On our first day in Charleston, S.C. we made sure we made our way to Gillie’s Seafood on James Island.
The Award-Winning Chef, Sean Mendes who’s been featured on the Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, and the Food Network has created what he calls an “ode to his grandmother, LaReese Gilliard.”
Chef Sean with his family serves up that Low Country-inspired food with that Gullah/Geechee hospitality that makes you feel like you’re at Grandma’s house.
If you’re ever in Charleston, S.C….be sure to pay a visit to Gillie’s Seafood, and bring your appetite and some free time, especially if Uncle Teddy’s there, to hang out and experience Gillie’s.
NORTH CHARLESTON (April 19, 2022) — Today, Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority and TriCounty Link Executive Director Ron Mitchum released the following statement regarding the Federal mask mandate
“In accordance with guidance from the Federal Transit Administration, effective immediately, CARTA and Tricounty Link have suspended mask requirements on all vehicles. Masks will continue to be made available to riders, as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that riders wear masks in indoor public transportation settings at this time.” ABOUT CARTAThe Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is a public transportation system dedicated to providing affordable transit in the Charleston, S.C., community through local fixed routes, on-demand paratransit, and express commuter service. For the latest on CARTA, visit ridecarta.com, like us on Facebook, or follow on Twitter at @RideCARTA. All customers are encouraged to plan rides and track buses with the CARTA-endorsed Transit app.
ABOUT TRICOUNTY LINK
The TriCounty Link system is composed of nine regular fixed routes and six commuter routes providing services to rural residents of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. The current fleet consists of 60 vehicles seating from 14 to 32 passengers.
All TriCounty Link vehicles are ADA compliant and include wheelchair lifts, and on average, two wheelchair tie-down positions per vehicle. For the latest on TriCounty Link, visit www.ridetricountylink.com and like us on Facebook.
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NORTH CHARLESTON (April 18, 2022) – The Charleston Area Transportation Study (CHATS) policy committee today committed an additional $14 million in infrastructure funding to the City of Charleston’s Ashley River Crossing project. The planned bike-ped bridge will connect West Ashley and Downtown Charleston – and more than 100,000 residents – by establishing a safe route over the Ashley River for non-motorists where one currently does not exist.
City and Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Government (BCDCOG) officials worked directly with SCDOT Secretary Christy Hall to secure the allocation, which will arrive through the regional “guideshare” funding program. BCDCOG, which administers the CHATS metropolitan planning organization, or MPO, leveraged federal and state money earmarked for Transportation Management Agencies.
“Our state-level partners recognized the regional significance of the Ashley River Crossing and the excellent plan in place for the project,” said CHATS Executive Director Ron Mitchum. “That was followed today by unanimous regional support from our board. The entire process is a textbook example of the collaboration and consensus we seek to build in these types of projects.”
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg said, “At a moment when our citizens are rightly demanding expanded transportation alternatives, Ashley River Crossing is a true game-changer for choice and mobility throughout the region. And on behalf of our city, I’d like to thank Secretary Christy Hall, Director Ron Mitchum and Charleston City Council for their ongoing and critical support of this vital project.”
Secretary Hall said the funding was intended, “to make things happen and get things done,” during Monday’s board meeting. The move comes as SCDOT plans to increase the resources available to COGs and MPOs across the state for projects that have been prioritized locally.
When combined with a variety of local and federal funding sources already in hand, this CHATS allocation brings the city within reach of the project’s estimated $41.2 million price tag, with just $1 million still needed.
MPOs such as CHATS are responsible for carrying out urban transportation planning processes. CHATS is staffed by BCDCOG, which facilitates the MPO’s programs and initiatives across an 800-square-mile study area.
Also at Monday’s meeting, Charleston County Councilman Herb Sass was voted in as CHATS chairman, succeeding Dorchester County Councilman George Bailey. Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater was selected by the board to take over for Sass as vice chair.
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ABOUT CHATS
The Charleston Area Transportation Study (CHATS) is the region’s designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which is responsible for carrying out the area’s urban transportation planning process. CHATS is staffed by BCDCOG, which facilitates programs and initiatives across an 800-square-mile study area, and is governed by a Policy Committee Board representing governmental and transportation-related organizations from throughout its coverage area. Learn more about CHATS by visitingbcdcog.com/transportation.
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Charleston, South Carolina, USA historic French Quarter skyline.
Looking for a rooftop experience to get great vibes, amazing sunsets and drinks with friends or loved ones? Here are a few suggestions in this new short video
Folly Beach has always shown its commitment and support during times of need from loss to hurricane relief. This weekend, their love went international with a benefit to support the families of Ukraine held at The Washout on Saturday.
One of the most pronounced symbols of Folly and the Lowcountry since Hurricane Hugo continues to be our beloved Folly Boat.
Showcasing the beautiful gold and blue of Ukraine, the boat is now for the moment a symbol of our continued support for all those suffering in Ukraine.
Professional actor Michael Easler performs a scene from H.P. Lovecraft’s, From Beyond. “From Beyond” is a short story in the horror genre.
Lovecraft is also known for his science fiction stories. Filmed on location in Charleston, South Carolina by local filmmaker Trevor Erickson.
The ancient cobblestone alleyways of Charleston, with its history of ghosts & possibly supernatural forces, are a fitting locale for the telling of one of Lovecraft’s tales.
Guided missile destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sailed away from its berth at Ingalls Shipbuilding recently, headed for Charleston, S.C., where it will be commissioned next month.
“Watching Frank E. Petersen Jr. sail away demonstrates what this shipyard is capable of, even in the face of a pandemic,” said Donny Dorsey, Ingalls vice president of operations and previously DDG 121 ship program manager. “The Ingalls Shipbuilding team, and all those that contribute to the mission, are the best.
Caption: Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) navigates in the Gulf of Mexico during bravo trials. (Lance Davis/Huntington Ingalls Industries)
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