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New Restaurant “Tempest” To Open on Market Street in Charleston, SC – Spring 2020

October 9, 2019

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (October 8, 2019) – Brought to you by the team from 5Church Charleston, 5Church Charlotte and Sophia’s Lounge, Tempest is scheduled to open Spring 2020 in the former historic Harriot Pinckney Home for Sailors located next door to 5Church Charleston. Offering upscale seafood from Lowcountry fisherman, oyster farmers and other purveyors, Tempest will offer an array of delicious dishes for lunch and dinner. The restaurant will also boast a selection of seafood-friendly Old-World wines, along with hand-picked gins, rums and bourbons.

“Our hope is that Tempest will combine top-notch cuisine using locally sourced ingredients with innovative design and outstanding service to create an inspiring dining experience for our guests,” shares Owner Patrick Whalen.

Although Tempest’s interiors will not include 5Church’s famed hand-painted verbiage of Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War,” the restaurant’s design will be just as visually stunning, featuring a spectacular, handcrafted piece of workmanship to be displayed on the ceiling from one of Charleston’s homegrown artists. Tempest will seat approximately 100 guests, including a main dining room, bar, an outdoor patio and upstairs space available for private dining and events.

Partner and Top Chef Alumni Jamie Lynch will bring his passion for sustainability to Tempest, featuring seafood cooked over charcoal paired with produce from his new six-acre farm in Belmont, N.C. Guests can expect lobster, giant prawn, oysters, mussels, clams, white shrimp and elaborate seafood towers. In addition to a wine list curated by Tempest’s in-house certified sommelier and a robust cocktail program focusing on classics, the new bar will also offer rotating, primarily local taps to compliment Chef Jamie’s mouthwatering menu.

Tempest is located at 32C N. Market Street, next door to 5Church Charleston. For more information, please visit www.TempestCharleston.com or follow the restaurant on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Tempest

Housed in the former Harriot Pinckney Home for Sailors in Charleston’s Market Street district, Tempest pays homage to the location’s rich history, offering guests local, sustainable seafood cooked over charcoal, Old-World wines and hand-picked gins, rums and bourbons.

Lowcountry

Watching The World Pass By #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

October 7, 2019

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By Mark A. Leon

I sat on a bench this afternoon in the park and watched the world pass me by. This is what I saw:

A father and son practicing lacrosse against the cement statue wall

A group of student huddled in a circle on the grass studying

A girl walking her dog or maybe the dog was walking her

Clouds moving quickly as the leaves blow in the wind

A bird and squirrel hunting for the same food

A group seeing who can throw a frisbee the furthest

A young couple watching and smiling as their daughter is experiencing the world for the first time

Two people pushing each other as they finish their jog

Someone alone under a tree with a good book

The sound of nothing in the park with the faintness of passing cars

What did you see today as you watched the world pass you by?

Lowcountry

Butcher & the Boar to Debut New Orleans Style Brunch

October 4, 2019

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(Charleston, SC: October 4ⁿ, 2019): Chef Tommy Begnaud of Butcher and the Boar, located at 730 Coleman Blvd, returns to his roots with the debut of the New Orleans Style Brunch.

The new menu is prix fixe served family style, with additional items à la carte. The menu is divided into four parts – a welcome, a feast, feast sides and a thank you. To start, guests are offered house made pastries or fruit, yogurt and granola, followed by the Feast, which includes creole favorites such as egg Sardou, shrimp and grits, biscuits and gravy, and smoked brisket. The feast sides include sweet potato hash, watermelon salad, and rum-infused bananas foster French toast. The meal is concluded with a Thank You of beignets with a side of salted caramel.

To accompany the brunch menu, the New Orleans Style Brunch includes $10 bottomless mimosas, $10 Butcher Bloody, $10 peach bellinis and a $12 Knob Creek Single Barrel old fashioned. A Kid’s Feast is also available for $12.95.

The New Orleans Style Brunch will be available every Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm in the restaurant or served on the patio with a live band.

A modern steak & smoked meat house with a focus on large shareable portions with inventive American flavors.

Menu: https://www.butcherandtheboar.com/charleston-menus/#brunch-charleston

Hours

Dining

Tuesday – Thursday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday – Saturday 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Bar / Lounge

Tuesday – Thursday 4:00 pm – Close
Friday 4:00 pm – Close
Saturday – Sunday 5:00 pm – Closed

Patio

Tuesday – Thursday 4:00 pm – Close
Friday 4:00 pm – Close
Saturday 12:00 pm – Close
Sunday 4:00 pm – Close
Closed Monday

Contact

info@outsidecenterconsulting.com

Lowcountry

East Cooper Breakfast Rotary Club Lines Up Flags for Heroes

October 2, 2019

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(MOUNT PLEASANT, SC)…On Veterans Day weekend the East Cooper Breakfast Rotary Club will showcase a breathtaking display of hundreds of American Flags in front of the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point. Individuals, businesses, corporations and non-profits can sponsor a flag or more in honor of a hero(s) of their choice. Together we can engage and inspire our community by reminding us all of the true meaning of Veterans Day – a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

The East Cooper Breakfast Rotary Club is proud to host this event. All of the funds raised through the Flags for Heroes program will be used for local community service projects and to support the Charleston Fisher House. Last year alone, the club used fundraising to provide over 300 pairs of shoes for kids in need in partnership with the Mount Pleasant Lunch Rotary Club, partner with Toys for Tots for distribute toys and donate over 100 children’s bikes, build a sustainable community garden, complete multiple projects at Saint James Santee Elementary School, and more.

The cost of an individual sponsorship is $50 for a single flag and pole. There are also corporate sponsorship opportunities available that include advertising and promotional benefits that will be fulfilled by the Rotary. The Rotary Club will refund the Patriots Point parking fee for anyone who sponsors a flag that wishes to see the display during Veterans Day weekend.

To sponsor a flag in honor of a hero, please visit charlestonrotaryflags.org. For more information email ecbrotaryclub@gmail.com

THE EAST COOPER BREAKFAST ROTARY CLUB was chartered in 1996 with 35 active members. Today it is comprised of approximately 50 members who provide educational and financial assistance to the East Cooper community. For information about the East Cooper Breakfast Rotary Club, please visit their website at www.ecbrotary.org.

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Charleston Business Shelbourne & Associates to Donate $10,000 to Water Mission

October 2, 2019

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(CHARLESTON, SC: October 2, 2019) As a thank you to all of our patients who voted us Post & Courier’s Charleston Choice 2019 Winner: Best Oral Surgery Practice, we will be donating $10,000 to Water Mission in their name. Water Mission is a nonprofit Christian engineering ministry providing sustainable safe water solutions, through a Christian world view perspective, to people in developing countries and disasters.

Shelbourne & Associates is a premiere oral surgery center with locations in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville. Educated at the Medical University of South Carolina and Yale-New Haven Hospital, Dr. Shelbourne is board certified by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He also places dental implants with an industry leading success rate. Shelbourne & Associates is fully equipped with imaging equipment and an experienced team to provide you with the best care possible.

A huge thank you again to all of our patients who trust us with their smiles every day and to our incredible team who keep all three of our locations running smoothly. Thank you, Charleston!

Lowcountry

The Most Romantic Ending I Have Ever Known – Original Poem

September 30, 2019

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By Mark A. Leon

You are the most romantic ending I have ever known
The rain falling on our wet lips clenched in a moment of endless passion
The music orchestrated to our every move
The natural light of sun warming your skin
The conflict that heats the passion
The letters, the regret, the pain, the times that were almost so right

You are the romantic ending that will be studied for generations

A cure for the broken heart
So many lost moments earlier in the film
What almost was
So many times
Drown by meaningless affairs of the heart
With every passionless night; so many faceless beauties, you were always in the shadows
Lingering at the edge of my unfulfilled heart

The benchmark of this existence
My reason for being
A helpless soul, I was, always searching for what I already found

A wonderful misadventure this has been
Still
After all this time
I know
You are the most romantic ending to this story

I see now, with this dried up pen, there is no more to write
It is now time to live in the moment after the credits have run their course
The part that is just meant for you and I
Our sequel
A continuation
Bury the mistakes
Close our eyes to what might have been

See me for the first time once again
Feel the glimmer that began so long ago
Raise your beauty to the sun and hear the music intensify

Because this is now
This is the most romantic ending I have ever known

Lowcountry

MESU (Mexican and Sushi Inspired Fare) celebrates Grand Opening on King Street – Wednesday, September 25, 2019

September 25, 2019

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MESU – Republic Development and Management Group’s (RDMG) newest venue is planning on opening its’ doors in early summer 2019. Located next to its sister spot Bourbon n’ Bubbles at 570 King Street (on the corner of Spring ST.) MESU will offer a combination of Mexican and Sushi inspired fare in its energetic new location on upper King Street. As one would expect, it will offer a unique list of sake, tequila and attractive cocktails.

Under the eye of Republic DMG’s Creative Team- the space is designed around street art that has been collecting for years. Our team believes that “People want to eat somewhere that’s exciting and full of energy – where they can meet and engage the food, art and each other.” Diners come to enjoy Sushi and Mexican fair alongside works, original prints, art pieces of world-renowned artist like Alec Monopoly, Jeff Koons, Kaws, Hush, Vhils, just to name a few. Charleston is ready for this kind of experience.

Service and Operations will be overseen by General Manager, Michael Sanders. Sanders has a dynamic background in both fine dining and bar fare. “We want to create a spot that incorporates two complementary cuisines made better by an outstanding service experience.” Full table and bar service will be available.

MESU is developing a menu that speaks to the best ideas from each cuisine. “The menu will have items from both cuisines but of course we’re looking for fun ways to integrate them as well.” MESU is planning on being open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week with late night service and live beats nightly.

About MESU
MESU is Charleston’s first Mexican Sushi concept located on upper King Street in the heart of Downtown Charleston, S.C. A dynamic “street art” design wraps the energy driven dining room with its complementary Mexican and Japanese cuisine. MESU is located at 570 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403. MESU will be open Monday-Sunday 11am-2:00pm Lunch 4:00pm-11pm Dinner 11pm-2am Late Night(Live beats).

For more information and the latest updates, please visit www.Mesuchs.com, follow us on Instagram (@Mesuchs), Twitter (@mesuchs), andFacebook.

Media Contact:
Jeremy Young
Jeremy@republic-dmg.com
843-847-9058

SOURCE MESU

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College of Charleston Now Accessible on Common App starting September 23, 2019

September 23, 2019

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Applying to the College of Charleston just got a little easier.

Starting Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, the College of Charleston will give applicants the option of applying to the College through the Common Application. The Common App is an online application program used by over 900 colleges in the United States for undergraduate admissions.

By becoming a Common App member, the College of Charleston will streamline the application process for students interested in applying to multiple institutions, and gain exposure to students who may not have otherwise considered CofC.

“We joined Common App to help simplify the college application experience for students and counselors,” said Jimmie Foster Jr., vice president of enrollment planning at the College. “Our new partnership with the Common App will help the College educate more students about the value, attainability and affordability of a College of Charleston degree.”

Students applying for college through the Common Application website will be able to submit one application – instead of having to submit multiple ones – to the schools of their choosing. Information required in the application includes class rank, SAT/ACT test scores, essays, GPA and letters of recommendation.

Last year more than 1 million students submitted 4 million applications through Common App.

“Joining Common App will make the College of Charleston more accessible to more students as well as expand the College’s reach and visibility,” said College of Charleston President Andrew T. Hsu. “Further, it will enable us to continue recruiting the best and brightest students from around the country and the world while making it easier for students to apply to the College.”

Press Release from cofc.edu

Lowcountry

Rawle Murdy Associates Welcomes Four New Members to its Charleston, SC Public Relations and Social Media Team

September 22, 2019

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – Rawle Murdy (RM), a Buffalo Groupe company, is pleased to announce the addition of four key team members. Marquel Coaxum, Estelle Lampella, Raegan Loftis and Daniel Monroe have joined the agency’s Public Relations and Social Media team.

“We’re excited to welcome this talented group of professionals to our growing team,” said Bruce Murdy, Managing Director of Rawle Murdy. “Each individual brings a unique professional background, which will enhance the PR and social media services we provide to current and future agency clients.”

Marquel Coaxum joins Rawle Murdy as an Account Supervisor. In addition to his new role, Coaxum also serves as a Public Affairs Officer with the United States Air Force Reserves, where he is an official spokesman for the 315th Airlift Wing. Prior to Rawle Murdy, Coaxum, a native of Mount Pleasant, served as the Assistant Communications Manager for the Town of Mount Pleasant, coordinating the multimedia program to advance the Town’s integrated communications objectives. Coaxum’s impressive background includes earning the distinction of Public Affairs Officer of the Year. His diverse background in multimedia communications will be leveraged with the agency’s government relations and public involvement clientele.

Estelle Lampella brings more than eight years of social media experience to her role as Senior Social Media Manager. Before coming to Rawle Murdy, Lampella served as social media manager with an innovative film equipment startup, Freefly Systems, where she elevated global brand awareness for film equipment such as the Movi and cultivated an impressive online community of more than 200,000 followers on Instagram alone. In this new role, Lampella will lead comprehensive social media strategy for agency clients, including content development, paid social campaigns, influencer outreach and more. In addition to her client work, Lampella will help with overall agency promotion via social channels.

With a diverse background across key vertical industries, Daniel Monroe will serve as a Senior Account Executive. Monroe joins the agency after several years with LHWH Advertising and PR where he was instrumental in overall agency strategy, new business development and client service on public relations and marketing initiatives. In his role with Rawle Murdy, Monroe will be responsible for media outreach, message development, and content strategy for several public and private sector clients.

Raegan Loftis brings strengths in political communications and social media strategy to her roles as Account Coordinator. Before Rawle Murdy, Loftis served as the digital media and political assistant for GoPAC in Washington, D.C., leading digital efforts to capture and engage new audiences, including the development and execution of all content development and distribution. Loftis will be instrumental in content development, paid social campaigns and coordination of public involvement activities. In addition to her national political experience, Loftis is a graduate of the College of Charleston and has worked with community organizations such as DIG SOUTH and the Lonon Foundation.

About Rawle Murdy
Rawle Murdy is an integrated branding agency where strategic thinking, digital branding, and social connections converge to help businesses thrive. With more than 40 years of industry experience, Rawle Murdy consists of 27 professionals and is located in downtown Charleston, S.C. To learn more, visit www.rawlemurdy.com.

About Buffalo Groupe, LLC
Buffalo Groupe, LLC was formed in February 2019 with the vision to create the world’s first marketing platform designed through the lens of golf. Buffalo Groupe achieves this vision with its industry-leading companies, Buffalo Agency, Rawle Murdy and 54 Brands, in addition to the Buffalo Media Network which encompasses Morning Read, Where to Golf Next and The Equipment Insider. Together they build on Buffalo Groupe’s foundational philosophy to connect brands and lifestyle audiences with content that drives action. Buffalo Groupe is headquartered near Washington, D.C. with Company offices throughout the U.S. To learn more, visit www.buffalogroupe.com.

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How are wages in Charleston / North Charleston in major job categories compared to national and state averages?

September 21, 2019

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There have been ramblings in dinner conversations, among friends and around the Lowcountry on how our wages compare to state and national averages. We want to help by providing valued data for those that reside and those that are considering residence in the Lowcountry

Using Careeronestop.org who partners with the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, we have reviewed wages in the Charleston / North Charleston and compared against state and national averages

All information is based on 2018 labor data.

Registered Nurses (Median Wages)

United States – $34.48 Hourly / $71,730 Annual
South Carolina – $30.25 Hourly / $62,910 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $34.62 Hourly / $72,020 Annual

Hotel, Motel and Resort Desk Clerk (Median Wages)

United States – $11.39 Hourly / $23,700 Annual
South Carolina – $10.35 Hourly / $21,520 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $10.89 Hourly / $22,640 Annual

Computers and Information Systems Managers (Median Wages)

United States – $68.53 Hourly / $142,530 Annual
South Carolina – $56,45 Hourly / $117,420 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $63.05 Hourly / $131,130 Annual

Human Resources Managers (Median Wages)

United States – $54.47 Hourly / $113,300 Annual
South Carolina – $46.08 Hourly / $95,850 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $46.57 Hourly / $96,860 Annual

Food Services Manager (Median Wages)

United States – $26.08 Hourly / $54,240 Annual
South Carolina – $23.94 Hourly / $49,790 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $23.93 Hourly / $49,770 Annual

Pharmacists (Median Wages)

United States – $60.64 Hourly / $126,120 Annual
South Carolina – $60.90 Hourly / $126,670 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $59.02 Hourly / $122,770 Annual

Construction Managers (Median Wages)

United States – $44.89 Hourly / $93,370 Annual
South Carolina – $42.59 Hourly / $88,590 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $43.73 Hourly / $90,970 Annual

Marketing Managers (Median Wages)

United States – $64.56 Hourly / $134,290 Annual
South Carolina – $49.59 Hourly / $103,160 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $49.34 Hourly / $102,620 Annual

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (Except Legal, Medical and Executive (Median Wages)

United States – $17.61 Hourly / $36,630 Annual
South Carolina – $16.72 Hourly / $34,790 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $17.13 Hourly / $35,620 Annual

Veterinarian (Median Wage)

United States – $45.11 Hourly / $93,830 Annual
South Carolina – $48.05 Hourly / $99,940 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $44.27 Hourly / $92,080 Annual

Property, Real Estate Manager (Median Wage)

United States – $28.05 Hourly / $58,340 Annual
South Carolina – $22.92 Hourly / $47,660 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $34.15 Hourly / $71,040 Annual

Real Estate Sales Agents (Median Wage)

United States – $23.41 Hourly / $48,690 Annual
South Carolina – $20.27 Hourly / $42,160 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $18.79 Hourly / $39,090 Annual

Medical Assistants (Median Wage)

United States – $16.16 Hourly / $33,610 Annual
South Carolina – $15.01 Hourly / $31,220 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $16.63 Hourly / $34,580 Annual

Financial Manager (Median Wage)

United States – $61.53 Hourly / $127,990 Annual
South Carolina – $52.91 Hourly / $110,050 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $48.24 Hourly / $100,340 Annual

Engineers (All) (Median Wage)

United States – $46.62 Hourly / $96,980 Annual
South Carolina – $49.03 Hourly / $101,980 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – N/A

Maintenance and Repair Workers (Median Wage)

United States – $18.42 Hourly / $38,300 Annual
South Carolina – $16.65 Hourly / $34,630 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $17.66 Hourly / $36,730 Annual

Chemical Engineer (Median Wage)

United States – $50.44 Hourly / $104,910 Annual
South Carolina – $39.24 Hourly / $81,610 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – N/A

Chefs and Head Cooks (Median Wage)

United States – $23.30 Hourly / $48,460 Annual
South Carolina – $18.49 Hourly / $38,460 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $18.09 Hourly / $37,620 Annual

Database Administrator (Median Wage)

United States – $43.31 Hourly / $90,070 Annual
South Carolina – $37.63 Hourly / $78,270 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $31.57 Hourly / $65,660 Annual

Bank Teller (Median Wage)

United States – $14.16 Hourly / $29,450 Annual
South Carolina – $14.40 Hourly / $29,960 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $14.52 Hourly / $30,210 Annual

Training and Development Managers (Median Wage)

United States – $53.53 Hourly / $111,340 Annual
South Carolina – $45.42 Hourly / $94,480 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $49.76 Hourly / $103,500 Annual

Accountants and Auditors (Median Wage)

United States – $33.89 Hourly / $70,500 Annual
South Carolina – $28.19 Hourly / $58,640 Annual
Charleston / North Charleston – $25.99 Hourly / $54,070 Annual

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