Earlier this year, Commercial real estate investor and operator Continental Realty Corp. has acquired Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, a 510,000-square-foot shopping center in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The sales price was $147 million.
Located at 1218 Belk Dr., the center is nine miles northeast of downtown Charleston. Tenants at the 96% leased center include Belk, Regal Cinemas, Bed Bath & Beyond, Barnes & Noble, Arhaus Furniture, Old Navy, Peloton, lululemon Athletica, Bluemercury, Athleta, Ulta Beauty, Southern Tide, Francesca’s, Ann Taylor Loft, Bath & Body Works and Hustle Smoothie Bar.
Stephen Livaditis, Eric Zimmermann, Michael Pagliari and Conor Lalor of Eastdil Secured represented the seller in the transaction, a joint venture between Miller Capital Advisory and California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Silver Airways, America’s leading independent regional airline, today announced plans to resume expansion of safe, reliable and customer-focused service with new nonstop flights between Charleston, South Carolina and three Florida gateway cities.
Orlando – Charleston:
Nonstop service three times weekly to Orlando International Airport
The only nonstop travel option between Charleston and Orlando area with destinations including Orlando’s main attractions, NASA and the Space Coast, and beachside communities on the Atlantic coast
Fort Lauderdale – Charleston:
Nonstop service twice weekly
Enhanced flight options to/from Fort Lauderdale and South Florida area including Miami and West Palm Beach. Visit local attractions like the Florida Everglades, Las Olas Boulevard, South Beach, and the iconic beaches of South Florida
Tampa – Charleston:
Exclusive nonstop service between the Tampa Bay area and Charleston three times weekly
Visit the Florida “Suncoast” and explore local museums, theme-parks, historic Ybor City or soak up the sun on the beautiful white sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico
Continuing same-plane service to Key West
In addition to nonstop service between Charleston and Florida, these new routes will also provide convenient and seamless connections to Silver’s extensive network throughout the Sunshine State, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and destinations domestically and worldwide through Silver’s codeshare and interline ticketing partners.
“As the Southeastern United States safely re-opens, Silver welcomes back military, leisure, and business travelers with Silver’s low fares and reliable service between Charleston- an iconic American coastal city steeped in beauty, culture, military tradition and rich history- and Florida’s three most important travel markets,” said Steve Rossum, Silver’s Chief Executive Officer. “Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry communities are leaders in business development, serve as the home to vital military bases, and provide countless vacation opportunities. We are very excited,” added Rossum.
“Establishing these new and expanded routes is a win-win for Floridians and Charleston area residents alike,” said Elliott Summey, Chief Executive Officer of Charleston County Aviation Authority. “Silver is a strong regional airline with an extensive network. Their new service will not only expand our options to Ft. Lauderdale, they are opening the door to new markets in Tampa, Orlando and beyond.”
“The Silver Airways announcement to link the Charleston area to three distinct regions in Florida is great news for our area’s steady progress toward recovery,” said Helen Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Explore Charleston and Chairman of the Aviation Authority Board. “Florida has long been an important market for our hospitality industry, and we know it’s favorite among locals for a quick escape as the seasons change.”
“We are excited to welcome Silver Airways and its Tampa, Orlando, and Ft. Lauderdale passengers to the Lowcountry. This outstanding news for our industry and community continues an impressive run of significant air service announcements in recent weeks. As we navigate our pandemic recovery, we are encouraged by these votes of confidence in the strength, potential, and desirability of the Charleston market,” said Michael Tall, Chairman of Explore Charleston’s Board of Governors.
To celebrate the new nonstop service, Silver is offering fares from $49* available at silverairways.com for a limited time for travel through December 16, 2020, for ticketing issued on/before October 21, 2020.
For complete details, reservations and to receive email updates on Silver’s special offers, visit silverairways.com.
About Silver Airways
Silver Airways, America’s leading independent regional airline, operates the most routes within Florida and between Florida and the Bahamas from its gateways in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa. Silver’s Caribbean network connects Puerto Rico with the U.S. Virgin Islands, Anguilla, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Dominica and Santiago, Dominican Republic. Silver is a codeshare partner with United, JetBlue, American, Delta, Avianca and Copa Airlines, and has interline agreements with Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Azul, Bahamasair, Emirates and Hahn Air. Members of United’s MileagePlus® and JetBlue’s loyalty programs can also earn frequent flyer awards for travel throughout Silver’s network. Silver is honored to be the North American launch customer for the all new, redesigned ATR-600 series aircraft offering best-in-class quiet cabins, premium leather seats with more legroom, and spacious overhead bins that accommodate full-size, carry-on roller bags. To learn more about Silver’s refined passenger experience, visit www.silverairways.com/destinations/atr42.
*About Fare
New Charleston, SC routes subject to government approval • All fares are available on SilverAirways.com for one-way, non-stop travel. Tickets must be issued on/before October 21st, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST. Travel November 23rd must be completed on/before December 16th, 2020 with a minimum 7-day advance purchase. Black-out date: November 25th, 2020. Seats are limited, subject to availability, and the non-stop route may not operate all days of the week. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Sale fares are only valid at SilverAirways.com and only for new ticket purchase. Changes or cancellations for domestic markets are waived for travel through December 31st, 2020. Changes or cancellations for domestic markets effective January 1, 2021 can be made for a $50 charge plus any difference in fare, if applicable. Changes or cancellations for international markets are waived for travel through December 31st, 2020. Changes or cancellations for international markets effective January 1, 2021 be made for a $100 charge plus any difference in fare, if applicable tickets purchased from Silver Airways reservation call center will cost an additional non-refundable $25 per passenger, per itinerary.
To avoid this additional expense, please make your reservation at SilverAirways.com. Fares, routes, charges, and schedules are subject to change without notice. Silver Airways will accept checked baggage up to 50 pounds and 62 linear inches for a non-refundable charge, per passenger, per bag. When purchased at the time of booking on silverairways.com, bag charges are: flights within the United States, $30 for first and $40 for second; internationally, $39 for first and $49 for second. Additional charges apply to purchases after booking, additional pieces, or baggage exceeding size or weight limitations, and other baggage restrictions may apply. For further service charges details, please visit SilverAirways.com. 20201008-CHS
Cheers to festivity and holiday fun with Firefly’s three boozy recipes below, perfect for cozy nights by the fire or parties with loved ones, ranging from a Santa-approved spiked hot cocoa, to a powerful punch, to a creamy coconut pie that will have even your baker extraordinaire grandmother begging for the secret ingredient (moonshine?).
Spiked Hot Cocoa
A favorite winter-weather drink with a twist: make a cup of your favorite hot cocoa and add a (generous) splash of Firefly Caramel Moonshine for some sweetness with a kick. Top with mini marshmallows and a light caramel drizzle.
Need help making hot cocoa from scratch? You’ll need…
● 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
● 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar (the more you use, the sweeter it will be)
● A pinch of salt
● 1 cup whole milk
● ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons of milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the milk and heat over medium heat until hot. Still in vanilla (and moonshine) and serve!
Boozy Firefly Punch
A festive way to spice up your next winter gathering (socially-distanced, of course), this powerful punch uses not one but TWO of our favorite beverages: Firefly Cherry Moonshine and Firefly Lemonade Vodka. Combine 12 ounces of frozen lemonade concentrate with one cup of Firefly Lemonade Vodka and ½ cup Cherry Moonshine in a large bowl or pitcher. Add a generous splash or two of lemon or cherry soda (Cheerwine is a great go-to!) of your choosing and stir together. Garnish with sliced lemons, frozen cherries, or any frozen berries of your choice.
“Better Than Grandma’s” Moonshine Pie
There’s no such thing as skipping dessert around the holidays, especially when there’s booze in it. To make this boozy pie, you’ll need 1 cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup and 1 tablespoon flour, 1 ¼ cups milk, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon Firefly White Lightning Moonshine, 1 (9-inch) pie crust, and 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes. Combine ¾ cup sugar, flour and salt in a double boiler. Add milk and cook until thickened, around 20 minutes. The Firefly White Lightning Moonshine offers a kick without overpowering the other ingredients.
Place coconut flakes in a large pan over medium heat and toast until golden brown, around 7 minutes. Beat egg yolks until thick. Gradually stir ¼ of the hot mixture into yolks before adding them back to the pot. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in Moonshine and butter, and let cool.
Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar, beating until soft peaks start to form. Fold egg whites into mixture and spoon filling into pie crust. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes and chill until set, about four hours.
Jumpstart James Island now accepting online applications for Small Business Working Capital Loans! This is a partnership with the Charleston LDC, a community development financial institution.
The Town of James Island, in partnership with the Charleston LDC (a
community development financial institution) launch “Jump Start James
Island”.
Jumpstart James Island is a program Town Council approved in Sept. of 2020 to provide low-interest working capital loans to small businesses within the Town’s jurisdiction that have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Town understands small businesses cannot benefit from the federal loan assistance programs because of their restrictive guidelines, high minimum loan amounts, and loans being for asset-related items (assets that private lending institutions use as collateral).
Loan amounts range from $2,500 to $25,000 and businesses must be located within the Town of James Island’s jurisdiction and employee less than 25 people. Please see the attached document for a complete overview of the program, eligibility criteria, and loan parameters.
The Globally-Sourced Interior Design Brand Opened Its Second Brick and Mortar Shop; Home to Handmade Artisan Décor, Rugs, Furniture and More on Charleston’s Iconic King Street
CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 9, 2020 – Today House of Nomad, based out of Charlotte, N.C., is announcing the opening of its second shop on Charleston’s iconic King Street. The storefront will be home to a mix of new and vintage home décor pieces hand-picked by owner’s Kelley Lentini and Berkeley Minkhorst, who work directly with a close group of global artisans from Mexico, Bali, Turkey, Africa and more.
“Kelley and I both have a deep affection for Charleston; from spending summers as a kid at the beach nearby to celebrating marriage,” said Berkeley Minkhorst, co-owner of House of Nomad. “It’s been a dream to now set roots for House of Nomad here and bring our favorite treasures from around the world to King Street.”
House of Nomad Charleston will be a design moment in itself with a Moroccan-inspired archway adorning the center of the store. Through the archway, guests will find a build-your-own basket wall workshop, furniture and an entire wall dedicated Turkish and Moroccan rugs.
“Opening the House of Nomad shop is only our first step into the Holy City,” said Kelley Lentini, co-owner of House of Nomad. “Come 2021, we’ll be launching our full interior design services, like in Charlotte, where we’ll have the capacity to design everything from newly built homes to hotels.”
Additionally, throughout the shop locals and visitors alike will discover a refreshing aesthetic to Charleston with one-of-a-kind earthy, bold and playful items including; throw pillows and blankets, poufs, vintage Turkish rugs, Moroccan rugs, wall baskets, mirrors, framed textiles, coffee table books, planters, lighting fixtures and more.
Wine and beer from Charleston will be available for shoppers while combing through design details, ordering furniture and receiving styling-tips from design-savvy associates.
House of Nomad is located at 214 King St, Charleston, SC 29401. Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
About House of Nomad
House of Nomad was founded on the idea that travel fosters so many amazing things – inspiration, creativity, relationships, experiences. On the design side, House of Nomad is always thinking in the mindset of the inspired traveler while maintaining the client’s personal touch – mixing old pieces and family heirloom pieces, with newer pieces, eclectic patterns, textures, and color. On the shop side, House of Nomad is still thinking in the mindset of the inspired traveler with an emphasis on telling the stories of the cultures they source from. When they are choosing the countries they travel to for shop sourcing, it’s all based on a personal connection or yearning that they have to know more about a particular culture or place. They then hope that their customers feel that connection to those cultures and artisans, too.
It’s serendipitous that two native North Carolinians, both with a desire to travel to every corner of the world, would meet and form both a business and a friendship after many years of crossing paths and traveling to the same places. From the moment their studio opened in 2017, the duo quickly became the go-to source for clients looking for eclectic, contemporary style- not to mention, Kelley and Berkeley’s travel-oriented design method. With each trip together, they would cart back with them new textiles, baskets, pillows, throws and other finds unique to the various cultures and villages they visited. In 2019, they expanded their love of bringing their travel finds into people’s homes with the opening of the flagship House of Nomad shop in Charlotte, NC. In October 2020, they are expanding with a new storefront in Charleston, SC.
Location: Ridgeway, South Carolina (Off of 77 between Columbia and Rock Hill)
History
Imagine an old wooden desk, small file cabinet, a black rotary phone and a small wood stove to keep warm on those cold wintery nights in this historic building. But before the “World’s Smallest Police Station” became a police station in 1940, it was the town well. The area behind the police station is known as the cotton yard. It’s called this because it was used as a staging area for cotton farmers bringing their cotton into town to be loaded on the train for shipment. Before farmers would leave town, they would pull their wagons up to the well to water their mules and oxen. Some residents can remember when cotton farmers were lined up from the cotton gin, located in the building behind Ruff Hardware, south on Palmer Street over the railroad bridge.
In 1940, as part of the old WPA project, the well was covered up and the “World’s Smallest Police Station” was born and served several officers until 1990 when the current police station opened up. The “new” station was formerly the Town’s garage and housed a tractor and equipment for Ridgeway’s Water and Sewer Department. Before that, the building was Ridgeway’s fire station housing one truck. After remodeling and renovation, you can see that the Police Department has doubled in size.
Infamous Moments
The old police station has had its share of the spotlight in the last several years. You might have seen it in the 1989 film “Staying Together”, starring Stockard Channing, Sean Alston, Tim Quill, and Daphne Zuniga which was filmed in Ridgeway.
On June 25, 2006, it was host to the world as the Centennial Olympic Torch Relay made an official rest stop in front of the “World’s Smallest Police Station”.
Former Officers
The following is a list of former police officers who have worked out of the old police station. The list was compiled by memory from some of Ridgeway’s residents. Every effort was made to include everyone who called the police station “home”.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) issued a public health order requiring all nursing homes and community residential care facilities licensed by DHEC to submit a weekly report detailing each facility’s current visitation status.
This public health order was issued as part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to protect the health of long-term care facility residents and the workers who care for them while also providing for safe and careful visits with family, friends, and loved ones. Under the public health order, DHEC-licensed nursing homes and community residential care facilities must provide, among other information:
whether the facility is allowing visitation, and if not, provide the reason(s) for not allowing visitation
the number of residents that participated in a visit in the previous seven days
All licensed nursing homes and community residential care facilities were notified of the public health order today and were provided with DHEC contact information for assistance with any questions or concerns about this new reporting requirement.
This report will be publicly available at scdhec.gov/visitation on Tuesdays beginning Oct. 13.
Meet Elizabeth, founder, and owner of Scraps of Magic who has created a unique concept in shopping for a very special and specialized population of the Lowcountry, the tween girl. Let us learn a little bit more about Scraps of Magic directly from Elizabeth:
As a mom of a tween, I’ve always had trouble finding cute, age appropriate clothes for my daughter. The market for tween and teen clothing is very limited. Everything I saw was either too “little girl” looking, way too mature, or covered in glitter and logos and cheaply made. I decided to solve this need for myself and other parents of tweens and teens by starting Scraps of Magic. We carry well-made, age appropriate clothing from reputable brands like Splendid, Ella Moss, Bella Dahl, Habitual Girl, Chance Loves Swim, For All Seasons, Hayden and more. Our boutique in Charleston has new arrivals you won’t see on the website! Shop locally at 237 King Street, Unit D, Charleston SC 29401 -Elizabeth
Experience everything and so much more about this wonderful female-owned business in Charleston, South Carolina (237 King Street, Unit D, Charleston SC 29401).
Mt. Pleasant, SC – Landing Contemporary Art is pleased to present the online exhibition Alison Underwood: Concealed Objects, opening October 8th with an online Member Preview on October 6th. The exhibition will feature a series of 15 collages from emerging mixed media artist Alison Underwood.
In Concealed Objects, Underwood presents viewers with images of objects that have familiar elements, yet leave much to the imagination. They are as uncanny as they are aesthetic; a melange of textures and shapes that are at once self-contained and yet, ready to explode. At a time when life feels so chaotic, these works beg the viewer to slow down and question what it is they are seeing and what lies beneath the surface.
To create this series, Underwood collaged imagery from fashion advertisements found in mainstream magazines. In this way, she transforms the lifeblood of consumer culture into a universe of mysterious objects that oscillate between anthropomorphism and symbols you might see on an album cover. The objects embody a palpable tension that stem from the desire to uncover their truth and a longing to cling to their mystery. This a signature feeling we have come to associate with Underwood’s recent work, which was also evidenced in her last show, “The impossibility of never.” Among the concealed objects, you might find a country, a planet, a heart, or a weapon. We ask you to look at them as you look at the clouds. The longer you look, the more you will see.
In the artist’s own words: “Although the works are primarily process-driven, I’ve considered some of them to be what I refer to as ‘concealed objects.’ Many appear to have some indiscernible structure underneath the shifting waves of fabric. Of course, these are two-dimensional images. There is no veil to be pulled back. The viewer is left to decipher or invent what can not be revealed. Curiosity, mystery, desire, these all exist on the precipice of knowledge. These works hover there.”
About Landing Contemporary Art
Founded in 2019 by independent art curator Kristie Landing, Landing Contemporary Art is an online art platform that strives to champion emerging artists from across the globe. Without relying on a physical storefront, LCA hosts themed pop-ups and exhibitions in different communities as well as online. The gallery website offers price transparency, an easy method of purchase, and an inside look at artist motivations and collecting tips.
For more information and to become a member of LCA
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