The dining experience in Charleston is one of excellence that has transcended the coasts and has become an international sensation. From our fine breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to the unique and savory delicacies of dessert. One of the finest establishments for a natural and delightful dessert experience is Freddo Charleston, located at 239 1/2 King Street.
Their fine assortment of gelato and sorbet includes:
Chocolate Mousse
Dark Chocolate
Grand Chocolate
Chocolate Freddo
Vanilla
Mint Chocolate Chip
Banana Split
Italian Mascarpone
Tramontana Cookie
Dulce de Leche Caramel
Caramel Coco Chip
Caramel Temptation
Strawberry Sorbet
Passion Fruit Sorbet
Mango Sorbet
Raspberry Sorbet
Why Choose Freddo? The fine commitment to fresh ingredients and expert craftsmanship:
All Freddo products are handcrafted by our ice cream masters, with the highest quality, taking care of the selection of raw materials and all preparation processes.
All products are made with the highest quality ingredients – from fresh milk, pure cane sugar, fruits and the finest natural and raw ingredients.
Freddo’s gelato has 0 grams trans-fat per serving (3.5 oz.), and are devoid of preservatives or added vegetable fats. Freddo gelato sold in the United States is made in Argentina and shipped under strict protocols to ensure quality control.
Charleston Parks Conservancy welcoming new volunteers to garden in city parks
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Common on those New Year’s resolutions lists are more exercise, volunteering and learning a new skill or hobby. Volunteers with the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s Garden in the Parks program can easily check those three resolutions off their list.
The Conservancy is seeking new volunteers to garden in Charleston’s public parks. Volunteer tasks include planting flowers and shrubs, pruning, weeding, mulching and watering, depending on the season. Interested volunteers can fill out a form at www.charlestonparksconservancy.org/volunteer.
To date in 2019, 70 volunteers have worked in more than a dozen parks around Charleston for a total of almost 2,000 volunteer hours. Garden in the Parks volunteers are part of the Conservancy’s Park Angel program. Volunteers help with fundraisers, community events, outreach and the community garden program. The Conservancy’s large volunteer base enables the organization to renovate, improve and maintain about 25 parks in the City of Charleston.
Garden in the Parks volunteers accounted for about 25% of the Conservancy’s total volunteer hours in 2019. That support value equates to about $50,000.
“We are continually grateful to the volunteers who help us garden in the parks,” said Rachel Barry, volunteer manager. “There is no way we could take on projects like Colonial Lake or the Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park without the support of our incredible volunteer Park Angels.
“Our volunteers really benefit as well. They gain valuable gardening skills and knowledge while enjoying the fresh air and getting some exercise,” she added. “Plus, many of our volunteers have forged deep friendships with fellow volunteers.”
Volunteers can work as much or as little as their schedule allows. No gardening experience is needed. One of the Conservancy’s professional horticulturists is on hand to provide instruction and guidance, giving volunteers the opportunity to learn about how to care for the plants in their own yards and home gardens.
Volunteer Kathleen Gunning said, “I’ve really enjoyed the free garden education. The horticulturalists are always gracious about answering any questions about plants and gardens. They have helped me identify plants and problems with a photo from my iPhone.”
Volunteer teams generally work on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. One group works at Colonial Lake and another team travels to various other parks such as Marion Square, Hampton Park and Tiedemann Park. Joining the traveling team is a great way to learn more about the city and its park system.
“When I’m gardening I’m in my happy place,” said volunteer Jessie Bleichamn. “I really volunteer for selfish reasons. It’s just so I can exercise, get fresh air, and garden.”
Long-time volunteer Michael Master added, “The Conservancy attracts some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. And you’ll make Charleston a nicer place to live, work and play.”
For more than 10 years, the Conservancy — through public-private partnerships — has had a hand in renovating and beautifying more than 25 parks in the City of Charleston. Notable projects include the complete renovation of Colonial Lake, the renovation of the Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park as well as Allan Park, Wragg Square, McMahon Playground at Hampton Park, Magnolia Park and Community Garden, Marion Square, and Medway Park and Community Garden.
About the Charleston Parks Conservancy
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the people of Charleston to connect with their parks and create stunning public places and a strong community. The Conservancy opens doors to individuals and organizations in Charleston wanting to engage with their parks and green spaces in a kaleidoscope of positive ways. With the help of its Park Angels, the Conservancy improves, enhances, and invigorates these spaces, making Charleston even better, stronger, and more successful. For more information about or to support the Charleston Parks Conservancy, visitwww.charlestonparksconservancy.org.
Two years after opening a second manufacturing facility in the Charleston region, Cummins Turbo Technologies has announced an $11 million plant expansion. The company will double assembly capacity and greatly increase machining capacity at its existing plant in North Charlestons Palmetto Commerce Park, with plans to create 100 new jobs.
The new competitive expansion project was facilitated by the Charleston Regional Development Alliance in partnership with numerous public- and private-sector allies. The Alliance is an economic development organization working to advance the economy of the three-county Charleston region.
“Cummins’ decision to expand in our region sends a powerful message to other leaders in the automotive industry,” said Alliance Chairman Jim Bryan. “Collectively, our three counties offer an incredible combination of assets for world-class manufacturers, and this expansion proves just how competitive we’ve become.”
Headquartered in Huddersfield, England, Cummins Turbo Technologies is
one of the world’s largest manufacturers of turbochargers for diesel
engines. The company opened its first Charleston area manufacturing
plant in 1982 and opened its Palmetto plant in 2006. There are
approximately 750 employees between its two area facilities.
Globally the company has seven manufacturing facilities located in
Brazil, India, UK, USA and its joint venture in China ensuring support
for engine and vehicle makers across the world.
Tell me about your day
About the little things; the tiny details
Telling about the way you are seeing the world
I want to see it through your eyes
The way you feel others
The way you find goodness
How the sun shines in the eye of a storm
How your tears cleanse you from the drought
Your eyes light the darkness
Your hands make a child feel safe
Cry to me
Shower me with your feelings
Be grateful with faith and hope
Tell me about the way you found satisfaction in the laughter of a baby
Helping a stranger in need
Giving food to the mouths of those who starve
I want to hear all the details as we lay in bed
I want to fall asleep to the sound of your voice
I want to hear how you put color in this black and white montage
Tell me about your day
The next day, I will kiss you gently on the lips
Promise you it will be alright
Never let the world hurt you alone
I’ll hurt with you
Be close for all time
Nothing I won’t do to protect you
Each night with the setting sun, when you walk through that door, so beautiful with each passing day, you tell me about your day
Until my weary eyes close and my last vision is your beautiful soul
How lucky I must be to have you to tell me about your day for the rest of my life
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will reopen all statewide shellfish harvesting beds at sunrise on Dec. 26, EXCEPT for Wallace Creek in Beaufort County, the agency announced today.
“Water quality data indicate that bacteria levels are once again suitable for shellfish harvesting throughout the state except for the Conditional Management Area of Wallace Creek,” said Mike Pearson, Manager of DHEC’s Shellfish Sanitation Section.
For more information on clam and oyster harvesting areas in Beaufort
County, call DHEC’s Beaufort Environmental Affairs Office at 843-846-1030 or visit www.scdhec.gov/shellfish.
CHARLESTON, S.C., Dec. 24, 2019,/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — “We were fortunate enough this year to grow from 24th place to 6th place. We are now more determined than ever to revamp to continue to grow in order to stay relevant,” says CEO Jeff Cook. “We really challenge our team for growth because if you don’t grow you’re simply drifting.”
To be eligible for the SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies Award, the company must be headquartered in South Carolina and be in business for at least three years and show revenues of more than $3 million in the last fiscal year. The companies are selected using a calculation based on year-over-year growth of revenue and employee headcount over the last three years (2016, 2017 and 2018).
Representatives of The Capital Corporation and partner sponsors made on-site visits of nominees to interview key personnel and view company operations.
“We are pleased with the strong nominations this year,” said George Moseley, principal of The Capital Corporation.
“It is an honor to be involved in recognizing the growth of South Carolina’s companies,” said Lori Coon, publisher of Columbia Business Monthly and Greenville Business Magazine and Charleston Business Magazine. Once all the data is in hand, the selections are made. Winners are notified, but not given their ranking until the awards luncheon. “There are more people working in South Carolina than ever before, and that is thanks in no small part to companies like 9 Round, Swampfox Technologies, JEAR Logistics, and the other 2019 SC Fastest Growing award winners. I congratulate them all and wish them many more successful years here in the Palmetto State.” Governor Henry McMaster.
In 2020, JCRE has big plans for expansion across state lines into North Carolina. With plans to open a new office in Rock Hill, Jeff Cook Real Estate will soon be a household name in the Carolinas. The company plans to open a fifth office in Charleston and is currently finishing up an office relocation to downtown Columbia.
In 2018, JCRE ranked at #24 and is now ranked at #6. Here are the top 10 fastest-growing companies in the state for 2019:
Number 10 – The Hiring Group, Greer
Number 9 – Preferred Home Services, North Charleston
Number 8 – Advantage | Forbesbook, Charleston
Number 7 – Intellectual Capital, Greenville
Number 6 – Jeff Cook Enterprises, North Charleston
Number 5 – Plus Plus USA, Greenville
Number 4 – Diesel Laptops, Gilbert
Number 3 – Clear Touch Interactive, Greenville
Number 2 – Sunny Days Entertainment, LLC, Simpsonville
Number 1 – Orange Bees, Greenville
About Jeff Cook Real Estate The Jeff Cook Team focuses on leveraging each other’s strengths to provide exceptional service while maximizing each team member’s talents. In a company where entrepreneurship and out-of-the-box thinking are the driving factors of our success, we welcome industry leaders who challenge the norms and are looking to take their business to new heights. To learn more about joining the Jeff Cook Real Estate team visit https://www.JoinJCRE.com.
For Media Inquiries: Megan Garrell Jeff Cook Real Estate Megan.Garrell@JeffCookRealEstate.com
She made me feel like I was ten A little boy curious about love It was a strange tingle; in a good way In an innocent playground of concrete, we stood
Romance blew me over like a locomotive train
When you held my hand, I was safe
I found comfort in your smile
Across the table, I saw us forty years from now through their eyes
You were secure in my honesty
I, in your insecurities
Your flaws so enchanting
When you introduced our date I giggled shy and blushing
I was proud to be by your side
That moment was the type of perfection I never could have scripted
I kissed you goodbye
Without hesitation; without delay
It was so comforting
Soft lips embracing
Right at that moment, she was here; I was there A modern princess in jeans and sparkles
I wanted to dance to the beat of your heart under the lunar crystal ball
COLUMBIA, S.C. –Alorica,
a global leader in customer experience solutions, today announced plans
to expand its current operations in Charleston County. The $1.2 million
investment will create more than 300 new jobs.
With 20 years in business, the people-first company is known for its
strength and success in managing customer experience processes,
developing talent and fostering a unique culture of giving back through
its partnership with the global nonprofit Making Lives Better with Alorica.
Located at 4275 Bridge View Drive in North Charleston, S.C., Alorica’s
strategic expansion will increase the company’s capacity in North
America to accommodate the growing demand for customer experience
expertise by some of the world’s biggest brands. Alorica North
Charleston services a variety of brands in the retail, healthcare and
energy and utilities industries. The company also has two facilities in
Simpsonville, S.C.
Alorica’s expansion is expected to be completed by the end of 2020.
Individuals interested in joining the Alorica team should visit https://www.alorica.com/careers/ or apply in person, at 4275 Bridge View Drive in North Charleston, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
QUOTES
“We’re thrilled to be doing more for the community we’ve called home for
15 years. From creating more jobs to finding more ways to serve the
people of North Charleston, we look forward to continuing to fulfill our
vision of making lives better, one interaction at a time.” -Alorica North Charleston Site Director Becky Crocco
“It is always exciting to see a business operating in South Carolina
have this kind of success, and we couldn’t be prouder to congratulate
Alorica on this expansion and the addition of 300 new jobs in Charleston
County.” -Gov. Henry McMaster
“The expansion of Alorica’s operations in Charleston County signals yet
another vote of confidence by this great company for the local workforce
and strong business environment in South Carolina. Congratulations to
Alorica, and we look forward to the company’s continued success.” -Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt
“Congratulations to Alorica on their expansion announcement. As Alorica
embarks on this exciting new growth phase, they provide economic-energy
to the region with the addition of over 300 new jobs.” -Charleston County Council Chairman Elliott Summey
“Alorica is providing what everyone is asking for, a better customer
experience. With their expansion and tremendous job creation, our local
workforce, well-equipped to deploy Alorica’s innovative solutions, are
helping fulfill the company’s mission.” -North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey
“We thank Alorica for its decision to expand and reinvest in Charleston
County. We have had a longstanding relationship with the company, and
our Business Concierge team will continue to support the growth of our
valuable corporate neighbor.” -Charleston County Economic Development Executive Director Steve Dykes
FIVE FAST FACTS
• Alorica is expanding operations in Charleston County.
• The $1.2 million investment will create more than 300 new jobs.
• Alorica is a customer relationship management company.
• Located at 4275 Bridge View Drive in North Charleston, S.C.
• Individuals interested in joining the Alorica team should visithttps://www.alorica.com/careers/ or apply in-person, at the address above, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Vibe Nutrition – 5101 Ashley Phosphate Road Suite 108, North Charleston, SC
Saturday, January 4, 2020 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Details
It’s finally here, you guys. Our GRAND OPENING PARTY!
Join us as we officially open our doors to the community! We will be serving healthy shakes, energy teas, protein coffees, etc. plus raffle drawings & other fun surprises we have planned for the day!
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