This Leap Day, we’re inviting you to leap on over to Hanahan’s newest venue for an evening of food, fun, and friendship. What better way to spend your extra day!
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Join us for the Grand Opening of Hanahan’s Food Truck Park… the Yeaman’s Hall Canteen!
Charleston’s best food trucks will be onsite serving up all of your favorites in one place. Sit under the stars, listen to live music, and delight in a delicious meal in a family-friendly environment, all without leaving the city limits. There will even be jump castles on hand for your littlest leapers to enjoy!
Event begins with a women’s only shoot, followed by a two-day tournament in Green Pond
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Lowcountry Land
Trust is bringing back its annual charity Sporting Clays Shoot and this year’s
event is the biggest one yet. The three-day event kicks off with its first
Women’s Shoot followed by two days of sporting clays open to the public. This
year’s event is at White House Plantation, a private property protected under
conservation easement in Green Pond, S.C.
The Women’s Shoot on Friday, March 27
is an invitation-only event hosting 48 shooters. Following the women’s shoot on
the 12-trap clays course, participants will enjoy lunch and a curated
“shop and shoot” experience with a select group of vendors, including
Grady Ervin, Peggy Watkins Sport and Wildlife Art, Norton + Hodges, Brackish,
Holland & Holland, Hallie P. Seibels Fine Portraiture, Margerite and Motte,
Caesar Guerini, Krieghoff, Syren, Carolina Millinery Company, and Fieldshop by
Garden & Gun.
On Saturday, March 28, and Sunday,
March 29, experienced and novice shooters are invited to the ticketed two-day
Sporting Clays Shoot presented by Anderson Insurance Associates and PURE
Insurance. Guests will shoot a professionally set clays course designed to
highlight the host property’s scenic location in the ACE Basin along the
Ashepoo River.
Tickets are $175 each and include a morning or afternoon shoot on either Saturday or Sunday, plus a whole-hog barbecue by Jimmy Fitts, post-shoot refreshments and beverages, including Blade and Bow Bourbon, and a curated shopping experience. For non-shooters, a separate lunch ticket is available for $45. Space is limited and this event is expected to sell out. Purchase tickets at www.lowcountrylandtrust.org. The event is rain or shine.
White House Plantation is owned by
Bill and Linda Demmer. Linda Demmer, an avid shooter herself, has a
long-standing interest in historical preservation, conservation and
restoration. She is currently restoring and creating habitats for migratory
birds, turkey, quail and deer at the 1900-acre White House Plantation, which
includes nearly 450 acres protected under a conservation easement.
“We are thrilled to host Lowcountry
Land Trust’s annual charity sporting clays shoot at White House to highlight
the importance of conservation in the ACE Basin and to support the growing
sporting clays shooting community in the Lowcountry,” Linda Demmer said.
In working with the Demmers to
organize the sporting clays shoot, the staff at Lowcountry Land Trust realized
how many women are interested in sporting clays. The growing popularity of the
sport among women led to the creation of a women’s only event to kick off the
weekend tournament. Charleston even has its own chapter of the Annie Oakley’s,
the Charleston Annies, who gather at the Kiawah Island Club Sporting
Club.
“We’re excited to expand this
popular fundraising event for Lowcountry Land Trust. It allows us to celebrate
the talents of local women clay shooters, highlight a magnificent, protected
property and raise funds that will help us conserve even more critical land in
our state,” said Ashley Demosthenes, president & CEO of Lowcountry Land
Trust.
Lowcountry Land Trust has protected
more than 147,000 acres of land across 17 South Carolina counties, including
14.4 miles along the Ashepoo River. In 2019, the Land Trust was involved in the
protection of Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, Big Snooks in the
Savannah River watershed and two properties in the ACE Basin.
About Lowcountry Land Trust
Founded in 1986, the Lowcountry Land
Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to honor the
relationship between people and land by protecting irreplaceable Lowcountry
lands and treasured places. Lowcountry Land Trust has protected more than
147,000 acres across 17 counties in South Carolina. More information about the
Lowcountry Land Trust is available at www.lowcountrylandtrust.org.
Launch event scheduled for Feb. 20 in Mount Pleasant
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A new
organization aims to spotlight the fast-growing Charleston region as an
attractive and robust market for closing business deals. Charleston Deal
Alliance will connect dealmakers so they can compare notes, make new contacts,
and identify new business opportunities.
Charleston Deal Alliance membership
is open to individuals and companies in accounting, legal, banking, consulting,
recruiting, technology, valuation, and wealth management. With a robust member
database, discounts to exclusive events and access to content and information,
members will be able to grow their network and increase their
profitability.
Anyone interested in learning more
about Charleston Deal Alliance is invited to a launch event from 3:30-6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Cooper River Room, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. in
Mount Pleasant. Guests will enjoy cocktails and light refreshments along with a
panel discussion on the state of dealmaking in Charleston today.
Andy Brusman, chairman of Charleston
Deal Alliance and CEO of investment bank Charles Towne Holdings LLC, said he
realized Charleston has been experiencing tremendous growth and has attracted a
large number of deal professionals. Yet, until now, there wasn’t a single place
where those in the dealmaking community could meet and share resources and
information.
“Charleston is emerging as a
financial hub, which means we need to highlight the incredible deal talent that
resides here in the Charleston region,” Brusman said. “We are excited
to bring all of this under Charleston Deal Alliance and host several events in
2020.”
In addition to Brusman, 11 others
have joined as founding members:
Alex Chalmers, Material Capital
Partners
Bobby Creech, WebsterRogers LLP
Herbert Drayton, Vertical Holdings
Mike Graney, Charleston Regional
Development Alliance
Bob Kosian, Capital Solutions Group
Todd Kuhl, Sherman Capital Markets
Mark Lattanzio, Truist
Ron Owens, Evening Post Industries
Stevan Rainero, Intermont Group
Dave Slenzak, Broadtree Partners
Geiza Vargas, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Not only are members excited to make
connections locally, they are eager for those outside the Charleston region to
see what a vibrant community this is.
“We want Charleston mentioned
along with cities like Charlotte, Nashville and Richmond as places to do deals
and find investment opportunities,” Brusman said. “We believe an
organization like Charleston Deal Alliance will bring attention to our
community and the many business opportunities that exist in our local
market.”
Brusman along with Herbert Drayton
and Alex Chalmers will be part of a panel discussion on the state of dealmaking
in the Charleston region at Thursday’s launch event. Founding board member Bob
Kosian will moderate.
Charleston Deal Alliance has worked
closely with Charleston Regional Development Alliance in the creation of this
new organization. CRDA signed as the initial sponsor providing the needed seed
money to launch the organization and showcase the deals being done in
Charleston.
“Charleston Regional Development
Alliance’s mission is to build long-term economic prosperity by attracting the
world’s best companies, talent and entrepreneurs. Providing connections to
financing opportunities and to service providers with the expertise to put
deals together furthers that goal, which is why CRDA supports Charleston Deal
Alliance,” said Mike Graney, VP, Global Business Development. “The
amount and diversity of deal professionals in Charleston may not be widely
known yet, but it’s about to be.”
An annual membership is $250 for
residents of Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties; $350 for others.
Annual sponsorship opportunities also are available. Learn more about CDA at charlestondealalliance.com.
About Charleston Deal Alliance Dealmakers want to connect with
fellow professionals to compare notes, make new contacts and identify new
business opportunities. Charleston Deal Alliance provides opportunities for
connection and collaboration. Through an online database, events and a shared
knowledge base, members expand their network and increase their deal flow.
Learn more at charlestondealalliance.com.
WILMINGTON, N.C., Feb. 17, 2020,/PRNewswire/ — Wes Carter, President of Atlantic Corporation of Wilmington, has announced the acquisition of Coastal Corrugated, a 35-year-old family-owned box company located in North Charleston, SC.
“We are excited about the opportunities this
move brings to our already diverse company,” said Carter this week, following
Atlantic’s annual meeting. “Coastal’s products are consistent with our
marketplace focus, especially as it broadens our value proposition to the
evolving automotive market. We have looked at corrugated sheet plants before as
they are very allied to our converted products offering. This one seemed the
right one at the right time.”
Atlantic Corporation, a top tier private company in North Carolina, is a
diverse packaging and equipment distributor to consumer products manufacturers
throughout North America, the Caribbean, and Central America. The company
operates 18 regional facilities east to west as Atlantic Packaging.
Coastal Corrugated manufactures large format corrugated boxes for various manufacturing segments. They further manufacture custom protective packaging components for the automotive industry and its tier-one suppliers.
“South Carolina has invested heavily in
recruiting automotive manufacturers to the state and our company is
increasingly aligned as a premier partner to these facilities,” says Carter.
“Coastal’s ability to design and fabricate protective packaging solutions right
here in the low country brings great value and sensible logistics. The North
Charleston location connects with our newly opened Packaging Solution Center in
Charlotte and the logistics of our existing ten facilities across the Carolinas
and Georgia,” he added.
Atlantic is a 70-year-old company headquartered
in Wilmington, NC.
About Atlantic Packaging: Atlantic Packaging was founded in 1946 by Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, W. Horace Carter, and continues to be family-owned and operated. Atlantic serves the unique needs of consumer products manufacturers and offers expertise in packaging equipment and integration as well as high-performance materials for stretch, shrink, strapping, labeling systems, tapes and adhesives, and protective packaging.
Quality Carriers Inc, a leading North American bulk chemical carrier, has
expanded into the Charleston SC market in partnership with its sister company
Boasso America Corporation.
“Consistent with our previously mentioned strategy to expand our footprint, we are excited to announce our expansion into the Charleston market,” says Randy Strutz, President, Quality Carriers. “When one of our major customers asked us for a solution in this market, we responded by leveraging our existing Boasso intermodal terminal.
Scott Giroir, president of Boasso, adds: “Since we already have a
terminal presence in Charleston, it made sense to expand our service offering
into the domestic chemical market to support our sister company’s customers.
This allows us to grow our Charleston terminal, while still servicing our
traditional ISO tank customers.”
Gary Enzor, chairman and chief executive officer of parent company
Quality Distribution Inc, says: “Going forward we will continue to look
for opportunities to leverage the best in class service offerings and strategic
market positions of Quality Carriers, Boasso, and QC Energy Resources to meet
the needs of customers across our family of companies.”
Chef Vivian Howard, who gained fame with her PBS series on opening a restaurant in rural North Carolina, is expanding her culinary acumen to the foodie city of Charleston, S.C.
Eater Charleston reports that Howard will open a “casual yet refined” restaurant named Lenoir at the city’s Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel.
She also plans to open a bakeshop, Hot + Handy, which will serve grab-and-go foods such as biscuits, hand pies, and sandwiches, per Eater.
Both are expected to open this summer.
Howard owns Chef & the Farmer and the Boiler Room in Kinston, North Carolina where she filmed her series, “A Chef’s Life.” A new series, “Somewhere South,” will premiere March 27 on PBS stations, featuring collaborations with other chefs, including Marcus Samuelsson.
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Palmetto Scholars Academy teacher earns Milken
Educator Award for bringing history to life
Santa
Monica, Calif., (February
11, 2020) — The 2020 Oscars season may have ended, but the Milken Family
Foundation’s “Oscars of Teaching” celebrations are in full swing. Today’s stop
was North Charleston, South Carolina, where social studies teacher Leslie
Sullivan was surprised at Palmetto Scholars Academy with a $25,000 Milken
Educator Award that she can use however she wishes.
National
Institute for Excellence in Teaching CEO Dr. Candice McQueen and South Carolina
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman bestowed the honor upon
Sullivan before an all-school assembly of cheering students, colleagues, local
and state dignitaries, and the media.
Sullivan is
the only South Carolina recipient of the Award for the 2019-20 school year and
among up to 40 educators nationwide to receive the recognition this season.
Hailed by Teacher
magazine as the “Oscars of Teaching,” the Milken Educator Awards celebrate,
elevate and activate the American teaching profession and inspire young,
capable people to join it.
“Leslie Sullivan takes her students on historical journeys where they dig deeply into rich text, make connections between past and present, think and question, and discover more about themselves and their place in the world,” said Dr. McQueen. “We are proud to welcome her into the national Milken Educator Network and proud of her service to students in South Carolina’s public schools. We know she will write her own rich history of accomplishments for years to come.”
The Milken
Educator Award is not designated for lifetime achievement. Recipients are
heralded while early to mid-career for what they have achieved — and for the
promise of what they will accomplish given the resources and opportunities
inherent in the Award.
“Being
named a Milken Educator Award winner is one of the highest honors an educator
can receive,” said Superintendent Spearman. “Leslie’s passion for teaching and
her ability to engage students and deepen their understanding of history
uniquely qualify her for this prestigious honor. I want to thank the Milken
Family Foundation for the partnership we share in recognizing outstanding
educators like Leslie and look forward to future efforts to showcase and uplift
the teaching profession.”
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About Leslie Sullivan
Innovation:
Leslie Sullivan is a master of content for her
honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes, including U.S. history, government
and economics. In her class students recreate Revolutionary War battlefields
out of dough, participate in Socratic seminars, and engage in sophisticated
discussions of historical and current events, exploring political and cultural
dynamics. In one project, Sullivan asks students and parents to recall two
historical events that were significant in their lives, leading to meaningful
discussions and high engagement as the generations participate together in the
learning process. Sullivan designs every activity, from mock trial and writing
to researching primary sources, to foster inquiry-based learning, deepen
students’ understanding, connect history to the present, and encourage them to
think and question.
Dedication and Classroom Impact: Palmetto Scholars Academy is in its 10th year; Sullivan has been there for seven and has personally taught every member of the school’s first five graduating classes. She has served as a grade-level chair and leads the social studies department, as well as advising student government and senior capstone projects. Sullivan focuses on her students’ social-emotional learning and creates opportunities to get to know them so she can meet their needs. She helps her AP U.S. History students prepare for the AP exams before school and on weekends, with notable results: 73% of her students earn passing scores, compared with the state average of 57%. More than three-quarters of Palmetto’s graduates are enrolled in college or have earned degrees, and alumni say that Sullivan’s high expectations have helped them in their post-secondary studies.
Leadership
Beyond the Classroom Walls: A role model to her peers, Sullivan has mentored
new teachers, led professional development for Palmetto faculty and contributes
lesson plans to an online network for AP U.S. History teachers. Each summer she
attends intensive social studies courses, including sessions at Stanford
University and the Library of Congress. Sullivan has presented at national,
state and regional conferences about her work on National History Day (NHD), a
program she helped establish at Palmetto and has advised, judged and coached.
Sullivan has taken groups to the national finals in Washington, D.C., for the
past four years; in 2018, two of her students placed second in the country for
their documentary about the role The Coca-Cola Company played in Atlanta’s
civil rights movement.
Education: Sullivan earned a Bachelor of Arts in history in 2005 from Ohio
State University and a Master of Arts in Teaching in social studies from The
Citadel in 2011. She is working on a second master’s in history through the
Gilder Lehrman Institute and Pace University.
More About the Milken Educator Awards: “The future belongs to the
educated.”
The very first Milken Educator Awards were presented by the Milken Family
Foundation in 1987. The Awards, created by Lowell Milken, provide public
recognition and individual financial rewards of $25,000 to elementary and
secondary school teachers, principals and specialists from around the country
who are furthering excellence in education.
Along
with the $25,000 financial prize, recipients join the national Milken Educator
Network, a group of more than 2,800 top teachers, principals and specialists.
The network serves as a rich resource for fellow educators, legislators, school
boards and others dedicated to excellence in education.
The
2019-20 honorees will also attend an all-expenses-paid Milken Educator Forum in
Indianapolis March 26-28, 2020, where they will network with their new
colleagues and exchange ideas with state and federal leaders on the future of
education. In addition, the Milken Educator Awards’ “Why Not Us” program
will pair each 2019-2020 recipient with a veteran Milken Educator mentor to
explore and prepare for expanded leadership roles that strengthen education
practice and policy.
·
Over the years, more than $140 million in
funding, including $70 million for the individual cash awards, has been devoted
to the overall Milken Awards initiative, which includes powerful professional
development opportunities throughout recipients’ careers.
·
The Awards alternate yearly between
elementary and secondary educators; this season honors secondary school
teachers.
· Veteran Milken Educators frequently go on to leadership roles at state, national and international levels.
· Unlike most teacher recognition programs, the Milken Educator Awards has no formal nomination or application process. Candidates are sourced through a confidential selection process and then reviewed by blue ribbon panels in each state. Those most exceptional are recommended for the Award, with the final selection made by the Milken Family Foundation.
·
The cash award is unrestricted.
Recipients have used the money in diverse ways; for instance, on their
children’s or their own continuing education, financing dream field trips,
establishing scholarships, and even on the adoption of children.
The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is pleased to announce Christine Bush Roman of Johns Island, SC, as the winner of the 2020 North Charleston Arts Fest Poster Design Competition. As the winner of the statewide contest, Bush Roman’s mixed media painting, titled Oak Circus, will be used to promote the 2020 North Charleston Arts Fest, taking place April 29-May 3. In addition, the artist was awarded a $500 cash prize and the piece has become part of the City of North Charleston’s Public Art Collection.
Oak Circus was one of 75 entries by artists from 17 cities across South Carolina that were submitted for consideration for the 2020 North Charleston Arts Fest Poster Design Competition. Christine created the painting specifically for the Arts Fest using acrylic, ink, pastel, and fabric. “When beginning this piece, I knew I wanted to illustrate the vibrancy and emotion of all kinds of creators coming together to share their work,” she says. “I began the painting with the simplified image of an oak tree spreading its branches because the oak is such a well-known visual for the Lowcountry. The tree is also an iconic symbol across many cultures of growth, transformation, unity, and enlightenment. I wanted all the other elements of the painting to react to the tree. Setting the tone of celebration, the colors and rhythm hint at all of the different art forms highlighted during the North Charleston Arts Fest.”
Christine Bush Roman received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting from the University of Georgia in 2006 and returned to earn a Master of Fine Arts in the same concentration in 2013. She actively exhibits her paintings in solo and group shows both regionally and nationally. Rooted in drawing and painting, and oftentimes some elements of collage, her vibrant and dynamic works are executed in a variety of media with an emphasis on bright color, texture, pattern, and symbolism. Christine’s sincere affection for process and working with materials is revealed in the chunky, scraped, bumpy, gritty, and messy surfaces of her paintings. “Each piece endures hours of layering, destroying, and recreating,“ she explains. The improvisation and intuitive nature of Christine’s work is guided both by the materials and the concept. When utilizing collage techniques, she chooses to only use personal or recycled materials because of her belief that the previous life of the fabric or paper used informs the direction of the work. Most often inspired by ideas of our perception of self, her colorful and busy paintings reflect a compressed narrative of an ever-changing personality; acting as illustrations of an inner story full of ups and downs, constant change, and growth. Her works are about how we are constantly being shaped by where we live, people we know, and major life events. Christine currently creates in her home studio in Johns Island, SC, and instructs art classes for One HEART Connection and Art in the Park Art Lab, both in Charleston, SC. To learn more about the artist, visit ChristineBushRoman.com.
A collection of Bush Roman’s mixed media paintings will be on display at the North Charleston City Gallery throughout May 2020. The exhibit will feature her winning piece, Oak Circus. The gallery is located within the Charleston Area Convention Center at 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston. Admission and parking are free. The public is invited to meet the artist at the gallery during the North Charleston Arts Fest Opening Celebration & Artist Reception on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 pm. T-shirts and posters featuring the winning design will be available for purchase during the festival.
For more information about the North Charleston Arts Fest, other competition and exhibition opportunities, or festival sponsorship, on-site marketing opportunities, and program booklet ad placement contact the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department at (843)740-5854, email culturalarts@northcharleston.org, or visit NorthCharlestonArtsFest.com.
The West Ashley Area Chamber announced that Euro Foods Bakery and Cafe will hold its official grand opening Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. The restaurant and deli is located at Old Towne Center, 1664 Old Towne Road in West Ashley (near T-Bonz).
Visitors to the grand opening will be treated to samples from the Euro Foods menu and meat and cheese selections from the deli, as well as wine and champagne. The restaurant features Eastern European cuisine. Among the offerings are soups and salads, rice pilaf, Polish sausage with sauerkraut, cabbage rolls, Siberian dumplings, and pastries. Beverages include water flavored with citrus fruit or cucumbers, fruit drinks, coffee and Georgian tea with peppermint.
The Euro Foods deli opened at the site in October. In addition to meats and cheeses, it a wide selection of European grocery items, breads, sandwiches, and ice cream bars. The restaurant section started operating in December and gradually expanded its menu. A daily feature is cheeseburgers and fries. Customers may call in orders at 843-571-1451 for take-out (preparation time is generally 10 to 15 minutes. Deliveries may be set up through UberEats. Operating hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm. The restaurant also offers catering services.
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