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
Enjoy this wonderful new video by Martin Uburu showcasing our humble origins at Charles Towne Landing.
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The park provides several miles of trails along the marsh or through the 80 acres of English park-style gardens.
Citadel Family:
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:
Take care of one another, and please keep the family and friends of this cadet in your thoughts and prayers.
God Bless each of you, and God Bless The Citadel.
Glenn M. Walters ‘79
General, USMC (Retired)
President
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.
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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.”
To learn more visit their website http://www.1stChoiceforAC.com or call
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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
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What: Flyin’ High Fro Yo Grand Opening – Johns Island:
Where: Flyin’ High Fro Yo –3157 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455-4838
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!!
“Charleston, SC, is one of my favorite food cities in the United States and I think it has been underappreciated for a long time — but times are definitely changing! In this video, I walk through a list of the best restaurants in Charleston as well as the best food in charleston so that you can bookmark them on your Google maps for a self-guided food tour of Charleston when you travel there!
Whenever people think of food from the Carolinas, the obvious cuisines come to mind such as seafood (particularly Carolina shrimp and oysters) and Carolina BBQ. While there are definitely PLENTY of places to get your fix of both of these things, there are obviously better places than others to find the best seafood in Charleston and the best barbecue in Charleston, South Carolina. I did my research before visiting and then went and tried all of them so that I could provide you with a curated list.
Some of my favorite restaurants in Charleston include The Ordinary, Leons, FIG, Rodney Scott’s BBQ, and Lewis Barbecue. These are the shortlist of MUST HAVE restaurants but I also included many great restaurants and bars in Charleston for you to save as well.
When we recorded this video in October of 2020, there were still a lot of restrictions due to you know what, so that’s why you’ll see so many people wearing face coverings in the videos.
We went back in 2021 to hit some more restaurants and it was much more relaxed that time around.” – Dank Eats
Great Motorcycle Rides is proud to present its latest video, the best Motorcycle Roads in South Carolina.
It is that time of year when the bikes come out to play.
Enjoy this new video. We hope you discover a road less traveled to explore this spring.
The 20 highest rated pizzerias in South Carolina, with at least 100 reviews on Google.*
1. Baker’s Bar – Charleston
2. Toni’s Detroit Style Pizza – Mount Pleasant
3. Belladina’s Pizzeria – Greenville
4. Coast Pizza – Myrtle Beach
5. Humble Pie – Long Creek
6. Brooklyn Style Pizza – Pendleton
7. Orlando’s Pizza Mt Pleasant – Mount Pleasant
8. Uncle Mikey’s Pizza – Murrells Inlet
9. Guys Pizza – Pendleton
10. Knead Pizza – Lexington
11. Park Pizza Co. – North Charleston
12. Heath Springs Pizzeria – Heath Springs
13. Coastal Crust – Greenville
14. Palmetto Pizza Company – Central
15. Dempsey’s Pizza – Clinton
16. La Pizzeria – Mount Pleasant
17. World Piece Pizza – Greenville
18. 3 Sisters Pizzeria – Beaufort
19. Slice Co. – Charleston
20. Landolfi’s Italian Bakery – Pawleys Island
*Toni’s Detroit Style Pizza, Coast Pizza, Uncle Mikey’s Pizza, Guys Pizza and Knead Pizza also cracked Google’s list of top 500 pizzerias nationwide. Each had more than 250 reviews.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
Keep North Charleston Beautiful is only as strong as its volunteers. This is an opportunity for you to make a difference in North Charleston. We have a volunteer opportunity for everyone, no matter their age, skills, or interest. To see a full list of our programs, please visit our programs page by clicking here.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
If you are interested in volunteering with Keep North Charleston Beautiful, please fill out our online volunteer form or contact the KNCB office at 843-745-1073.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Keep North Charleston Beautiful recognizes volunteers through our Volunteer Appreciation Program. Click the link below to learn more about the incentives available to volunteers, including how you can earn a President’s Volunteer Service Award by volunteering with KNCB.
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