, as part of the old WPA project, the well was covered up and the “World’s Smallest Police Station” was born and served several officers until 1990 when the current police station opened up. The “new” station was formerly the Town’s garage and housed a tractor and equipment for Ridgeway’s Water and Sewer Department. Before that, the building was Ridgeway’s fire station housing one truck. After remodeling and renovation, you can see that the Police Department has doubled in size.
Infamous Moments
The old police station has had its share of the spotlight in the last several years. You might have seen it in the 1989 film “Staying Together”, starring Stockard Channing, Sean Alston, Tim Quill, and Daphne Zuniga which was filmed in Ridgeway.
On June 25, 2006, it was host to the world as the Centennial Olympic Torch Relay made an official rest stop in front of the “World’s Smallest Police Station”.
Former Officers
The following is a list of former police officers who have worked out of the old police station. The list was compiled by memory from some of Ridgeway’s residents. Every effort was made to include everyone who called the police station “home”.
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