The Charleston Port & Seafarers Society is seeking new volunteers interested in joining our important ministry. No experience needed and wonderful experiences helping our visiting seafarers is guaranteed. If you or someone you know has an interest in joining a local organization that makes a global impact please email us at chapssmail@gmail.com
Where am I needed? We need volunteers at Wando Terminal in Mt Pleasant, North Charleston Terminal in North Charleston and at the Columbus Street Terminal near downtown.
When am I needed? Volunteers schedule 4-6 hours weekly either morning, afternoon or early evening. We pair new and experienced volunteers initially for on the job training.
What will I do? Serve as first contact with the seafarers. Whether it’s providing internet or phone access for communicating with family at home, transportation to shopping or simply chatting and offering a warm welcome. Volunteers also are welcomed onboard vessels for visits. It is all important work.
What do I need? There are some hurdles but they are not to high. You’ll need a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) It costs about $125 and we have some financial aid if needed. You will also need to get official Port stickers on your vehicle which are free. Thanks for considering joining us as we enter our 198th year of aiding the seafarers.
“The Charleston Port & Seafarers Society is a Christian organization that exists for the purpose of welcoming and serving the needs of those men and women who make their livelihood in the port or at sea, without regard for nationality, race, ethnicity, politics or religion.”
Black Sparrow Tattoo Studio Goose Creek – 1316 Red Bank Road, Suite 3, Goose Creek, South Carolina 29445
Saturday, July 6, 2019 – 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Event Details
Come out and help us celebrate the grand opening of our Goose Creek tattoo studio location! We’ll have vendors, sponsors, and awesome activities to do for the entire event including:
– Charleston Paintball – 98 Rock – Charleston Warriors Hockey – Blade & Bull Axe Throwing – C&C Clothing
FREE TATTOOS ALL DAY FOR ACTIVE AND INACTIVE MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS!!
Charleston, S.C.—The city of Charleston today announced its hiring of Amber Johnson as the first-ever manager of Diversity, Racial Reconciliation, and Tolerance.
Johnson received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Hampton University and a Juris Doctorate from Florida A&M University. She is a licensed attorney with both the South Carolina and Florida Bar Associations and has been practicing law for 7 years.
Mayor John Tecklenburg said, “Since taking the first steps to create this new position, our goal has been to provide an opportunity for the Charleston community to learn more about the diversity challenges that persist and to begin taking concrete steps to resolve them. I look forward to getting to work on that front and am confident that Amber will serve our citizens well in this position.”
The Diversity, Racial Reconciliation, and Tolerance Manager position was created as part of the Slavery Apology Resolution passed by City Council in June 2018 to function within the city’s Legal Department.
Johnson will begin her work with the city, effective July 22.
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Downtown
Firm Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty announces a record breaking
transaction this week on Sullivans Island. The ocean-front property located at 2619
Bayonne Street traded hands for $7,350,000. Built in 2018 by Daly Sawyer Construction, this Beau Clowney
masterpiece is wrought of steel and concrete with extra wide footers, mahogany
doors, impact windows, copper roof, & warm entry pool.
Ruthie
Ravenel and Chasen McCall of Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty represented
the seller in this sale which sets a record for the highest price ever paid for
an MLS sale on Sullivans Island. The firm also holds the MLS record for Kiawah
Island, Isle of Palms and Downtown Charleston. The buyer was represented by
Laura Rembert of The Cassina Group.
According to Ruthie Ravenel, who brokered the record breaking sale, “As a specialist on Sullivan’s Island, I have found that this particular sub-market remains strong despite the hint of a region wide market normalization. Sullivan’s Island remains a highly desirable destination and is somewhat insulated from the greater CHARLESTON market. Furthermore, having personally represented a number of top sales this year I have seen that the ultra high end luxury property continues to fare very well both on the beaches and downtown. Properties with modern layouts and finishes that are in pristine condition, and in the very best locations, continue to fetch a premium despite overall market trends.”
“We
are pleased to provide our clients with our famous white-glove service both on
and off Sullivans Island and are honored to have been able to serve again in
this capacity. As a top MLS firm in our region, we pride ourselves on
representing homeowners both in our local MLS marketplace as well as extending
this exposure worldwide through our global Sotheby’s International Realty
affiliation, Said Broker in Charge and Owner Dan Ravenel. “We are the only firm
in the area providing access to the elite Sotheby’s clientele who are positioned
to make these large purchases in the Charleston area.”
Daniel
Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty has been a leader in the sale of luxury properties
for over 30 years, both downtown and on the barrier islands. They currently
hold the MLS records for the highest price ever paid for a downtown property
after the 2015 sale of 32 South Battery for $7.717M, the highest price paid for
a Kiawah Island property after the 2017 sale of 85 Blue Heron Pond Road for
$15.250M, and the highest price paid for an Isle of Palms property after the
2017 sale of 120 Ocean Blvd for $6.4M. Their office is located in downtown
Charleston at 33 Broad Street.
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Serving the Lowcountry for 36 years, Daniel
Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty has closed over $2 billion in real
estate sales, all without litigation. Joining the Sotheby’s International
Realty brand in 2007, the company has taken its local market expertise and
expanded into the international arena through a close partnership with the
Sotheby’s Auction House and a powerful referral network across affiliate
offices worldwide.
Property
listings from Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty also are marketed
on the SothebysRealty.com global web sites, as well as on the firm’s local
website, DanielRavenelSIR.com.
The Sotheby’s
International Realty network currently has more than 22,500 affiliated
independent sales associates located
in approximately 990 offices in 72 countries and territories worldwide. in 2018 its
affiliated brokers and sales professionals achieved more than $112 billion USD
in global sales volume, the highest annual sales volume performance in the
history of the brand. In addition to
the referral opportunities and
widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and clients
will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and worldwide
Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently
owned and operated.
80 years ago today, Lou Gehrig, a man many consider one of the greatest baseball players, athletes and human beings ever said farewell to the fans of the New York Yankees, city of New York and to the game of baseball. Cut down in the prime of his life, he would pass away quietly due to ALS just two years later on June 2, 1941.
His act of courage and words of humble pride still hold an emotional connection to sports fans around the world today.
On the 80th anniversary of that memorable speech, take a moment to listen to his words one more time and find solace in the inner strength and courage he found within himself as he took on the most difficult opponent of his life.
Complete Speech – July 4, 1939
“For the past two weeks you have been reading about a bad break. Yet today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth. I have been in ballparks for seventeen years and have never received anything but kindness and encouragement from you fans.
“When you look around, wouldn’t you consider it a privilege to associate yourself with such a fine looking men as they’re standing in uniform in this ballpark today? Sure, I’m lucky. Who wouldn’t consider it an honor to have known Jacob Ruppert? Also, the builder of baseball’s greatest empire, Ed Barrow? To have spent six years with that wonderful little fellow, Miller Huggins? Then to have spent the next nine years with that outstanding leader, that smart student of psychology, the best manager in baseball today, Joe McCarthy? Sure, I’m lucky.
“When the New York Giants, a team you would give your right arm to beat, and vice versa, sends you a gift – that’s something. When everybody down to the groundskeepers and those boys in white coats remember you with trophies – that’s something. When you have a wonderful mother-in-law who takes sides with you in squabbles with her own daughter – that’s something. When you have a father and a mother who work all their lives so you can have an education and build your body – it’s a blessing. When you have a wife who has been a tower of strength and shown more courage than you dreamed existed – that’s the finest I know.
“So I close in saying that I might have been given a bad break, but I’ve got an awful lot to live for. Thank you.”
New York Yankees Lou Gehrig at his retirement ceremony on July 4, 1939. (Curtis Management Group.)
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Over the last year and half, agents from local investment firm Charleston Commercial have been working diligently to create one of the most substantial infill deals on the Charleston peninsula. Valued at more than $20 million, the deal closed on July 1.
C. Kendrick and managing director Josh Schaap brought together eight properties and six property owners to create this landmark real estate deal bordered by King, Society and George streets.
The properties include:
316 King St., a historic mixed-use property with retail on the ground floor and two upstairs residential units
306 King St., a historic mixed-use property with retail on the ground floor and four upstairs residential units
84 Society St., where Threshold Repertory Theatre currently operates
Four parcels between George Street surface parking lot with 151 parking stalls
80 Society St., home of women’s clothing store Anne’s
Kendrick said handling multiple properties and owners plus the historic nature of some of the buildings makes this purchase one of the most significant commercial real estate deals in downtown Charleston.
The company invested a significant amount of time, money and effort into figuring out the complexities of the deal, he said.
“Having one entity in control means you can be cohesive in your thought process and planning,” Schaap said. “Now we can plan something thoughtful.”
In the next 12 months, Schaap said they will begin looking for an operating partner to develop the property.
The team worked on 529 King St. (formerly Dixie Furniture) as well as 332 King St (formerly Bob Ellis). The company’s experience with complex zoning issues, utilities and historic properties makes it uniquely positioned to facilities commercial real estate sales, acquisitions and developments in Charleston’s historic district.
“Working on projects like this in Charleston’s historic district is so fulfilling,” Kendrick said. “We enjoy working with the many property owners and learning their stories and the history of these properties – many of which date back several generations. We take great pride in maintaining the history and architectural appeal of these buildings.”
About Charleston Commercial Charleston Commercial is a fully integrated commercial real estate group located in Charleston, S.C., specializing in commercial brokerage and asset management for a wide range of property types, including retail, medical office, office, multi-family, hospitality, urban infill, and industrial properties. The firm offers a broad range of incorporated services to see assignments through from start to finish. Services range from market prospecting, acquisition, value creation (including entitlements, zoning, approvals, and development oversight), leasing, asset management, and disposition.
Sage Kids is a nonprofit organization that believes everyone, kids and adults, regardless of their socioeconomic background or developmental background have the capacity to learn. While our goal is to offer all of these super cool workshops for free, eventually, we just aren’t to that point, but we do keep the price as low as possible, and the more kids and adults that sign up the lower we can keep the cost.
All workshops are available to groups and the larger the group the lower the cost. And the best part…we will come to you! All members of the Sake Kids team, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity, are vetted, go through SLED background checks and many are certified teachers, work in the public school system or are former members of the military. Currently, we are located in the Charleston, South Carolina area but anticipate rapid expansion.
Email info@sagekids.org for additional information about group rates.
Our number one goal is to enrich fundamental life skills. We offer a wide range of fun, interactive workshops for children and adults of all ages. Every workshop we offer is available to those with special needs and if necessary, we will gladly augment any program or workshop to accommodate those with special needs. We welcome and encourage everyone at sagekids.org. We cover everything from budgeting, auto basics, home basics, street smarts, safety (not everyone is your friend), taxes, understanding bills, getting a ticket, how to handle an awkward situation to any other real-life practical issue that we come across. We are constantly adding to our menu of programs and workshops. Our local calendar will be posted soon, so stay tuned for updates! You are never too young or too old to learn!
Over the years from both kids and adults alike the number one regret they have is they never learned from traditional educational services real life practical skills. Let me be clear, I am in no way criticising teachers or the public education system. They do the very best they can with the budget and policies that they are given. It is often thankless, but they continue to do it and they have our heartfelt gratitude. But back to practical life skills. How to change a tire. How to check their oil. How to shut off the water in their home if a faucet or pipe breaks. How to balance their bank account. What’s the DMV? We make all of these things easy and fun. We make no claim that we are providing educational services, we offer enrichment workshops for kids, adults and those with special needs. Currently we are in Charleston, South Carolina, but with amount of support we have received, we anticipate we will be in other locations sooner than later.
The Barrel – 1859 Folly Road, Charleston, SC (James Island)
You are invited to Celebrate Franny’s Farmacy Charleston Grand Opening at The Barrel Charleston! Saturday, July 6th from 4-9PM music, food, drinks and your favorite pre-rolled CBD and Hemp products will be served by your Franny’s Farmacy team! Music will be performed by Nick Collins of Fowler’s Mustache & The Reckoning. Come and celebrate our King Street store launch with your family and furry friends at this one of a kind event!
The Lowcountry is a melting pot of incredible artistic talent. Here is an opportunity to showcase your talent and do well in the community. The Lowcountry Food Bank is teaming up with Mount Pleasant Towne Centre to feature an artists perspective on the beauty of cans and still helping to feed the community.
Sent a brief email with your qualifications and why you would be a good fit for this project.
On July 2, 1843, after a powerful storm, residents of Charleston, South Carolina, came face to teeth with an alligator standing on the corner of Wentworth and Anson, a narrow one-way street lined today with palm trees and power lines on the east side of Charleston near the French Quarter.
Editor H. L. Pinckney broke the news in the Charleston Mercury. Though it took longer without the Internet, the story did catch the eye of other editors, and Pinckney’s article was republished in the New Orleans Times-Picayune and the New York Evening Post the following week.
The papers reported that the two-foot-long alligator “had a look of wonder and bewilderment about him,” which is no surprise after his wild ride on a thunderstorm Pinckney described as so terrible “the whole firmament growled thunder and shot lightning” which “burst overhead with a power that shook the solidest of structures.”
Reports stated that the gator “was doing as well as an alligator could be expected to do” after the experience
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