CHARLESTON, S.C. – RiverDogs President and General Manager Dave Echols has announced the hiring of Jason Kempf as the next Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Charleston RiverDogs. He replaces Matt Dean, who is now assuming a similar role with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Advanced-A, Houston Astros).
Kempf joins the RiverDogs after spending the previous two seasons with the Quad Cities River Bandits (Single-A, Houston Astros) as Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting, where he provided play-by-play and color commentary in addition to coordinating media coverage, among other responsibilities. Prior to working with the River Bandits, Kempf spent time with the Dayton Dragons, Wichita Wingnuts and the RiverDogs’ sister team in the Goldklang Group, the St. Paul Saints.
“Jason is a confident individual with an abundance of experience and knowledge,” said Echols. “We know from Jason’s past experience, especially with our sister team in St. Paul, that he will be a great fit with the RiverDogs.”
As the club’s new Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations, Kempf will occupy the role as the liaison between the RiverDogs and the Charleston media in addition to serving as the voice of the club for all 140 contests during the 2020 season.
Fans can catch Kempf on the call for all RiverDogs games on WTMA 1250 AM in the tri-county area, online streaming on the TuneIn Radio app and on MiLB.tv with a subscription. Sunday home games will once again be broadcasted on MyTV Charleston.
With the 2019 season in the books,
the RiverDogs look ahead toward 2020 Opening Day on Thursday, April 9
at Riley Park. Season ticket plans, including options to the Riley Park
Club, are available by contacting the RiverDogs front office at
843-577-3647 (DOGS). A full schedule for the 2020 season is available at
riverdogs.com.
A great restaurant is not defined solely by its commitment
to quality and customer service, but its ability to create and harness a sense
of community. The true mark of success
is longevity and that foundation begins with its customer base.
Three local area restaurants embody that rare combination of quality, value, customer service, and community and for that we thank them.
As we thought about these three community-driven restaurants we found some common themes:
Family owned with an extension of that family
feel to all their employees
Community spirit and pride
Quality and freshness of food with strong local
partnerships
Value in cost
A unique style and culture
A deep focus on the most important element of success,
the customer
The three restaurants that truly have created a remarkable dining experience and culture are Kiss Café on Johns Island, Dellz in downtown Charleston (Crosstown) and Dashi in North Charleston.
Kiss Cafe
Kiss Café
Kiss Café was born from the imagination of a husband and wife team who, in less than 3 months have solidified themselves as one of the top breakfast and lunch destinations in the Lowcountry. With a focus on freshness and imagination, they have created a menu that is truly from the heart. Let us see if this entices you: The biscuits and gravy are made from scratch, their hot sauce and jams are homemade and remarkably addictive with their explosive flavor, the corned beef is made to perfection, fresh Ramen with broth made in-house and the Brioche French Kiss, and Belgium waffles will melt their way down your throat. Maybe a glass of champagne or white wine with a French dip may be more your style. Whether it is lunch or breakfast or perhaps a cocktail with friends, there is no bad experience at Kiss Café. Finally, when you walk in the door, the staff will make you feel like you are part of a family Thanksgiving dinner in their own homes.
Surprise: Soon the
newest breakfast and lunch location on Johns Island will be launching a monthly
wine and dinner pairing evening. Go to
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With an emphasis on vegan and vegetarian cuisine, a
passionate commitment to the community, décor that blends 70’s vinyl with pop
culture and vegan nachos and a portabella, avocado wrap that is to die for,
Dellz is an awakening disguised as quaint, local dining in Charleston. Dellz has great food made with love and that love
is directly extended to the community.
The thing that truly makes Dellz remarkable is the feeling of warmth, happiness
and belonging you get once you step inside.
Your body eagerly celebrates the quality ingredients about to enter and
your mind is spiritually refreshed. There
is a reason folks yearn for their next visit each time they leave Dellz.
Many locals may know Dashi from its origins as a food truck. The original blueprint for this Asian and Latin Fusion was a mobile vehicle. Now they have laid roots in North Charleston on Remount Road. Chef Stephen Thompson has created a unique menu that is mouthwatering. His zest for food and life extend out to every dish from the steamed bun to Thai Curry Stir Fry to his unique spin on Paella. No casual and hip experience is complete without a full-service bar and outdoor seating for all our dog lovers in the neighborhood.
There is something else, the cool factor. You know what I mean and very few restaurants
have it. When you dine here, you just feel
cool. Even if you don’t have an amazing
canvas of tattoos or piercings, you still feel hip and part of a movement. Dashi has created a culture of casual, hip
and fun with a remarkable menu of incredible food.
There you have it. Three incredible restaurants in the Charleston community each with their own unique journey that has created an environment focused on high-quality menus, value, community, and style. If you have not found your way, make time soon. Warning, they may become addictive.
Photos courtesy of Dellz, Kiss Cafe and Dashi Instagram
The dining experience in Charleston is one of excellence that has transcended the coasts and has become an international sensation. From our fine breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to the unique and savory delicacies of dessert. One of the finest establishments for a natural and delightful dessert experience is Freddo Charleston, located at 239 1/2 King Street.
Their fine assortment of gelato and sorbet includes:
Chocolate Mousse
Dark Chocolate
Grand Chocolate
Chocolate Freddo
Vanilla
Mint Chocolate Chip
Banana Split
Italian Mascarpone
Tramontana Cookie
Dulce de Leche Caramel
Caramel Coco Chip
Caramel Temptation
Strawberry Sorbet
Passion Fruit Sorbet
Mango Sorbet
Raspberry Sorbet
Why Choose Freddo? The fine commitment to fresh ingredients and expert craftsmanship:
All Freddo products are handcrafted by our ice cream masters, with the highest quality, taking care of the selection of raw materials and all preparation processes.
All products are made with the highest quality ingredients – from fresh milk, pure cane sugar, fruits and the finest natural and raw ingredients.
Freddo’s gelato has 0 grams trans-fat per serving (3.5 oz.), and are devoid of preservatives or added vegetable fats. Freddo gelato sold in the United States is made in Argentina and shipped under strict protocols to ensure quality control.
Charleston Parks Conservancy welcoming new volunteers to garden in city parks
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Common on those New Year’s resolutions lists are more exercise, volunteering and learning a new skill or hobby. Volunteers with the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s Garden in the Parks program can easily check those three resolutions off their list.
The Conservancy is seeking new volunteers to garden in Charleston’s public parks. Volunteer tasks include planting flowers and shrubs, pruning, weeding, mulching and watering, depending on the season. Interested volunteers can fill out a form at www.charlestonparksconservancy.org/volunteer.
To date in 2019, 70 volunteers have worked in more than a dozen parks around Charleston for a total of almost 2,000 volunteer hours. Garden in the Parks volunteers are part of the Conservancy’s Park Angel program. Volunteers help with fundraisers, community events, outreach and the community garden program. The Conservancy’s large volunteer base enables the organization to renovate, improve and maintain about 25 parks in the City of Charleston.
Garden in the Parks volunteers accounted for about 25% of the Conservancy’s total volunteer hours in 2019. That support value equates to about $50,000.
“We are continually grateful to the volunteers who help us garden in the parks,” said Rachel Barry, volunteer manager. “There is no way we could take on projects like Colonial Lake or the Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park without the support of our incredible volunteer Park Angels.
“Our volunteers really benefit as well. They gain valuable gardening skills and knowledge while enjoying the fresh air and getting some exercise,” she added. “Plus, many of our volunteers have forged deep friendships with fellow volunteers.”
Volunteers can work as much or as little as their schedule allows. No gardening experience is needed. One of the Conservancy’s professional horticulturists is on hand to provide instruction and guidance, giving volunteers the opportunity to learn about how to care for the plants in their own yards and home gardens.
Volunteer Kathleen Gunning said, “I’ve really enjoyed the free garden education. The horticulturalists are always gracious about answering any questions about plants and gardens. They have helped me identify plants and problems with a photo from my iPhone.”
Volunteer teams generally work on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. One group works at Colonial Lake and another team travels to various other parks such as Marion Square, Hampton Park and Tiedemann Park. Joining the traveling team is a great way to learn more about the city and its park system.
“When I’m gardening I’m in my happy place,” said volunteer Jessie Bleichamn. “I really volunteer for selfish reasons. It’s just so I can exercise, get fresh air, and garden.”
Long-time volunteer Michael Master added, “The Conservancy attracts some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. And you’ll make Charleston a nicer place to live, work and play.”
For more than 10 years, the Conservancy — through public-private partnerships — has had a hand in renovating and beautifying more than 25 parks in the City of Charleston. Notable projects include the complete renovation of Colonial Lake, the renovation of the Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park as well as Allan Park, Wragg Square, McMahon Playground at Hampton Park, Magnolia Park and Community Garden, Marion Square, and Medway Park and Community Garden.
About the Charleston Parks Conservancy
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the people of Charleston to connect with their parks and create stunning public places and a strong community. The Conservancy opens doors to individuals and organizations in Charleston wanting to engage with their parks and green spaces in a kaleidoscope of positive ways. With the help of its Park Angels, the Conservancy improves, enhances, and invigorates these spaces, making Charleston even better, stronger, and more successful. For more information about or to support the Charleston Parks Conservancy, visitwww.charlestonparksconservancy.org.
Two years after opening a second manufacturing facility in the Charleston region, Cummins Turbo Technologies has announced an $11 million plant expansion. The company will double assembly capacity and greatly increase machining capacity at its existing plant in North Charlestons Palmetto Commerce Park, with plans to create 100 new jobs.
The new competitive expansion project was facilitated by the Charleston Regional Development Alliance in partnership with numerous public- and private-sector allies. The Alliance is an economic development organization working to advance the economy of the three-county Charleston region.
“Cummins’ decision to expand in our region sends a powerful message to other leaders in the automotive industry,” said Alliance Chairman Jim Bryan. “Collectively, our three counties offer an incredible combination of assets for world-class manufacturers, and this expansion proves just how competitive we’ve become.”
Headquartered in Huddersfield, England, Cummins Turbo Technologies is
one of the world’s largest manufacturers of turbochargers for diesel
engines. The company opened its first Charleston area manufacturing
plant in 1982 and opened its Palmetto plant in 2006. There are
approximately 750 employees between its two area facilities.
Globally the company has seven manufacturing facilities located in
Brazil, India, UK, USA and its joint venture in China ensuring support
for engine and vehicle makers across the world.
Tell me about your day
About the little things; the tiny details
Telling about the way you are seeing the world
I want to see it through your eyes
The way you feel others
The way you find goodness
How the sun shines in the eye of a storm
How your tears cleanse you from the drought
Your eyes light the darkness
Your hands make a child feel safe
Cry to me
Shower me with your feelings
Be grateful with faith and hope
Tell me about the way you found satisfaction in the laughter of a baby
Helping a stranger in need
Giving food to the mouths of those who starve
I want to hear all the details as we lay in bed
I want to fall asleep to the sound of your voice
I want to hear how you put color in this black and white montage
Tell me about your day
The next day, I will kiss you gently on the lips
Promise you it will be alright
Never let the world hurt you alone
I’ll hurt with you
Be close for all time
Nothing I won’t do to protect you
Each night with the setting sun, when you walk through that door, so beautiful with each passing day, you tell me about your day
Until my weary eyes close and my last vision is your beautiful soul
How lucky I must be to have you to tell me about your day for the rest of my life
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will reopen all statewide shellfish harvesting beds at sunrise on Dec. 26, EXCEPT for Wallace Creek in Beaufort County, the agency announced today.
“Water quality data indicate that bacteria levels are once again suitable for shellfish harvesting throughout the state except for the Conditional Management Area of Wallace Creek,” said Mike Pearson, Manager of DHEC’s Shellfish Sanitation Section.
For more information on clam and oyster harvesting areas in Beaufort
County, call DHEC’s Beaufort Environmental Affairs Office at 843-846-1030 or visit www.scdhec.gov/shellfish.
CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 24, 2019,/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — “We were fortunate enough this year to grow from 24th place to 6th place. We are now more determined than ever to revamp to continue to grow in order to stay relevant,” says CEO Jeff Cook. “We really challenge our team for growth because if you don’t grow you’re simply drifting.”
To be eligible for the SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies Award, the company must be headquartered in South Carolina and be in business for at least three years and show revenues of more than $3 million in the last fiscal year. The companies are selected using a calculation based on year-over-year growth of revenue and employee headcount over the last three years (2016, 2017 and 2018).
Representatives of The Capital Corporation and partner sponsors made on-site visits of nominees to interview key personnel and view company operations.
“We are pleased with the strong nominations this year,” said George Moseley, principal of The Capital Corporation.
“It is an honor to be involved in recognizing the growth of South Carolina’s companies,” said Lori Coon, publisher of Columbia Business Monthly and Greenville Business Magazine and Charleston Business Magazine. Once all the data is in hand, the selections are made. Winners are notified, but not given their ranking until the awards luncheon. “There are more people working in South Carolina than ever before, and that is thanks in no small part to companies like 9 Round, Swampfox Technologies, JEAR Logistics, and the other 2019 SC Fastest Growing award winners. I congratulate them all and wish them many more successful years here in the Palmetto State.” Governor Henry McMaster.
In 2020, JCRE has big plans for expansion across state lines into North Carolina. With plans to open a new office in Rock Hill, Jeff Cook Real Estate will soon be a household name in the Carolinas. The company plans to open a fifth office in Charleston and is currently finishing up an office relocation to downtown Columbia.
In 2018, JCRE ranked at #24 and is now ranked at #6. Here are the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the state for 2019:
Number 10 – The Hiring Group, Greer
Number 9 – Preferred Home Services, North Charleston
Number 8 – Advantage | Forbesbook, Charleston
Number 7 – Intellectual Capital, Greenville
Number 6 – Jeff Cook Enterprises, North Charleston
Number 5 – Plus Plus USA, Greenville
Number 4 – Diesel Laptops, Gilbert
Number 3 – Clear Touch Interactive, Greenville
Number 2 – Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC, Simpsonville
Number 1 – Orange Bees, Greenville
About Jeff Cook Real Estate The Jeff Cook Team focuses on leveraging each other’s strengths to provide exceptional service while maximizing each team member’s talents. In a company where entrepreneurship and out-of-the-box thinking are the driving factors of our success, we welcome industry leaders who challenge the norms and are looking to take their business to new heights. To learn more about joining the Jeff Cook Real Estate team visit https://www.JoinJCRE.com.
For Media Inquiries: Megan Garrell Jeff Cook Real Estate Megan.Garrell@JeffCookRealEstate.com
She made me feel like I was ten A little boy curious about love It was a strange tingle; in a good way In an innocent playground of concrete, we stood
Romance blew me over like a locomotive train
When you held my hand, I was safe
I found comfort in your smile
Across the table, I saw us forty years from now through their eyes
You were secure in my honesty
I, in your insecurities
Your flaws so enchanting
When you introduced our date I giggled shy and blushing
I was proud to be by your side
That moment was the type of perfection I never could have scripted
I kissed you goodbye
Without hesitation; without delay
It was so comforting
Soft lips embracing
Right at that moment, she was here; I was there A modern princess in jeans and sparkles
I wanted to dance to the beat of your heart under the lunar crystal ball
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