Saf-Gard/Vulcan Safety Shoe Company Opens Location in Charleston, SC

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CHARLESTON, S.C., April 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Vulcan Safety Shoes, a Division of Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company – a leading supplier of safety toe and slip resistant footwear – is proud to announce their newest Vulcan Boot Camp location 7565 Rivers Ave in North Charleston, SC.

This store opening is part of a larger effort to update the look and feel of all Saf-Gard retail locations down the east coast – led by VP and Co-Owner, Jeff Kubis and Corporate Director of Marketing, Sheri Fording.

“The new look and feel of the Vulcan Boot Camp stores and Saf-Gard Safety Shoe stores is a collective effort from the upper management team and the marketing team to unify and update the store brand and also firmly establish the stores in the minds of the consumer as the place to go for safety shoes. We are excited to reveal this new, clean, customer friendly experience to our clients.” – Sheri Fording

Since Saf-Gard’s acquisition of Vulcan Safety Shoe Company in January 2018, Saf-Gard has worked to create a unified brand between the two companies. Like Saf-Gard, Vulcan has provided top quality safety footwear to their customers for decades and places a premium on supplying the latest comfort features and safety technologies to ensure that customers have the best footwear for their specific profession.

Saf-Gard/Vulcan will be able to service all industrial manufacturing, government municipalities, restaurant, grocery, healthcare, assisted living, hospitality and many other industries from the Charleston location.

Saf-Gard makes its own brand of slip resistant footwear called SR Max. In addition, they partner with great brands like HyTest, Wolverine, Timberland PRO, Skechers, Reebok, and Keen, just to name a few. Saf-Gard features several of these brands in their own exclusive styles with their patented SR Max MaxTrax™ outsole, combining a great mix of function and fashion.

Vice President and Co-Owner, Jeff Kubis offered the following closing statement: “Saf-Gard is looking forward to bringing nearly four decades of experience to Charleston. We are excited to provide our customers with a friendly, customer-focused shopping experience where they will be measured and fitted for the best safety shoe brands available.”

The new Charleston store is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on Saturdays.

To learn more about the style selections and brand, please visit www.safgard.com.

About Saf-Gard/Vulcan Safety Shoe Company:

Saf-Gard/Vulcan Safety Shoe Company provides high-quality safety footwear and products to both B2B and B2C customers. Saf-Gard offers corporate programs that can be tailored to any company, large or small. Saf-Gard offers a multi-channel approach to service with websites, shoemobiles (a store on wheels), and retail locations. Saf-Gard proudly carries safety and slip resistant shoes from top brands including Wolverine, HyTest, Timberland PRO, Keen, SR Max (its personal brand) and more!

Contact:
Sheri Fording
800-221-8843

Charleston Area Transportation Study Begins Certification Process Review

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PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 18, 2019) — The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments is holding a public meeting April 23 in its board room at 5790 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, beginning at 5:30 p.m., as a component of its certification review by the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration Region 4.

As the metropolitan planning organization for the Charleston region’s urbanized area, all of CHATS planning products are reviewed and approved by FHWA and FTA on a routine basis.

The period certification review, held at least every four years, allows these agencies to comprehensively assess compliance with the federal requirements of 23 USC 134(k)(5) and 49 USC 5303(k)(5), and provide advice and technical assistance to the MPO and its planning partners for enhancing the multimodal planning process, and improving the quality of transportation investment decisions.

With public participation an important component of the metropolitan planning process, the BCDCOG is offering the public an opportunity to provide input during the federal agencies’ on-site review by attending the public meeting April 23. For questions regarding the meeting please contact Kathryn Basha at (843) 529-0400.

Si usted necesita la ayuda de un traductor del idiomaespañol, por favor comuníquese con Kathryn Basha al teléfono (843) 529-0400, cuando menos 48 horasantes de la junta.

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 unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. For the latest on BCDCOG, visit www.bcdcog.com, like us on Facebook or follow on Twitter.

Tour Pass Saves Charleston and Savannah Visitors Time, Money and the Headache of Deciding Where to Go, What to Do

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Visitors and locals have the option to save up to 50 percent or more on some of the area’s best tours, attractions and restaurants. TourPass.com is in its second year and just launched in Charleston’s sister city, Savannah, Georgia in time for the spring and summer tourist season.

Created by Keith Simmons, publisher of Traveler of Charleston Visitor Magazine, this tour pass offers visitors convenient package options at a discounted price.

“With so many incredible tours, attractions, restaurants and sights to see, we know it can be a little overwhelming for visitors to decide what to do. We created Tour Pass to make it simple for tourists to save time, money and the hassle of researching where to go and what to do,” Simmons said. “We’ve hand-picked some of the best tours and attractions and continue to add more. We see the Tour Pass as the go-to resource for visitors in Charleston and Savannah.”

Here’s how it works:

  • Go to TourPass.com to select a one through five-day pass.
  • Purchase the pass online and instantly receive a text and email with a mobile pass link. The mobile pass provides detailed information about attractions, maps and a digital guide and works on all mobile devices.  
  • Purchases can be made up to six months in advance, but the pass isn’t activated until the user chooses an activation date.
  • Risk-free-guarantee allows all unactivated passes to be fully refunded for up to six months from purchase date.

Pricing for Tour Pass Charleston starts at:

  • 1-Day Pass: $69 adults, $39 children

Participating tours, attractions and restaurants include:

  • Adventure Sightseeing Bus Tour
  • Boone Hall Plantation
  • Center for Birds of Prey
  • Charleston Speed Boat Adventures
  • Caw Caw Interpretive Center
  • Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
  • Charleston Fun Park
  • Charleston Harbor Fish House ($7 off order)
  • Charleston Harbor Tours
  • Charleston Strolls Walking Tour
  • Charleston Tea Plantation
  • Charleston History Walking Tour
  • Whodunnit Murder Mystery Walking Tour
  • Chilling Charleston Ghost Walking Tour
  • Charleston Water Taxi
  • Confederate Museum
  • Deep Water Vineyards
  • Firefly Distilleries
  • Ghost & Dungeon Walking Tour
  • Ghost & Graveyard Walking Tour
  • Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
  • GrayLine City Bus Tour
  • The Grit Counter ($7 off order)
  • McLeod Plantation
  • Nathaniel Russell House Museum
  • North Charleston Fire Museum
  • Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
  • Palmetto Carriage Tours
  • Pounce Cat Cafe (1 free beverage)
  • Revelry Brewing Co. (2 free pints per person)
  • Slave Mart Museum
  • SpiritLine Harbor Tour
  • The Charleston Museum
  • The Gibbes Museum of Art
  • The Powder Magazine

More attractions are being added to the Tour Pass all the time.

“Visitors continually ask us for recommendations about how to structure their visit. They want ideas and suggestions on great tours, attractions and sights to see. We were eager to be part of Tour Pass because it’s a great way for visitors to package all the best Charleston has to offer in a reasonably priced and convenient setup,” said John LaVerne, owner of Bulldog Tours.

Social Connections

Tour Pass on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/tourpass

Tour Pass on Instagram @tourpass

Hashtag #charlestontourpass #tourpass

Housing for All – Mount Pleasant Builds Fundraising Momentum

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(Photo by Marquel Coaxum/Provided)

UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, INC. RAISES THE ROOF ON ATTAINABLE HOUSING WITH $2,500 DONATION
HOUSING FOR ALL MOUNT PLEASANT BUILDS FUNDRAISING MOMENTUM

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (April 12, 2019)Housing For All – Mount Pleasant (HFAMP) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering attainable housing in South Carolina’s fourth largest municipality, continues to build momentum with a generous $2,500 donation from United Community Bank, Inc.

“We are grateful for this new commitment from such an important community partner,” said Melissa Moore, director of operations for HFAMP. “This donation is the start of a larger partnership and validates the need for attainable workforce housing in Mount Pleasant.”

The donation makes United Community Bank, Inc. a “Roof Level” sponsor and highlights the important work being done to make attainable housing a reality for first responders, teachers, senior citizens and all of those affected by the ongoing regional housing crisis.

“As a community bank built on providing excellent service, we understand the issues affecting our friends and neighbors,” said Scott Garcia, senior vice president and regional banking manager for United Community Bank, Inc. “We are excited to partner with Housing for All – Mount Pleasant to develop important resources and solutions to this issue that affects everyone in this community.”

More than seven in ten workers in Mount Pleasant are forced to live elsewhere, often due to a lack of attainable housing options. Housing For All – Mount Pleasant is committed to bringing real solutions to address this crisis and create a closer, stronger community for all.

ABOUT HOUSING FOR ALL – MOUNT PLEASANT

Through fundraising, advocacy and awareness building, Housing For All – Mount Pleasant, a registered 501(c)(3) organization, seeks to create, encourage and support the development of attainable housing for those who work, live, or hope to live, in Mount Pleasant. For more information, visit www.housingforallmtp.com.

NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Raises $300,000 for Charleston-Based OneWorld Health

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Proceeds to fund medical clinics in some of the world’s poorest regions

CHARLESTON, S.C. – This year’s annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic raised more than $300,000 for OneWorld Health – far surpassing the $200,000 the event brought in last year.

Each year, musicians, athletes and actors join southern rock band NEEDTOBREATHE for a charity golf classic at the Daniel Island Club, plus an auction and concert in support of OneWorld Health. The Charleston-based nonprofit empowers communities around the world to achieve long-term improvements in health and quality of life. OneWorld Health has built 12 medical clinics in Uganda and Nicaragua, helping more than 310,000 patients receive life-saving medical care.

“We are incredibly grateful for the partnership we have with Commonwealth and NEEDTOBREATHE,” said Michael O’Neal, executive director of OneWorld Health. “We are humbled by the overwhelming generosity of everyone and promise to steward the contributions faithfully as we continue to make life-saving care a reality for the communities we serve in East Africa and Central America. On behalf of the more than 100,000 patients we will serve in 2019, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”

The annual charity golf tournament was started by Commonwealth Cares Foundation, the charitable foundation of Daniel Island financial services firm Commonwealth Financial. In 2013, NEEDTOBREATHE partnered with Commonwealth Cares Foundation, lending its name to the golf tournament and adding a musical concert.

NEEDTOBREATHE, which has roots in South Carolina, is a long-time partner of OneWorld Health. One dollar from every concert ticket sold goes back to the band’s support of OneWorld Health. To date, NEEDTOBREATHE has raised more than $2 million through ticket sales, fan donations and the golf tournament and helped to open two NEEDTOBREATHE Medical Centers in Tola and Jinotega, Nicaragua. NEEDTOBREATHE band members include Bear Rinehart (vocals, guitar), Bo Rinehart (guitar, vocals), Seth Bolt (bass, vocals), and Josh Lovelace (keys, vocals).

On March 25, athletes and musicians hit the links at the Daniel Island Club for a day of golf, including Zack Bailey, University of South Carolina lineman; Adam Humphries, NFL receiver; Nick Mullens, NFL quarterback; Detrez Newsome, NFL running back; Bradley Pinion, NFL punter; Sterling Sharpe, former NFL receiver; and Hunter Renfrow, Clemson University wide receiver. Golfers and their guests joined NEEDTOBREAHTE for an evening concert at the Music Farm in downtown Charleston. Special musical guests included Gavin DeGraw, Andy Grammer, Johnnyswim, Kip Moore, and Collective Soul’s Ed Roland and Jesse Triplett.

“It’s incredible to see how this event has grown over the years. Each year, we raise more money, meaning we can have an even greater impact around the world,” said Britt Gilbert, founder of Commonwealth Cares Foundation. “This event is so much more than a fun day on the golf course and an amazing concert. This event brings health care to people who struggle to receive even the most basic medical care and attention.”

“This event is truly an example of people’s desire to make difference,” said NEEDTOBREATHE’s Bear Rinehart. “We feel incredibly fortunate we’ve been able to use our musical platform to support OneWorld Health and create true change in people’s lives around the world.”

ABOUT COMMONWEALTH CARES FOUNDATION
Founded in 2007 as a 501(c)(3), Commonwealth Cares Foundation is the charitable arm of Commonwealth, a Daniel Island-based comprehensive financial services firm with a division focused on providing financial planning services to physicians and the medical community. The firm brings a values-based philosophy, offering clients independent advice through a consultative, team-oriented approach. For more information, visit commonwealthcares.org.

ABOUT NEEDTOBREATHE
NEEDTOBREATHE is a GRAMMY-nominated rock band hailing from South Carolina, comprised of brothers Bear Rinehart (vocals, guitar) and Bo Rinehart (guitar, vocals), Seth Bolt (bass, vocals), and Josh Lovelace (keys, vocals). Their most recent album H A R D L O V E debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Albums, Top Current Albums, Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums charts and #2 on the Billboard 200, their greatest debut yet.

H A R D L O V E is the follow-up to Rivers In the Wasteland, which debuted at #3 overall on the Billboard 200 and spawned the RIAA-certified Gold single “Brother (feat. Gavin DeGraw).” The hit earned the group their first GRAMMY nomination as well as a pair of Billboard Music Award nominations.

NEEDTOBREATHE, well known for the aggressive touring schedule and impressive live show, celebrated four consecutive sold-out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as sell outs at Greek Theatre (Los Angeles), Ascend Amphitheatre (Nashville), Aragon Ballroom (Chicago), Verizon Theatre (DFW) and more. Last July, NEEDTOBREATHE released their 4-track EP Forever On Your Side (Niles City Sound Sessions), which includes the single “Forever On Your Side (with JOHNNYSWIM),” and is the product of a 10-day recording session at Niles City Sound in Fort Worth, Texas (the famed location where Leon Bridges’ GRAMMY-nominated debut Coming Home was recorded).

NEEDTOBREATHE released their first-ever fully acoustic album – Acoustic Live Vol. 1 – in November 2018. The album, which was entirely self-recorded, produced and mixed/ mastered, represents over a decade of music from the GRAMMY-nominated band, with songs spanning across five of their six studio albums. For more information, visit needtobreathe.com.


ABOUT ONEWORLD HEALTH
Our vision is to see impoverished communities take ownership in a sustainable healthcare model, so that they become empowered to bring about long-term change and tangible improvements in their health and quality of life. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable healthcare to people in need. We have developed a model that provides affordable health care to the communities who need it most and does not require ongoing support to keep the doors open. Each OneWorld Health medical center offers a full scope of healthcare services to the community, delivered by trained nationals and offered at a price point that is affordable to the overwhelming majority of the population. Patient fees offset the costs of running the clinic, eventually meeting or exceeding the total monthly operating costs. For more information, visit oneworldhealth.com.

Photo credit Leigh-Ann Beverley

Some interesting population stats and comparisons about the Lowcountry – Some will fascinate…

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It is no secret, the Lowcountry is growing. In many areas, faster than most of the United States average growth rate. We are excited and even fearful of the growing pains.

We decided to share some interesting facts about our area population and more.

  • With 27 active breweries in the Lowcountry, this area accounts for over half of all beer produced in the state of South Carolina
  • The tri-county population is 775,831 according to the 2017 year end census (401,438 – Charleston County, 217,937 – Berekeley County, 156,456 – Dorchester County) – 7 year growth rate of 16.24% increase in 7 years
  • In 2010, the tri-county population was 667,456 (351,023 – Charleston County, 178,967 – Berekely County, 137,466 – Dorchester County)
  • There are 5.084 million residents in South Carolina – The Lowcounty tri-county area accounts for 15.3% of the entire state of South Carolina
  • There are 8,550,405 residents of New York City – That means, NYC is 68% larger than the entire state of South Carolina
  • The largest cities in the Southeast are: Houston – 2.4 Million, San Antonio – 1.4 Million, Dallas – 1.3 Million, Jacksonville – 868,000, Charlotte – 826,000, Memphis – 656,000, Nashville – 654,000, Virginia Beach – 575,000, Atlanta – 479,000, Miami – 458,000: If we combine the tri-county, we have the 5th largest city in the Southeast
  • The city of Charleston is 18% more densely populated than Columbia according to a 2019 report by Bestplaces.net
  • In 2017, the median household income of Charleston County residents was $57,882. Charleston County households made slightly more than Berkeley County households ($56,697) and Lexington County households ($57,482). However, 15.3% of Charleston County residents live in poverty.
  • The largest Charleston County racial/ethnic groups are White (63.9%) followed by Black (27.6%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
  • In a report USA Today released in 2018, Myrtle Beach/Conway/North Myrtle Beach was the 2nd fast growing area in the United States, Charleston, SC 12th and Hilton Head/Bluffton/Beaufort 23nd

‘Emanuel’ – Documentary about the tragic events of June 17, 2015 Trailer Released

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This emotional documentary recounting the events and journey to forgiveness will have a two day screening, June 17 and 19. The first trailer for ‘Emanuel’ is powered with raw emotion and will bring back some horrific and poignant memories.

This was a day, we will never forget and this documentary will help us find perspective, clarity and for some closure.

Official Movie Website

Purchase Your Tickets Here

Charleston, SC Arts Institute Has Closed – Now They are Auctioning Everything

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Official Link to Auction Details and Items

End Date: Monday, April 15th at 6:00 pm EST

Preview Date: Monday April 15th, 10am – 2pm

Location: Arts Institute – 24 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401

Details

Open to the public. All the pictures are online. We’re selling everything in an Online Auction which means everyone will get the chance to buy the equipment at the price they set, saving them thousands below retail!

About PCI Auction Group

We’ve been running Online Equipment Auctions nationwide for over 11 years and with tens of thousands of bidders it’s a great marketplace for business of any size to help add equipment to their businesses for a fraction of the price.

Corps of Cadets Parade: The Citadel – Every Friday (3:45 PM) during school session

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What: Corps of Cadets Parade

When: Every Friday at 3:45 PM during school session

Where: The Citadel – 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409

Cost: FREE

Watch from the stands as more than 2,300 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets march in formation onto Summerall Field in the heart of The Citadel’s iconic campus, located on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston.

Parades typically include performances by The Regimental Band and Pipes, the firing of cannons, Pass in Review, and occasionally are used to present awards and recognize students, faculty, staff, and other notable figures.

Parades are family-friendly, free to attend, and open to the public.

PARKING: Visitors should plan to arrive 30-45 minutes prior to the start of the parade. Cadets will welcome visitors to campus, direct them toward parking, and assist in finding a seat in the viewing area.

Official Parade Schedule Website

DISCLAIMER: Parade times are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Combat veterans and other individuals who are distressed by loud noises are advised that parades often include the firing of cannons.

Former UN Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has book coming in the fall

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NEW YORK (AP) — Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador and South Carolina governor, has a book deal.

St. Martin’s Press announced Wednesday that Haley’s book, currently untitled, will come out this fall. According to the publisher, the 47-year-old Haley will write about her experiences as ambassador in 2017-18 and her six years before that as governor, sharing “the consequential actions, decisions, confrontations, and behind-the-scenes negotiations that shaped national and world events.

Haley also will offer “deeply personal” insights and the “challenges” she faced as a woman during her time in government.

“I was blessed to serve during some momentous times as governor of South Carolina and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations,” Haley, a Republican who has often been mentioned as a possible future candidate for president, said in a statement. “There were tragedies and triumphs, but through it all my love for America has only grown. My hope with this book is to give people a unique window into recent history and inspire us toward a better future.”

Financial terms for her book were not disclosed. Haley was represented by Washington attorney Robert Barnett, whose other clients have included former President Barack Obama and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Haley has written a previous book, “Can’t Is Not An Option,” which came out in 2012.

Numerous former Trump administration officials, from James Comey to Omarosa Manigault Newman, have written best-sellers. Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster has a book scheduled for 2020.

Often seen as an independent force within the Trump administration, Haley was once one of Trump’s toughest Republican critics.

She endorsed Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for president in 2016 and said Trump was “everything a governor doesn’t want in a president.” Trump, meanwhile, tweeted, “The people of South Carolina are embarrassed by Nikki Haley!”

As ambassador, she differed notably at times from the president’s more isolationist views, but she was one of the few top officials to depart amicably, and voluntarily. With Trump beside her in the Oval Office and telling her she had done a “fantastic job,” she announced last October she was stepping down at the end of 2018 because “it’s good to rotate in other people who can put that same energy and power into it.”

She also said she had no plans to run for president in 2020 and would campaign for Trump, who has since said he will nominate Kelly Craft, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, to succeed her at the U.N.

Fellow diplomats praised Haley when she announced she was leaving, but her time at the U.N. coincided with the Trump administration’s withdrawal from numerous international agreements and organizations, including the Iran nuclear deal, the Paris climate agreement and the U.N. Human Rights Council. Haley herself clashed with the White House last year when on television she previewed the administration’s planned imposition of a new round of sanctions on Russia.

After the sanctions never materialized, economic adviser Larry Kudlow said she got “ahead of the curve” and suggested she was confused.

“With all due respect, I don’t get confused,” Haley responded.

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This story has been corrected to show that Kelly Craft has not yet been nominated as U.N. ambassador.

Sourced: Associated Press