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Plans for new Mercedes-Benz store in Summerville, S.C. include trails, fish pond

August 14, 2020 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, S.C. – With social distancing the new COVID-19 norm for dealerships and other retailers and public spaces, some of the features of the new Mercedes-Benz dealership that Baker Motor Co. wants to open by the end of the year might be even more valuable.

Stretching over 13 acres at 425 Sigma Drive off Interstate 26 in Summerville, S.C., Baker highlighted its planned dealership is designed to be a nice place to relax or entertain customers while waiting on their vehicles to be serviced. It includes walking and biking trails, a kiddie-land play area, and a pond for fishing.

The company said the site will also include a car wash for all Baker Motor Co. clients, an eight-car showroom, consultation desks, conference rooms, and lounges. The interior design is fully open with screens separating different sections.

The new campus will also incorporate The Baker Collection, a grouping of 12 luxury brands found previously only on Savannah Highway. These ex-loaner vehicles will have been gently used with low miles on them.

“All of them will be the current model year,” Baker said in a news release.

Each section in the area will have its own names such as Mercedes-Benz Lane or Land Rover Boulevard.

Baker said plans for the property include a fully landscaped drive akin to Azalea Drive, the road leading into Augusta National Golf Course in Georgia.

The dealership plans to open this facility in December.

The privately held Baker Motor Co. operates dealerships for 14 luxury brands including Rolls-Royce, BMW, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, Land Rover, Jaguar, Smart Car, Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter, Infiniti, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac.

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Fish The Wahoo! Charleston Fishing Charters Announces Expanded Hours in Charleston, SC

August 14, 2020 by 0 Comments
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Aug 13, 2020 (AB Digital via COMTEX) — Charleston, SC – Fish The Wahoo! Charleston Fishing Charters, one of the largest charters in Charleston SC, announces they are expanding their hours of operation, now assisting their customers from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm, the seven days of the week. Fish The Wahoo! has been providing residents and visitors of Charleston with premier deep-sea fishing charters for decades, boasting a fleet of modern boats that are equipped with a variety of amenities for the comfort and safety of their guests. 

Fish The Wahoo! Charleston Fishing Charters is operated by a licensed team of experts, who are focused on offering their guest an unforgettable experience onboard any of their three ships adapted to the demands and tastes of their clients:  The Wahoo which is a beautifully decorated ocean yacht, The Git R Done, a battlewagon, high for crossing the super heavy seas at full speed.  Git R Done can go when and where others can’t and turns rough seas into tranquil seas, and the Teaser 2, which is the only vessel within 100 miles of Charleston licensed to take more than six passengers fishing.

Fish The Wahoo! Charleston Fishing Charters strives to maintain the highest standards of service, which is why in addition to their high-end boats, the company also cares about having an experienced team that meets the needs of their customers, as the company’s spokesman says.

“There is a huge difference between a good captain and a world-class captain. All of our deep-sea fishing charters and coastal fishing excursions are staffed with professional Tour Series-winning captains to optimize your catch and experience.”

Charleston Deep Sea Fishing – Fish The Wahoo! Charleston Fishing Charters offers three types of deep-sea fishing packages that go from a full day experience, 3/4 day, or half-day. All three packages are available on the three different boats with variations in the rates. Whether their guests are looking for a whole day deep-sea fishing experience or just have a few hours to spend in the open sea, Fish The Wahoo! is committed to offering their visitors an unrivaled experience, irrespective of clients looking for a whole day experience or just a few hours.

All their boats are equipped with smoke-free diesel and heavily insulated engine rooms, which means that the crew will not have to be surrounded by smoke coming out of the back, as is the case with most ships, which also produces a lot of noise, unlike these boats. In addition, to get the best out of fishing, the company also features premier equipment, including Rupp Beamers, center rigs, green poles, dredges, downriggers, electric reels, swiveling fighting chairs, 12 fighting belts, 34 Shimano and Penn big game combos and state-of-the-art electronics to find the fish, among other features.

Fish The Wahoo! Charleston Fishing Charters is located at 4 Ashley Point Drive, Charleston, SC, 29407. Contact them via phone at (843) 991-7557 or via email at info@fishthewahoo.com. For more information about Charleston Deep Sea Fishing, visit their website.

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Two Joint Base Charleston Airmen Receive Scholarship Honoring Former Wingman

August 13, 2020 by 0 Comments
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JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — The 315th Airlift Wing’s Top 3 organization named two recipients of the  George Counts Scholarship Aug. 9, at JB Charleston.

To pursue higher education, both Tech. Sgt. Steven Smith, with the 315th Security Forces Squadron, and Master Sgt. Matthew Skvarna, with the 317th Airlift Squadron here received the $5,000 Senior Master Sgt. George Counts Scholarship, created in memory of the late loadmaster from the 317th Airlift Squadron. 

Skvarna, who served alongside the late loadmaster, is pursuing a degree in nursing and was humbled to receive the scholarship after a second year of application in the steep competition for deserving students. All career paths and all degrees were considered by the 315 AW Top 3 board.

Smith is able to contribute the scholarship towards his Doctorate in Criminal Justice from St. Leo University. 

After working with Counts, and now with his scholarship recipients, Senior Master Sgt. Tracy Johnson, first sergeant of the 317th Airlift Squadron said, “honoring such a good human being by furthering the education of others makes me grateful to be a part of the 315th AW.” 

With education as a pillar in the 315 AW Top 3 organization, this is the second year that the scholarship was awarded to deserving college degree candidates. 

“As a father of three, I signed my 9/11 education benefits over to their futures,” said Smith. “I’m grateful to receive assistance for my doctorate. This will help strengthen my contribution as a reservist and an air reserve technician with the 315th SFS.”

The 315th AW applicants were asked to submit letters of recommendation as well as a paper that explains their goals for using their education here at JB Charleston and at home. The 315th AW Top 3 hopes to balance the challenges that Airmen face with the price and value of college education, said Senior Master Sgt. Michael Craig, president of the 315th AW Top 3 here.

“With the price of college growing 5% over the last 10 years, it is always on the rise, and everything counts,” said recent college graduate Master Sgt. Melanie Fredricks. “It’s a wonderful opportunity that we can support one another within our squadrons here at JB Charleston and honor a fellow Airman.” 

From our future caregivers to criminal justice experts, the Senior Master Sgt. George Counts Scholarship breaks down the barrier of college debt and builds the airmen of the 315th AW through honoring the memory of Counts, said Craig.

For more information about contributing to this scholarship please contact the 315 AW Top 3 organization at 315AW.top3@us.af.mil.

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BCDCOG Receives $2.7 Million for Construction of Hop Transit Hub and Park-and-Ride Facility

August 12, 2020 by 0 Comments
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FEDERAL FUNDING TO CATALYZE CONNECTIONS IN UPPER PENINSULA

NORTH CHARLESTON (Aug. 12, 2020) – The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has been awarded $2.7 million in federal funding for the construction of a Hospitality on Peninsula (HOP) park-and-ride facility and transit hub in the Upper Peninsula.

The project, located at Mount Pleasant Street and funded through the Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Program, will provide parking and transit connections to the free HOP, Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) and King Street 20 routes, among others. Those lines, operated by the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA), serve the hospitality workforce, tourists, residents, those traveling to the Medical District, and more.

The 1.65-acre facility will include 115 parking spaces, transit shelters, bike racks, and parking meter kiosks. Real-time signage will provide next-bus information, as well as detour details when roads are closed on the peninsula due to flooding and other impediments.

In the future, the location will serve as a gateway to the Upper Peninsula and the historic Charleston peninsula and provide multimodal connections to the planned Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) line. It will also offer seamless connectivity to the LowLine, a proposed 1.7-mile bike-ped-centric linear park located nearby.

CARTA Board Chairman and Charleston City Councilmember Mike Seekings said the HOP project will support the economic vitality of the region by providing parking and transportation options for the $7.3 billion Charleston-area tourism industry. The transit hub is slated to be completed in about 12 months.

“The HOP transit hub is located at a critical junction in the city and will serve as the multimodal lynchpin in a rapidly growing area along with one of our region’s most essential transit corridors,” Seekings said. “Its location and the resources being invested will significantly increase access and mobility options for the community.”

The FTA on Tuesday announced the award of $464 million in transit infrastructure grants nationwide. A total of 96 projects in 49 states and territories will receive funding.

“We are thankful for the incredible support of our Congressional representatives in helping to secure these critical resources,” said BCDCOG Executive Director Ron Mitchum. “Their support of our staff’s efforts in competing for grant funding is again making a tangible and positive impact in the lives of Lowcountry residents.” 

ABOUT BCDCOG:
The BCDCOG is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester county leaders in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. BCDCOG’s purpose is to strengthen the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. For the latest on BCDCOG, visit www.bcdcog.com, like us on Facebook, or follow on Twitter at @BDCCoG.

ABOUT CARTA:
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is a public transportation system dedicated to providing affordable transit in the Charleston community through local fixed routes, on-demand paratransit service, and express commuter routes. For the latest on CARTA, visit www.ridecarta.com, like us on Facebook, or follow on Twitter at @RideCARTA. All customers are encouraged to plan rides and track buses with the CARTA-endorsed Transit app and the CARTA Bus Tracker.

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College of Charleston Athletics Suspends Fall Sports Competition

August 10, 2020 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, S.C. – With the continued focus on the health, safety, and well-being of its student-athletes, coaches and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, College of Charleston Athletics has suspended fall sports competition.

Men’s soccer, women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s cross country, and women’s cross country will continue to train and practice for an expected spring season. Year-round sports of men’s golf, women’s golf, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, sailing, and equestrian will also not compete during the fall portion of each team’s schedule.

All of CofC’s winter and spring sports teams, including men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, softball, beach volleyball and women’s indoor and outdoor track & field, remain on schedule.

On Aug. 5, the NCAA Board of Governors issued a statement listing specific requirements for NCAA Division I, II and III-member institutions to be able to participate in fall sports during the preseason, regular season and postseason including (1) guidance for each division to make its decision on championships, (2) criteria for at least 50 percent of eligible institutions to sponsor a championship, (3) a decision on fall sports championships by Aug. 21 and (4) establishing strict return-to-sport medical protocol and testing.

“We thank our local medical community and sports medicine staff for their tremendous efforts of implementing our current return-to-sport medical protocols and testing to get us back on campus safely,” Director of Athletics Matt Roberts said. “With the increased concern around the country and amongst the Colonial Athletic Association-member schools to postpone fall sports competition, we remain hopeful our fall student-athletes and coaches have the opportunity to pursue championships in the spring.”

Classes are scheduled to begin in an online environment for all CofC students on Tuesday, Aug. 25, with a return to in-person classes on campus scheduled for Monday, Sept. 14.

“The safety and well-being of our coaches, student-athletes and staff remain a top priority for us,” Roberts said. “We will continue to provide a safe environment through established protocols and safety measures we have already set in place as our student-athletes report for workouts and in-person classes in the coming weeks.”

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Grand Opening – Cafe Roux in Mount Pleasant – Friday, August 14, 2020

August 10, 2020 by 0 Comments
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  • Location: Cafe Roux – 1275 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-4573, United States
  • When: Friday, August 14, 2020 – 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Phone: (843) 637-3060
  • Official Facebook Page

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Gator tacos, jambalaya, and beignets, oh my! It’s always a party when #cajunfood is involved but this party is the Grand Opening of our brand new Cafe Roux mobile kitchen! Cafe Roux is on the move and Chef Robert will be serving up your favorite cajun cuisine THIS Saturday and Sunday, August 15, and 16 at Cummings Wealth Management located at 1275 Ben Sawyer Blvd in Mount Pleasant, from 11-8 pm.

Did we mention FREE BEIGNETS with every $20 food order?

Come on out and enjoy some authentic cajun cooking.

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South Carolina Ports’ New Terminal on Track to Open in March

August 9, 2020 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The first phase of a new terminal at the South Carolina Ports is on schedule to open in March, officials said.

Port officials said in a statement that concrete has been poured for the wharf. Buildings and booths for trucks are being finished. And, helicopters are helping run power lines to the new site, which will be named for Republican state Sen. Hugh Leatherman of Florence.

The new terminal is the first phase of a six-year $2 billion project for South Carolina’s busiest port that should double the amount of cargo the facility can handle. Crews are deepening the channel in Charleston Harbor to 52 feet (16 meters) to handle the world’s largest ships.

The new terminal will have a direct connection for truckers to Interstate 26. It also will have six-story tall refrigerated container racks.

The terminal is being built on the site of Charleston’s old Navy base.

“With great creativity and coordination, they are transforming the former Navy Base site into a state-of-the-art container terminal. I am so proud of the work they are doing for South Carolina, said South Carolina Ports COO Barbara Melvin.

Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Best Medicare Supplement Plans – 2020 Reviews

August 7, 2020 by 0 Comments
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Explore Health researched all major Medicare insurance companies and their 2020 Medicare Supplement plan offerings, ultimately selecting the 8 best.

  • 19 Insurers considered
  • 8 insurers selected
  • 73 hours of research
  • 478 consumers surveyed

Click here for detailed results

Best Overall – AARP United HealthCare

Best for Extra Benefits – Humana

Best for Claims Paid on Time – Mutual of Omaha

Best for Easy Application – Cigna

Best for Rate Stability – Aetna

Best for a Budget – Blue Cross Blue Shield

Best for Access to Local Agents – State Farm

Best for Coverage in Specialized States – Transamerica

Honorable Mentions: Manhattan Life and Bankers Fidelity

Source: Explore Health

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Charleston Local Business Spotlight: Sightsee – Shop and Coffee

August 6, 2020 by 0 Comments
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Want great coffee, incredibly positive vibes, a safe and respectful environment and maybe even pick up a few gifts for friends and loved ones, come to Sightsee on Line Street and experience something special in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.

Let’s share a little more about this beautiful local small business.

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About Sightsee and Mission

Sightsee is a retail shop + coffee bar that is greater than the sum of its parts.  

Founded by Joel Sadler and Allyson Sutton, Sightsee aims to inspire a sense of adventure in everyday life. By blending the energy and community of a cafe with the joy of product discovery, Sightsee introduces you to new finds in a way that breaks traditional retail categorization. Grab a cup of coffee, strike up a conversation, and learn how the brands we carry can bring a bit of adventure to your day-to-day. 

We started as a pop-up shop in 2018 making cameo appearances in our friends’ shops until finding the perfect brick & mortar home at 125 1/2 Line St.  With tremendous support from our community, we completed a successful Kickstarter campaign and opened our doors in September 2019. In the short time since opening, we’ve loved being a go-to for the finest musicians, artists, poets, lawyers, doctors, parents, students, skaters, tinkerers, and business owners in Charleston and beyond.  

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This is not just a passion project. We mean business. Sightsee was born out of deep conviction about brick-and-mortar retail and a burning desire to help shape the future of our beloved city, Charleston, SC. We believe that small, unique storefronts play an essential role in the vibrancy and vitality of cities. Without local retail, our towns become urban malls with fancy food courts. And Charleston is especially at risk of that plight. 

Between rising rents and online shopping, it is harder than ever for our much-needed local retail shops to survive. In order to make it, we believe that the brick-and-mortar experience must evolve beyond a physical version of what you can find online. Shops must become communities — welcoming spaces where engaging conversation is as easy to find as your next purchase. Enter Sightsee: a retail store and coffee bar that is greater than the sum of its parts.

Whether you’re grabbing a cup to go, meeting a friend, or shopping for the latest from up-and-coming brands, stopping in Sightsee is an experience that can’t be replicated by apps and algorithms.