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Charleston Spotlight: The wonderful work of the Charity Foundation and its amazing Executive Director Nashonda Hunter
Charity Foundation Transformation
Charity Foundation is cultivating a community of multi-generational and economically stable individuals and families in and around the historic Liberty Hill region of North Charleston.
Every program, class, and housing development is for the betterment of the people here now, and the future generations that will inhabit and continue to mature this land.
- Education
- Workforce Development
- Affordable Housing
- Financial Literacy
Learn more, stay connected, and get involved
- Contact the Charity Foundation
- Program descriptions and details
- Meet the Board of Directors
- Donate to support these remarkable programs
- Follow on Instagram
A little about Liberty Hill’s History
Established in 1871, Liberty Hill is the oldest community in the City of North Charleston. In 1864 Paul and Harriet Trescott, “free persons of color” living in Charleston, owned 112 acres here. They sold land to Ishmael Grant, Aaron Middleton, and Plenty and William Lecque for a settlement for freedmen.
The future of Liberty Hill
- High-quality public education
- Affordable Housing
- A Developed Workforce
- Financial Literacy
Meet Nashonda Hunter
In my work and in my life I employ Teddy Roosevelt’s words: “Do what you can, where you are, with what you have.”
Nashonda is a creative, mission-driven, and entrepreneurial professional with a deep passion for public service. Nashonda brings varied life and works experiences to the table with The Charity Foundation, bringing new perspectives to problem-solving and new ideas to overcome obstacles.
With a heart of gold and a determination to give value and worth to each and every life she touches, Nashonda is a spirit whose light can never be extinguished. As a prominent face and force for the Charity Foundation, she will continue to drive change and fight for those who need a voice. Nashonda is a truly compassionate, intelligent, and empowered force.
About the Charity Foundation
The Charity Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Liberty Hill that is uniquely positioned to lead the charge of transforming the community into a model community. We believe that with your help we can transform Liberty Hill — one of the Lowcountry’s oldest African-American communities, founded by the families of four free persons of color in 1871 — into a vibrant, thriving community.
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Why Charleston, SC Is the Perfect Place to Live
By Traci Magnus
If you’re looking for a city with historic architecture, plenty of charm and a fantastic culinary scene, look no further than Charleston, South Carolina. This southern gem offers something for every lifestyle. Charleston is full of friendly people and continues to be ranked as the top city in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure. Is Charleston, SC a good place to live? We think so.
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Charleston, South Carolina
For several years, Travel and Leisure has tated Charleston, South Carolina as the top city in the United States. How did Charleston earn its ranking? By offering small town charm with big city amenities.
Charleston is the largest city in South Carolina, with an estimated population of just over 156,000 people. The larger Charleston Metro area, including all of Charleston County, has over 800,000 residents, 64% of them between 18 and 64, with an average age of 38. The population is well educated; 95% of residents have graduated from high school and 44% have received a bachelor’s degree or higher, so Charleston is full of knowledgeable young professionals who take pride in their community.
Charleston has great weather year-round; temperatures are mild in the winter, and they rarely see snow. Charleston has long summers with temperatures averaging in the 80s. Situated on a peninsula, Charleston has various water access points for boating, kayaking, swimming and fishing.
There’s also a thriving cultural scene in Charlestown. Historic places and museums like Aiken-Rhett House and art galleries like Robert Lange Studios are a few of the incredible attractions Charleston has to offer. Charleston is also home to many nationally renowned restaurants offering traditional southern foods, South Carolina barbecue, local seafood and even French and international cuisine. You won’t run out of places to explore here.
Best Neighborhoods in Charleston
Charleston is best known for its historic preservation of homes and neighborhoods downtown. Horse-drawn carriage rides over cobblestone streets lit by old-fashioned gas lamps transport you back in time. But that’s not all Charleston has to offer. Explore the city’s neighborhoods and find the perfect spot for you.
● Downtown Charleston
Downtown neighborhoods are home to a mixture of college students, young professionals and wealthy older adults. The most expensive section is South of Broad, with more affordable options for young families in the Wagener Terrace area.
Wagener Terrace offers fast access to enjoy downtown but is far enough away from the noise of bars and other nightlife to be family-friendly. There are many cottage-style homes in this neighborhood. If you’re interested in living downtown, you’ll find plenty of options to choose from in these downtown Charleston homes for sale.
● Mount Pleasant
This neighborhood is just beyond the Arthur Ravenel Jr. bridge, so you’re still close to downtown but have more of a suburban feel. Mount Pleasant is home to some of Charleston’s best public schools and is close to the beaches on Sullivan’s Island and the Isle of Palms, making it an excellent family-friendly location.
● West Ashley
Located just west of the Ashley River and downtown Charleston, this neighborhood is a quiet residential area, but its proximity to bars, nightlife and the Avondale district keep it interesting. It’s also close to shopping areas like the Citadel Mall and America’s oldest public gardens, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
● The Islands
The barrier islands of Charleston include Johns Island, James Island, Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island. Each offers its unique surroundings; Johns and James Islands are more rural and filled with marshland and live oaks while Seabrook Island is about 45 minutes from downtown Charleston and is great for lovers of outdoor activities. Kiawah Island is located next to Seabrook Island and is a gated community with golf courses located an hour away from downtown.
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Home to Exceptional Schools and Education Opportunities
Charleston County School District is the second-largest public school district in the state. This school district serves over 21,000 students across 41 public schools. Top-ranked public schools include Buist Academy, James Island Charter High School and Montessori Community School. Charleston has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranking public schools in the state of South Carolina.
Charleston is home to many colleges and universities, including the College of Charleston located downtown, Trident Technical College, Miller Motte College and Charleston Southern University. Charleston is also home to The Citadel, which is the Military College of South Carolina. There are plenty of excellent schools to choose from and employment opportunities in the area, making it an ideal location for internships, post-secondary students and young professionals.
Job Opportunities
There are numerous job industries in Charleston beyond education. Manufacturing, production and engineering jobs are available. Charleston is home to a Volvo factory, and Boeing employs over 7,000 at their production facility.
There is a large healthcare industry in Charleston, with the nationally ranked Medical University of South Carolinaemploying over 13,000 people.
Charleston, SC, is home to the 4th largest port in the U.S. The Port of Charleston encompasses several harbors and accounts for just under 28,000 jobs in the area.
Charleston also has a military presence. Members of the military live and work in Charleston, with over 20% of all jobs in the Charleston metro area tied to Joint Base Charleston. This includes members of the Coast Guard and the 628th Air Base Wing.
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Plenty of Southern Lifestyle and Culture
With great year-round weather, it’s no surprise that Charleston is full of outdoor activities to enjoy. You can jump in the waves or fish off the pier at Folly Beach. Kiawah Island offers 10 miles of private beaches and golf courses if you’re looking for a more secluded spot. The Isle of Palms has more family-friendly beaches with volleyball courts and dining.
Charleston is home to beautiful gardens and parks like downtown’s White Point Garden. Located in the historic district, this garden has monuments and Civil War cannons on display while offering Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter views. If you’re looking for a more scenic park, Cypress Gardens provides 3.5 miles of walking trails and nature paths to explore.
Charleston Has a Great Future
Charleston offers the kinds of amenities and cultural activities you’d find in any major city. Its smaller size, proximity to the ocean, and friendly population offer an excellent quality of life to young adults and families, but also for those seeking a vibrant spot to enjoy retirement.
With numerous job industries and exceptional schools, Charleston’s economic future looks bright. The abundance of employment opportunities, the diverse housing market, quality schools and exciting attractions make Charleston, South Carolina the perfect place to live.
Traci Magnus is a realtor for Dunes Properties located in Charleston, SC. When she’s not selling houses or writing, you can find her researching the latest trends in housing development or exploring downtown Charleston with her husband, Glenn.
The History and Hauntings of Middleton Place – New Video
Hidden away in Dorchester County, South Carolina, is an infamous former plantation home turned museum, now acting as a National Historic Landmark District. Boasting the oldest landscaped garden in the US- and rumored to be stalked by the dead after dark- are you prepared to explore the history and hauntings of Middleton Place?
The Cassina Group’s Jimmy Dye Sells Historic Sullivan’s Island Property
CHARLESTON, S.C.—Founding partner and broker-in-charge of The Cassina Group, Jimmy Dye, participated in the sale of 1714 Middle St., a historic property perfectly positioned between the lighthouse and Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island. The property sold for $2,785,000, and Dye was the only agent involved in the transaction.
Located in the heart of Sullivan’s Island, this historic property offers large living spaces, a light-filled interior, and a prime location minutes from the beach and local restaurants. Originally built in 1902, the home served as the Recreation Hall and Post Exchange for Fort Moultrie and has been lovingly preserved and maintained ever since. The largest of the home’s living spaces is located in the rear of the home and was formally the gymnasium. The vast space (measuring more than 3,000 square feet) has beautiful heart pine floors, multiple walls of 7-foot windows, brick detailing, and an 18-foot tin-paneled ceiling.
“This property is one of the most unique and historic properties on the island,” Dye said. “It was a pleasure to work with the sellers and buyers on this transaction.”
The property was previously listed with other firms off and on from 2016 and 2021, but Dye was able to get the property sold just five months after being on the market.
The Cassina Group, Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate firm, consistently ranks as the No. 1 boutique firm in the MLS. For more information on The Cassina Group, visit www.CassinaGroup.com.
About The Cassina Group
The Cassina Group is a boutique real estate brokerage with offices in Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Charleston, S.C. The firm is managed by Owen Tyler, partner and managing broker, and founding partners Jimmy Dye and Robertson Allen. Recent awards include top honors from Charleston Magazine, Inc. 5000, T3 Sixty and SC Biz News. For more information, visit www.CassinaGroup.com or call 843-628-0008.
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Clemson-led research teams launch rockets into aurora borealis to study energy exchange
As the Northern Lights danced over Poker Flat Research Range near Fairbanks, Alaska, early one morning in April, a team of researchers led by Clemson University assistant professor of physics Stephen Kaeppler launched a sounding rocket into the colorful aerial display.
Three minutes later, the scientists launched a second rocket.
The researchers launched the rockets to study how energy behaves during an active aurora as a part of the NASA-funded research project titled “Ion-Neutral Coupling During Aurora,” or INCAA.
Fairbanks is an ideal location to see the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, because it is under an “auroral oval,” a doughnut-shaped band that rotates around the geomagnetic pole in Canada. Poker Flat Research Range is the largest university-owned, land-based rocket research range in the world.
The upper layers of the Earth’s atmosphere are composed of a neutral component — the thermosphere — and an ionized component — the ionosphere. The ionosphere responds to forces of the magnetosphere, which is plasma trapped in the Earth’s magnetic field and forming a shield that protects the Earth from solar winds. This plasma can eventually move along the earth’s magnetic field near the poles and collide with oxygen, nitrogen and other gaseous particles in the thermosphere. The result of these interactions causes the aurora borealis’ beautiful displays of light.
Kaeppler and colleagues from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, University of California-Berkeley and University of Calgary are studying how and at what altitude energy from the magnetosphere is transferred to the ionosphere and thermosphere. The ionosphere and thermosphere regions are about 50 miles to 400 miles above the Earth’s surface. They also want to determine if the interaction of the thermosphere with the overlapping ionosphere affects the transfer location.
“A good analogy is rubbing your hands together. When you do that, you get friction, and with friction, you get heating. So there’s energy transferred back and forth,” Kaeppler said. “It’s the same concept here, except we’re dealing with gases. Ultimately, the rocket is trying to study how this energy transfer occurs, especially during more active conditions when things are changing rapidly in space and time. There are a lot of dynamics happening during an aurora.”
Scientists launched the rockets in the last hours of a 16-day launch window. For a time, it looked like the launch wouldn’t happen. “It was the last opportunity. We were talking seriously about coming back up to Alaska in a couple of years. Thankfully, Mother Nature gave us an exciting event and we took our shot,” he said.
Once the first sounding rocket reached an altitude of 80 miles, it released several vapor tracers at 3-mile increments. Vapor tracers are colorful chemicals similar to those used in fireworks shows that allow scientists to observe the movement of winds.
The second rocket carried scientific instruments to collect data.
Eric Roper, a Clemson alumnus, was the mission manager.
Scientists are still analyzing the data, but their findings could lead to a greater understanding of space weather factors that affect satellites in low-Earth orbit.
“Elon Musk found out not too long ago that sudden changes in the ionosphere or thermosphere can knock satellites out of orbit,” said Kaeppler, referencing a geomagnetic storm in February that caused some SpaceX Starlink satellites to burn up instead of reaching their intended orbit.
Kaeppler continued, “We live in a technologically advanced society that continues to launch satellites and has a robust space program. I think this region of the atmosphere is going to be used more in the future. This 100-kilometer to 200-kilometer region will be of more interest. It’s a higher drag region relative to higher up, so that has consequences in space weather, particularly what happens from the sun and how it affects the Earth. The physics of how all the systems are coupled together does impact our society.”
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Top 10 Places to Fish in Mount Pleasant South Carolina – New Video by Fishing with Pierce
In this video, Fishing with Pierce will show the Top 10 Fishing Spots located in or around Mount Pleasant South Carolina. These spots do not require you to have a boat and can all be accessed either by bank fishing, pier fishing, or bridge fishing at public parks and public beaches.