Visitors and locals have the option to save up to 50 percent or more on some of the area’s best tours, attractions and restaurants. TourPass.com is in its second year and just launched in Charleston’s sister city, Savannah, Georgia in time for the spring and summer tourist season.
Created by Keith Simmons, publisher of Traveler of Charleston Visitor Magazine, this tour pass offers visitors convenient package options at a discounted price.
“With so many incredible tours, attractions, restaurants and sights to see, we know it can be a little overwhelming for visitors to decide what to do. We created Tour Pass to make it simple for tourists to save time, money and the hassle of researching where to go and what to do,” Simmons said. “We’ve hand-picked some of the best tours and attractions and continue to add more. We see the Tour Pass as the go-to resource for visitors in Charleston and Savannah.”
Here’s how it works:
Go to TourPass.com to select a one through five-day pass.
Purchase the pass online and instantly receive a text and email with a mobile pass link. The mobile pass provides detailed information about attractions, maps and a digital guide and works on all mobile devices.
Purchases can be made up to six months in advance, but the pass isn’t activated until the user chooses an activation date.
Risk-free-guarantee allows all unactivated passes to be fully refunded for up to six months from purchase date.
Pricing for Tour Pass Charleston starts at:
1-Day Pass: $69 adults, $39 children
Participating tours, attractions and restaurants include:
Adventure Sightseeing Bus Tour
Boone Hall Plantation
Center for Birds of Prey
Charleston Speed Boat Adventures
Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Charleston Fun Park
Charleston Harbor Fish House ($7 off order)
Charleston Harbor Tours
Charleston Strolls Walking Tour
Charleston Tea Plantation
Charleston History Walking Tour
Whodunnit Murder Mystery Walking Tour
Chilling Charleston Ghost Walking Tour
Charleston Water Taxi
Confederate Museum
Deep Water Vineyards
Firefly Distilleries
Ghost & Dungeon Walking Tour
Ghost & Graveyard Walking Tour
Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
GrayLine City Bus Tour
The Grit Counter ($7 off order)
McLeod Plantation
Nathaniel Russell House Museum
North Charleston Fire Museum
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
Palmetto Carriage Tours
Pounce Cat Cafe (1 free beverage)
Revelry Brewing Co. (2 free pints per person)
Slave Mart Museum
SpiritLine Harbor Tour
The Charleston Museum
The Gibbes Museum of Art
The Powder Magazine
More attractions are being added to the Tour Pass all the time.
“Visitors continually ask us for recommendations about how to structure their visit. They want ideas and suggestions on great tours, attractions and sights to see. We were eager to be part of Tour Pass because it’s a great way for visitors to package all the best Charleston has to offer in a reasonably priced and convenient setup,” said John LaVerne, owner of Bulldog Tours.
UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, INC. RAISES THE ROOF ON ATTAINABLE HOUSING WITH $2,500 DONATION HOUSING FOR ALL –MOUNT PLEASANT BUILDS FUNDRAISING MOMENTUM
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (April 12, 2019) – Housing For All – Mount Pleasant (HFAMP) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering attainable housing in South Carolina’s fourth largest municipality, continues to build momentum with a generous $2,500 donation from United Community Bank, Inc.
“We are grateful for this new commitment from such an important community partner,” said Melissa Moore, director of operations for HFAMP. “This donation is the start of a larger partnership and validates the need for attainable workforce housing in Mount Pleasant.”
The donation makes United Community Bank, Inc. a “Roof Level” sponsor and highlights the important work being done to make attainable housing a reality for first responders, teachers, senior citizens and all of those affected by the ongoing regional housing crisis.
“As a community bank built on providing excellent service, we understand the issues affecting our friends and neighbors,” said Scott Garcia, senior vice president and regional banking manager for United Community Bank, Inc. “We are excited to partner with Housing for All –Mount Pleasant to develop important resources and solutions to this issue that affects everyone in this community.”
More than seven in ten workers in Mount Pleasant are forced to live elsewhere, often due to a lack of attainable housing options. Housing For All – Mount Pleasant is committed to bringing real solutions to address this crisis and create a closer, stronger community for all.
ABOUT HOUSING FOR ALL – MOUNT PLEASANT
Through fundraising, advocacy and awareness building, Housing For All – Mount Pleasant, a registered 501(c)(3) organization, seeks to create, encourage and support the development of attainable housing for those who work, live, or hope to live, in Mount Pleasant. For more information, visit www.housingforallmtp.com.
Proceeds to fund medical clinics
in some of the world’s poorest regions
CHARLESTON,
S.C. – This year’s annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic raised more than $300,000 for
OneWorld Health – far surpassing the $200,000 the event brought in last year.
Each year, musicians,
athletes and actors join southern rock band NEEDTOBREATHE for a charity golf
classic at the Daniel Island Club, plus an auction and concert in support of OneWorld
Health. The Charleston-based nonprofit empowers communities around the world to
achieve long-term improvements in health and quality of life. OneWorld Health
has built 12 medical clinics in Uganda and Nicaragua, helping more than 310,000
patients receive life-saving medical care.
“We are
incredibly grateful for the partnership we have with Commonwealth and
NEEDTOBREATHE,” said Michael O’Neal, executive director of OneWorld Health. “We
are humbled by the overwhelming generosity of everyone and promise to steward
the contributions faithfully as we continue to make life-saving care a reality
for the communities we serve in East Africa and Central America. On behalf of
the more than 100,000 patients we will serve in 2019, from the bottom of our
hearts, thank you.”
The annual charity
golf tournament was started by Commonwealth Cares Foundation, the charitable
foundation of Daniel Island financial services firm Commonwealth Financial. In 2013,
NEEDTOBREATHE partnered with Commonwealth Cares Foundation, lending its name to
the golf tournament and adding a musical concert.
NEEDTOBREATHE,
which has roots in South Carolina, is a long-time partner of OneWorld Health. One
dollar from every concert ticket sold goes back to the band’s support of
OneWorld Health. To date, NEEDTOBREATHE has raised more than $2 million through
ticket sales, fan donations and the golf tournament and helped to open two
NEEDTOBREATHE Medical Centers in Tola and Jinotega, Nicaragua. NEEDTOBREATHE
band members include Bear Rinehart (vocals, guitar), Bo Rinehart (guitar,
vocals), Seth Bolt (bass, vocals), and Josh Lovelace (keys, vocals).
“It’s
incredible to see how this event has grown over the years. Each year, we raise
more money, meaning we can have an even greater impact around the world,” said
Britt Gilbert, founder of Commonwealth Cares Foundation. “This event is so much
more than a fun day on the golf course and an amazing concert. This event
brings health care to people who struggle to receive even the most basic
medical care and attention.”
“This event is truly an example of people’s desire to make difference,” said NEEDTOBREATHE’s Bear Rinehart. “We feel incredibly fortunate we’ve been able to use our musical platform to support OneWorld Health and create true change in people’s lives around the world.”
ABOUT
COMMONWEALTH CARES FOUNDATION
Founded in 2007 as a 501(c)(3), Commonwealth Cares Foundation is the charitable
arm of Commonwealth, a Daniel Island-based comprehensive financial services firm
with a division focused on providing financial planning services to physicians
and the medical community. The firm brings a values-based philosophy, offering
clients independent advice through a consultative, team-oriented approach. For
more information, visit commonwealthcares.org.
ABOUT
NEEDTOBREATHE NEEDTOBREATHE
is a GRAMMY-nominated rock band hailing from South Carolina, comprised of
brothers Bear Rinehart (vocals, guitar) and Bo Rinehart (guitar, vocals), Seth
Bolt (bass, vocals), and Josh Lovelace (keys, vocals). Their most recent album H A R D L O V E debuted at #1 on the
Billboard Top Albums, Top Current Albums,
Top Rock Albums and Top Alternative Albums
charts and #2 on the Billboard 200, their greatest
debut yet.
H A R D L O V E is the follow-up
to Rivers In the Wasteland, which debuted at #3 overall on the Billboard 200
and spawned the RIAA-certified Gold single “Brother (feat. Gavin DeGraw).” The
hit earned the group their first GRAMMY nomination as well as a pair of
Billboard Music Award nominations.
NEEDTOBREATHE, well known for the
aggressive touring schedule and impressive live show, celebrated four
consecutive sold-out shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as sell outs at Greek
Theatre (Los Angeles), Ascend Amphitheatre (Nashville), Aragon Ballroom
(Chicago), Verizon Theatre (DFW) and more. Last July, NEEDTOBREATHE released
their 4-track EP Forever On Your Side (Niles City Sound Sessions), which
includes the single “Forever On Your Side (with JOHNNYSWIM),” and is the
product of a 10-day recording session at Niles City Sound in Fort Worth, Texas
(the famed location where Leon Bridges’ GRAMMY-nominated debut Coming Home was
recorded).
NEEDTOBREATHE released their
first-ever fully acoustic album – Acoustic Live Vol. 1 – in November 2018. The
album, which was entirely self-recorded, produced and mixed/ mastered,
represents over a decade of music from the GRAMMY-nominated band, with songs
spanning across five of their six studio albums. For more information, visit needtobreathe.com.
ABOUT
ONEWORLD HEALTH
Our vision is to see impoverished communities take ownership in a sustainable
healthcare model, so that they become empowered to bring about long-term change
and tangible improvements in their health and quality of life. Our mission is
to provide quality, affordable healthcare to people in need. We have developed
a model that provides affordable health care to the communities who need it
most and does not require ongoing support to keep the doors open. Each OneWorld
Health medical center offers a full scope of healthcare services to the
community, delivered by trained nationals and offered at a price point that is
affordable to the overwhelming majority of the population. Patient fees offset
the costs of running the clinic, eventually meeting or exceeding the total
monthly operating costs. For more information, visit oneworldhealth.com.
It is no secret, the Lowcountry is growing. In many areas, faster than most of the United States average growth rate. We are excited and even fearful of the growing pains.
We decided to share some interesting facts about our area population and more.
With 27 active breweries in the Lowcountry, this area accounts for over half of all beer produced in the state of South Carolina
The tri-county population is 775,831 according to the 2017 year end census (401,438 – Charleston County, 217,937 – Berekeley County, 156,456 – Dorchester County) – 7 year growth rate of 16.24% increase in 7 years
In 2010, the tri-county population was 667,456 (351,023 – Charleston County, 178,967 – Berekely County, 137,466 – Dorchester County)
There are 5.084 million residents in South Carolina – The Lowcounty tri-county area accounts for 15.3% of the entire state of South Carolina
There are 8,550,405 residents of New York City – That means, NYC is 68% larger than the entire state of South Carolina
The largest cities in the Southeast are: Houston – 2.4 Million, San Antonio – 1.4 Million, Dallas – 1.3 Million, Jacksonville – 868,000, Charlotte – 826,000, Memphis – 656,000, Nashville – 654,000, Virginia Beach – 575,000, Atlanta – 479,000, Miami – 458,000: If we combine the tri-county, we have the 5th largest city in the Southeast
The city of Charleston is 18% more densely populated than Columbia according to a 2019 report by Bestplaces.net
In 2017, the median household income of Charleston County residents was $57,882. Charleston County households made slightly more than Berkeley County households ($56,697) and Lexington County households ($57,482). However, 15.3% of Charleston County residents live in poverty.
The largest Charleston County racial/ethnic groups are White (63.9%) followed by Black (27.6%) and Hispanic (5.0%).
In a report USA Today released in 2018, Myrtle Beach/Conway/North Myrtle Beach was the 2nd fast growing area in the United States, Charleston, SC 12th and Hilton Head/Bluffton/Beaufort 23nd
This emotional documentary recounting the events and journey to forgiveness will have a two day screening, June 17 and 19. The first trailer for ‘Emanuel’ is powered with raw emotion and will bring back some horrific and poignant memories.
This was a day, we will never forget and this documentary will help us find perspective, clarity and for some closure.
Location: Arts Institute – 24 N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401
Details
Open to the public. All the pictures are online. We’re selling everything in an Online Auction which means everyone will get the chance to buy the equipment at the price they set, saving them thousands below retail!
About PCI Auction Group
We’ve been running Online Equipment Auctions nationwide for over 11 years and with tens of thousands of bidders it’s a great marketplace for business of any size to help add equipment to their businesses for a fraction of the price.
When: Every Friday at 3:45 PM during school session
Where: The Citadel – 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409
Cost: FREE
Watch from the stands as more than 2,300 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets march in formation onto Summerall Field in the heart of The Citadel’s iconic campus, located on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston.
Parades typically include performances by The Regimental Band and Pipes, the firing of cannons, Pass in Review, and occasionally are used to present awards and recognize students, faculty, staff, and other notable figures.
Parades are family-friendly, free to attend, and open to the public.
PARKING: Visitors should plan to arrive 30-45 minutes prior to the start of the parade. Cadets will welcome visitors to campus, direct them toward parking, and assist in finding a seat in the viewing area.
DISCLAIMER: Parade times are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Combat veterans and other individuals who are distressed by loud noises are advised that parades often include the firing of cannons.
NEW YORK (AP) — Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador and South Carolina governor, has a book deal.
St.
Martin’s Press announced Wednesday that Haley’s book, currently
untitled, will come out this fall. According to the publisher, the
47-year-old Haley will write about her experiences as ambassador in
2017-18 and her six years before that as governor, sharing “the
consequential actions, decisions, confrontations, and behind-the-scenes
negotiations that shaped national and world events.
Haley also will offer “deeply personal” insights and the “challenges” she faced as a woman during her time in government.
“I was blessed to serve during some momentous times as governor of
South Carolina and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations,” Haley, a
Republican who has often been mentioned as a possible future candidate
for president, said in a statement. “There were tragedies and triumphs,
but through it all my love for America has only grown. My hope with this
book is to give people a unique window into recent history and inspire
us toward a better future.”
Financial terms for her book were not
disclosed. Haley was represented by Washington attorney Robert Barnett,
whose other clients have included former President Barack Obama and
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Haley has written a previous book, “Can’t Is Not An Option,” which came out in 2012.
Numerous
former Trump administration officials, from James Comey to Omarosa
Manigault Newman, have written best-sellers. Former National Security
Adviser H.R. McMaster has a book scheduled for 2020.
Often seen as an independent force within the Trump administration, Haley was once one of Trump’s toughest Republican critics.
She
endorsed Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for president in 2016 and said Trump
was “everything a governor doesn’t want in a president.” Trump,
meanwhile, tweeted, “The people of South Carolina are embarrassed by
Nikki Haley!”
As ambassador, she differed notably at times from
the president’s more isolationist views, but she was one of the few top
officials to depart amicably, and voluntarily. With Trump beside her in
the Oval Office and telling her she had done a “fantastic job,” she
announced last October she was stepping down at the end of 2018 because
“it’s good to rotate in other people who can put that same energy and
power into it.”
She also said she had no plans to run for president in 2020 and would campaign for Trump, who has since said he will nominate Kelly Craft, the U.S. ambassador to Canada, to succeed her at the U.N.
Fellow diplomats praised Haley when she announced she was leaving,
but her time at the U.N. coincided with the Trump administration’s
withdrawal from numerous international agreements and organizations,
including the Iran nuclear deal, the Paris climate agreement and the
U.N. Human Rights Council. Haley herself clashed with the White House
last year when on television she previewed the administration’s planned
imposition of a new round of sanctions on Russia.
After the
sanctions never materialized, economic adviser Larry Kudlow said she got
“ahead of the curve” and suggested she was confused.
“With all due respect, I don’t get confused,” Haley responded.
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This story has been corrected to show that Kelly Craft has not yet been nominated as U.N. ambassador.
SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN NOW RIDE CARTA FOR FREE FREE FARE PROGRAM INTRODUCES LOWCOUNTRY YOUTH TO TRANSIT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 9, 2019) –The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has launched a new Free Student Fare pilot program that allows students in the system’s service area ages 6 and older to ride CARTA for free. The new program is available to both public and private school students and applies to all CARTA services.
“The Free Student Fare pilot program is a win-win and accomplishes several important things,” said CARTA Board of Directors Chairman Mike Seekings. “First, it familiarizes a new generation with transit in the Lowcountry. Second, it reduces barriers to mobility for students who may otherwise have no transportation. After-school jobs, the public library and opportunities for recreation are all now within reach at no cost. Finally, riding the bus is a safer option than putting teens behind the wheel on our congested highways.”
The program is currently slated to run through August on a pilot basis and will be monitored for possible extension. Students will not be required to show ID in order to board at this time.
CARTA buses can be tracked in real time by downloading the Transit App. Trips can be planned and details on CARTA routes and services can be found at RideCARTA.com. Questions regarding the program should be directed to CARTA marketing and communications manager Michelle Emerson, who can be reached at memerson@bcdcog.com or (843) 529-0333.
ABOUT CARTA The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is a public transportation system dedicated to providing affordable transit in the Charleston community through local fixed routes, on-demand paratransit service, and express commuter routes. For the latest on CARTA, visit www.ridecarta.com, like us on Facebook or follow on Twitter at @RideCARTA. All customers are encouraged to plan rides and track buses with the CARTA-endorsed Transit app.
Holy City helps drive dramatic nationwide increase in solar capacity
CHARLESTON – Charleston ranked eighteenth nationwide and second among South Atlantic cities for solar energy capacity per capita, landing it among the nation’s leaders for installing clean energy from the sun. The results come from the sixth edition of Shining Cities 2019: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy, a new report released today by Environment America Research & Policy Center. It is the most comprehensive survey available of installed solar capacity in major U.S. cities.
“The Holy City can also be known as one of America’s ‘Solar Stars’,” said Emma Searson, Go Solar Campaign advocate with Environment America Research & Policy Center. “Charleston’s use of solar energy sets an example for the rest of the country.”
Charleston ranked ahead of Jacksonville and just behind Sacramento for megawatts of solar energy capacity per capita as of year-end 2018, and was included in the annual Shining Cities report for the first time this year. The city has used solar energy to ensure clean air for public health and keep energy dollars in the community.
In addition to the annual rankings, the report examined national solar power in major cities over the past six years. The analysis found that from 2013 to 2018, solar energy capacity more than doubled in 45 of 57 of America’s largest cities.
Yet, the report also found that all of the cities in the study could install far more solar energy capacity than they currently have. According the report, 33 cities could install at least 50 times as much solar PV as they currently have installed in total on their small building rooftops alone.
“Each year we harness more and more of the enormous solar energy potential across the country,” said Searson. “We still have a long way to go, but leaders like Charleston are taking the steps necessary to power more homes, schools and businesses with clean energy from the sun.”
In addition to the report, Environment America Research & Policy Center also released a new guide, “Ten Ways Your Community Can Go Solar”, a resource for local officials and community members who want to take action and bring more solar to their cities and towns.
This year’s Shining Cities survey ranks 69 of the nation’s major cities by solar energy capacity. Honolulu ranks first overall for solar energy capacity per capita, while Los Angeles places No. 1 in total solar energy capacity installed. Regional leaders for solar capacity per capita were Burlington, Vt. in the Northeast; Washington, D.C. in the South Atlantic; San Antonio in the South Central region; Indianapolis in the North Central region; Las Vegas in the Mountain region and Honolulu in the Pacific region.
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