From the boat to the guitar, Dallas Baker embodies the heart and soul of the Lowcountry

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By Mark A. Leon

Some of you may know Dallas from his coastal expeditions, while others embrace his passion for music while enjoying a local craft, but to know Dallas and how he has translated his passions into a sense of community is a gift all its own.

When you hear Dallas put you in a good Southern mood while chilling by the bonfire at Smoke & Brew you know this is home. He charismatic style and eclectic mix of music set the mood for a night of good vibes.

I’ve often thought, a Dallas Baker show is a place where friends come together, and worries are left behind.

The music is where it stops for most of us; yet there is so much more to this ambassador of the Lowcountry. Dallas has collaborated and promoted more musicians than most of us knew resided here and his love for conservation and sharing of the coastal beauty is spirited and warm.

The thing about Dallas is that he does not want you to just be in the crowd enjoying the music and high seas; he wants you to become part of his ecosystem sharing in his life and passion.  Recently engaged to a fellow musician, Dallas is evolving into another renaissance of self-discovery as he enters a new chapter in his life and there is room on this train to tag along.

Take it from this music fan and dreamer, catch a show, talk to Dallas and become a part of his journey.  If you ask Captain Dallas Baker if he has room for more friends, I am certain he will say an enthusiastic yes.

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Become a Sea Turtle Guardian with the South Carolina Aquarium

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How many times have you wanted to learn more, see more or be part of a sea turtle patient’s journey home?

By becoming a Sea Turtle Guardian, you can join us by protecting what you love! Guardians directly support critical Sea Turtle Care Center™ operations and the care of sick and injured sea turtles, as well as innovative research that will advance rehabilitation and healing techniques for years to come.

Join a community of passionate advocates for sea turtle conservation, all while gaining access to exclusive Care Center content and special Aquarium invitations.

LEARN MORE: scaquarium.org/guardian

Weekly Board Game Club Launched – Every Thursday Night (Park Circle)

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Looking for a fun weekly meetup? Come join our new board game club!

Every Thursday 6-9pm, starting November 3, we will host a board game club – open to everyone just looking for others who enjoy board games and want to learn new ones or play classics.

Can’t get here when it starts? no problem! Join us anytime during the evening.

$5 entry (good for the whole night)
Food is welcome to be brought in- we always recommend Park Pizza- we just ask that all drinks (alcohol and NA) be purchased on site.

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Location: Game Night Charleston – 1044 E. Montague Ave, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405 (Park Circle)

Charleston, South Carolina named by National Geographic Travel as one of the 35 Best World Destinations for 2023

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National Geographic Travel has named its 35 Best World Destinations for 2023. We are so proud to announce that Charleston, South Carolina was named #5 on the list.

Here is what National Geographic has said about our beautiful home:

5. Charleston, South Carolina

South Carolina’s largest city addresses a grimmer aspect of its history with the opening of the International African American Museum

A new year shines a light on an old wrong in Charleston. Known for its Low Country cuisine and walkable urbanism, South Carolina’s largest city addresses a grimmer aspect of its history when the International African American Museum opens on 21 January.

The building is located on Gadsden’s Wharf and faces Charleston Harbor, where ships brought 100,000 enslaved Africans in chains to North America in the 18th and 19th centuries. Nine galleries tell harrowing tales of the Middle Passage and the horrors of plantation life.

But they also uncover stories of the triumph of the enslaved and their enduring cultural contributions, including a section devoted to the Gullah Geechee people who live along the Atlantic coast from the Carolinas to Florida and continue some of the African traditions of their ancestors.

The Top 10 included:

  1. Appian Way, Italy
  2. Busan, South Korea
  3. Longmen Grottoes, Henan Province, China 
  4. Egypt
  5. Charleston, South Carolina
  6. Vilnius, Lithuania
  7. Hauts-de-France, France
  8. Scottish Highlands
  9. Slovenia
  10. Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA

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Starving Actor Food Reviews says Home Team BBQ in West Ashley is the Best BBQ ever – Check out this new video

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About the Video by Staring Actor Food Reviews

I made it to Charleston, South Carolina! I was told by a friend in town that the best wings in town were at Home Team BBQ. I figured, still I traveled all this way, why not get a whole mukbang load of BBQ eats!

Just look at the platter! Folks, the food was SO incredibly delicious, I’m willing to say that I had the best BBQ of my life at Home Team BBQ!

Whatever you do, don’t pass up the chance on eating their food. You won’t regret it! Enjoy!

New Virtual Video Tour of the College of Charleston Campus

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Check out this new video by Let’s Go Liz

About the Video

The College of Charleston was founded in 1770 and is the oldest college in South Carolina. CofC is a public liberal arts college in Charleston, SC. The original structure was located at the site of what is now Randolph Hall.

Check out our College of Charleston Campus Tour as we explore the College of Charleston including the historic buildings, sorority houses and Liberty Dorm.

National Casting Call for Mothers and Daughters for TLC show “Smothered”

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Is Your Wife/Girlfriend EXTREMELY CLOSE To Her Mother? (Casting Nationwide)

🎥Casting Incredibly Close-Knit Mother & Daughter Duos for the hit television series, “sMothered.”

💯Do you think that your wife/girlfriend/partner’s relationship with her mother is extreme, unusual and closer than most mom’s and daughter’s? Does their relationship blur boundaries? Do you ever get upset or annoyed by their supreme closeness? Are they always together? Laughing? Texting? Gossiping and sharing secrets? Does your wife’s/GF’s mom know personal details about you or your love life? Do you ever find their relationship too close? Do you ever feel conflict/caught in the middle?

Producers are looking for EXTREMELY CLOSE mom and daughter duo’s who are well and above the “average” mom and daughter. Candidates are PAID for taking part and get to star in a HIT television series!

📧To apply, please email: smotheredtvcasting@gmail.com Please provide: Names/Ages, Contact Information, City/STate, Social Handles, Brief Bio and recent photos.

❗NOTE: Mom & daughter must live within the same state and both be over 18.

Latest Average Rent Prices Charleston, North Charleston and Daniel Island (October 2022)

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North Charleston, South Carolina

As of October 22, 2022, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in North Charleston, SC is $1,285. This is a 3% decrease compared to the previous year.

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Daniel Island, South Carolina

As of October 22, 2022, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Daniel Island, Charleston, SC is $1,835. This is a 41% increase compared to the previous year.

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Harleston Village (Downtown), South Carolina

As of October 22, 2022, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Harleston Village, Charleston, SC is $2,850. This is a 3% decrease compared to the previous year.

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Source – Zumper.com

Bosch to start EV motor production at its Charleston, SC facility which will include new jobs

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Bosch on Tuesday announced the start of EV motor production at its Charleston, South Carolina, facility, with expansion plans already on deck for 2023.

Production began earlier this month in a 200,000-square-foot section of an existing building at the Charleston site, Bosch said in a press release. The assembly area includes the production of motor rotors and stators—the main components—as well as the final assembly of the motors, according to the company.

2023 Rivian R1S

Bosch plans to add 75,000 square feet to this building in response to an uptick in business and is spending $260 million on that addition, which is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2023.

A spokesperson confirmed to Green Car Reports that initial production is going to Rivian, while the expansion will serve additional customers the company does not want to name yet. Rivian stands out among EV-only automakers as one of the few outsourcing electric motors. The company views this as a cost-saving measure, although it is shifting to in-house motor tech.

Bosch said motors assembled in Charleston can range in power from 50 kW to 500 kW (67 hp to 670 hp) and from 110 lb-ft of torque to 737 lb-ft. They also feature a voltage range of up to 850 volts, with a claimed 98% efficiency.

Opened in 1974, the facility is a key part of Bosch’s pivot away from internal-combustion tech. The company noted that the building now used for electric motor production was previously used to make diesel-engine components.

Bosch Facility in Anderson, South Carolina

Bosch announced this pivot in 2019 after getting caught up in the Volkswagen diesel scandal. It announced in January 2020 that production of diesel-engine components would slowly ramp down but subsequently clarified that it will continue to invest in internal-combustion engine tech for a long time.

Local hydrogen fuel-cell production is also on the way— for Nikola, among others potentially. Bosch in August announced plans to make fuel cells in Anderson, South Carolina, beginning in 2026. The company is an investor in Nikola, which previously discussed plans to use Bosch tech in its fuel-cell semi-trucks.

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