Author: Charleston Daily

Charleston Daily is a concept in community. Its mission is to promote, assist, and celebrate in everything Charleston, South Carolina. By partnering with businesses, community leaders, volunteers and events, we are spreading the love that is Charleston. As this city continues to grow and prosper, we want to help spread the message to all about how wonderful this community is. Charleston is about the people, community, water, land, history, heritage and the true southern warmth it brings with each and every day.

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Charleston Crafts Cooperative Gallery is Moving to a new downtown Charleston, SC Location

September 13, 2019 by 0 Comments
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LOCAL CRAFTS CO-OP MOVES TO A NEW LOCATION

            Charleston, SC (Sept 13, 2019)  – Charleston Crafts Cooperative Gallery is moving to a new location at 84 North Market St. across from the Historic Charleston City Market in downtown Charleston. Charleston Crafts is a cooperative Arts and Crafts gallery located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina and is open 7 days a week from 10 am – 6pm. While preparing for the move from 161 Church St. to its new location at 84 North Market St. the store will be closed intermittently over the coming weeks. The Co-op has plans of re-opening on Oct 1, 2019.

            Charleston Crafts began 30 years ago, in May 1989, as a part of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival and currently features 41 local and regional South Carolina artists in a variety of traditional and contemporary art and craft media, including clay, woodworking, jewelry, glass, photography, fiber, metal, paper, polymer, and leather. Over the years, Charleston Crafts has been a springboard for over 315 artists. The co-op is moving from its former location, at 161 Church Street, where it has been for 11 productive years, since 2008.

            A cooperative gallery, Charleston Crafts is owned and operated by its exhibiting members. Each juried member is an equal partner and shares the responsibility of operating the business. It is the only cooperative arts gallery in the Charleston area. The main focus of Charleston Crafts is to sustain a viable gallery for artists to consistently sell and market their work.  Experienced craft artists have been able to exhibit and sell their work while emerging artists have a safe platform to mature and let their careers flourish.  www.charlestoncrafts.org

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Peninsula Businesses Come Together to Celebrate Charleston Pride & Raise Money for We Are Family Charleston

September 11, 2019 by 0 Comments
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(Charleston, SC: September 11, 2019): Through a digital map, Charleston businesses and local influencers have come together to raise awareness for safe spaces along the Peninsula and raise funds for We Are Family Charleston. September 13th – 15th many participating businesses will offer a special from which a portion of the proceeds will be donated at the end of Charleston Pride Week.

There’s something for everyone wishing to celebrate for a cause with specials including a variety of cocktails from local favorites Felíx Cocktails et Cuisine, HōM, Dalila’s, The Royal American, Josephine Wine Bar, Cannon Green and more. Dishes from Basic Kitchen, Harold’s Cabin, and the Mellow Mushroom location on King St. A variety of desserts from Paolo’s Gelato, Off Track Ice Cream, and Edmund’s Oast. Also offered are a special Pride shirt from Daps Breakfast and Imbibe from which all proceeds will be donated, discounted balloons from Cannonborough Collective, and a ride credit from Holy Spokes whose bike hubs are located on the map for easy transit.

All offers will be highlighted on a “Rainbow Road Map” which can be found at Dishtination.com.

The map was created by newly established Charleston city guide creators, Dishtination Guides and the couple behind I Love That For You, in partnership with Barbara Skidmore of BlushingAlpacas  sponsored by Outside Center Consulting in an effort to better recognize local establishments making an effort to embrace their community and find an exciting new way of celebrating Charleston Pride Week.


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Suicide Isn’t Painless – Original Poem

September 10, 2019 by 0 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

I just saw a good man die
A victim of a warm against love
Compassionate soul in a desensitized world
His blood spilled on a dying planet
One last effort to feed the roots of humanity

A witness to genocide
A product of the machine
Villages pillaged; families destroyed; lives forever changed

He honored the code, but lived with the guilt
Every minute, every hour, every day

Trained to kill; raised to heal
Yearning for a home

Blocking the only cure to his disease with an unbreakable wall surrounding his soul

Alone, he searched for answers

I saw a good man die
Self-inflicted by his own pain

Counting the seconds as sand crystals feel down the narrow hole of the hourglass
Silently pleading for a community to call his own

Waiting for that call that would come too late

Cries internalized
A soldier never shares
Freedom at any cost; never hesitate
Guarded he remained

His heart, a fragile rose
Encased in a wall of glass

Afraid to live, he chose death
A final act of valor
Leaving behind so many unanswered prayers
With one sunset, this spring became a winter

Cold and dark
The fire extinguished
It is snowing now

Each flake, a story of remembrance
Each picture, a glimmer of a smile

With one final toast, we say goodbye and remember forever
The curtain falls on a good man

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Depression is only the beginning – Original Poem

September 10, 2019 by 0 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

Alone
Faint
Dormant
Abandoned

Depression is a term reserved for those that seek help

Insanity is the deafening silence ringing in my ears
No one to turn too
Friends are distant; friends are near; friends are nowhere

Each moment, a thousand years
Each breath, closer to my last

I swallow the last remaining call for hope
We are at the epicenter of a black hole swallowing us at speeds faster than light

Imprisoned on these tracks
Trains coming from both directions
So slow
I will them closer
Anticipation only makes it worse
When?
When?
When?

Back to this dark room of covered in black
An irony of poetic justice
I hear the voice
I sense the feel but know I no longer have that ability
There is no strength in my muscles
These bones are now pillars of sand

Never before has the end seemed so tempting
Like the rich nectar of fruit forbidden from this dead palate
I want to taste the emptiness of death
I want it to swallow me whole and release me from this cage

Is it time?
The ticks of the clock are so loud now
Like a thousand screaming birds piercing my eardrum
Make it all stop
Make the pain subside

I pray to this deserted vacuum called humanity

Never has a word been uttered back
Never has a glimmer of happiness landed on this defeated lap

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Record Numbers of Participation and Fund Raising for The 20th annual Thrivent Financial Race for The ARK in Summerville

September 10, 2019 by 0 Comments
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – The 20th annual Thrivent Financial Race for The ARK on August 24, 2019 was a record year, raising $38,000 with 680 participants. Race proceeds will benefit The ARK in its work providing comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. The event funds programs in five area counties, including memory screenings, resource fairs, educational workshops, support groups, and respite centers.

The race included a 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run – both races began and ended at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Summerville.

“It is amazing to see how supportive the Summerville, Charleston and running communities are. We cannot thank our sponsors, volunteers and runners enough for their continued support,” said Megan Severn, development director of The ARK. “This event gets better each year because of this community.”

In South Carolina, 86,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s and that number is estimated to rise to 120,000 by the year 2025. The state has the eighth highest Alzheimer’s death rate in America and has seen a 122 percent increase in deaths since 2000.

“Race for The ARK was a record year for its 20th Anniversary. Watching almost 700 runners and walkers crossing the start line was incredible,” said Peg Lahmeyer, executive director of The ARK. “We appreciate all of them plus all our sponsors, donors, and especially all our volunteers who make the event wonderfully fun and successful.”

While each 5K participant received a memorable medallion when they crossed the finish line, 2019 race winners include:

  • Overall Female – Hannah Moldenhauer (19:27)
  • Overall Male – Daren Hinds-Lagasca (16:20)
  • Overall Youth Challenge Girls Team – Summerville High School
  • Overall Youth Challenge Boys Team – Summerville High School
  • Overall Youth Challenge Team – Summerville High School 
  • Overall Corporate Challenge Winner – F3 Summerville/Goose Creek

To stay current on all the ARK news and events, including the dates for the 21st annual race in 2020, visit www.TheARKofSC.org.

ABOUT THE ARK, ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES

Based in Summerville, The ARK is a local nonsectarian nonprofit outreach program providing hope and relief to families living with Alzheimer’s Disease or a Related Dementia (ADRD). Support services include: social respite care, support groups, education, caregiver consultations, resource referrals and community development. For more information, call 843-471-1360 or visit thearkofsc.org.

Photo Credit: Tiffany Hicks Photography

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231 King Street (Charleston, SC) Sells for $4.15 Million, One of Several Downtown 

September 9, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Deals Handled by Local Investment Firm

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Not long after closing a major deal on King Street involving multiple properties and more than $20 million, local investment firm Charleston Commercial has brokered yet another deal on Charleston’s historic King Street. In July, C. Kendrick and managing director Joshua Schaap facilitated the sale of 231 King St. for $4.15 million. 

The buyer is Blatteis & Schnur Inc., a Los Angeles-based national real estate brokerage organization specializing in the leasing and sale of high-profile retail properties. Charleston Commercial is handling the leasing of the entire third floor as an executive office with parking. 

The building is home to women’s clothing retailer Lori+Lulu, which will continue to occupy the first floor. The second floor is occupied by local businesses, including a law office and studio for artist Janet Gregg. 

Over the last 18 months, Charleston Commercial has overseen the sale of 10 King Street properties, totaling $78.1 million. Most recently, they brought together eight properties and six property owners to create a landmark real estate deal bordered by King, Society and George streets. 

The team also worked on 529 King St. (formerly Dixie Furniture) as well as 332 King St (formerly Bob Ellis). The company’s experience with complex zoning issues, utilities and historic properties makes it uniquely positioned to facilitate commercial real estate sales, acquisitions and developments in Charleston’s historic district.

“We have developed a true expertise in historic downtown Charleston, particularly on King Street where businesses and retailers are eager to set up shop,” Schaap said. “This vibrant retail and business district is incredibly attractive to buyers, yet we have a responsibility to maintain the beauty and history that makes Charleston so special. We are able to walk that delicate line, so the buyer is happy and historic properties are preserved.”  

Kendrick added, “We spend a great deal of time orchestrating these deals. When you’re working in a historic area, you have to be sensitive to the architecture while balancing the interests of the buyer, the seller and the community as a whole. We’ve really established an understanding and expertise in this realm of commercial real estate.”

About Charleston Commercial
Charleston Commercial is a fully integrated commercial real estate group located in Charleston, S.C., specializing in commercial brokerage and asset management for a wide range of property types, including retail, medical office, office, multi-family, hospitality, urban infill, and industrial properties. The firm offers a broad range of incorporated services to see assignments through from start to finish. Services range from market prospecting, acquisition, value creation (including entitlements, zoning, approvals, and development oversight), leasing, asset management, and disposition. 

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Charleston Animal Society: Help with Animal Evacuations and Critical Needs

September 4, 2019 by 1 Comment
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September 3, 2019 UPDATE:  PET FRIENDLY SHELTER IS OPEN in Charleston County at 3765 Leeds Avenue Charleston Animal Society has been working around the clock evacuating animals from other coastal areas, and then leap-frogging them to other partner organizations for adoptions. On September 3, two transports from Charleston Animal Society took place. The first involved 50 dogs and cats being taken to St. Joseph’s Shelter in the Panhandle of Florida, far outside the reach of Hurricane Dorian. The second transport involved an airlift of 16 cats to Wake County, North Carolina — using partnerships with the Wake County SPCA, HSUS and Pilots for Paws. Other transports to Pittsburgh, Aiken and other partners took place September 1 and 2.

August 30, 2019 Update

Our plan is to get 100 – 200 animals out of harm’s way as Hurricane Dorian approaches the Southeast coast.

Charleston Animal Society sent a team to Osceola and Brevard Counties in Florida on August 30. This evacuation team is planning to evacuate 100 cats and dogs from shelters in south Florida, which is directly in the path of Hurricane Dorian at this time. This is the first of several anticipated evacuations.
Charleston Animal Society is the lead emergency responder for animals in South Carolina and a leading emergency responder for the southeast.

“Hurricane Dorian is projected to make landfall as a major hurricane in south Florida,” said Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore. “We are working with partner organizations around the state and country to place evacuated shelter animals ASAP in anticipation of continued evacuations after Dorian hits.”

Charleston Animal Society is the key to effective hurricane evacuations along the Southeast / I-95 corridor. Working with other rescue partners, the evacuated shelter animals will come to North Charleston and then either be transported to a partner shelters or be placed for adoption at Charleston Animal Society.

“To make our plan successful, we need people to come adopt the animals we currently have, to make room for the evacuees from Florida,” said Charleston Animal Society Director of Community Engagement Kay Hyman. “Please make room for one more so that we can save hundreds.”

During last year’s hurricane season, Charleston Animal Society led South Carolina’s disaster response for animals during Hurricane Florence. The Society also responded to hurricanes in North Carolina and Florida.

People can help in one of two ways:
1. Help Charleston Animal Society save more lives by assisting with evacuations and our most critical needs by donating.
2. Come adopt or foster an animal at Charleston Animal Society.

Evacuate WITH Your Pets

Please do not leave your pets behind in the storm. Make plans now to get your pet checklist accomplished:
1. Have recent photos of your pet, in case he or she is lost.
2. Make sure your pet’s collar is secured and that the ID tag is up to date.
3. Get your pet microchipped!
4. Place medicine in a waterproof container.
5. Bring any medical records you have (a great idea is to email them to yourself).
6. Bring a crate for your animal when you evacuate.
7. Bring food, water and toys.
8. Don’t forget garbage bags.

Important Links

Charleston County Emergency Management Department
South Carolina Emergency Management Department
Charleston County’s Citizen Info Line is now open. For non-emergency information related to Hurricane Dorian you can call 843-746-3900, and 843-746-3909 for the County’s Spanish line.

Click Here to Donate

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GALLERY: A City Waits: Charleston Prepares for Hurricane Dorian

September 3, 2019 by 1 Comment
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As Charleston prepares for another potential damaging weather front from the already devastating Hurricane Dorian, the city remains calm. The last five years have witnessed challenging Hurricane conditions in the Carolinas and it has helped prepare our citizens for impending treacherous conditions.

This evening in historic downtown Charleston, all remained at ease. So quiet, you could hear pins drop on what traditionally are the busiest streets and districts.

We spent some time on King Street, East Bay, The Battery and Waterfront Park to help paint a visual of a city that prepares and waits.

Here is a look at Charleston, South Carolina in pictures as it awaits Hurricane Dorian

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The HUB Collaborative Workspaces Celebrates Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in Charleston, SC

September 3, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Charleston, South Carolina – The Hub Collaborative Workspaces held its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on August 23, 2019, at 11:30 am for their new location at 8887 Old University Blvd. Representatives from the Charleston Metro Chamber, Members of The Hub, Adam Ferrara, Paul Ferrara, Janel Ferrara, Becky Ferrara and Brette Driesell will be present to celebrate this exciting moment for The Hub.

“As a small business owner, it is great to see the amount of community support we had for our first day of business,” said Adam Ferrara, Owner. “The Grand Opening represents [the culmination of a lot of: hard work, strategy, and investigation into how the community can benefit from a professional office space that is created to promote business to business collaboration.] and we are happy to finally welcome Members/Customers through our doors.”

The Hub Collaborative Workspaces will be open Monday-Sunday, 24/7 and is located at 8887 Old University Blvd, North Charleston SC 29406.

The HUB Collaborative Workspaces offers the City of North Charleston and the surrounding markets a Full-Service office experience while allowing many different business owners the opportunity to call The University Centre Building its home base! The HUB has Virtual Office, Coworking Seats, Dedicated Desks and Single all the way up to Four Person Office Environments. All of this with convenience in mind with being open 24/7/365.

The University Centre Building is fully furnished, Gigi-Fi supported and is key fab accessible at all times to its members! We have professional conference room spaces and on-site manager from 8:30am- 5:00pm Monday through Friday. All conference rooms are accessible 24/7/365.

For more information, contact Adam Ferrara at adam@ferrara-buist.com or 843-410-2614.

“This Community deserves a Building like this with its amenities, service and accessibility.”- Paul, Janel, Adam & Becky Ferrara

BagValet, Charleston’s new mobile luggage storage company launches service

August 31, 2019 by 0 Comments
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BagValet, Charleston’s new mobile luggage storage company, helps bridge the gap between flights and lodging accommodations by providing daily mobile luggage storage. Say goodbye to lugging your luggage to brunch. 

Charleston, S.C. – August 2019 – BagValet is excited to announce the launch of their new luggage storage solution to assist travelers by holding their luggage between that awkward span of time between check-out and flight times. 

Whether you’re a traveler looking to explore the city without your suitcase in tow or a restaurant owner who consistently has guests’ luggage piling up during peak times, BagValet makes the process of storing luggage convenient and affordable. 

Charleston resident, Amanda Sheridan, created BagValet created the concept while working indirectly within the thriving tourism industry here in Charleston, and realizing the ongoing luggage problem was not only inconveniencing visitors, but also putting a burden on our local small businesses. Travelers want to make the most of their time on vacation and therefore will usually have flight times that don’t coordinate with check-in/check-out times. Then comes the big question, “What are we going to do with our stuff?” Rather than dragging bags into small shops, restaurants, tours, or sitting at the airport all day, BagValet aims to bridge the gap between flights and lodging accommodations by providing daily luggage storage with the convenience of curbside service.

(843)737-3116 info@charlestonbagvalet.com