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This is a clip from a 1964 SCETV Production- SC Cities 1964 Charleston. The features select landmarks from the Holy City from 1964.
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Photo Gallery: Saint James Church (closing its doors after 302 years)
By Mark A. Leon
On Sunday, November 20th, the Saint James Church on Camp Road (James Island) will host its final service at this location after 302 years.
Founded in 1720, this church has served the local community with open arms as well as the final resting place for prominent forefathers and foremothers of the Lowcountry.
On the dawn of the emotional final service, we wanted to share a photo journey and pay homage to the Saint James Church (1872 Camp Road).
The church will resume next month with a different denomination
Charleston, South Carolina’s Thinnest House
“The Afro-American has become heir to the myths that it is better to be poor than rich. Lower-class rather than middle or upper. Easy going rather than industrious. Extravagant rather than thrifty and athletic rather than academic.”
Right in the heart of the East side on corner of Reid and America Street is Charleston, South Carolina’s thinnest house. This home, which later became an art installation for Spoleto and now source of wonder for those passerby walkers, joggers and adventurers.
Next time you are on the East side, take some time to admire the rich history and proud sense of community.
It truly is a beautiful part of our city.
Photo Credit: Mark A. Leon – Charleston Daily
New Surf Shop opening in downtown Charleston – Quiet Storm Surf Shop
The location formally occupied by The Loft will soon be reopening as the brand new Quiet Storm Surf Shop.
267 King Street will now be a haven for beach vibes and ocean lovers.
Quiet Storm has been in business since 1984 providing affordable clothing, boards, accessories and more and are excited to be part of the King Street shopping experience.
Ashley River Property Protected Forever
LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST PROTECTS VITAL LAND WITHIN ASHLEY RIVER HISTORIC DISTRIC
Conservation easement will provide invaluable benefits for national scenic byway and state scenic river.
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC – Lowcountry Land Trust announced today the permanent protection of 33 acres on the Ashley River in the heart of one of South Carolina’s most iconic landscapes, the Ashley River Historic District. The three properties making up the site are owned by members of the Carter family and are each bounded by the District’s national scenic byway and state scenic river
The properties are part of a growing network of protected lands in the Historic District, which in 2018 was named by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a “National Treasure” and one of the nation’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Located in the Cooper, Ashley, Wando, and Stono (CAWS) conservation focus area of South Carolina, the protection of these properties will provide invaluable ecosystem services, such as the enhancement of downstream water quality and the protection of natural and biologically diverse habitats in the Ashley River watershed. In addition, the conservation easements will forever protect the scenic views of the property from the state scenic river and the national scenic byway and contribute to the protection of a 25,000-acre historic landscape that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
“We are grateful to the Carter family for the many public benefits that come from protecting their ecologically and culturally rich properties along the beautiful Ashley River and Ashley River Road,” said David Ray, Chief Conservation Officer of the Lowcountry Land Trust. “The project’s completion demonstrates the vigor conservationists and landowners continue to bring to saving this nationally significant place in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
ABOUT LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST
Founded in 1986, Lowcountry Land Trust partners with landowners and community organizations to permanently protect and nurture land throughout coastal South Carolina. Lowcountry Land Trust holds conservation easements on over 150,000 acres across 17 counties in coastal South Carolina and manages community-centered places such as the Angel Oak Preserve. More information about
the Lowcountry Land Trust is available at www.lowcountrylandtrust.org
MEDIA CONTACT: Victoria (Futrell) Bock, vbock@lowcountrylandtrust.org, 843.410.067
An Afternoon in Charleston, South Carolina – New Drone Video Journey
Taking a tour through downtown Charleston, SC by drone. Fly through several areas- Battery Park, Colonial Lake, the Market, Dock Street and Waterfront Park.
Filmed with my DJI Mini Pro 3
Courtesy of Overland and Sand
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Just how much have South Carolina residents spent on the latest $1.9B Powerball run?
The current $1.9 Billion Dollar Powerball Jackpot began August 3. Since the run began, South Carolina residents have spent $46.4 million as of Saturday night close of sales.
Has anyone won a significant amount?
3 Came close!
- One took home $150,000 on a ticket sold at the Refuel at 4584 Hwy. 17 in Murrells Inlet.
- One won $50,000 off tickets sold in Little River at the Food Lion #899 at 3379 Hwy. 9 E.
- One winner came from Charleston at the Circle K at 897 Folly Road
Photo Gallery: Sunday Morning on Upper King Street (Charleston, SC)
Nothing beats the quiet few hours first thing on a Sunday morning as Charleston recovers from the evening before and prepares for faith services and another day of shopping, dining and drinking.
There is a meditative calmness during this time, but also a period to admire the architecture, signs, reflections and foliage
Enjoy this photographic walk this morning with us:
Happy Sunday y’all
Photo Credit: Mark A Leon – Charleston Daily
Coming Soon: LaBonne Franquette – New French restaurant for West Ashley
We are so thrilled to announced ther LaBonne Franquette will be opening soon in West Ashley. This new restaurant will be located at 652 St. Andrews Blvd, Charleston, SC
They will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Follow on Instagram for the latest updates on the opening
Does more people mean a better economy for Charleston, SC? – Commentary
By Mark A. Leon
If you never took an economics course in college, you may think the surge in population in the Lowcountry translates to a booming economy, but the recent rash of restaurant closings and staggering growth for other businesses paint a very different picture.
In fact, we may be struggling worse than it appears. From restaurants to retail to galleries, the financial health of our local businesses may be getting hurt by the growth in the Lowcountry
Here are a few reasons we feel things could get worse before getting better.
- Many of the larger, more pronounced brands in Charleston are managed by outside public relations firms who manage press releases, social media and event planning. For small business owners who cannot afford this outside resource, they are already two steps behind.
- Success of small business is so connected to a digital brand presence. In this day and age, not having a daily reel on Instagram and TikTok could mean the difference between thriving and closing.
- Larger hospitality groups are bringing in outside money and clustering restaurants and businesses. These larger hospitality companies are squeezing market share from their smaller local competitors.
- Higher cost of goods and resources along with our taxation that is above national levels (9.5% retail, 10.5% food and 16% alcohol) are forcing local residents to reduce their amount of time out and putting more pressure on tourism to fill the gap.
- Charleston has traditionally been a festival heavy culture and has thrilled for so many years with a smaller population. Now with the surge of people and growth of small artisan businesses, food trucks and artists, there is an over saturation of the market making it harder to gain market share.
- Surging rent and housing costs limit discretionary spending. New residents that pay half a million for a new home or $3000-$4000 a month for rent have to limit their recreational spend.
- Our roadway infrastructure coupled with the highest volume of vehicles on the roadways (drivers, contractors, delivery, UBER, Lyft) are curtaining people’s desire to leave their local area to explore new places.
When you take a step back and look at these seven factors along with other underlying issues, we believe more people does not mean a healthier economy. As you think about Tuesday’s election and beyond, put thought into what you want you home to be and begin to have the right conversations.
