Please join NCPD in congratulating Victim Advocate Manager Lisa Easterling for 30 years of service with our agency!
Lisa’s team gave her flowers and sweets to mark the milestone. Lisa, thank you for all you do for victims and their families in our city!
The latest U.S. News state rankings have been released and South Carolina is ranked 42nd in the nation. This is the same ranking as 2021.
Click Here for the full report.
Here are the key metrics you need to know:
Healthcare
Economy
South Carolina is ranked 11th in the nation in growth
Opportunity
Crime
Infrastructure
It’s no secret that the price of a home can make or break your decision to buy. No matter how much you want to live in your dream location, there’s not much you can do if it’s out of your budget.
Fortunately, in Charleston, SC, we have some affordable areas that will be a great place for you to live. I narrowed them down and made a list of the top three most affordable areas here. To learn what these areas are, watch this short video.
Bonus: 5 Safe, Affordable Neighborhoods in Charleston – Spacewise
North Charleston is dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental health and substance use disorders. We strive to:
IN ANY EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911
Unfortunately, the opioid epidemic in this country does not seem to be slowing down, and so many lives are being destroyed by addiction. Opiates are prescribed to relieve severe pain, and they have the potential to be extremely addictive if misused. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on average, 115 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose.
To help combat this epidemic, the City of North Charleston has partnered with Charleston County’s Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), more commonly known as Charleston Center, to provide free Narcan training on a monthly basis throughout the City. Narcan, also known as naloxone HCl, is an FDA approved nasal spray that counteracts the life-threatening effects of opioid overdose, and it is often used in emergency settings. Once the life is saved, it is everyone’s goal that the long-term recovery begins.
To attend one of the City’s free Narcan training classes, please contact Lieutenant Matt Hughes at mhughes@northcharleston.org.
843-958-3300. 843-722-0100(24hrs)
https://charlestoncounty.org/departments/charleston-center/
Outpatient Services, Intensive Outpatient Services, Residential Services, Residential Services for women who are pregnant and/or parenting, medication assisted treatment, Withdrawal Management (Detox). Financial assistance available.
843-871-4790
https://www.dadc.org/
Offers a multi-disciplinary, integrated approach to the treatment of alcohol and other drug addiction and mental health disorders.
843-761-8272
http://www.ekcenter.org/
Offer a wide range of prevention, intervention and treatment programs in two central locations convenient to residents throughout Berkeley County. The Kennedy Center is a private, non-profit organization that is designated as a county substance abuse authority by the SCDAODAS, South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services.
http://centerforbehavioralhealth.com/
843-529-0700
Outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment, counseling, Financial assistance available
1-855-DRUGFREE
www.drugfree.orgEmotional support, guidance, and resources provided by bilingual master’s level parent support specialists. 5 one hour calls for 5-6 weeks with trained parent coach for free.
843-792-5200
https://muschealth.org/medical-services/psychiatry/cdapWalk-in clinic, medication-assisted treatment, outpatient services, counseling, paid research programs. Financial assistance available.
prevention@southcarolinahrc.orghttps://www.southcarolinahrc.org/
843-906-4846
Overdose prevention supplies, opioid overdose reversal kits, grassroots advocacy, resource development, coalition building and direct services for people impacted by drug use, sex work, and overdoses.
Faces and Voices of Recovery
www.favorlowcountry.comPromotes the Long-term Recovery from Substance Use Disorders Through Education, Advocacy and Recovery Support Services
Local Hotline 843-852-3001
http://www.crna.org/south-carolina/
NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
HOTLINE 803-667-3263
https://ca.org/
Our primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances, and to help others achieve the same freedom.
Helpline 843-554-2998
http://tcio.org/Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
https://heroinanonymous.org/
A fellowship of men and women who have found a better way of life, free from heroin addiction. Our fellowship is based on a 12-Step Program of Recovery.
5505 N. Rhett Ave. North Charleston, 29406.
Celebrate Recovery is a faith-based, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.
https://www.celebraterecovery.com/
James Island Baptist Church, River Bluff Church, Seacoast Church, and Northwoods Baptist Church
www.bensfriendshope.comBen’s Friends is the food and beverage industry support group offering hope, fellowship, and a path forward to professionals who struggle with substance abuse and addiction.
WakeUp Carolina
www.wakeupcarolina.org
All Recovery Meetings
Thursday’s at 7:15pm 118 Royall Ave. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
These meetings honor all pathways to recovery, acknowledging that each individual’s path is unique and reflects their personal strengths. The meetings are an opportunity for social support that focuses on the hope and healing found in recovery and to connect with others who are initiating and maintaining a recovery lifestyle. Come, socialize, share!!
www.lightsonlca.org
www.instagram.com/lightsonlca
www.facebook.com/lightsonlca
Dedicated to helping community members improve their mental health by finding social connection and a voice to help others in their struggle with substance use disorder through education, storytelling, and film.
Call your local police department and speak with a VICTIM ADVOCATE
Provides resources to those in need of treatment and recovery options for family members and friends. Mental health clinicians available!
www.nar-anon.org
310-534-8188 (local) 800-477-6291(toll free)
The Nar-Anon Family Groups is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. We have traveled that unhappy road too, and found the answer with serenity and peace of mind.
www.al-anon-sc.org
843-762-6999
alanonsc_d7@yahoo.com
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
www.al-anon-sc.org
Path of Serenity, Tuesday, 8:00PM
Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, Grace Hall Basement
Alateen is an Al-Anon group specifically designed just for young people age 19 or younger…Alateen works in exactly the same way and follows exactly the same principals designed by Al-anon, except that you are surrounded by a group of people your own age; people who are experiencing the same difficulties at home with an alcoholic parent, sibling, grandparent, or anyone else who has a problem with drinking behaviors.
https://startyourrecovery.org/
1-800-662-4357
StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. We know that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges faced by those who misuse alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, or other substances, and we aim to break through the clutter to help people at any stage of recovery.
www.oxfordhouse.orgwww.transitionalhousing.org/ci/sc-charleston
www.charlestonsoberliving.com
203-598-2738
A supportive, substance-free environment of like-minded community and care for men. You receive support from your peers as well as sober coaches, and if you need or require further assistance, we can provide referrals for any clinical support or treatment you might need, including psychologists and other medical professionals.
www.sanctuary-recovery.com
843-685-2614
Dedicated to providing sober living homes for men. No matter the stage you are currently in, we are here to help. We welcome you in your choice to remain accountable and to further your recovery.
www.magnoliafarm.org
843-442-4096
At Magnolia Farm our purpose is to provide a structured and stable environment for women recovering from the disease of addiction. We are dedicated to providing a sober living residence so our guests can return to life with an entirely new lifestyle and approach to living.
www.magdalenehouseofcharleston.org
843-834-6771
Magdalene House of Charleston provides a program of discipline and balance, as well as a structured plan that is individualized for each woman. This plan includes access to: Medical and Dental Care, Group and Individualized Therapy, Programs for Addiction Recovery, Educational Opportunities, Employment Resources
www.harbormoonrecovery.com
843-751-3100
Residential recovery program for menwith alcohol & drug addiction. Two residential recovery optionsfor men 18 and older who suffer from alcohol and drug addiction – a Recovery Immersion Program and Transitional Recovery Residences.
Palmetto Project’s Insure SC initiative provides health insurance application and enrollment assistance to any SC resident. These include Medicaid, Medicare, Affordable Care Act. Insure SC’s licensed staff can also help you understand how to best utilize employer-sponsored insurance and community resources, such as community health centers, free clinics, and prescription assistance programs. All services are free of charge. Since 1984, Palmetto Project has been working to identify innovative solutions to some of our state’s most pressing social and economic challenges and puts them into action.
Everyone experiences trauma differently, which is why effective substance use disorder treatment will include individualized, trauma-informed programming. At Transcendence Treatment Center, our multifaceted programs help heal unresolved trauma and substance use disorders by addressing the mind, body, and spirit.
Looking for your dream home, but only having 133K to spend, we may have found the perfect listing. It may be a fixer-upper, but there is character and potential.
Location: 1905 Boxwood Ave North Charleston, SC 29405
Size: 816 SQ Feet
This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom single-family residence, sits on a 7,840 SqFt lot, located perfectly just outside the city. The common space offers a living room, kitchen, and formal dining room that would make it a great potential rental property. Great fixer-upper/BRRRR potential! Lot has been cleared and also offers the potential to build another unit on the property. Very close to Riverfront Park, Park Circle restaurants, and a 20-minute or less drive to downtown & Mt. Pleasant. Home will be sold AS-IS and no repairs will be made by the seller
Charleston, SC — Lowcountry Food Bank announced today its 2nd Annual Walk to Fight Hunger, a family-friendly event that aims to bring awareness to hunger issues in coastal South Carolina and raise funds for Lowcountry Food Bank programs, including Senior Meals, Childhood Hunger programs, and fresh produce options for the community.
The Walk to Fight Hunger, presented by Charles River, will take place on Sunday, September 18 at Wannamaker Park in North Charleston. Individuals, companies, civic groups, schools, and churches are encouraged to put together fundraising walk teams and celebrate with the community at the event.
A variety of corporate sponsorship levels and volunteer opportunities are available through August 22, including Silver, Bronze, and Signage sponsorships. Sponsors to date are: Presenting Sponsor Charles River Labs, Apollon Wealth Management, Aramark, Benefitfocus, Berkeley Electric, Canebrake Construction, Crews Subaru, Google, Greystar, Humana Marketpoint, Jear Logistics, Motley Rice, Publix, MUSC, Nucor, Raymond James, Ruby Sunshine, Samet Corporation, SC Stingrays Hockey, Sea Island Builders, Stanley Martin Homes, and Sun Solutions. Live 5 News and WEZL Kindness Crews-Aide are the event Media Sponsors. Event sponsors are Brilliant Faces, Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, Charleston Southern University, Fleet Feet, Food Lion, Humana Healthy Horizons, Other Brother Entertainment, Panera Bread, and TURN90.
Community Partners are Charleston Animal Society, Charleston County Public Library, Charleston Moves, Green Heart Project, and Viva Chicken.
“The food insecurity rate remains high at more than 11% in the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina we serve. This is equivalent to 161,430 of our neighbors, of whom 45,540 are children,” said Nick Osborne, Lowcountry Food Bank President & CEO. “Our work to ensure that every neighbor who experiences food insecurity has equitable access to healthy food remains focused and strategic while we navigate economic inflationary issues, higher food and transportation costs, and food procurement challenges,” he said. “The need is still great to ensure our neighbors who face hunger can live a healthy life. We encourage our community to participate in the Walk this fall and learn a little more about hunger issues at the event.”
“For nearly 35 years, Charles River has operated in Charleston County. We are committed to ensuring our Lowcountry communities are healthy and thriving,” said Greg Marshall, CVP and General Manager, Charles River. “We are proud to sponsor the Walk to Fight Hunger again this year to continue to support the Lowcountry Food Bank in its mission to alleviate hunger in Coastal South Carolina.”
For more information about the Walk, please contact Lowcountry Food Bank Development Officer, Alexis Barbalace, at abarbalace@lcfbank.org or 843-747-8146, ext. 105.
To learn more about Lowcountry Food Bank, visit our website at lowcountryfoodbank.org.The Lowcountry Food Bank serves the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina and distributed more than 40 million pounds of food in 2021. The Lowcountry Food Bank helps fight hunger by distributing food to more than 250 partner agencies including on-site meal programs, homeless shelters and emergency food pantries.
The Lowcountry Food Bank advocates on behalf of those who experience hunger and helps empower people to make healthy and nutritious food choices. For more information, visit the Lowcountry Food Bank website.
Charles River provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts. Our dedicated employees are focused on providing clients with exactly what they need to improve and expedite the discovery, early-stage development and safe manufacture of new therapies for the patients who need them.
To learn more about our unique portfolio and breadth of services, visit www.criver.com.
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston’s favorite family of taquerias is now offering brunch at all of its locations, on Saturdays and Sundays. Brunch is available at Folly Beach and Downtown, 10 am-2 pm, and at Summerville, 9 am-1 pm.
The menu delivers an array of satisfying Mexican brunch bites, including Huevos Rancheros with crumbled chorizo, sunny-side up egg, and ample fixings and scratch-made sauce topping; Chilaquiles with tinga chicken, egg, and ranchero sauce; and a cornflake-crusted Churro French Toast with whipped cream and spiced maple syrup. Various breakfast tacos and a Croque Señor Quesadilla (fried chicken, Monterey Jack, jalapeño-lime mayo, and spicy maple syrup) round out the menu. And of course, brunch would not be complete without Blood Orange Mimosas and Bloody Marias (sub tequila). The brunch menu is the brainchild of Taco Boy Folly Beach Kitchen Manager Chris Hightower. Click the link for the full BRUNCH MENU.
GRAB & GO BREAKFAST TACOS ON FOLLY
Additionally, Taco Boy Folly Beach is making it even easier for breakfast-goers seeking a grab-and-go bite with the addition of a breakfast Taco Truck, located just behind the restaurant on E. Cooper Ave. The $4 breakfast tacos, served Wednesday-Sunday, 8-11 am, include smoked brisket, carnitas, chicken tinga, chorizo, and a meat-free version, all with scrambled eggs. Click the link for the BREAKFAST TACO MENU.
Additionally, the full brunch menu is available for takeout through the Taco Truck on weekends during brunch hours, 10 am-2 pm. Diners can call ahead (843.883.2038) or order online at tacoboy.net for takeout. The Taco Truck, which is open seasonally through October, is servicing all takeout orders for the Folly Beach location.
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ABOUT TACO BOY
Taco Boy was founded in 2006 by one of Charleston’s most prolific and progressive restauranteurs, Karalee Nielsen Fallert. She is the founder and CEO of restaurant management company All Good Industries, and is a founding partner and co-owner of Charleston’s Park & Grove, The Royal American, The Bounty Bar, The Green Heart Project (connecting students with fresh produce and nutritional education), and the Montessori Learning Collective in North Charleston, as well as Taco Boy(s), serving fresh, scratch-made Mexican-inspired eats and drinks in the Lowcountry. The Taco Boy family of taquerias include the flagship restaurant on Folly, a second location in downtown Charleston, and the latest in Summerville, SC.
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North Charleston, SC, July 18, 2022 – SHL Medical (hereinafter referred to as “SHL”) has revealed plans for a new manufacturing site in North Charleston, South Carolina, in response to the growing market demand for its autoinjector product portfolio. The decision stems from SHL’s strategic assessments in extending its production to North America.
The new US site will be located in North Charleston, South Carolina, and will boast approximately 25,000 m2 (270,000 ft2). With initial investments of US$ 90 million, SHL is expected to create an estimate of 165 local employment opportunities. Operations are expected to launch by 2024.
The South Carolina site will be an advanced facility with medical device injection molding and fully automated assembly capabilities. Together with SHL’s current final assembly, labeling, and packaging operations in Deerfield Beach, Florida, the expanded manufacturing capabilities in the US will further fortify SHL’s offerings in delivering comprehensive services to its partners.
In 2019, SHL developed a long-term strategy in response to the growing autoinjector demand and to meet future manufacturing needs. The announcement of the new US operation aligns with the company’s ongoing expansion, including a new Swiss site already being announced. The new production site in the US, which is to be realized preferentially and accelerated, will offer fully automated production facilities and a flexible supply chain with reduced distance to main markets.
Chairman and CEO Ulrich Faessler comments: “Demand for SHL’s products has increased significantly. Therefore, we are speeding up our plans for a new plant in the US. Similar to our upcoming European site in Zug, Switzerland, the US site will be a state-of-the-art, fully automated site. This expansion signifies SHL’s pledge to our advanced manufacturing strategy that will support our sustainability goals; and, at the same time, risk-mitigate supply chain disturbances through closer production with our customers, in light of various global events from the past two years. This further supports our customers with one-stop-shop capabilities, providing high-quality drug delivery systems to the end-users – the patients.”
About the Grand Opening
Come join us at 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 16, 2022, for the grand opening of the Foundation Charleston Disc Golf Store.
We will have an extensive selection of 2500+ discs, used discs, apparel, and more!
Brodie Smith and many other disc golf personalities will be in attendance signing discs.
Booze Pops and La’Son Anchor Grill Food Truck will be on-site too
You will not want to miss out!!
Newest South Carolina location brings affordable range of vehicle services to residents
North Charleston, SC. June 30, 2022 – Marking its 21st store in South Carolina, and in conjunction with National Tire Safety Week, Mavis Tires and Brakes is celebrating the grand opening of its second North Charleston retail location and fifth Charleston retail location.
Located at 8511 Dorchester Road, this new Mavis Tires and Brakes brings a range of affordable vehicle services to North Charleston residents and creates new jobs in the community. Mavis employs nearly 200 team members across the state and currently has approximately 25 open positions in the North Charleston area.
To help South Carolina drivers get a head-start on holiday travel, this new location will offer a free tire safety check. To take advantage of a free tire safety check, customers can visit Mavis Tire and Brakes retail locations any time during normal business hours.
“We are proud to welcome North Charleston residents to the Mavis family and to continue providing trustworthy and affordable car-care services for South Carolina drivers,” said Brian Sisson, Senior Vice President, Retail Operations. “Through our strong distributor relationships, Mavis Tires and Brakes continues to offer the tires and products consumers need at the prices they want.”The new eight-bay location offers services that include:
Tire sales and installationFlat repair and tire pressure monitoringBrakes, brake repair and installationAlignmentsOil changesSuspension, shocks and strutsBattery replacementMuffler and exhaust
For more information about Mavis career opportunities, please visit mavistire.com/careers.
About Mavis Tires and Brakes
Mavis, based in Millwood, New York, is one of the largest independent tire and service providers in the United States, with service centers across 21 states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
In addition to its core offering of tires from over 20 major brands, Mavis offers a menu of services including brakes, alignments, suspension, shocks, and exhaust. Mavis, which was founded in 1972 by Marion and Victor Sorbaro and has roots dating back to 1949, has a strong reputation for delivering best-in-class customer service and quality. For more information, visit mavistire.com.
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