According to an analysis by CNBC that weighed each state’s economic health, annual home price appreciation, new construction per year, and foreclosures and insolvency from the first quarter of 2022, the Top 10 Most Stable Housing Markets were identified and South Carolina was ranked #9 in the nation.
Here is why South Carolina was ranked in the Top 10 Most Stable Housing Markets for 2022
2022 Economy ranking: 13
Home price appreciation: 21.4 percent
Housing starts per 1,000 people: 9.5
Foreclosure rate: 1 in 1,081 housing units
Underwater mortgages: 3.4 percent
South Carolina is in the midst of a very heated market, with tight inventory and regular bidding wars, helping prices to continue to rise.
However, strong new construction starts should eventually help mitigate that demand in the upcoming months.
This video was filmed in April 2022 and features the beautiful homes of Charleston, South Carolina. I took a horse and buggy ride while visiting Charleston and this is some of the tour!
Great progress continues on the new Folly Beach Fishing Pier as crews put the finishing touches on the diamond pierhead and gazebo while continuing to construct the substructure moving toward land. The gazebo roof is complete, fishing benches installed, and plumbing/electrical installation has begun on the diamond pierhead.
The first observation area is being framed as crews also work on installing the handrail and deck panels. Pile driving and precast setting continue toward land.
The substructure is approximately 70% complete with roughly 300′ worth of piles, caps, and beams remaining to be constructed. The new Folly Pier remains on schedule for completion in the Spring of 2023.
For more information on the Folly Pier project, and to watch a construction time-lapse, visit www.ccprc.com/PierProgress.
LEADING CHARLESTON JEWELRY SHOP HERMOSA JEWELRY HOSTS GRAND OPENING FOR NEW DOWNTOWN LOCATION
Flagship Mount Pleasant Store and Downtown Location Open for Permanent Jewelry Experience & Original Handcrafted Jewelry Designs
CHARLESTON, SC — One of the premier Charleston jewelry shops, according to USA Today,Hermosa Jewelry is launching their second location alongside other locally run businesses in the Cannonborough-Elliiotborough neighborhood in downtown Charleston. The shop, founded and owned by Haley Holzworth, will be focusing on a hot new trend in fashion: the Permanent Jewelry experience.
Permanent Jewelry, a custom fit piece of jewelry that is welded together without a clasp, has become known as the ultimate friendship bracelet. Similar to the Flagship shop in Mount Pleasant, the store will also be filled with original handcrafted designs and unique gifts for all.
“I started this business 20 years ago when I was in high school, and it is a dream come true to now be opening a second location in the #1 city in the United States for travel,” says Haley Holzworth. “Charleston has become a premier destination for travelers, and we are excited to be able to offer those visiting the Holy City a unique jewelry experience.”
Please join us for an afternoon of shopping and Permanent Jewelry welding at the grand opening of this beautiful new location. Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Haley will be available for interviews.
Where: Hermosa Jewelry, 62A Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Hermosa Jewelry was founded in 2002 by Haley Holzworth. Haley inherited a collection of vintage jewelry she reconstructed into new creations. Hermosa Jewelry uniquely balances bold colors with distinct textures, creating artfully designed everyday jewelry and one of a kind statement pieces. Hermosa Jewelry has appeared in Hermosa in USA Today, Charleston Magazine, and Charleston Weddings among others. For more information on Hermosa Jewelry, email hello@hermosajewelry.com, visit www.hermosajewelry.com, follow on Facebook (Hermosa Jewelry) or Instagram (@HermosaJewelry).
The U.S. Space Force welcomed Clemson University as an official member of its University Partnership Program (UPP) at a Memorandum of Understanding signing event on July 18.
The USSF — the sixth and newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces — established the UPP to identify, develop and retain a diverse, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)-capable workforce to further its mission to protect U.S. and allied interests in space.
As modern warfare is increasingly fought via satellite control networks, the need for creative workers proficient in the STEM fields is at an all-time high. Through the partnership, the USSF will seek to recruit new members and create educational and leadership development programs for existing Space Force employees.
Clemson is proud to partner with the United States Space Force in becoming a member of the USSF University Partnership Program. As we continue our institution’s strong history with the United States Armed Forces, this new partnership is an incredible opportunity for our faculty, staff and students to continue to engage in groundbreaking research, develop innovative educational experiences and discover new and exciting ways to serve our country.CLEMSON UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT JIM CLEMENTS
The research and technology created through the partnership will make an impact far outside the military, said Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson.
With the signing of the MOU, Clemson University and the U.S. Space Force commit to an exciting partnership for the future. Our nation is depending on the next generations of scientists and engineers to help us solve complex national security challenges and these challenges are multi-generational. A big part of that challenge involves educating, recruiting and equipping the next generation for service — and that’s why we are here today. Any knowledge gained from the Space Force and Clemson working together is ultimately for the benefit of our nation.VICE CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS GEN. DAVID D. THOMPSON
Universities are selected based on four criteria: the quality of STEM degree offerings and space-related research laboratories and initiatives; a robust ROTC program; a diverse student population; and degrees and programming designed to support military, veterans and their families in pursing higher education.
Teaming with the USSF comes naturally for Clemson, a school that boasts a rich military heritage dating back to its founding as an all-male military college in 1889. Clemson alumni have fought, and in 497 cases given the ultimate sacrifice, in every war since then. Its ROTC program has produced more than 10,000 officers, including Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, a 1984 Clemson alumnus, and two Air Force generals assigned to Space Force — Maj. Gen. Leah G. Lauderback, ‘93 and Maj. Gen. Donna Shipton, ‘91.
Signing the MOU is the first step in a journey designed to enhance the futures of both entities. The USSF and Clemson will immediately begin working to meet the program’s four main goals:
Establish opportunities for world-class research, advanced academic degrees, and workforce and leadership development for USSF Guardians.
Identify and pursue research areas of mutual interest with member universities, individually and collectively.
Establish scholarship, internship and mentorship opportunities for university students and ROTC cadets.
Recruit and develop diverse officer, enlisted and civilian Guardians with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Clemson is the 13th university to join the UPP. The others are:
The University of North Dakota
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
The University of Texas at Austin/System
The University of Texas at El Paso
Howard University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
North Charleston, SC, July 18, 2022 –SHL Medical (hereinafter referred to as “SHL”) has revealed plans for a new manufacturing site in North Charleston, South Carolina, in response to the growing market demand for its autoinjector product portfolio. The decision stems from SHL’s strategic assessments in extending its production to North America.
The new US site will be located in North Charleston, South Carolina, and will boast approximately 25,000 m2 (270,000 ft2). With initial investments of US$ 90 million, SHL is expected to create an estimate of 165 local employment opportunities. Operations are expected to launch by 2024.
The South Carolina site will be an advanced facility with medical device injection molding and fully automated assembly capabilities. Together with SHL’s current final assembly, labeling, and packaging operations in Deerfield Beach, Florida, the expanded manufacturing capabilities in the US will further fortify SHL’s offerings in delivering comprehensive services to its partners.
In 2019, SHL developed a long-term strategy in response to the growing autoinjector demand and to meet future manufacturing needs. The announcement of the new US operation aligns with the company’s ongoing expansion, including a new Swiss site already being announced. The new production site in the US, which is to be realized preferentially and accelerated, will offer fully automated production facilities and a flexible supply chain with reduced distance to main markets.
Chairman and CEO Ulrich Faessler comments: “Demand for SHL’s products has increased significantly. Therefore, we are speeding up our plans for a new plant in the US. Similar to our upcoming European site in Zug, Switzerland, the US site will be a state-of-the-art, fully automated site. This expansion signifies SHL’s pledge to our advanced manufacturing strategy that will support our sustainability goals; and, at the same time, risk-mitigate supply chain disturbances through closer production with our customers, in light of various global events from the past two years. This further supports our customers with one-stop-shop capabilities, providing high-quality drug delivery systems to the end-users – the patients.”
Charleston Animal Society does wonderful things in the Lowcountry to foster love and care for animals throughout the community and beyond. One of the wonderful ways they partner with us is by offering fostering care for the animals they rescue and protect.
If you feel it is time to extend your love to an animal in need, click to the link to apply to be a foster parent.
Local Charleston area writer and editor of Charleston Daily Publications Mark A. Leon has published his 12th book entitled, “To All the Girls that Kissed My Soul: A Collection of Poetry” including the locally inspired poem Charleston Christmas Prayer.
This is the 11th collection of poetry along with his novel “Letters from the Past”
Mark is honored to share his travels, exploration of the human condition, and emotional journey with audiences of all ages.
The ability to connect is a gift we all have and Mark’s words are his tool to express love, caring, companionship, struggle, pain, and the beauty that is the journey of life.
“Charleston is such a creative outlet and I am blessed to be part of a community that energizes and inspires his expressionism.”
Mount Pleasant, S.C. – Registration is now open for the 10th Annual Mount Pleasant Charity Open at Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor. This year’s event will be held from Friday, Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022 and will benefit Bobby JonesChiari & Syringomyelia Foundation.
Each year, Patriots Point selects a tournament beneficiary, and this is the third year the proceeds will go toward the Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation. In 2021, the event broke its fundraising record with more than $7,000 raised. Since the tournament’s inception, more than $55,000 has been raised for different charities. Other beneficiaries have included the American Cancer Society and Bert’s Big Adventure.
The annual tournament is open to the public, and all skill levels are welcome. The cost to participate is $250 per player for the competition, with entry, prizes, tee gifts and food included. Participants can register for the 54-hole stroke play tournament by emailing General Manager Brad Parker (brad.parker@bobbyjoneslinks.com). In addition to the funds raised to assist with the foundation’s efforts, the tournament has offered more than $7,500 in prizes to players. The event is open to spectators with food and beverages available for purchase on-site.“We are excited to reach the 10th year of supporting incredible causes through our charity open,” said Brad Parker, PGA, general manager of Patriots Point Links. “Each year we raise more money than the last, and we hope to do it again this milestone year for Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation while increasing awareness and advancing knowledge about Chiari, syringomyelia and related disorders.”
Various sponsorships for the tournament are offered with 100 percent of the funds going to the Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation. Sponsorship incentives vary per level. However, each sponsorship includes social media mentions and an email to the Patriots Point customer database. For more information, call 843-849-2388 or email Brad Parker at brad.parker@bobbyjoneslinks.com.
The Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation (www.bobbyjonescsf.org) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in October 2007. In 2019, The Bobby Jones Family and the Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation partnered to form the Bobby Jones Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation (Bobby Jones CSF) remaining a nonprofit organization with the goal of raising awareness and finding a cure for Chiari malformation (CM), syringomyelia (SM) and related disorders. The foundation has funded more than $6 million dollars towards education and research projects in its first 13 years and has impacted more than 3.5 million people around the world. To learn more about the organization’s involvement with golf, visit bobbyjonesclassic.com.
About Patriots Point Links
Founded in 1979, Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor is an award-winning par-72 course, repeatedly named “Best Par 3 in the Lowcountry” for its 17th hole. For more information on Patriots Point Links, please call 843-881-0042 or visit www.patriotspointlinks.com.
About Bobby Jones Links
Bobby Jones Links is an Atlanta-based club management company. Bobby Jones Links’ partners and leaders have broad experience building, owning and operating more than 200 clubs worldwide. Bobby Jones Links’ expertise goes beyond just golf and country clubs, with work on additional projects and amenities such as lodging, spas, marinas, property owner associations and real estate developments. Visit www.bobbyjoneslinks.com to get to know how Bobby Jones Links makes a difference for its clients and associates.
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