As Charleston prepares for another potential damaging weather front from the already devastating Hurricane Dorian, the city remains calm. The last five years have witnessed challenging Hurricane conditions in the Carolinas and it has helped prepare our citizens for impending treacherous conditions.
This evening in historic downtown Charleston, all remained at ease. So quiet, you could hear pins drop on what traditionally are the busiest streets and districts.
We spent some time on King Street, East Bay, The Battery and Waterfront Park to help paint a visual of a city that prepares and waits.
Here is a look at Charleston, South Carolina in pictures as it awaits Hurricane Dorian
Charleston, South Carolina – The Hub Collaborative Workspaces held its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on August 23, 2019, at 11:30 am for their new location at 8887 Old University Blvd. Representatives from the Charleston Metro Chamber, Members of The Hub, Adam Ferrara, Paul Ferrara, Janel Ferrara, Becky Ferrara and Brette Driesell will be present to celebrate this exciting moment for The Hub.
“As a small business owner, it is great to see the amount of
community support we had for our first day of business,” said Adam
Ferrara, Owner. “The Grand Opening represents [the culmination of a lot
of: hard work, strategy, and investigation into how the community can
benefit from a professional office space that is created to promote
business to business collaboration.] and we are happy to finally welcome
Members/Customers through our doors.”
The Hub Collaborative Workspaces will be open Monday-Sunday, 24/7 and
is located at 8887 Old University Blvd, North Charleston SC 29406.
The HUB Collaborative Workspaces offers the City of North Charleston
and the surrounding markets a Full-Service office experience while
allowing many different business owners the opportunity to call The
University Centre Building its home base! The HUB has Virtual Office,
Coworking Seats, Dedicated Desks and Single all the way up to Four
Person Office Environments. All of this with convenience in mind with
being open 24/7/365.
The University Centre Building is fully furnished, Gigi-Fi supported
and is key fab accessible at all times to its members! We have
professional conference room spaces and on-site manager from 8:30am-
5:00pm Monday through Friday. All conference rooms are accessible
24/7/365.
Fields to Families serves those experiencing food insecurity in the Lowcountry by providing access to fresh produce collected from local farms, farmers markets, and their Moncks Corner garden.
Since 2006, each year our volunteers have distributed an average of 65,000 pounds of free, local produce.
Field to Families’ goal is to alleviate hunger in the Tri-County area by harvesting, collecting, growing, and distributing local produce to a network of service agencies and programs.
Grow
Established in 2011, Fields to Familes’ garden is located in Moncks Corner, thanks to a generous donor. The garden continues to grow each year. The format is both raised beds, which allows for easy maintenance of weeds and less potential damage with weather elements, and a newly tilled area to increase crop yield. Plans for shelter and greenhouse are underway!
Harvest
Harvesting occurs at farms in the Lowcountry. Farmers communicate when there is an excess in fields and volunteers come out to glean/harvest. There are a variety of reasons that leftover produce does not get harvested. Sometimes produce is left behind because it has developed cosmetic blemishes or it has grown too large for its packaging. Other reasons include overproduction and dwindling market price.
According to the USDA, an estimated 25 – 30 percent of all food crops are left in the fields after harvest. When Fields to Families was established in 2006, they began to “rescue” these fruits and vegetables from being plowed under, reducing food waste and lowering the carbon footprint.
Collect
Generous farmers and local farmers markets help Fields to Families’ reach poundage goals from fresh produce donations. Bins are distributed at markets and poundage from each farmer is tallied. Volunteers then donate to our network of partners
Distribute
We Deliver. To carry out their mission, they grow, harvest, collect, and distribute to local partners. Food is grown at their garden in Moncks Corner, which has tripled output in the last two years. Farmers communicate when there is an excess in fields and volunteers come out to glean/harvest.
Now in its 18th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of
top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have
contributed to South Carolina’s economy
through exceptional increases in revenues and employment. SC 25 Fastest
Growing Companies, was founded as a way to honor the state’s most
dynamic businesses and their contributions to our state’s economic
vitality.
The Official SC TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies program, presented by
The Capital Corporation, and Co-sponsored by Integrated Media
Publishing, A.T. Locke, PNC Bank, and HUB International Carolinas, has
evolved into South Carolina’s most sought-after recognition for rapidly growing companies.
This year’s TOP 25 highest ranking companies, SC Excellence in
Business Awards, and South Carolina Economic Impact Award will be
honored at a statewide luncheon to be held October 22nd.
SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 28, 2019) – On Thursday, August 29 and Friday, August 30, presidential candidate and former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary under President Obama and San Antonio Mayor, Julián Castro, will return to South Carolina for a roundtable in Columbia on his comprehensive plan to end gun violence and to meet with voters and leaders in Beaufort and Charleston. This trip will be the first to South Carolina for Secretary Castro since he qualified for the upcoming fall Democratic debates.
On Thursday, August 29, Secretary Castro will meet with community leader Germon “Mama G” Miller-Bey before the South Carolina Democratic Black Caucus hosts Secretary Castro for a community roundtable on gun violence with local organizations and community leaders. Secretary Castro will also attend house parties hosted by Carol and Don Fowler and Councilwoman-At-Large Tameika Isaac Devine and Jamie Devine.
On Friday, August 30, Secretary Castro will join the Beaufort Democratic Party and the Beaufort Black Chamber of Commerce for a breakfast meet-and-greet in Beaufort. Sen. Marlon Kimpson will join Secretary Castro in Charleston later Friday for the College of Charleston Bully Pulpit series.
Along with qualifying for the next round of debates, Secretary Castro recently released his comprehensive Disarm Hate Plan to address gun violence and combat white nationalism. He also proposed the People First Economic Plan for Working Families to boost wages and ensure the wealthy pay their fair share, and released the PAW plan to protect animals and wildlife.
Charleston Event
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON’S BULLY PULPIT SERIES WITH SEN. MARLON KIMPSON
WHAT: Secretary Castro will participate in the College of Charleston Bully Pulpit series with South Carolina state Sen. Marlon Kimpson. The event is open to the public.
WHERE: Rita-Hollings Science Center, 58 Coming St., Charleston, SC
WHEN: Friday, August 30, 5:00-6:30 PM ET
WHO:
Secretary Castro, Sen. Marlon Kimpson, College of Charleston President
Andrew Hsu, Dean Gibbs Knotts and members of the College of Charleston
community
(Charleston,
SC: August 27th,
2019): The wait for Minneapolis-based Butcher & the Boar
is finally over, with a limited number of reservations being accepted for this Friday, Aug. 30. Inspired by his Lafayette, LA roots, executive Chef Tommy Begnaud’s Cajun and Southern influences ring through this new Mount Pleasant installment in its refined
yet simple approach to cuisine, dedicated to local and seasonal ingredients, and also in its come one, come all feel.
Butcher & the Boar aims
to bring people together throughout the impressively designed venue with an eye for detail and the guest experience in mind. Large, shareable portions with bold and inventive flavors make for a memorable dining experience. Featuring an indoor lounge and bar
with an extensive whiskey and bourbon selection, private event spaces, an outdoor Cuban cigar lounge and a dog-friendly patio, there is something for everyone.
Join
Butcher & the Boar for their first family-style New Orleans Brunch, Sept. 8th,
and enjoy Creole favorites such as Biscuits and Gravy, Shrimp and Grits, and of course Beignets. Keep an eye out for one of three dimes hiding amongst the 1,000’s of Lincoln’s that decorate the lounge floors to win a complimentary shot!
The
Minneapolis Butcher & Boar has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Steakhouses in America (OpenTable) and one the the Best Bourbon Bars in America (GoBourbon.com).
A modern steak & smoked meat
house with a focus on large shareable portions with inventive American flavors.
“Our Community Enrichment grantee partners go beyond the expectation
to assist people who experience poverty – they work to interrupt the
cycle of poverty altogether. We applaud their work to address the root
causes of poverty in their respective communities,” said Tom Keith,
president of Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina.
Community Enrichment grant recipients serve 27 South Carolina
counties, and several of them provide services across the state. The
organizations are listed below.
Anderson Interfaith Ministries
Charleston Promise Neighborhood
Children In Crisis In Dorchester County
Communities in Schools of the Charleston Area, Inc.
Community Works
Compass of Carolina
Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina
Foothills Family Resources
Greenville Tech Foundation
Helping Hands of Georgetown
Lowcountry Local First
Middle Tyger Community Center
Miss Ruby’s Kids
Northside Development Corporation
Serve & Connect
Soteria Community Development Corporation (CDC)
Teach For America – South Carolina
United Ministries
United Way of the Midlands
United Way of the Piedmont
University of South Carolina Educational Foundation
Village Group
WINGS
About Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is a ministry of
the Sisters of Charity Health System, founded in 1996. Their mission is
to address the needs of the poor and underserved throughout the state of
South Carolina. Through the strategic use of resources, they seek to
reduce poverty through action, advocacy and leadership.
“After visiting the Hawaiian Islands, the owner fell in love with Poke. Sushi was a staple in her weekly diet. However, she found it wasn’t ideal for someone on the go, who has a busy schedule. She also found it to be pricey and limited. When she returned to Charleston from Hawaii, she wanted to create a place where people could enjoy quality food without missing a beat in their busy lives, while being affordable for everyone. This vision, combined with a love for sushi, inspired our mission to create fresh poke without sacrificing taste, health, and quality in a fast-casual restaurant environment.”
Explore their amazing menu customized just for your dining needs
Poke (pronounced POKE-AY, not POKE-EE) is served
all over Hawaii, and now many cities throughout the mainland. Poke is a
raw fish salad, traditionally made with ahi tuna or sashimi grade
salmon, tossed with onions and a soy-sesame dressing. In Hawaii, there
are many different types of poke made from a variety of seafood (Squid
Salad is Popular!) and dressings. Poke shops mainly serve poke bowls,
big bowls of rice or other bases like salad topped with a generous scoop
of poke and your choice of toppings.
You’ll be happy to know, poke bowls are not only addictively delicious but also a nutritious way to celebrate the Hawaiian food trend, especially when it’s piled high with nutrient-packed toppings! #betterthansushi #IBowlMyOwnWay
What is Acai Bowl
One of the
most delicious members of the superfood squad—a fruit you’ve probably
seen all over your social media. Açaí (pronounced ah-sigh-EE) is best
known for being the not-so-secret ingredient in picture-perfect frozen
bowls, topped with your choice of other healthy ingredients.
Açaí bowls are the latest trend in providing a healthy and even more delicious alternative to frozen yogurt or ice cream. Açaí berries mostly found in Brazil, resemble grapes are actually quite low in sugar, containing close to 0 grams per 100g serving.
We are currently seeking healthy individuals for a study of cognitive performance. We are investigating whether a 1-week course of non-invasive brain stimulation may lead to improved cognitive function and stress management.
El PInchoTaco is a local family-owned catering company. Providing catering services to the Charleston Low-Country. Using family recipes, fresh ingredients, and combining 40 plus years of cooking experience
El PinchoTaco strives to provide the best quality Mexican/Latin Cuisine to its customers.
Experience this intimate and energetic dining environment. While you are there, spend some time with the owners over a fabulous specialty margarita. This restaurant is truly a gift to the Lowcountry.
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