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CARTA Cuts Ribbon on First of Dozens of Solar-Powered Shelters

February 20, 2019 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

A Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments Program

CARTA CUTS RIBBON ON SOLAR-POWERED SHELTER
MARKS COMPLETION OF FIRST PHASE OF LARGE-SCALE AMENITY EFFORT

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 19, 2019) – Today, the Charleston Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) cut the ribbon on a new solar-powered shelter at the corner of Dorchester Road and Purcell Drive in North Charleston. The event marked the final installation in the first stage of a large-scale shelter and bench project for the transit system.

Funding for eight shelters and 12 benches along the Dorchester and Ashley Phosphate Road corridors was made available via a $100,000 allocation facilitated by CARTA board member and former North Charleston City Council member Ed Astle when he still served on Council. CARTA staff leveraged the funds to obtain federal grants.

“This area has long needed additional transit amenities, and I’m happy to play an instrumental role, along with CARTA staff, in helping to make that happen,” Astle said.

The perforated steel shelters are equipped with solar batteries that keep them illuminated at night. Their design allows for airflow on hot Lowcountry days.

“These shelters are located in the heart of our service area and will be used by riders going to work, visiting the doctor and making trips to get food,” said CARTA board chairman Mike Seekings. “Now those trips are going to be well-lit, a little easier and a lot more convenient.”

CARTA will continue with installations throughout its service area. More than 60 shelters and 40 benches will be installed as part of the program.

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

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New Study Ranks the Top Cities in the U.S. to Open a Restaurant – Where did Charleston rank?

February 19, 2019 by 0 Comments
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A recent report from Bid-On-Equipment, a restaurant equipment sales company, compiled the rankings based on four main factors: annual restaurant sales per capita, restaurants per capita, workforce and median income in each city. The report analyzed those factors for 236 cities in the United States.

Arlington, Virginia was named the best city to start a restaurant in, followed by Ann Arbor, Michigan, Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. Coming in at #21 is Charleston, South Carolina.

Congratulations to Charleston for being named in the Top 25 cities in the United States to open a restaurant out of 236 cities ranked.

Here are the complete results:

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On This Day in Charleston History: Charleston, S.C. surrenders to Union Army, Feb. 18, 1865

February 18, 2019 by 1 Comment
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On this day in 1865, the mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, surrendered his beleaguered city to Alexander Schimmelfennig, a Union Army brigadier general, three days after Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard had ordered the remaining Confederate forces to evacuate the city. On the previous day, Union Army Gen. William Sherman had captured Columbia, the state capital; the all but defeated Confederates saw no feasible way to block his imminent arrival in Charleston.

A northern newspaper reporter portrayed the city on this day as one of “ruins, — silent, mournful, in deepest humiliation. … The band was playing ‘Hail, Columbia,’ and the strains floated through the desolate city, awakening wild enthusiasm in the hearts of the colored people …”

When Confederate troops attacked Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor on April 12, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln’s fears that events in South Carolina would propel the nation into a civil war were realized. After a 34-hour bombardment by Beauregard’s shore batteries, Army Maj. Robert Anderson surrendered the fort. The inevitable consequence was a war between North and South and claimed some 620,000 American lives over four years.

Charleston had been under a continuous siege by Union forces since July 10, 1863. The bombardment caused major damage in the city. The Union Navy also enforced a blockade of the harbor that shut down most commercial traffic, although some blockade runners got through.

After the Confederate evacuation, Union troops moved into the city and took control of the United States Arsenal, which the Confederates had seized at the outbreak of the war. During the Reconstruction era, the U.S. War Department also confiscated the grounds and buildings of the Citadel Military Academy, using them for more than 17 years to garrison federal troops. In 1882, the facilities were returned to the state; they reopened as a military college and are in use today.

SOURCE: U.S. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS; “CIVIL WAR DAY BY DAY: AN ALMANAC 1861-1865” BY E.B. AND BARBARA LONG (1971)

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SC Works Awards Local Businesses $100,000 For Incumbent Worker Training

February 17, 2019 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2019) –  SC Works Trident and its Trident Workforce Development Board has awarded $100,000 to eight local businesses connected to Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) programs. The funds, made possible by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), will support training as each business advances technology, expands and offers new services as part of a layoff aversion strategy.   

“From engineering to environmental services, we’re delighted to see these employers benefit from their commitment to a well-educated, local workforce,” said BCDCOG Executive Director Ron Mitchum. “These dollars mean a great deal to our mission of preparing tomorrow’s workforce for the demand of the region’s growth sectors.”

Businesses receiving funds through the $100,000 grant include Levy Environmental Services-Charleston Mill, Equiscript, LLC, Life Cycle Engineering, AHT Cooling Systems USA, CECA, Voith Syn-Strand, Thrace-LINQ and Argos. For more information on SC Works and its Trident Workforce Development Board, visit www.tridentscworks.org.  

About SC Works Trident

SC Works helps individuals find their dream career at any age and any stage of their lives, and is comprised of one-stop centers in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. SC Works Trident offers a variety of services to help employers and job seekers meet their workforce development needs.  For the latest on SC Works, visit tridentscworks.org and like us on Facebook.

A program of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments.

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Charleston, South Carolina selected for Global Leadership Exchange

February 13, 2019 by 0 Comments
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NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – South Carolina Federal Credit Union has chosen Charleston, SC to be the host city for its inaugural DE TEACH Global program from March 1-15, 2019. As part of its efforts to facilitate global dialogue around organizational leadership and talent retention, DE TEACH Global Program will promote cultural diversity and inclusion among cohesive teams engaged in high team performance.

Troy Hall, Ph.D., Chief Strategy Officer for South Carolina Federal, created the cultural leadership event in partnership with Konstantin Comeros, Area Director for credit union development at VICTO National in the Philippines.

“Dr. Troy,” as he is known in his industry, travels the globe speaking and consulting with C-level executives about emerging trends in how to retain talent and transform the work space into a culture of cohesion. Dr. Troy and Mr. Comeros will conduct a series of business meetings for local CEOs and their teams from all business sectors. These exchange events are intended to explore and discover concepts from both the U.S. and Asian markets on how to apply practical leadership principles to create a sustainable and successful culture that retains top talent and drives team performance.

“In today’s competitive environment, we cannot take for granted that once we onboard someone new to our team that we are done with their development. It is imperative that senior leadership, in conjunction with their H.R. team, be involved and intentional in retaining top talent”, shared Scott Woods, CEO of South Carolina Federal. “We are honored that Charleston business leaders and executives will help play a global role in this leadership exchange,” he added.

C-level executives and founders who are dedicated to talent retention are invited to join Dr. Troy and Mr. Comeros at one of their events. Seating is limited. Send inquiries to Laura Morris.

Charleston, SC travel service provider Vacation Inspirations has launched a new Sydney tour package

February 12, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Charleston, SC travel service provider Vacation Inspirations has launched a new Sydney tour package. Launched on the 3rd of February, the package includes experiences of the city’s iconic Sydney Opera House, Sydney Tower Eye, with dining, shopping, and adventure experiences for individuals, couples, and families.

Charleston, United States – February 12, 2019 /PressCable/ — Charleston, SC travel service provider Vacation Inspirations announced the launch of a Sydney vacation holiday package. The package features visits to all major sights, shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences that the city has to offer.

More information about Vacation Inspirations is available at http://vacationinspirations.blogspot.com

The Sydney holiday package offer commenced on the 3rd of February and offers a tour of the city’s must-see architectural and cultural sites including Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and the exquisite Royal Botanic Garden. The visit covers a visit to the city’s historic The Rocks, just a short distance from the Sydney Harbour Bridge with opportunities to discover the region’s colonial past and its confluence with open-air markets, street food, and fashion.

The Vacation Inspirations package also features a visit to the city’s vantage point, the Sydney Tower Eye and SkyWalk, a 360-degree view of the harbor and the city skyline. The tour also features visits to family-friendly Taronga Zoo and an all-day visit to surfer paradise, Bondi Beach.

The Vacation Inspirations team provides members and travelers with a customized blend of luxury and affordability, crafting unique travel experiences for individuals, couples, families, and larger groups. The company’s travel arrangements include assistance with flights, hotel and condominium accommodation, transportation, and other special amenities and services.

Vacation Inspirations also shares trip ideas on their facebook page which can be found at https://www.facebook.com/vacationinspirations/

According to a spokesperson for the Charleston, SC lifestyle travel management agency, “We are delighted to announce the launch of an immersive yet affordable new package that showcases the beauty and eclectic lifestyle of one of Australia’s beacons to the world—the beautiful city of Sydney. Our team focuses on customizing travel plans so our clients can enjoy their experience.”

Vacation Inspirations offers travel experience planning, international cruise experiences, discounted condo deals, and other world-class excursions within its global network of travel providers. More information is available at the URL above.

Contact Info:
Name: Doreen Batts
Organization: Vacation Inspirations
Address: 229 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401, United States
Phone: +1-877-642-8747
Website: https://www.vacationinspirations.com/

Source: PressCable

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College of Charleston Among Top Producing Institutions for Fulbright Scholarships

February 11, 2019 by 0 Comments
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State Department Announces Fulbright Top Producing Institutions Share

The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that the lists of more than 150 U.S. higher education institutions that sent the most Fulbright U.S. Students and Scholars abroad in academic year 2018-2019 are now available. The lists highlight the Fulbright Program’s strong institutional diversity and positive impact on American communities.

The State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Institute of International Education, compiles the lists, which are organized by Carnegie Classification.

Topping this year’s lists of Research, Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Special-focus 4-year institutions that sent the most U.S. students abroad on the Fulbright Program are Brown University (RI), Saint Edward’s University (TX), Williams College (MA), and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (IL). The University of South Florida-Main Campus, College of Charleston (SC), Appalachian State University (NC), Colgate University (NY), Middlebury College (VT), Trinity College (CT), Northern Virginia Community College (VA), and CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College (NY) sent the most Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the Research, Master’s, Bachelor’s and Baccalaureate/Associate categories.

Twenty-six U.S. community colleges and several special focus four-year institutions also sent Fulbright U.S. Scholars abroad in 2018-2019 and are recognized in the top producing lists. For a full list of the institutions by category, please visit the Fulbright Online website.

Since its inception in 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 380,000 participants—chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential—with the opportunity to exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. Over 1,900 U.S. students, artists, and early career professionals in more than 100 fields of study receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards annually to study, teach English, and conduct research overseas. More than 800 U.S. scholars, artists and professionals teach or conduct research overseas through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program annually.

Interested media should contact the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at eca-press@state.gov.

Charleston Month of Love – Discovering You: Original Poem

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

I love the idea of discovering you
The unchartered corners of your body
The wet canvas deep beyond your lips
The tremor of your volcanic heart racing to an explosive climax

I don’t remember who met who or how
I just know I can’t live a moment without your touch

It’s erotic innocence
Lustful romance
You terrorize me with your passion like no other

A spell you have over me

There is no evidence of a heavenly place, but when I am inside of you, I feel something undefined that no scientist has discovered

It is that place between existence and fantasy when heat and fire burn away the flesh

A seamless transition from the silky black pantyhose decorating your long sultry legs to the curves of your hips thrusting and teasing my body

My fingers shake as I feel I am penetrating the forbidden fruit
That corner in the garden restricted from the weak
Warning to the strong

Unchaining this oppression, my body is your temple
Unlock my doors and let me be your sinful doll

I’m but a dreamer, but you are the light the erases this darkness

Your moans are a song
A melody of passion

Each kiss unleashes a new wave reaching for the skies
A gentle bite to the nipple, a stream of kisses down your stomach
A clench of your thighs

With a hair toss and a throttle, I am your vehicle
Fueled by your deep penetration

Love and tenderness whispering signals to the instinct of heated passion

Now you lie motionless except for the soft breath leaping from your tiny lips
Body and sheets in one artful masterpiece

I trail my fingers through your hair, whisper verses of love and close my eyes

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Charleston Month of Love: I Love the Way You Love – Original Poem

February 9, 2019 by 0 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

I love the way you love

The dance in the middle of the park without music, without an audience but a story of a princess and the ball running through your head
The mornings when the aroma of coffee and the warmth of the rising sun remind me of home

It is in the heart that you share
The compassion for the weak that makes you strong

If I could feel the love you feel, I would know the answers I have sought as I journey to this sunset
On this horse named Hope, I ride without direction
Listening for your heartbeat

You hug as if it is the first time seeing me
Holding tight, reminding without words the importance of touch

You laugh with the strength of Hercules; cry with the devastation of Pompeii

Patience
So much patience
One step at a time
Birth to twilight

When you close your eyes as the wind brushes back your hair, there is a connection with nature most can never understand

I love the way you love
All things
All dreams

In the rain, you see re-birth
A cleansing of the soul
The rest run

At night, you embrace the silence
In the crowds and the screaming, the embrace of life

I love that you believe in the greater good
Humanity is a gift you unwrap once strand at a time
Mental nakedness lets you feel

I love the way you love
In you, I continue to learn