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.
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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
COLUMBIA, S.C. – High Wire Distilling Co., a producer of premium, handcrafted small batch spirits with an agricultural focus, today announced plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The $3 million investment will create 45 jobs.
High Wire Distilling Co. is dedicated to producing high-quality
spirits such as gin, whiskey, amaro and small batch fruit brandies using
a culinary approach. Located at 311 Huger Street, High Wire Distilling
Co.’s new facility will allow the company to expand production capacity
and grow its whiskey program. It will also include a larger tasting room
that will educate visitors about spirits, local agriculture and the
distilling process.
High Wire Distilling Co. is committed to using locally-sourced
products and partners with area farms. The company uses approximately
80% of Certified South Carolina Grown grain and fruit in its spirits, including locally-renowned Jimmy Red corn.
“We are thrilled to announce that High Wire Distilling Co. will be
moving to a new downtown home in early 2020, just around the corner from
our current distillery and tasting room. Our company has seen much
success in the past few years, and we are quickly outgrowing our
original home. We can’t wait to welcome visitors to our new Tasting Room
and offer behind-the-scenes glimpses of our expanded production
facility and barrel-aging warehouse. The city of Charleston has been an
incredibly supportive and vibrant catalyst for the growth of our
company, and we look forward to being an integral part of this community
for many years to come.” –High Wire Distilling Co. Founder Ann Marshall
“Time and time again, South Carolina has shown it is one of the best
places in the world to do business. This expansion announcement by High
Wire Distilling Co. is further proof of our pro-business environment,
and we’re excited to see what this locally-grown company has in store
for the future.” -Gov. Henry McMaster
“South Carolina has consistently shown that it is the right place for
companies to do business, and this is especially evident in our growing
distilling sector. We congratulate High Wire Distilling Co.’s expansion
in Charleston County, and we look forward to seeing them thrive for
years to come.” -Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“I applaud High Wire Distilling Co. for their commitment to using
Certified South Carolina products. This further investment supports
South Carolina’s agribusiness industry and helps ensure a strong future
for S.C. farmers.” -Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers
“High Wire Distilling Co.’s welcomed expansion will offer a greater
space to showcase their award-winning products. The local craft spirits
industry continues to burgeon and we commend High Wire Distilling Co.
for choosing Charleston County to grow their business.” – Charleston County Council Chair Elliott Summey
“High Wire Distilling Co. has enjoyed remarkable success as a member
of Charleston’s business community over the past few years, and I know
that this trend will continue in their new and improved facility. Their
commitment to sourcing local ingredients has surely contributed to their
growth and success, and I am thrilled that this transition will allow
them to continue that practice on a much larger scale.” -Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg
FIVE FAST FACTS
High Wire Distilling Co. is expanding its Charleston County operations.
The $3 million investment is creating 45 jobs.
High Wire Distilling Co. produces premium, handcrafted small batch spirits.
Located at 311 Huger Street, the new facility will allow the company to expand production capacity and grow its whiskey program.
CHARLESTON, S.C., July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), announced today that it has hired Leonard “Len” L. Hutchison, III, as Regional Market Executive and President of the Bank’s Charleston and South Carolina markets.
In his new role, Hutchison is responsible for leading the development
and execution of FNB’s Corporate Banking strategy in the metropolitan Charleston area and South Carolina.
He also oversees the integration of FNB’s cross-functional business
model in the region, which is based on collaboration between business
units and designed to deliver a seamless client experience.
“Our newer offices in South Carolina provide FNB with yet another tremendous opportunity for growth,” said Vincent J. Delie, Jr.,
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of F.N.B. Corporation
and First National Bank. “Len is an exceptional leader and a highly
experienced banking professional. His community involvement, extensive
banking and relationship building experience make him ideally suited to
expand FNB’s business and civic presence throughout Charleston and the state of South Carolina.”
Hutchison brings nearly 40 years of financial services experience to
FNB, having recently served as Market President for Wells Fargo. There,
he oversaw all business banking activity along the South Carolina coastal region. Hutchison received his Master of Business Administration degree from The Citadel and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management degree from Clemson University. A longtime resident of Mount Pleasant, SC, he maintains deep ties in the community, serving on local boards such as the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Trident CEO Council, Trident Technical College Foundation, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and Junior League of Charleston Advisory Board.
About F.N.B. Corporation F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB’s market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina. The Company has total assets of nearly $34 billion and approximately 380 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and
wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network which is led
by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania,
founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate
banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing,
government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease
financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer
banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage
lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online
banking services. FNB’s wealth management services include asset
management, private banking and insurance.
The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol “FNB” and is included in Standard & Poor’s
MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard
(GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and
investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by
visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.
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LIVE BUS TRACKING AND EASY TRIP PLANNING MAKE RURAL TRANSPORTATION MORE EFFICIENT THAN EVER WITH MyTCLINK
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (June 27, 2019)— TriCounty Link, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester region’s rural transit system, today rolled out a new bus tracking app, MyTCLink, in a move that will increase efficiency and confidence for riders.
The app, which is available for free in the Apple Store or Google Play Store and online at MyTCLink.com,
will provide users with the ability to view bus stop locations,
announcements and alerts, and plan trips on the transit system — all
using real-time data. Riders will also be able to see prediction times
in real-time, which will aid in trip planning.
“As
the region has grown in recent years, TriCounty Link has seen greater
demand across the rural and outlying areas,” said Ron Mitchum, executive
director of TriCounty Link and the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments.
“The introduction of MyTCLink is an exciting step forward for regional
transit and offers riders a tremendous new transportation tool.”
MyTCLink will support dispatch and communications operations, capture data for transit system planning and management analysis, facilitate enhanced safety and security, and provide more public information. It will also offer significant operational upgrades for the transit system.
“We
recognize that technological advancements drive the future,” Mitchum
said. “In our ongoing search for innovative ways to provide the highest
quality service, MyTCLink helps streamline our operations in an
unprecedented manner and facilitates an improved regional ridership
experience.”
As
part of planned future upgrades, the app will allow riders to identify
key landmarks for pick-up such as benches, shelters and other items,
which eases the ability for drivers to locate riders needing
transportation from non-traditional pickup locations.
“MyTCLink
takes us into the next era of regional transit across the Tricounty
region,” Mitchum said. “We want to make sure our rural area riders have
access to the best service and experience possible when using TriCounty
Link.”
ABOUT TRICOUNTY LINK The
TriCounty Link system is comprised of nine regular fixed routes and six
commuter routes providing services to rural residents of Berkeley,
Charleston and Dorchester counties. The current fleet consists of 60
vehicles seating from 14 to 32 passengers. All TriCounty Link vehicles
are ADA compliant and include wheelchair lifts. For the latest on
TriCounty Link, visit RideTriCountyLink.com and like us on Facebook. Download the real-time MyTCLink for free. Download MyTCLink for free in the Apple Store or in the Google Play Store.
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Bidr headquarters are located in Charleston, South Carolina. As much of the country has now learned, a horrific event happened in our city last week taking the lives of 9 very precious individuals while they were attending a Bible study at Mother Emmanuel AME church in downtown Charleston. As a company and as Charleston residents, our heart breaks for the church and the families of the victims.
After the event, there were immediate requests by people wishing to make donations to the families of Emmanuel AME. The City of Charleston set up a fund and asked Bidr to help provide an easy way for people around the country to submit a donation electronically. Bidr focuses on making it simple for individuals supporting nonprofits, organizations, and causes to give both large and small amounts – all via text messaging.
An appropriate keyword and campaign identifier was decided upon, primarily from what was already trending on social media AND what felt like a fitting term for such a tragic event. In less than an hour, the following instructions were displayed on the City of Charleston website and distributed to all media outlets:
To donate to the Mother Emmanuel Hope Fund, go to:
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, very few Americans, just one in 10, eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables every day. East Cooper Meals on Wheels is working to address the barriers to fresh fruit and vegetables among the homebound population with its “Fruitful Summer” campaign. Donations will go toward providing servings of fresh, seasonal fruit for meal recipients. In honor of the 100 days of summer, gifts of $100 and more will be doubled by Lerato LLC.
“Our
Fruitful Summer campaign will generate resources to ensure that none of
our homebound neighbors, regardless of age or income, ever pays or is
placed
on a wait list,” said George Roberts, president and CEO of East Cooper
Meals on Wheels. “Fresh fruit and vegetables are expensive. And we want
those who enjoy our meals to also be eating in a way that promotes their
health and makes them stronger from the
inside out.”
Seven of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States are from chronic diseases tied directly to lifestyle and diet. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables daily can help reduce the risk of many leading causes of illness and death, such as type two diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and some cancers. A $100 donation will help East Cooper Meals on Wheels deliver 30 healthy meals with fresh fruit to a homebound neighbor.
“We
try to lead by example and support organizations that have a positive
impact in our community. We hope to make an impact by partnering with
East Cooper Meals on Wheels to match all donations
of $100 or more during its Fruitful Summer campaign,” said Bobby
Summers, Director of Marketing and Community Relations at Lerato LLC.
“It’s a chance to double your money. Think about the importance of
fruits and vegetables to you and your family and think
what it would mean to someone that doesn’t have the access to healthy
foods.”
About East Cooper Meals on Wheels East
Cooper Meals on Wheels delivers daily nutrition to residents within its
service area (Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s
Island, Cainhoy or Wando) who are homebound or unable to provide their
own meals.
Recipients have physical or mental limitations or short-term physical
limitations (such as recovery from surgery or chemotherapy). The
organization also advocates on behalf of recipients whose needs exceed
the scope of its program. For more information, visit
www.ecmow.org.
CHARLESTON, S.C., BIRMINGHAM, England and DERBY, England, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Liberty Hall Capital Partners (“Liberty Hall”),
a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses
serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced today the
acquisition of Accrofab Limited (“Accrofab”), a leading supplier of
complex fabricated and machined engine bracketry for the global
aerospace industry, by Bromford Industries (“Bromford”), a leading
supplier of complex, close tolerance engine components, fabrications and
assemblies for the global aerospace and power generation industries.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Bromford was acquired in March 2016 by Liberty Hall
to serve as the foundational asset for the firm’s strategy to build a
diversified engine component supplier through organic investments and
strategic acquisitions. Accrofab represents Bromford’s second
acquisition following the strategic acquisition of AeroCision LLC in March 2018.
“The addition of Accrofab brings new and complementary aerospace
fabrication capabilities to Bromford and advances our strategic position
with key customers on target engine platforms,” said Rowan Taylor, Liberty Hall’s founding and Managing Partner. “This acquisition is another key step in executing our strategic vision for Bromford.”
“Accrofab is a trusted partner in the introduction of hundreds of complex, new parts each year and has proven capabilities and expertise when it comes to providing a comprehensive fabrication solution,” said Jack Nadal, Partner, Liberty Hall. “We are excited to leverage Bromford’s existing capabilities, customer relationships, geographic reach andworld class leadership team to realize new opportunities for Accrofab.”
Founded in 1977, Accrofab is a leading supplier of complex fabricated
and machined engine bracketry for the global aerospace industry. The
company supplies several leading aerospace engine platforms, including
the Trent 1000 TEN, Trent XWB, Trent 7000 and BR7000NG, and its top
customers include Rolls Royce and PattonAir. Accrofab operates a single
facility located in Derby, United Kingdom.
Bromford’s CEO, Gary Lowe, commented:
“Accrofab shares our vision and commitment to unparalleled quality and
customer service and we are pleased to integrate Accrofab into Bromford,
providing our global customers with enhanced capabilities for new
product introduction and strengthening our existing strategic
relationships.”
Financing for the acquisition was provided by Citizens Bank, CIT Bank and Beechbrook Capital. Legal advice to Bromford and Liberty Hall was provided by Gibson Dunn & Crutcher.
Accrofab’s selling shareholders were advised by ProVantage Corporate
Finance. Legal advice was provided by Flint Bishop and Geldards.
About Liberty Hall Capital Partners Liberty
Hall Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on
investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense
industry. Liberty Hall’s principals have a 25-plus year history of working together and have led the investment of over $2.5 billion
in equity capital in over 25 businesses serving multiple segments of
the aerospace and defense industry and complementary industrial end
markets. Liberty Hall develops actionable
investment strategies for attractive segments of the aerospace and
defense industry and then partners with entrepreneurs and management
teams to acquire leading businesses serving these segments and, together
with them, develops sound, long-term strategic plans to build these
businesses through a combination of strategic investments and strategic
acquisitions. For more information, please visit http://www.libertyhallcapital.com/.
About Bromford Industries Bromford Industries
Limited is a leading supplier of complex, close tolerance engine
components, fabrications and assemblies for the global aerospace and
power generation industries. Bromford’s multiple and highly
complementary capabilities allow the delivery of products to customers
with optimal cost, quality and delivery. Based in Birmingham with additional facilities located in Alcester, Derby and Leicester, UK, Chester, USA and Bangalore, India,
Bromford is currently executing a strategic plan to build its business
through strategic investments in further capabilities, customers and
platforms. For more information, please visit http://www.bromfordindustries.co.uk/.
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