One of the longest-running sketch comedy shows in Charleston is now a fun and interactive bus tour
This is not your usual Charleston sightseeing tour. Join Pineapple Tour Group, along with Theater 99, for 350 years of history in one hilarious show. The Complete History of Charleston for Morons Bus Tour is an outlandish comedy history lesson funny enough for everyone to enjoy, but especially funny for morons. This tour is three parts sketch comedy and one part actual history. Travel through downtown Charleston, past iconic landmarks and breathtaking scenery while actors on the bus perform sketches based on events from Charleston’s storied past.
Purchase your tickets online for $50 per adult at PineappleTourGroup.combecause comedy like this doesn’t come around often and you won’t want to miss it. The tour kicks off this Saturday, July 10th and runs every Thursday through Saturday from 4:30-5:30 pm. All Pineapple Tour Group tours depart from 375 Meeting Street where guests will ride comfortably in an air-conditioned luxury tour bus.
EART is an organization helping members of the Lowcountry disabled community discover their artistic side! Learn more about disability pride from HEARTist Christian McInnis and HEART Executive Director Sierra Garland. http://www.heartsc.org
FOX 24 News Now is a news and lifestyle television show which airs every weekday at 12:30 pm and 11 pm on WTAT-TV. We cover Charleston, South Carolina, and surrounding areas and the folks who live here.
Join us for a monthly all-levels outdoor yoga flow at Dashi in North Charleston (near Park Circle), led by teacher Reagan Sobel.
About this event
Start your Sunday off right with an all-level outdoor yoga class led by Reagan Sobel Yoga, then stay after for a delicious brunch or lunch from Dashi.
Dashi is a fun and funky restaurant with a 70s vibe,
offering guests a unique combination of Asian + Latin dishes including
Tacos, Burritos, Pad Thai, and more!
Dashi Yoga happens on the 2nd Sunday every month!
The yoga class is $10 per person. Mats are available for purchase for $15.
CHARLESTON, S.C. – July 6, 2021– Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle gift retailer, will open its newest store in the Epps Bridge Centre, located at 1791 Oconee Connector, Suite 460 next to Guitar Center in Athens, Georgia on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Palmetto Moon serves as a one-stop shop for fashion, outdoor apparel, gifts, shoes, accessories, collegiate gear, drinkware, and more for the Southern at heart.
The store will host a two-day Grand Opening Celebration on July 24from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The store is excited to welcome guests for two days of family fun including:
Spin-to-Win prizes every 15 minutes with freebies from popular brands
Hourly prizes from favorite brands such as YETI, Chubbies, LAKA and Columbia
Grand prize giveaways including a huge YETI Tundra Haul
YETI Rambler 12oz. Colster to the first 200 shoppers each day (with qualifying $30 purchase)
Live DJ
“We are so excited to expand our presence in Georgia,” says Palmetto Moon Chief Brand Officer Amber Dube. “From our humble beginnings as a kiosk in Charleston, South Carolina in 2002 to now having 29 brick-and mortar locations in six states across the Southeast and counting is a huge privilege, and one we never take for granted.”
Palmetto Moon is known for its “customer first” service and hand-picked showcase of brands that celebrate the Southern lifestyle. Unlike mass merchants, Palmetto Moon’s philosophy is to merchandise unique gifts that local customers will delight in.
The new Athens store will offer popular brands including YETI, Southern Marsh, Chubbies, Hey Dude, Brumate and Local Boy, as well as local and up-and-coming brands, University of Georgia collegiate gear, Palmetto Moon’s exclusive line, and custom goods designed specifically for Athens shoppers.
“Athens was the perfect fit for our next location because of the city’s warm Southern hospitality and location steps away from the University of Georgia’s North Campus. We are confident our integrated buying and in-store experience will resonate really well with customers here,” added Dube.
With an open floor plan spanning over 7,000 square feet, customers can easily shop dedicated departments in Home & Gifts, Men’s, Women’s, Children, Collegiate and Footwear, as well as feature displays for trending brands and emerging products. The store design is bright and airy with an abundance of natural light and features stylized fitting rooms reminiscent of a cozy Southern front porch.
“We authentically reflect the different facets of Southern life in all that we do, from the way we interact with our customers to the product assortment displayed throughout our stores. Our retail formula offers a shopping destination for all generations, as well as the ability to shop in one place,” says Palmetto Moon Chief Executive Officer John Thomas.
With the addition of the new Athens location, Palmetto Moon is now a 29-store Southeastern retail chain.
About Palmetto Moon:
Palmetto Moon, based in Charleston, South Carolina, is a rapidly growing specialty apparel, accessories, home, and gifts retailer celebrating the Southern lifestyle. Palmetto Moon is a fun, energetic company with a relentless focus on customer service. The stores carry countless affordable gifts and a wide selection of collegiate gear and lifestyle brands including Vineyard Vines, YETI, Chubbies, Patagonia, Southern Marsh, Simply Southern, Hey Dude, Hippie Runner, Old Row, Kan Can, Costa, Columbia, Rainbow Sandals, Olukai, Brumate, Mud Pie, and many more.
Palmetto Moon currently operates 29 locations throughout the Southeast in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. Shop online at www.palmettomoononline.com.
By John Greenberg, Town of Mount Pleasant Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Mount Pleasant, S.C. – Owners Tuyen Truong and Hoa Duong and Manager Kim Duong joined by family and staff, together with Mount Pleasant Council Member Kathy Landing, along with Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Director of Development Rebecca Imholz, today attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for De Lux Nail Spa, located at 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Suite 1103.
De Lux Nail Spa offers professional nail care for ladies and gentlemen. The spa’s specialties include acrylic, gel, and chrome nails, pink & white, waxing, SNS dipping powder, and they have installed a No Smell Recovery System. Guests of De Lux Nail Spa can expect diverse nail care options provided by talented technicians with the best-qualified products. Each service has the goal of rejuvenating beauty while offering a spa experience to relax the spirit.
De Lux Nail Spa also accepts appointments for celebrations such as birthdays, bridal showers, proms, and even corporate events.
By Andrew Boyles, Town of Mount Pleasant Executive Offices
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (June 21, 2021) –Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie and Mount Pleasant Town Council recently released the 2020 Annual Report. “None of us ever imagined having to deal with the unprecedented challenges that 2020 brought us,” said Mayor Haynie. “This pandemic tested all of us both personally and professionally, but we came together as a community, albeit six feet apart, to take care of one another.”
This fourth-largest municipality in South Carolina, boasting a population of more than 90,000 residents and 6,000 businesses, remains one of the safest communities to live and work in the state. At the onset of the pandemic, the Town rapidly implemented emergency response plans to protect residents and businesses. It maintained continuity of community lifelines, reduced risks to staff and the public, and mitigated the economic impact of the pandemic, thereby keeping up the exemplary levels of service that its citizens have come to expect.
Throughout the year, the Town supported its business community with additional allowances for temporary uses such as outdoor dining and information campaigns designed to encourage continued patronage of local businesses. New business openings grew, and unemployment remained lower than both the state and national levels. The Town spent 2020 investing heavily in various infrastructure projects and receiving many accolades for its financial management practices, among other things. For more information concerning these topics, we invite you to look through our 2020 Annual Report.
“Our fight against COVID-19 and its impact continues, but so too does our commitment to providing a superior level of service to the residents and businesses of Mount Pleasant,” concluded Mayor Haynie.
For more information about the Town of Mount Pleasant and the 2020 Annual Report, visit us online at tompsc.com. 2020 Annual Report
Making the most of your beach trip with Charleston County Parks
Tips to ensure fun all summer long
(CHARLESTON COUNTY) – With beach season in full swing, many locals and tourists will flock to beaches to enjoy the scenic Lowcountry and soak up the Charleston weather. Charleston County Parks operates Folly Beach County Park (FBCP), Isle of Palms County Park (IOPCP), and Kiawah Beachwalker Park (BWP).
While it’s time for summer fun, it is crucial for all beachgoers to familiarize themselves with important tips and practices to have the most enjoyable and safe time at the beaches of the Lowcountry.
To make the most of your beach outing, Charleston County Parks advises guests to arrive at the beach parks early or later in the day. Mornings and late afternoons are great times to take in the scenic Carolina coastline. Weekends tend to be the busiest times for the beach parks, but nice weather weekdays and long holiday weekends have the potential to become very busy as well.
As large numbers of people head out to the beaches, guests should create an alternate plan just in case the park is full. Charleston County Parks also strongly encourages guests to carpool to our beach parks to help maximize parking availability. Have payment ready to help reduce wait times at park gates and be sure to only use one parking spot. The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments developed an app, Beach Reach to make planning a beach trip as easy as possible. To monitor live beach traffic cameras and to get information on parking and local rules and policies, download and use the Beach Reach app today!
Charleston County Parks’ beach parks all offer seasonally lifeguarded areas. Even with highly trained lifeguard staff on hand, it is crucial for beach-goers to familiarize themselves with important beach and water safety tips.
Charleston County Parks offers the only public guarded beaches in Charleston County and recommends always swimming under the careful watch of these ocean lifeguards. Guests should always observe and obey all lifeguard commands and warning flags and signs. Lifeguards are on duty at all three beach parks 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekends only May 1 – 30, daily May 31 – Aug. 13 and weekends only Aug. 14 – Sept. 26.
Parents are strongly advised to keep a constant watch on their children at all times. Charleston County Parks recommends that parents teach their children to always look for the lifeguards in the event that they get separated from their parents or caregiver. Parents should report missing children to the lifeguard staff immediately so that the search process can begin. Taking a photo of your child when you arrive at the beach can help with the search in the event your child becomes lost.
It is essential for beach-goers to learn how to identify rip currents and be able to escape from them. Rip currents are identified by choppy and different colored water, a break in a wave pattern or foam, and seaweed moving out towards the sea. Charleston County Parks advises swimmers not to panic or swim against the current if you are caught in one. The best way to escape is to swim parallel to the shoreline and swim back to the shore in a diagonal direction to move away from the rip current. In addition, swimmers are urged to wave to get the lifeguards’ attention so they can assist in a rescue.
When storms arise at the beach, lightning strikes are possible. If lightning is spotted within 10 miles of a county beach park, everyone should seek shelter.
For more information on Charleston County Parks beach parks and summer safety, call 843-795-4386 or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs, and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six regional parks, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a skate park, a historic plantation site, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. CCPRC also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and much more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386, download the Charleston County Parks mobile app, or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.
Opening fall 2021. The Loutrel Charleston, a new luxury boutique hotel is opening in the French Quarter! #TheLoutrel is an alluring welcome to Charleston’s finest hour, offering guests a stylish retreat with impeccable design by @mgravesdesign.
To learn more and stay updated on their opening, visit their website: www.theloutrel.com.
About The Loutrel Charleston
Hotel & Location: The
Loutrel, 61 State Street Charleston, SC 29401
About: Opening fall 2021, The Loutrel will be a 50-room luxury boutique hotel down on State Street in the heart of the French Quarter. It will have a strong design focus with luxe botanical elements woven throughout the property. Common spaces within the hotel include a gorgeous, airy lobby bar designed to imitate a southern veranda, a second-floor club room, and a picturesque rooftop terrace where guests can enjoy beverage service and other programming.
The new ranking of U.S. Presidents from Washington to Trump and everything in between is now out. See how historians ranked our former presidential leadership.
Methodology
In 2000, C-SPAN’s original team of academic advisers devised a survey in which participants used a 1 (“not effective”) to 10 (“very effective”) scale to rate each president on 10 qualities of presidential leadership: Public Persuasion, Crisis Leadership, Economic Management, Moral Authority, International Relations, Administrative Skills, Relations with Congress, Vision/Setting an Agenda, Pursued Equal Justice for All and Performance Within the Context of the Times. In 2009, 2017 and 2021, following a change in administrations, subsequent surveys have been conducted using these same 10 characteristics.
Surveys are distributed to historians, professors and other professional observers of the presidency who are drawn from databases of C-SPAN programming, research in the field and suggestions from our academic advisers. Each cycle, we reach out to past participants and add new names to the list to maintain a well-rounded list of invited participants. This year, 142 completed the survey, up from 91 in 2017.
Participants are guaranteed that their individual survey responses will remain confidential. No definitions are provided for the categories: participants are able to interpret them as they see fit to determine their rankings. Each of the 10 categories is given equal weighting in arriving at a president’s total score. Survey responses are tabulated by averaging all responses in a given category for each president.
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