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Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is adding Charleston, South Carolina, to its roster of destinations from Cleveland starting in early May.
Twice-weekly flights to Charleston, starting May 2. The flights will run Thursdays and Sundays. An introductory sale on the route includes one-way fares starting at $39, if purchased by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. The Cleveland flights leave at 3:13 p.m., landing in Charleston at 5:15 p.m. The flights from Charleston depart at 6:15 p.m., arriving in Cleveland at 8:12 p.m.
Wild Dunes Resort Offers Harbor Friends Golf Program for Year-Round VIP Access to
Golf Digest-Acclaimed Course
WHAT: The Harbor Friends Golf Program is the ultimate annual VIP pass to one of the most beautiful courses in the Lowcountry.Golf Digest says Harbor Golf Course of Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel, is among the “Best in State” for golf in South Carolina. Designed by Tom Fazio, the course is known for its challenging design and beautiful views, and most of all, water. From lagoons and salt marshes to the Intracoastal Waterway, this varied golf course in Charleston, South Carolina will test all aspects of any golfer’s game.
Practice facilities are also located across from The Links clubhouse which includes a driving range, chipping area and putting green.
Harbor Friends Golf Program Perks:
$44 Rounds Year-Round at the Harbor Course
Exclusive Monthly Offers & Tournament Access
Friends Reward Punch Card to Earn Free Rounds & Merchandise
Get 10% Off Restaurant & Pro Shop Purchases
Complimentary Harbor Friends Tumbler After Sign-Up
WHERE: Wild Dunes Resort
1 Sundial Circle
Isle of Palms, 29451
COST:$49.00 plus taxes and fees.
Enrollees must be a
Charleston, Berkeley or Dorchester county resident to qualify. Valid ID
required at sign-up. Harbor Friends Golf Program annual enrollment is
valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Dedicated
tee-times available 48 hours in advance of play, after 10:00 AM.
TICKET LINK:
For more information and to purchase a Harbor Golf VIP pass, please click
here.
About Wild Dunes Resort, A Destination Hotel
Nestled on the northern tip of Isle of Palms, a lush barrier island off the coast of South Carolina,Wild Dunes Resort, is located 30 minutes from the charm and grace of historic downtown Charleston. The Resort occupies 1,600 acres of oceanfront paradise with a variety of accommodations ranging from the AAA Four-Diamond Rated Boardwalk Inn and the Village at Wild Dunes to private condos and luxury home vacation rentals. Offering a year-round menu of championship golf, nationally-ranked tennis, award-winning recreation, spa services and restaurant options, Wild Dunes Resort has been distinguished by many publications and associations as a top destination for families, golfers, tennis lovers, and meeting and event planners. Visit Wild Dunes Resort online on Facebook,Twitter,Instagram andYouTube.
About Destination Hotels
Destination Hotels is a collection of more than 40
upscale and luxury independent hotels, resorts and residences across
North America. Each property is intentionally diverse and true to its
location, transcending status quo in fresh, authentic
and unforgettable ways. Serving as both the explorer and the guide,
Destination ensures a sense of genuine belonging and the chance to
encounter life-enhancing discoveries. The award-winning portfolio
features 19 renowned golf courses, 18 indigenous spas,
and 112 exceptional food and beverage options including bars,
restaurants, cafes, and rooftops. Destination Hotels captures the unique
essence of each location through authentic experiences, immersive
programming and genuine service. For more information,
visit www.destinationhotels.com. Follow us on Instagram: @destinationhotels and
Twitter: @Destination.
Like us on Facebook: DestinationHotels.
During the tragic period when Hurricane Florence hit North Carolina in late 2018, a flag, nicknamed “Kevin” was ripped and torn through the devastating winds and rain, but withstood the storm with resilience and strength. That flag became a symbol of the unconditional fortitude of the communities affected by the land fall hit of this 2018 Hurricane.
In 1989, the Lowcountry region of Charleston, Isle of Palms and neighboring communities suffered one the most tragic natural disasters in its history when Hurricane Hugo hit land and destroyed homes, property and lives. A symbol of this regions unbridled perseverance, in the face of harm, rose from the ashes, the Folly Boat.
For the last 30 years, the Folly Boat has stood in the same spot from when it washed on the side of Folly Road during the massive invasion of Hurricane Hugo in 1989.
Over the years, this symbol of resilience, fortitude and strength has become a canvas for the community.
From messages of love, declarations , anniversaries, remembrance, gratitude, proposals and thank you notes, the Folly Boat has been our message board, but most importantly, a reminder of how fragile this community can be.
In a twist of irony, Hurricane Irma, 28 years later, unhinged this symbol and since then much debate has been raised on what to do now.
We feel the proper place to pay homage and give this historic symbol a proper home is the South Carolina State Museum.
Over the course of Charleston’s history, a number of significant events have solidified the importance of this port city from the first shots of the American Civil War to the tragic and needless shooting of the Emanuel Nine. Charleston has witnessed extreme highs and lows throughout its history and Hurricane Hugo is no exception. The recovery of this community and the boat that became its symbol have been a rock in a community that has withstood so much.
Let us restore it back to its original look and create an exhibit that will allow others to learn and understand this piece of our history
The exhibit can include:
Detailed documentation of the events prior and post Hurricane Hugo
A visual collage or film of all the creative ways the boat has been a canvas of love for Charleston
Stories from those that lived the events
Interactive simulations allowing patrons to paint their own message
Maybe it is time to speak to our state representatives and look at giving the Folly Boat a much deserved home so the entire state and beyond can celebrate its contributions to Charleston.
Among the top five natural disasters financially in 2018, 3 of the top 5 most costly were in the United States. Yet, by death count, none came from the United States. The California fires came in as the most costly, causing over $16.5 billion in damage and the earthquake / tsunami in Indonesia on September 28, resulted in the largest loss of life with 2102.
About 10,400 people lost their lives in 2018 because of natural disasters
Of the over $160 Billion in damages, only about 1/2 was insured. This is far below the record $350 Billion in 2017.
Since 1980, 71% of the total natural disaster death tolls have been in Asia,
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“For years now I’ve been photographing and painting wading birds and shorebirds. But it wasn’t until recently that I decided to take some of my favorite birds and create life-size and larger original oil portraits of them. Each bird chosen made a lasting impression on me. So much so, that I wanted to immortalize them on canvas. With each painting I tell the story behind the close encounter and write about what makes each bird memorable”.
William R. Beebe bio:
William is a graduate of the University of Maryland in Fine Art. For close to three decades William has developed his recognizable painting style of Realism with touches of Impressionism, producing original oil paintings found in many private and corporate collections throughout the country. William’s paintings have been exhibited in numerous gallery and museum shows throughout the years.They have often been referred to as “museum quality”.
For William, bird portraiture allows his attention to detail to shine, bringing each bird to life by capturing its unique features. Sometimes it’s a striking pose, other times it’s an expression or mood that endears one to the work of art. Each portrait becomes a conversation piece.
Thomas
Moffatt Burriss, Sr. passed away on January 4, 2019 at the age of 99.
He was born in Anderson, SC, on September 22, 1919, to Frank Judson
Burriss and Frances Moffatt. He had two siblings, Frank J. Burriss, and
Jean Burriss Wattley, both now deceased. Upon graduating from Clemson
College in 1941, he moved to Orangeburg and taught physics and science
at Orangeburg High, where he met his future wife, Louisa Righton Hay, of
Morristown, Tennessee.
When the war broke out on December 7,
1941, Moffatt was called into the service at Fort Benning, Georgia,
where he volunteered for paratrooper training school. While on a two
week leave, he and Louisa were married on June 22, 1942, in Morristown,
Tn., by Louisa’s father, a Presbyterian minister. In May, 1943,
Moffatt’s unit was ordered to North Africa to prepare for the invasion
of Europe and would not see his wife again for two and a half years.
Moffatt was involved in almost every major World War II European battle
including Sicily, Italy, Holland, and Belgium. In Operation Market
Garden in the Netherlands, Burriss’s company was the lead company in the
famous Waal River Crossing and the capture of the Nijmegen Bridge. As a
company commander, Captain Burriss’s part in the battle was portrayed
in the movie A BRIDGE TOO FAR. For his service during the war, he
received the Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, and Combat “V” for valor,
the Purple Heart, three Presidential Unit Citations, French Fourragere,
Belgium Fourragere, and the Dutch Lanyard.
After the war, Moffatt and Louisa moved to Columbia where he taught school for a few years and then went into the construction business. In 1970, Moffatt and his three sons formed Burriss Construction Company which was involved in major construction projects throughout the southeast. He was active in numerous civic and business organizations including the Executives Association of Greater Columbia (EAGC) of which he was president in 1964-65, a Board Member of Lions Club, Presbyterian Home of SC, Medical Missions, SC Lottery Commission, and as Executive Director of the Business and Industry Political Action Committee (BIPEC). Moffatt was a founding member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church where he served as a ruling Elder.
In 1976, he was elected to the S.C. House of
Representatives where he served until he retired in 1991. He was elected
minority leader for nine of those years where he was instrumental in
building the present day Republican Party. In 1989, he received the
“Order of the Palmetto” from Governor Carroll Campbell.
In 2000,
inspired and persuaded by his children, Moffatt documented his war
experiences by writing the book STRIKE AND HOLD, a memoir of the 82nd
Airborne in World War II. In 2009, Moffatt was invited to Holland to
participate in the 65th Anniversary of Operation Market Garden in
Nijmegen. At the ceremony Mr. Burriss was recognized by the Queen of
Holland and the Mayor of Nijmegen and awarded the NIJMEGEN MEDAL OF
HONOR for his part in capturing the Nijmegen Bridge in 1944. Mr. Burriss
celebrated his 90th birthday by once again parachuting at the original
WWII battle site in Holland.
Over the years, Moffatt and Louisa
built their vacation home at their beloved Lake Dogwood in Eastover,
where he enjoyed fishing in the lake. They also enjoyed vacations in
Montreat, N.C., where, even in his nineties, Moffatt helped each of his
four children build their own vacation homes. In the early 70’s, Moffatt
faced the toughest battle of his life when Louisa was diagnosed with
early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. He courageously cared for her until her
death in 1986. Moffatt was later blessed to marry Jean Wheelwright
Dooley, who had four grown children of her own, Richard, John, Mary, and
Michael. Jean died in 2010.
He is survived by his three sons
and one daughter, John Hay Burriss (Becca), Moffatt Burriss
Jr.(Suzanne), Francis Burriss (Nancy), and Louisa “Weesa” Burriss (Bob
Toomey); twelve grandchildren, Catherine Tuttle, John Burriss, Jr.,
Louisa Adam (Brian), Elizabeth Teal (Bart), Alle Denny (Chris), Lisa
Thornton (Brian), Philip Prescott, Rich Prescott, Moffatt Prescott,
Rachel Burriss, Thomas Burriss III, and David Burriss (Rebecca); and ten
great-grandchildren, all who are grateful and humbled to have shared
the life of this honorable gentleman.
The family would like to
thank the staff at Lowman Home and Lutheran Hospice for their
compassionate care of Mr. Burriss during his last two months.
A
memorial service will be held at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church, in
Chapin, on Sunday, January 13, at 3:00. The family will receive visitors
at the church at the conclusion of the service. Shives Funeral Home,
Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.
Memorials may be made to Lake Murray Presbyterian Church, 2721 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29063.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. T. Moffatt Burriss please visit our Sympathy Store.
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions for a parent to make. Choosing private vs public is equally as important. Here are some key facts and information that may help you as you think through that decision.
For the 2018-19 school year, there are 425 top private schools in South Carolina, serving 66,383 students.
The average private school tuition is $6,132 for elementary schools and $6,699 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
Counties with the most private schools: Greenville County – 59, Richland County – 43, Charleston County – 42, York County – 21, Spartanburg County – 20, Lexington County – 19, Florence County – 15
Counties with the highest percentage of minority students: Kershaw County – 28%, Jasper County – 25%, Lancaster County – 25%, Newberry County – 25% and Union County – 25%
New Year’s is a time of reflection, looking back, looking forward and for so many, a time for resolutions.
What is a resolution?
Official Definition: the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc. : the act of resolving something. : an answer or solution to something.
Simply, it is an action, task or alteration in lifestyle to seek to improve on an existing thing or action (better job, improvement in health or wellness, achieving a goal or changing negative behavior to positive).
As we see 2018 setting in the distance and the rise of 2019 upon us, here are some resolutions we hope to see in 2019 for Charleston.
Resolutions We Hope to See in Charleston in 2019
A ban across the Lowcountry in the use of plastic bags, straws and even steps to reduce the use of bags all-together in restaurants, grocery and retail.
A stronger emphasis on recycling at the local levels.
Introducing electric scooter system in downtown Charleston. (Paid by app).
Stronger local enforcement of blinker usage.
Stronger and more aggressive state wide highway and local enforcement of drunk driving (all year long)
A real effort toward correcting the flooding issue by our local government. We have heard about studies, research and funding, but no action to drive a true resolution.
Legislation to cap increases in rental costs and a reduction in taxation. We need to see a stabilization and not a further expansion of greed.
Provide tax incentives for using mass transit .
Put a plan in place for a light rail from Berkeley and Dorchester to downtown Charleston
Offer a Festival Pass option for local residents (EX: 5 Festival Package for one price). With the prices increasing, it is harder for residents to take part in local traditions.
Open a 24 hour coffee shop and/or diner – A place where the creative minds can work late and not be in a loud bar with drinking. Also, it provides an avenue to sober up or spend time with someone you just met.
A temporarily ban on new commercial development.
Offer a shopping discount card for downtown retail and restaurants for Tri-County residents – Less and less local residents are going downtown due to tourism growth and it is driving local business owners to close.
What is on your Charleston New Year’s Resolution list?
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