Charleston has so much to offer for people of all ages. This new wonderful video offers the Charleston vacation perspective from the frame of an over 50 female.
Thank you Pretty Over 50 for taking us on your wonderful 4 day journey through the Lowcountry.
Busy Tourist has named is “50 Most Beautiful Places in the US to Visit in Your Lifetime” and 3 area favorite made the list this year.
#8 – Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a highway, which may surprise you, as most roads can’t be considered beautiful places.
But this highway spans 469 miles in length, over multiple countries throughout North Carolina and Virginia, and offers some of the most spectacular views in the country.
Driving down this highway will allow you to take in the stunning Appalachian mountains, including multiple valleys and peaks such as the Peaks of Otter and the famous Roanoke Mountain.
If you like, you can even get off the road and go down a hiking trail of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park or the Shenandoah National Park.
Planning a road trip around Virginia? Check out our list of things to do in Virginia!
#9 – Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is an old city that is home to multiple fascinating sites.
Its streets are paved with cobblestones and flanked by old buildings like museums and churches that are simply stuffed with history.
Downtown, you’ll find one of the biggest National Historic Landmark districts in the US, which also connect to the riverfront and the coast.
If there are particular areas you would like to visit, look no further than Forsyth Park, built in the 1840s and fitted with a stupendous fountain, romantic benches, and plenty of iconic oaks covered in moss for an even more calming aesthetic.
Up for something more spooky? Take a trip to the Bonaventure Cemetery!
Planning a trip to Savannah soon? Be sure to check out our list detailing the best things to do in Savannah, GA!
This is one of those beautiful places that is designated a must-visit location because of one single, incredible centerpiece: the Angel Oak.
It is a magnificent, grand oak tree aged between 400 and 500 years, and its thick, twisted branches and opulent leaves extend outwards to cover over 17,200 square feet!
The Angel Oak is located in Johns Island near Charleston in South Carolina – which is, notably, also a fantastic tourist destination.
It’s relaxing, full of beaches, packed with historical sites, and has an enjoyable mild climate.
So after a great picnic beneath the oak, you’ll have lots more to do!
Planning a trip to Charleston soon? Be sure to check out our list of things to do in Charleston, SC!
About the Video
This week we show you Charleston, South Carolina and surrounding area. This city is full of history, culture, architecture and is so fun to explore. We started our adventure with a carriage ride through the historic areas. Next we walked several miles among cute shops, restaurants and parks.
We also traveled to Sullivans Island for lunch and toured Fort Moultrie. This fort was part of the Revolutionary War, Civil War and even World War II! IT was decommissioned in 1947 and turned over to the National Park Service in 1960.
CHARLESTON, SC — DEC. 8, 2022 — South Carolina Ports donated $25,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank to help feed those in need in the Lowcountry.
This donation from SC Ports comes at an important time as many are facing economic hardships amid rising prices of foods and household goods. In 2021, the Lowcountry Food Bank served nearly 34 million meals to 200,000 people in the Lowcountry.
“SC Ports mission extends beyond our gates,” SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said. “We believe in partnering with the organizations already doing the important work within our communities. We are so proud to support Lowcountry Food Bank’s mission of addressing hunger, improving food security and providing access to nutritious food for children and families in the Lowcountry.”
“SC Ports greatly impacts our region as an economic driver and plays an equally integral role with the generosity they show our neighbors,” Lowcountry Food Bank President and CEO Nick Osborne said. “We appreciate SC Ports continued support of our hunger programs as our neighbors continue to face challenging times.”
About South Carolina Ports Authority
South Carolina Ports Authority, established by the state’s General Assembly in 1942, owns and operates public seaport and intermodal facilities in Charleston, Dillon, Georgetown and Greer. As an economic development engine for the state, Port operations facilitate 225,000 statewide jobs and generate nearly $63.4 billion in annual economic activity. SC Ports is soon to be home to the deepest harbor on the U.S. East Coast at 52 feet. SC Ports is an industry leader in delivering speed-to-market, seamless processes and flexibility to ensure reliable operations, big ship handling, efficient market reach and environmental responsibility. Please visit www.scspa.com to learn more about SC Ports.
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HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2022 | Senate | Prefiled |
| 12/7/2022 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Judiciary |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
A joint Resolution proposing an amendment to article XVII of the constitution of South Carolina, by adding section 16 to provide that a person’s biological sex at birth constitutes that person’s gender for the purposes of the state constitution and laws.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. It is proposed that Article XVII of the Constitution of this State be amended by adding:
Section 16. The biological indication of male or female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, such as sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to an individual’s psychological, chosen, or subjective experience of gender shall constitute a person’s gender for the purposes of this constitution and the laws of this State.
SECTION 2. The proposed amendment must be submitted to the qualified electors at the next general election for representatives. Ballots must be provided at the various voting precincts with the following words printed or written on the ballot:
“Must Section Article XVII of the Constitution of this State, relating to Miscellaneous Matters be amended so as to provide the biological sex of a person at birth shall constitute the gender of that person for the purposes of the S.C. Constitution and the laws of this State?
Those voting in favor of the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word ‘Yes’, and those voting against the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word ‘No’.”
Profile on Daniel B. Verdin III – Chairman, Senate Medical Affairs Committee
The South Carolina Aquarium welcomed 15 cold-stunned sea turtle patients from the coast of Massachusetts! These turtles had stranded on the coast of Cape Cod when water temperatures dropped.
When the plane carrying six green and nine Kemp’s ridley sea turtles touched down in South Carolina, the Sea Turtle Care Center staff were ready to receive them. The turtles were carefully unloaded in their banana boxes and transferred to vans for transport. Biologists and vet staff began triage on the drive, taking vitals such as heart rate and temperature, and ensuring that the patients were comfortable.
Upon arrival to the Aquarium, they were given full exams and put in shallow water tanks to rest. Most turtles were lethargic and weak, and some had additional complications such as frostbite and pneumonia.
All patients were given fluids and antibiotics and began a slow introduction of food after a few days of settling in.
Stay tuned on the SC Aquarium Facebook page for more information on these 15 frosty cuties: Venus, Virgo, Sagittarius, Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn, Jupiter, Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo, Libra, Cancer, Neptune, Mars and Saturn. Be sure to send good vibes for their recovery in the comments!
And of course, special thanks to our friends at Turtles Fly Too, New England Aquarium and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Life Center for helping give sea turtles a fighting chance.
Source: South Carolina Aquarium
What is CornerCopia? In the words of the creative founders
We imagine a place where everyone finds something that inspires them. We imagine a place where families can walk and ride their bikes to. We imagine a place where you can find a perfect gift for anyone. We imagine a place where you can meet your actual neighbors. We imagine a place where children feel happy and welcome. We imagine a place where communities can support each other and co-create together!
What cool and creative things will I find at CornerCopia?
Where is CornerCopia Location? – 1230 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 29412
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For the beach bums, surfers, bohemian ocean dwellers, coastal Christmas has officially kicked off in the Lowcountry with the planting of the annual Folly Beach Christmas Tree.
Located near 2nd Aveneue East, the sumbol of all things coastal and good is standing bright with a patriotic star at the helm.
Here are some images of the 2022 tree.
Photo credit: Mark A Leon – Charleston Daily
Strength in Partnership – Last evening units with Charleston, St. Johns, James Island PSD Fire Department, and St. Andrews Fire Department all responded to a large structure fire on Maybank Hwy. Your incident command team was a mix of personnel from the St. John’s Fire District and the Charleston Fire Department.
Regardless of jurisdictional boundary, the closest fire apparatus and command units are dispatched. This automatic aid partnership is world-class and provides Charleston area residents and visitors with exceptional and timely service. Working and training together ensures incidents like these are cohesive and under control even in difficult circumstances.
Great work to all responding firefighters!
Photos from Charleston Fire Department via Facebook
Local Operator Daniel Dickerson and his wife Marie pledge $40,000 to the College of Charleston Foundation to establish annual graduate scholarship
WHAT: Chick-fil-A Dorchester Road Operator Daniel Dickerson and his wife Marie have pledged $40,000 to the College of Charleston Foundation to establish an annual, non-endowed fund to provide scholarships for graduate students. To commemorate the new scholarship fund, there will be a formal check presentation at the College of Charleston on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Members of the media are welcome to attend.
Through this scholarship, Chick-fil-A Dorchester Road seeks to help graduate students at the College of Charleston further their education and achieve their academic dreams. The Chick-fil-A Graduate Leadership Scholarship from Chick-fil-A Dorchester Road will be awarded annually to two graduate students based on financial need and GPA requirements. Consideration will also be given to international students, STEM students or students pursuing a business degree; all scholarship recipients will be selected by the College of Charleston’s Graduate School.
The scholarship founder, Daniel Dickerson, has served as a local restaurant operator of Chick-fil-A Dorchester Road since the restaurant’s opening in 2005. A proud College of Charleston graduate, Daniel holds a bachelor’s degree in both international business and French. His wife, Marie holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the College of Charleston and received her master’s degree from CERAM Business School in France.
Education is near and dear to both Daniel and Marie, which is why they established the Chick-fil-A Graduate Leadership Scholarship as an avenue to equip others with leadership training and advanced education.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 – 11:30 a.m
WHERE: College of Charleston Cistern Yard – 66 George St. Charleston, SC 29424
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