Owner Stephanie Button with her store staff, joined by Council members John Iacofano and Howard Chapman, P.E., partnering with MPCC Director Rebecca Imholz and Chamber Board Members, celebrated the grand opening of Tweedle Beedle with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
This family owned store that caters to baby, children and teens now officially has two locations in Summerville and Mount Pleasant.
Location: 1312 Theater Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Del Webb Charleston at Nexton is growing with 420 additional new homes planned and a lineup of added amenities on tap for active adults, including a bar and grill with poolside service, more pickleball courts and a grand multi-use gymnasium for concerts, large resident events and indoor sporting activities.
One of PulteGroup’s top selling communities, Del Webb Charleston at Nexton will grow from its approximately 350 acres to more than 515 acres to accommodate the new amenities and households, which are expected to reach about 1,433 homes upon buildout.
Located 25 miles northwest of downtown Charleston, residents of the 55+ gated community should begin seeing the expansion coming out of the ground in late 2024 with completion expected the following year.
“We are excited to broaden our new home presence within sought-after Nexton where it’s already a vacation year-round,” said General Sales Manager Ann Taylor. “These new amenities are based upon feedback from our active adult residents who told us what would elevate their quality of life and experience outside the home even more.”
The new amenities will sit alongside the 25,000 square-foot Lifestyle Center gathering hub. Residents already enjoy a heated indoor pool and spa, outdoor pool, pickleball and tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center and exercise studio, and space for clubs and hobby groups. A full-time Lifestyle Director oversees activities.
Planned amenities include:
• An expansive gymnasium designed for club functions and large-scale lifestyle events, with a stage for theater and live music concerts. The gym also will be used for Indoor sports activities like pickleball, tennis, basketball and volleyball.
• An onside bar and grill within a newly designed covered pool deck where residents can relax with a beverage and a bite to eat, taking the day or night off from cooking and enjoying time with neighbors poolside. The restaurant also will be a welcome addition for social gatherings.
• Six additional pickleball courts — requested by residents as one of the most sought-after outdoor activities. Located next to the four existing courts, the larger venue can be used for club and tournament play.
Featuring one-level living with optional second floors, Del Webb Charleston at Nexton homebuyers can choose between 10 floorplans from two to four bedrooms and up to five-and-a-half baths. Ranging in size from about 1,300 square feet to over 2,700 square feet, with optional three-car garages for an extra vehicle, golf cart or hobby work area, prices start in the upper $300,000s.
Open floorplans feature large kitchen islands for easy food prep and relaxed entertaining, plenty of natural flow between indoor and outdoor living, spacious owner’s suites with spa-like baths that are easy to maneuver, and storage space where it’s needed most.
Residents find there’s plenty to do within the larger Nexton, a nationally acclaimed best-selling and award-winning live-work-play master-planned community and destination for dining and shopping. Del Webb residents use the Nexton Swim and Fitness Club and 50 miles of nature trails, an event lawn and parks in the 4,500-acre community located only five miles from downtown Summerville.
Interested buyers are encouraged to visit Del Webb’s model village, with new floorplans released in mid-2022. Prospective homebuyers can also join the Interest List at www.delwebb.com/nexton
Located at 1261 Del Webb Drive, Summerville, SC, hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For more information or to take a virtual tour, visit www.delwebb.com/nexton or call 843-310-6028.
About Del Webb
Del Webb is a national brand of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM). Del Webb is the pioneer in active adult communities and America’s leading builder of new homes designed for pre-retirement and retirees. Del Webb builds consumer inspired homes and communities for active adults ages 55+ who want to continue to explore, grow and learn, socially, physically and intellectually as they look forward to retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com.
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Charleston, SC is a favorite destination for many who appreciate its fascinating history and rich culture. This quick video includes up close aerial shots of iconic places such as the Arthur Ravenal Jr. Bridge, St. Philip’s Church, and the Morris Island Lighthouse near Folly Beach. About Bange Up Media:
I am Wyatt Bange, a commercially licensed drone pilot based in South Carolina who specializes in capturing aerial videos and photos. For more info on Bange Up Media, go to https://bangeupmedia.com
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Congratulations to Ignite Digital Services on establishing headquarters in Charleston County! The company’s 966,426 investment will create 135 new jobs.
Ignite Digital Services, a leading digital technology solutions company, today announced plans to establish headquarters in Charleston County. The company’s $966,426 investment will create 135 new jobs.
Ignite Digital Services is an operational consulting company, providing program integration and data management services to commercial and national security customers. As a certified global UiPath Premier Public Sector Partner, Ignite Digital Services uses modern technology and effective business solutions to ignite digital transformations across the industry. UiPath helps to fast-track portfolio innovation and enhance product capabilities for clients looking to harness automation and robotic process automation (RPA).
Located at 1505 King Street in Charleston, Ignite Digital Services is leasing a facility for its new Charleston headquarters. With current operations in San Diego, C.A., Norfolk, V.A., Washington, D.C., and New Orleans, L.A., the company plans to expand across all locations and expects the most significant growth in the Charleston location.
Hiring is underway; visit the company’s careers page for employment opportunities.
Operations are expected to be complete by 2024.
QUOTES
“The state of South Carolina and the Charleston metropolitan area provide the ideal environment for Ignite Digital Services to expand its operations and client portfolio. The region offers a high quality of life for its residents and attracts a wide pool of technology talent, both of which support the city and our organization’s rapid growth. We appreciate the work done by the Governor and Secretary of Commerce to drive the innovation economy in this area and are excited for this new opportunity to expand Charleston’s technology community.”
-Ignite Digital Services Chief Executive Officer Marc Murphy
“South Carolina is proud to congratulate Ignite Digital Services on today’s announcement. Their new operations prove once again that our state is committed to fostering an innovative business environment and is a leading destination for the technology community to invest and grow.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster
“Charleston proves to be the right fit for Ignite Digital Services, offering a community rich in resources to support its headquarters. This decision is evidence that the company is strengthening its presence in the Southeast and capitalizing on logistics to access an expanding customer base. We are proud to support this project and look forward to the company’s future endeavors.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III
“We are thrilled to celebrate Ignite Digital Services’ establishment in Charleston County. Their investment and creation of 135 new jobs will undoubtedly propel our local economy forward. Charleston County welcomes and supports the growth of Ignite Digital Services, and we look forward to the positive impact they will have on our community and beyond.”
-Charleston County Council Chairman Herbert Ravenel Sass III
FIVE FAST FACTS
Grief Resource for Children Coming Soon from Palmetto Publishing
Charleston, SC, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — When Jake’s dad passes away, he feels emotions. A lot of emotions. He knows he’s supposed to be sad—and he is—but some things in life are starting to make him smile again.
He starts to wonder… is that okay? Can he be both happy and sad?
In her new nonfiction children’s book Pockets Full of Feelings: A Child’s Grief Journey, certified grief counselor Denise Paul provides children and parents or guardians with the space to talk openly about “big” feelings after the death of someone special. Her book offers insightful tips for managing one’s emotional state and expectations throughout the grief process.
Written specifically to help children understand that having mixed emotions is not only okay—it’s completely natural—Pockets Full of Feelings serves as a supportive guide for helping children sort through their complex feelings after the loss of a loved one.
Pockets Full of Feelings: A Child’s Grief Journey is available for purchase online at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com. For more information about the author, please visit any of her social media platforms.
Facebook: Denise Paul
Instagram: @denisepaul22
About the Author:
Denise Paul is a Certified Grief Counselor who specializes in working with children who have experienced the death of someone they loved. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology, a Certification in Elementary School Counseling, and a Certification in Death and Grief Studies. For many years, she served as the Group Specialist at a center for grieving children in a suburb of Philadelphia, where she designed programs and facilitated grief support groups for children of all ages. Her love of children and her passion for helping them heal makes this Denise’s ministry, rather than her work. Her favorite children are her four grandchildren, whom she loves to the Moon and back!
Please join NCPD in wishing our therapy dog Hope a happy birthday! Hope turned two on Sunday, May 21.
We hear Hope’s handler gave her lots of presents and birthday cake!
Jack’s Cosmic Dogs was proud to announce on their Instagram that the Cosmic Comet Airstream will be open from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday – Sunday at 801 Folly Road until the new restaurant facility. is officially open.
“Come say hey, share a memory and honk if you’re hungry!” said so proudly in their post
So, after a decade, the dogs we know and love are back on James Island.
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This week, the Charleston Internaional Airport announced that construction has begun to add Chick-fil-A to the Central Marketplace.
As if you didn’t need another reason to fly CHS!!!
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When you think about Charleston, South Carolina, your mind immediately turns to Southern charm, friendly hospitality, coastal warmth, soft colors and a deep feeling of happiness.
There is no better way to describe the experience of shopping at James Ascher located at 515 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC. Founded by Jennifer Snowden and named for her precious son, James, this boutique shop is a passion project that comes from the heart. Founded as an online shop with a strong national following, Jennifer has taken it to the next level opening up a flagship location in the heart of the Historic Charleston.
With a charming selection of shoes, clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor, handbags, frames, art, hats, bowls, vases, blankets, pillows, rompers, jackets, gifts and so much more, this boutique is an explosion of colors that would turn any frown upside down.
Come by and the second you walk through those doors, you will find a sense of goodness radiating from your heart. It’s just that kind of place.
Shop! Have a beverage at the bar! Take in the ambiance! Just be you!
Clemson University broke ground on May 16 for a $130-million building that is expected to herald a new era of innovation and workforce development in advanced materials for South Carolina and the broader region.
The new Advanced Materials Innovation Complex (AMIC) will be a 143,000-square-foot facility designed for education and research and is scheduled to open at the end of 2025.
Advanced materials are new types of materials, often developed with cutting-edge technologies, that have special properties making them useful in a wide range of applications. They help make lasers more powerful, cars and planes more fuel efficient and sustainable energy more reliable and economically viable.
More than 960 advanced materials companies call South Carolina home, and the field accounted for 3,411 new jobs and $890 million in capital investment in the state from 2017-22, according to the state Department of Commerce.
Clemson’s new facility will be a major part of Clemson’s efforts to supply the workforce for the advanced materials industry.
“The Advanced Materials Innovation Complex groundbreaking is a pivotal moment for Clemson University,” said President Jim Clements. “This state-of-the-art facility will shape the future of advanced materials through driving innovation, meeting workforce demands and promoting economic development. Through experiential learning, collaboration and cutting-edge research our faculty, staff and students will continue to elevate the State of South Carolina and beyond.”
The complex will be the University’s most technologically advanced facility. It will include cutting-edge research and teaching laboratories, synergistic classrooms and collaborative spaces for exploration and conversation outside the lab and classroom.
All students in the complex will conduct research, helping prepare them to be future leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in advanced materials. The discipline is transformative in numerous fields, including advanced manufacturing, transportation, energy and health innovation.
The building will be the home of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Researchers and educators from the departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering will work collaboratively in the new space.
Here is what Clemson officials had to say about the new facility:
“The groundbreaking of the Advanced Materials Innovation Complex represents Clemson University’s commitment to fostering excellence in education and research. This world-class facility will help Clemson attract some of the best and brightest faculty, students and staff. By providing cutting-edge labs and collaborative spaces, we are cultivating a dynamic environment that nurtures innovation and prepares our graduates to excel in the fast-changing landscape of advanced materials.”
— Robert Jones, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost
“The Advanced Materials Innovation Complex will be a cutting-edge advanced materials education and research facility, serving as a shining beacon for attracting top talent, both exceptional faculty and outstanding students. It will establish Clemson and our state as a national leader in advanced materials supporting industries in advanced manufacturing, transportation, energy, health innovation and next-generation computing. It will be the driver for research, innovation and for creating the future workforce to support our industry and overall economy. When we look back, a decade from now we will point to this very moment when we broke ground to create this facility, celebrating that it has served the very purpose it was intended to do– attracting new industry and jobs, bolstering our economy and bringing prosperity to all South Carolinians.
—Anand Gramopadhye, dean of the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
“The teams that will call AMIC home have a long history of collaboration across departments, colleges and campuses. Bringing them together under the roof of this state-of-the-art building will accelerate and amplify our collective impact, enabling us to drive innovation that will improve lives and livelihoods for people across our state, our nation and our world.”
—Cynthia Y. Young, dean of the College of Science
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