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Today (June 21) is World Peace and Prayer Day – Here is a prayer for Charleston, SC

June 21, 2023 by 0 Comments
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We gather in prayer today to lift up the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina. We humbly ask for your blessings, guidance, and protection upon this cherished place we call home.

We pray for the people of Charleston, that they may be filled with love, compassion, and unity. May they find strength in their diversity and embrace one another as neighbors and friends. Grant them the wisdom to overcome any challenges they may face and the grace to support and uplift one another in times of need.

Bless the historical charm of Charleston, with its cobblestone streets, vibrant architecture, and rich heritage. May it continue to serve as a reminder of the past, a source of inspiration, and a testament to resilience. Help us honor and preserve its history, ensuring that future generations can appreciate its beauty and significance.

We pray for the natural wonders that surround Charleston—the majestic rivers, the lush marshlands, and the captivating beaches. May these precious ecosystems thrive, untouched by harm or destruction. Grant us the wisdom to be good stewards of the environment, protecting and nurturing the land and its inhabitants.

Guide the leaders of Charleston, both in government and in the community, to make decisions that promote justice, equality, and inclusivity. Grant them the courage to seek solutions that uplift every citizen and foster a sense of belonging for all.

In times of adversity, may Charleston find solace and healing. May the spirit of resilience that has defined this city shine brightly, as its people come together to support one another, rebuild, and move forward.

Finally, we offer our deepest gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon Charleston. We are grateful for the vibrant culture, the warm hospitality, and the deep-rooted traditions that make this city so special.

May your divine light shine upon Charleston, illuminating its path and filling its people with hope, love, and peace. Amen.

We gather in prayer today to lift up the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina. We humbly ask for your blessings, guidance, and protection upon this cherished place we call home.

We pray for the people of Charleston, that they may be filled with love, compassion, and unity. May they find strength in their diversity and embrace one another as neighbors and friends. Grant them the wisdom to overcome any challenges they may face and the grace to support and uplift one another in times of need.

Bless the historical charm of Charleston, with its cobblestone streets, vibrant architecture, and rich heritage. May it continue to serve as a reminder of the past, a source of inspiration, and a testament to resilience. Help us honor and preserve its history, ensuring that future generations can appreciate its beauty and significance.

We pray for the natural wonders that surround Charleston—the majestic rivers, the lush marshlands, and the captivating beaches. May these precious ecosystems thrive, untouched by harm or destruction. Grant us the wisdom to be good stewards of the environment, protecting and nurturing the land and its inhabitants.

Guide the leaders of Charleston, both in government and in the community, to make decisions that promote justice, equality, and inclusivity. Grant them the courage to seek solutions that uplift every citizen and foster a sense of belonging for all.

In times of adversity, may Charleston find solace and healing. May the spirit of resilience that has defined this city shine brightly, as its people come together to support one another, rebuild, and move forward.

Finally, we offer our deepest gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon Charleston. We are grateful for the vibrant culture, the warm hospitality, and the deep-rooted traditions that make this city so special.

May your divine light shine upon Charleston, illuminating its path and filling its people with hope, love, and peace. Amen.

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Charleston, SC Bucket List – 25 Amazing Things that will leave lasting memories!

June 21, 2023 by 2 Comments
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Since Charleston has SO MUCH to do, we wanted to create a bucket list of 25 truly amazing and memorable things to do in our Southern haven, plus 1 bonus!

Here’s a Charleston, South Carolina bucket list featuring 25 must-do things:

  1. Visit the historic district and take a carriage ride through the cobblestone streets.
  2. Explore the beautiful plantations like Boone Hall or Middleton Place.
  3. Take a stroll along Rainbow Row, a series of colorful historic houses on East Bay Street.
  4. Wander through the Charleston City Market and browse local crafts and goods.
  5. Indulge in some Lowcountry cuisine, including shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, and fried green tomatoes.
  6. Tour the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum.
  7. Discover the history of Charleston’s role in the Civil War at Fort Sumter National Monument.
  8. Take a boat tour to explore the barrier islands and observe wildlife like dolphins and pelicans.
  9. Visit the Charleston Museum, the oldest museum in the United States.
  10. Explore the historic homes and gardens along the Battery and admire the stunning waterfront views.
  11. Take a ghost tour to learn about Charleston’s haunted history.
  12. Enjoy a leisurely walk through Waterfront Park and relax at the famous Pineapple Fountain.
  13. Attend a performance at the Dock Street Theatre, America’s first theater building.
  14. Take a scenic drive along the iconic Ashley River Road and admire the beautiful antebellum homes.
  15. Explore the beautiful Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, known for its azaleas and camellias.
  16. Go kayaking or paddleboarding on Shem Creek and enjoy the coastal scenery.
  17. Visit the Charleston Tea Plantation, the only tea plantation in America, and learn about tea production and enjoy a tea tasting.
  18. Take a ferry to explore Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island and soak in the beach vibes.
  19. Experience the vibrant nightlife on Upper King Street with its numerous bars and restaurants.
  20. Explore the beautiful gardens and art installations at the Gibbes Museum of Art.
  21. Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise along the Charleston Harbor.
  22. Learn about Gullah culture and history at the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture.
  23. Attend the annual Spoleto Festival USA, a renowned performing arts festival held in Charleston.
  24. Spend an afternoon at one of the many scenic rooftop restaurants and bars including The Loutrel and The Watch at The Restoration Hotel.
  25. Relax and soak up the sun at one of Charleston’s pristine beaches like Folly Beach or Isle of Palms.

Bonus: Charleston Farmer’s Market at Marion Square – This seasonal Saturday market is a day trip all its own with artisan vendors, food trucks and entertainment in the square. It is the perfect way to start your day in the heart of Historic Charleston, SC.

This list offers a mix of historical, cultural, culinary, and natural experiences to help you make the most of your visit to Charleston, South Carolina. Enjoy your time exploring this beautiful city!

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Fort Moultrie – Sullivan’s Island

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Charleston based shiftNOW expands to new South Carolina markets, becoming the state’s trusted on-demand hospitality workforce

June 20, 2023 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, S.C., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — shiftNOW, the hospitality industry’s trusted on-demand workforce, has expanded its operations to Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, and Bluffton, South Carolina.

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The company’s expansion marks its presence in all major South Carolina markets as shiftNOW also serves Charleston, Beaufort, Greenville, and Columbia.

shiftNOW, a gig economy platform, connects hospitality businesses with a network of high-quality, vetted hourly workers. Its two-sided marketplace supports both businesses in need of hourly help – whether it’s to cover a staffing shortage or manage seasonal demand – and hourly workers seeking shift opportunities.

“We’re thrilled to offer our network of high-quality shift workers to hospitality businesses throughout South Carolina,” said Founder and CEO, David Wise. “shiftNOW is committed to helping the hospitality industry and our local communities prosper. There’s a great opportunity for us to make a positive impact on these cities with larger tourism industries and I’m excited to bring our resources to these markets.”

shiftNOW’s client base has grown by an average of approximately 95% per month, serving hospitality businesses across multiple verticals.

Hospitality plays a major role in South Carolina’s tourism industry which accounts for 10 percent of the state’s jobs and had an estimated economic impact of $29 billion in 2022. As visitors flock to various cities within South Carolina, they spend their dollars at hotels, restaurants, bars, resorts, and golf courses – all of which are heavily supported by hourly workers.

Businesses in Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island, and Bluffton can now create a shiftNOW Business Account and start posting their hourly needs on the platform. From there, businesses can post their open shifts, review high-quality applicants, and select the right worker for their needs.

Individuals seeking hourly shift opportunities can download the shiftNOW mobile app through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Shift workers can then create their profile, undergo shiftNOW’s individualized vetting process and become verified to work shifts on the platform.

About shiftNOW
shiftNOW connects hospitality’s finest brands to quality talent. Founded in 2022, we provide a flexible solution to the hospitality industry’s toughest problem – talent. From one-time, recurring, or temp-to-hire shift work, shiftNOW enables businesses to easily control how they resource their business and provides top-tier talent with an easy way to make money on their own terms. The right worker. The right shift. Right NOW.

SOURCE ShiftNOW

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Charleston Wine + Food Festival is Hiring – Join a Phenomenal Team Today!

June 19, 2023 by 0 Comments
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The Charleston Wine + Food Festival team are looking for talented + passionate people to join the growing team! Are you interested in live events, engaging with the local culinary + hospitality community, and cultivating connections?

Currently hiring for the following positions:

– Director of External Affairs + Strategic Engagement
– Beverage Manager
– Beverage Partnership Manager

Apply today!

Click Here to Apply

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Charleston Girls – Original Poem

June 17, 2023 by 0 Comments
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In Charleston, where the sunlit shores reside, there dwell the girls, with spirits free and wild.

They dance upon the beaches, carefree and bright, Embracing the city’s charm, both day and night.

Born of the ocean’s whispers, their souls ignite, With a love that lingers, sparkling and bright. They roam the cobblestone streets, their laughter resounds, Beneath the grand oaks, where history abounds.

Their eyes reflect the azure waves’ gentle sway, In Charleston’s heart, they find solace and play.

With sand between their toes and salt in their hair, They bask in the sun’s embrace, without a care.

With Charleston’s grace, they paint their dreams, In pastel shades, like rainbow sunbeams. Their hearts, as vibrant as the rainbow’s hue, Capture the essence of this city, so true.

They find solace in the harbor’s gentle tides, Where ships set sail, and love forever resides.

Their smiles, like warm sunshine, light up the streets, Welcoming all who wander, with open arms to greet.

Through southern hospitality, their kindness prevails, In Charleston’s girls, compassion never fails. They embrace their heritage, traditions held dear, Preserving the past, while moving forward, clear.

In Charleston’s girls, a spirit fierce and bold, A testament to the stories yet untold.

With grace and poise, they conquer every day, Leaving footprints of beauty along life’s way.

So let us celebrate these Charleston belles.

Their love for the beaches and city never quells. For they embody the spirit of Charleston’s delight, A symphony of grace, shining ever so bright.

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UK and the State of South Carolina hold inaugural government-to-government working group

June 16, 2023 by 0 Comments
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Today, the UK and the State of South Carolina held the inaugural government-to-government working group under the auspices of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation and trade relations between the US state of South Carolina and the United Kingdom in Columbia, S.C.  
 
Rachel Galloway, Consul General for the United Kingdom in Atlanta, and Ashely Teasdel, Deputy Secretary of Commerce for the State of South Carolina, led the working group attended by officials from the respective governments, with the discussion focused on cooperation, sharing best practices, and increasing bilateral trade in #automotive, #advancedmanufacturing, and #lifesciences, as well as opportunities for British firms to increase participation in South Carolina’s #procurement market. 
 
The UK is a significant trading partner for South Carolina. Several UK companies have subsidiaries based in South Carolina including, Doncasters Trucast Inc, GKN Aerospace, and Sigmatex. Thousands of South Carolinians are employed by UK companies, with many of those jobs in the Palmetto State supported by exports to the UK. 
 
South Carolina and the UK agreed to a further session to be held in late 2023, which will involve representatives from industry as part of the continued work to deliver for businesses in the UK and South Carolina. The parties also agreed to facilitate further bilateral policy and research and development exchange on an ad hoc basis before the next working group meeting. 

Source: South Carolina Department of Commerce – LinkedIn

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Charleston, SC Ranked #9th Best Metro for the Gig Economy in New Study

June 15, 2023 by 0 Comments
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A new study published by CommercialSearch ranks the country’s 20 best metros for the gig economy. The results put Charleston, South Carolina as the 9th best U.S. metro for the gig economy.

For this ranking, the study analyzed and compared data on more than 70 of the most populous metropolitan statistical areas in the U.S., scoring them across several indicators.

Here are some of the key highlights:

  • Charleston ranked 9th best U.S. metro for the gig economy.
  • Median annual earnings of self-employed individuals operating unincorporated businesses in Charleston increased by 25.3% in five years, which ranked the metro 4th for this indicator among the top 20 in the U.S., behind Indianapolis (28.4%), Jacksonville (32.3%), and Richmond, Va. (35.8%).
  • Annual median earnings of self-employed Charleston metro residents operating unincorporated businesses stood at $32,839, which ranked 5th-highest among the top 20 metros in the U.S., and 3rd-highest within the Southern U.S. region.
  • Nearly 30 of the 71 metros we compared for this ranking hail from the Southern U.S., making it the largest regional group in the mix.
  • The Southern U.S. was the only region in our ranking from which all of the top 10 metros for the gig economy also scored among the best 20 in the country.

You can find more information about this topic and about the methodology used in our full report: https://www.commercialsearch.com/blog/best-us-metros-gig-economy/

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Hip Hop Poem about Charleston, South Carolina

June 15, 2023 by 0 Comments
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In the heart of the South, where the spirit’s alive, There’s a city known for rhythm, where history thrives. Charleston, SC, where the past meets the new, Let me paint you a picture, let me show you the view.

In the streets of Chucktown, where the cobblestones lay, There’s a vibrant energy that won’t fade away. From the Battery to the Market, the vibe is so sweet, Where Gullah culture and hip hop meet.

In the shadow of the oaks, where the breeze softly blows, Weaving tales of resilience, everybody knows. Charleston’s history, rooted deep in the soil, The struggles and triumphs that we fiercely toil.

From the days of plantations, with their dark history, To the triumphs of the present, a city so free. We honor our roots, celebrate our heritage, And in the face of adversity, we find our leverage.

On the Eastside, where the artists reside, They paint their stories, they won’t be denied. Graffiti on the walls, expressing pain and dreams, Through spray cans and lyrics, the culture redeems.

From the Holy City’s steeples to the Ravenel Bridge, There’s a unity here that you can’t dismiss. We dance to the rhythm, we move to the beat, From the clubs on King Street to the alleys on East Bay Street.

In the kitchens of soul food, where flavors collide, Gumbo and collard greens, we take pride. We season our music with a spicy blend, Charleston’s hip hop, a movement we defend.

From DJ battles to open mics at night, We bring the heat, shining under the city lights. Rappers and poets, storytellers on stage, Crafting narratives that resonate with rage.

Charleston, SC, a city so unique, Where the river meets the ocean, where dreams find their peak. From the swamps of the Lowcountry to the spires above, This hip hop poem is my way to show love.

So, let the beat drop, feel the rhythm in your soul, Charleston’s hip hop culture, never growing old. We honor the past, but we pave the way, For a future where hip hop continues to sway.

In the heart of the South, where the spirit’s alive, Charleston, SC, where hip hop thrives.

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71-Year-Old Charleston, SC Woman Graduates College With Her Daughter

June 14, 2023 by 0 Comments
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Yvonne Spann Sowers, a 71-year-old African American mother from Charleston, South Carolina, proudly graduated from college at the same time as her daughter, Eyamba.

Sowers graduated from W.L. Bonner College, achieving her long-held dream of earning her bachelor’s degree in biblical studies.

“I always had a yearning to learn more about the word of God and what it did, it enhanced my understanding of the word of God,” she told ABC News 4.

What’s more, Sowers’ daughter, Eyamba, graduated a month later from National University with a master’s degree in homeland security and emergency management.

“It just lined up to where my mom graduated in https://c431a877a30bef12f2619a3aa3425ab2.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html?n=0May, and I’ll be graduating in June with my master’s degree,” Eyamba said. “Watching her throughout my life has always been an inspiration, and when I was watching her achieve her dream of getting the bachelor’s degree and seeing how well she did, it just forced me to want to excel as well.”

Yvonne and Eyamba have not only completed their degrees but have done so with distinction. They both graduated cum laude, with Yvonne finishing at the top of her class as valedictorian.

For this mother-daughter duo, their graduation serves as a powerful reminder that it is never too late to chase your dreams.

“Growing up in a single-parent home and being a single mom in my life, and just the challenges in life, and I was able to overcome this and do these things — it is just a journey that I’m glad that I took,” Eyamba said. “There is nothing too hard or challenging that if you put your mind to it that you cannot achieve if you work towards it.”

Source Link: Black Enterprise