On Saturday, April 9, 2022, Yelp Charleston partnered with Keep Charleston Beautiful for a project from the heart. Women, children, and men from the Charleston Yelp Elite Squad, along with friends, gave their time graciously for a Community Clean-up Event in Charleston, SC just off of Highway 26.
During this 2 1/2 hour event, over 20 bags of garbage, debris, and a few odd items were collected including tires, rims, wiring, piping, headlight covers, frisbees, cans, bottles, plastic, and more.
There was an incredible display of energy and warmth as friends and strangers came together for the common shared purpose of keeping our home clean.
Thank you to Keep Charleston Beautiful and Yelp Charleston for your kindness, generosity, and commitment to keeping our neighborhoods clean, safe and beautiful.
Great restaurants are born out of love and passion. When you have the right formula, the rest just falls into place. 132 Spring Coffee Bar & Kitchen (You guessed it right. It is located at 132 Spring Street in downtown Charleston, SC) offers an amazing atmosphere of hospitality, great food, and even better coffee libations.
We are thrilled to feature Caitlyn Littlewood, owner and operator of Classy Cheese Chic.
Cheese and charcuterie with style, class, deliciousness and a smile
Details:
My name is Caitlyn Littlewood and I am the owner of the Classy Cheese Chic. I own a cheese and charcuterie business here in Charleston. I do boxes, platters, charcuterie islands for private events, as well as dessert boxes. I focus on seasonal and local products all in the Charleston area.
I’ve attached my social media links to this email as well as my flyer for you to take a look at to get to know me a little bit better. I am giving y’all 15% off orders with code CHARLESTONDAILY. Please DM if interested in ordering!
Swank Desserts is a specialty dessert shop, located in the heart of downtown Summerville, that caters to dessert enthusiasts who view dessert as a necessity and not an option! –
This is more than a tagline. It is a commitment to quality, excellence, community, and the love of food. Swank has created a culture of extraordinary and beyond ordinary in the culinary area of desserts and sweets and Summerville is so thankful for its addition to the community of businesses. Let’s learn a little more about Swank Desserts and Danetra, the inspiration behind this culinary paradise.
At Swank, we pride ourselves in offering unique and thoughtful treats such as our signature Dark Chocolate, Nutella, & Salted Caramel Fudge Brownies that are fresh, made completely from scratch, and prepared with the highest-quality ingredients.
Our treats are anything BUT ordinary. We strive to create desserts that are overwhelmingly delicious, aesthetically pleasing, and that provide a contrast of flavors as well as textural elements. It is our goal to not only satisfy your sweet tooth but, create an experience for you and your taste buds. Our dedication to building flavors in our desserts is what sets us apart and you can taste the difference!
In our store, we have individual desserts and fresh coffee 5 days a week available for purchase. We also provide our cakes and desserts for weddings, events, and custom orders!
Meet Danetra – The creative artistry behind Swank Desserts
Chef Danetra was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. Her mother spent a lot of time away in the military. That time allowed Danetra time in the kitchen where she quickly realized her love for concocting delicious, flavorful creations. She knew early in life that she would pursue a career in the culinary industry. Through traveling with her grandparents and residing in foreign countries, she has learned the importance of experiencing diversity in food!
Danetra came to Charleston, SC in 2008 for a three-month internship at Magnolia’s Restaurant and soon thereafter fell in love with the charm, southern hospitality of the city, and of course, the culinary scene. After obtaining a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University (Charlotte, NC), Danetra moved to Charleston and joined Magnolia’s team as a full-time employee. She worked in virtually every area of the kitchen while attending the College of Charleston to pursue a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Danetra was always unsure of how she would apply her education to her career until she stepped foot into the infamous capstone class of the HTMT program, where she learned how to write a business plan. This is when Swank was born! From this moment on Danetra decided to become a student of her own profession and channel her creativity towards everything and anything sweet.
In 2012, Danetra left Magnolia’s to start her career at the Ocean Course Clubhouse at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. There she found her home in the pastry department where she had the opportunity to play, create, and develop her unique and modern style of pastries.
With the versatility to create savory and sweet dishes, Danetra incorporates the techniques she has learned from her experience with savory food and applies them to her desserts. She believes in utilizing the best ingredients in her desserts, ensuring her clients that any product they purchase from her will taste as good as they look!
Charleston, South Carolina has an abundance of ghost stories. Meet Jenny and Gary: They’ve lived in Charleston for many, many years and can tell you stories that’ll make your hair stand straight up.
They’re like neighborhood historians that have an old-school Black American perspective that’ll really make you think.
And if you ever see Gary or Jenny walking around, make sure to ask them about the British Redcoats… This story goes back all the way to the War of 1812!
Enjoy this wonderful new video by Martin Uburu showcasing our humble origins at Charles Towne Landing.
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO
Visit the interactive museum in the Visitors Center, and then walk the self-guided history trail, using the audio tour as your guide.
Attend a black powder program and feel the earth shake and hear the cannons boom or muskets bark. Meet living history demonstrators in period costume and learn about the threats that faced the first Charles Towne residents.
Visit the wharf area where English settlers landed in 1670.
See the Adventure, Charleston’s only 17th-century replica ship called a trading ketch. Visit the Animal Forest which is home to animal species that were indigenous to South Carolina at the time of the settlement such as bison, black bear, puma, otters, and more.
Rent a bicycle and explore the garden and nature trail.
The park provides several miles of trails along the marsh or through the 80 acres of English park-style gardens.
We are grieving the tragic loss of a member of the Corps of Cadets.
We do not walk alone in times of tragedy. Every member of our Citadel family is precious.
We are doing all we can to take care of our cadets in this difficult time, and we ask each of you help anyone needing support in the wake of this loss. Guide them to the resources we offer, and please do not wait to be asked.
Some options:
The Department of Psychology’s Clinical Counseling Program will be offering drop-in support services for any cadets who would like the opportunity to talk. Those services are available:
April 7 from 5:15 – 9 p.m. in the Student Success Center
April 8 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Deas Hall, Room 105
April 8 from 4 – 9 p.m. in the Student Success Center
April 9 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Deas Hall, Room 105
Tele-health 24/7 hotline for cadets, to discuss any difficulties or concerns, or to schedule a follow on tele-health counseling appointment with an off-campus therapist. Cadets call 800-633-3353 at any time for assistance.
Cadets can also schedule an online tele-health counseling appointment via www.mygroup.com/portal/student; click “Request a Student Assistant Program (SAP) appointment” to schedule.
The Citadel Counseling Center is already engaging with cadets and available for free, confidential appointments.
Our Chaplain is available at Summerall Chapel, with a team of pastoral partners from a variety of denominations willing to help.
Making the most of your beach trip with Charleston County Parks
Tips to ensure fun this spring and summer
(CHARLESTON COUNTY) – With beach season just around the corner, many locals and tourists will soon flock to our local beaches. Charleston County Parks encourages all beachgoers to familiarize themselves with important tips and practices to have the most enjoyable and safe time at the beaches of the Lowcountry.
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) operates Folly Beach County Park (FBCP), Isle of Palms County Park (IOPCP) and Kiawah Beachwalker Park (BWP), and also offers lifeguards seasonally on the beach near the Folly Beach Pier (from 2nd Street East to 3rd Street West). To make the most of your beach outing, guests are advised to arrive at the beach parks early or later in the day during the summer. Mornings and late afternoons are great times to take in the scenic Carolina coastline. Weekends tend to be the busiest times for the beach parks, but nice weather weekdays and long holiday weekends have the potential to become very busy as well.
As large numbers of people head out to the beaches during warm spring days and throughout the summer, guests should create an alternate plan just in case the park is full. CCPRC also strongly encourages guests to carpool to our beach parks to help maximize parking availability. Have payment ready to help reduce wait times at park gates and be sure to only use one parking spot. The Beach Reach app, which was developed by the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, is a fantastic resource to make planning a beach trip as easy as possible. Download the Beach Reach app to monitor live beach traffic cameras and to get information on parking and local rules and policies.
Charleston County Parks’ beach parks all offer seasonally lifeguarded areas each summer. Even with highly trained lifeguard staff on hand, it is crucial for beach-goers to familiarize themselves with important beach and water safety tips. Guests should always observe and obey all lifeguard commands, warning flags and signs. For a schedule of when lifeguards will be on duty this summer, check back to CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Parents are strongly advised to keep watch on their children at all times. Charleston County Parks recommends that parents teach their children to always look for the lifeguards in the event that they get separated from their parents or caregiver. Parents should report missing children to the lifeguard staff immediately so that the search process can begin. Taking a photo of your child when you arrive at the beach can help with the search in the event your child becomes lost.
It is also essential for beach-goers to learn how to identify rip currents and be able to escape from them. Rip currents are identified by choppy and different colored water, a break in a wave pattern or foam and seaweed moving out towards the sea. Charleston County Parks advises swimmers not to panic or swim against the current if you are caught in one. The best way to escape is to swim parallel to the shoreline and swim back to the shore in a diagonal direction to move away from the rip current. In addition, swimmers are urged to wave to get the lifeguards’ attention so they can assist in a rescue.
Get the best solution for your home and budget with reliable, upfront service for your home’s A/C, heating, plumbing & gas
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — An A/C and heating company that gives East Cooper homeowners complete confidence that their home’s HVAC, plumbing and gas systems are functioning properly is celebrating its first year in business.
For a year now 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas has been providing services when homeowners have problems with their home’s air conditioning, heat pump, furnace, air quality, water heater, minor plumbing issues, tankless water heater, and gas lantern, log, and line installations.
Owner Tim Myers is blessed and thankful for the 1st Choice team and every single one of their clients. He knows homeowners want an honest, reliable service provider capable of fixing everything from a broken HVAC unit to a leaky faucet. And, he said, they don’t want a company that tries to sell them overpriced services and equipment they probably don’t even need.
“We believe homeowners shouldn’t have to worry about being taken advantage of every time they need repairs to their home’s A/C, heating, plumbing, or gas,” Myers said.
“We take a different approach. Our skilled technicians are thorough. They spend time assessing the situation and uncovering the cause of the problem. Then, they clearly communicate the smart solutions so homeowners can choose the one that fits their home and budget.”
Myers started a heating and A/C company in 1999 in Mount Pleasant, sold it in 2010, and has decided to start 1st Choice not just because of the need for their services but also the need for a place where people can come to work and feel like a team and be treated like family. He is passionate about taking care of other people and states, “We take our time and do the job right while giving the customer options so they don’t feel pressured by sales. We always like to solve a problem that others have not been able to figure out because of the satisfaction of knowing the customer will always remember us and we will be their 1st Choice.”
About 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas: Many homeowners struggle to find a reliable and honest A/C, heating, plumbing, and gas service provider. Our highly trained technicians give each job their full attention so homeowners get the best solution for their homes and budget. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Visit their website http://www.1stChoiceforAC.com or call
When: Saturday, April 9, 2022 – 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Event Details
The Grand Opening is Here!
It’s Finally Here! The Grand Opening of Flyin’ High Fro Yo!
This Saturday from 11:00 AM – 3 PM we have so much fun stuff in the lot and inside the shop for you to check out:
• Free Samples • Gourmet Sandwiches • Espresso & Lattes • Bubble Machines • Fairy Hair • Knockerball Games in the Lot • a visit from Charleston Hemp Collective& MORE! Bring the whole family!!
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