North Charleston Based Miller, Dawson, Sigal, & Ward Injury Attorneys offering “The Thumbs Up Guys Scholarship” for students accepted or attending a South Carolina college/university

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The Thumbs Up Guys Scholarship

At Miller, Dawson, Sigal, & Ward Injury Attorneys, we are loyal to our community. We have its back through thick and thin, protecting the rights of the people who belong to it. That’s why we’re known as the Thumbs Up Guys.

While ours is traditionally a reactionary role in society, it is our belief that to love your community and do right by it, you also have to be proactive. That is why we are pleased to launch the Thumbs Up Guys Scholarship. Because education paves the way for a society to flourish, we want to play a part in helping students get the schooling they desire to contribute something great to our community. The scholarship will grant three students a $1,000 scholarship each to be applied towards their tuition or other education-related expenses.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students who have been accepted or currently attend a 2 or 4-year college or university in South Carolina.GPA of at least 3.0.

Employees of Miller, Dawson, Sigal, & Ward Injury Attorneys and their relatives are not eligible to participate.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit their application and essay via this form.

ESSAY TOPIC

At Miller, Dawson, Sigal, & Ward, we’ve dedicated our careers to serving members of our community when they need us most. We’re not just their lawyers, we’re their partners in navigating challenging times. That’s why we’re known as the Thumbs Up Guys — because we’ve always got your back!In 500-750 words, tell us about a time you went above and beyond to have someone’s back in their time of need, and what you learned from that experience.

IMPORTANT DATES

October 23rd, 2020 – We will begin accepting applications for the Thumbs Up Guys Scholarship. April 30th, 2021 – Application deadline. Submissions after this date will not be accepted. May 17th-21st, 2021 – The three chosen winners will be notified via email. May 24th – June 11th, 2021 – Checks will be distributed directly to the winners. We will coordinate a time with you to pick up your award!**The winning applicants will be announced on Miller, Dawson, Sigal, & Ward Injury Attorneys’  social media.

By submitting an application, you agree to allow us to use your submission for marketing purposes. We look forward to receiving your scholarship application!

Homelessness in North Charleston – A powerful new video looks at life on the streets

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Often overlooked and ignored, the homelessness issue in Charleston County is real and desperate. While we drink lavish cocktails, stay at $700 a night hotels and enjoy $100+ meals, there are hundreds of homeless that are dredging through the rain and cold right now.

This new candid video humanizes this problem and gives faces and stories a voice.

Throughout the Lowcountry, there are programs, resources and volunteer opportunities to help. We also plead with our local government officials to help.

please watch and understand

Cummins Turbo Technologies Adds New Factory in North Charleston – To add 100 new jobs

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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.” ADVERTISING

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.

Venture X Celebrates Opening of New Location in North Charleston

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NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, October 20, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ — Venture X®, a premium membership-based workspace community, is celebrating the opening of its newest location in North Charleston, SC. Previously a Serendipity Labs property, the 50,000 square-foot coworking space is housed in the Historic Mill Building at 4900 O’Hear Avenue, Suites 100 and 200.

Venture X Charleston – Garco Mill encourages local entrepreneurs and business professionals to join the festivities during two upcoming open house events. As the brand’s newest boutique workspace, Venture X Charleston – Garco Mill invites the community to stop by on Tuesday, October 20 to tour the ample facility and connect with other professionals.

“We are thrilled to welcome local businesses and entrepreneurs to our new facility so they can see for themselves the beautiful, spacious environment their company could call home,” said Tyler Evans, owner of Venture X Charleston – Garco Mill. “With shared and private work areas, meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology and best-in-class event space, we aim to cater to a variety of modern professional needs.”

In addition to services provided by Venture X, Garco Mill, clients will enjoy free parking, move-in ready offices, as well as the proximity to Park Circle’s thriving restaurant and retail district. The Historic Mill Building location was selected for its upscale aesthetic and aptitude for optimizing productivity and networking for organizations and professionals.

Two open house events are slated for Venture X Charleston – Garco Mill on Tuesday, October 20th. Open house lunch hour will take place from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., followed by an open house happy hour from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Food will be provided on-site and the event is open to the public. Guests are encouraged to register online in advance to ensure event attendance remains in keeping with capacity requirements for social distancing.

Venture X®, a brand of the United Franchise Group, is inspired by boutique hospitality brands where relationships, consistent quality, and value-added offerings are the cornerstone of the membership experience. Its “best-in-class” working environment is very appealing to corporate clients and professionals from every level. This is displayed in the diversity of its membership that ranges from entrepreneurs, creative professionals, and freelancers, to remote workers, startups, small businesses, government organizations, and teams from Fortune 500 companies.

Additional details on workspace options and services are available at https://venturex.com/memberships/.

About Venture X
Venture X is a shared workspace and community that is a blend of boutique hotel and modern office styles, with a high level of design that feels professional and welcoming. We are designing beautiful spaces and developing an environment and community that people love coming to work every day. Venture X is part of a successful group of affiliated companies and brands under the United Franchise Group (UFG) and has been recognized by Inc. as one of the best co-working spaces in the United States. For more information about locations visit www.VentureX.com and for information about franchise opportunities visit www.venturexfranchise.comhttp://www.venturexfranchise.com.

About United Franchise Group
Led by Founder and CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group is home to an affiliated family of brands, including Signarama, Fully Promoted, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Venture X, The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, Network Lead Exchange and Resource Operations International (ROI). With over three decades in the franchising industry and more than 1,600 franchisees throughout the world, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

National publication honors family engagement initiative from North Charleston Elementary

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NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – North Charleston Elementary School is the first school from Charleston County School District to be featured in the annual National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS) Promising Partnership Practices handbook. The Dolphins are in the 2020 edition thanks to their initiative, Painting on Purpose with Parents.

The handbook is a collection of programs, events, and initiatives from schools across the country and the world. Forty entries from 14 districts in nine different states, as well as schools from Ireland and Scotland, are in this year’s edition.

The publication provides other schools with quality examples of community engagement from schools, which create better educational atmospheres and opportunities for students and their families.CCSD has been part of NNPS (sponsored by Johns Hopkins University) since 20 17; 40 of the district’s Title I schools are involved with this network.

North Charleston Elementary School’s (NCES) Painting on Purpose with Parents, which was held at the school in February 2020, linked artwork with behavioral goals of the school’s PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program. An art activity reinforced the underlying goal of PBIS to support students’ positive behaviors and positive emotions about their own skills and talents.

With a parent/guardian partner, students also gained immediate family support and encouragement during a fun experience. Margaret Balcer (artist and Reading Interventionist at A.C. CorcoranElementary School), Sylvia Weeks (NCES P.E. teacher), and Tyra Johnson (NCES Parent Advocate) took the lead for the activity. Balcer gave step-by-step directions to students and parents on how to plan for a painting. Students showed parents skills that they learned in art class, as they paid attention to lines, shapes, colors, and blending techniques.

The experience helped students practice PBIS-related behaviors such as taking turns waiting for supplies, developing patience as the paint dried, and completing their paintings. Most importantly, the students practiced persistence. They did not North Charleston Elementary School_give up even if their painting did not turn out exactly as expected. Some students even encouraged their parents and friends to demonstrate this kind of dedication and patience.

“The project was important because painting is therapeutic and we wanted to offer families a wonderful experience and reward students,” said Johnson. “The school community is grateful because applying for an award or recognition is uncertain. However, we are overwhelmed with excitement to see our program highlighted in the Promising Partnership Practices handbook and to know we are the first school in our district to be recognized in this publication. We hope this will help other schools in CCSD pursue this kind of honor, and more importantly, increase their level of engagement with families.”

You can see the online edition of the Promising Partnership Practices handbook by clicking on this link; North Charleston Elementary is featured on page 26 of the document.

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About the Charleston County School District

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is a nationally-accredited school district that is committed to providing equitable and quality educational opportunities for all of its students. CCSD is the second-largest school system inSouth Carolina and represents a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools spanning 1,300 square miles along the coast. CCSD serves more than 50,000 students in 87 schools and specialized programs.CCSD offers a diverse, expanding portfolio of options and specialized programs, delivered through neighborhood, magnet, IB (international baccalaureate), Montessori, and charter schools. Options include programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); music and other creative and performing arts; career and technical preparation programs; and military.4921 Durant Avenue● North Charleston, SC 29405● tel. (843) 745-7107● fax. (843) 554-5716● ccsdschools.com/nces

Northwoods Mall Cinema in North Charleston has re-opened

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As of August 14, 2020, the Northwoods Mall has re-opened its doors to patrons.

Those long awaiting the return of the full cinema experience in the Lowcountry, the wait is over

Current Movies and Showtimes

Location: 2181 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406

Note: The last showtime is 7:30 everyday

Prices

  • Matinees All Seats Between 12:01 PM – 5:00 PM – $8.00
  • Evenings Adults $11.00
  • Children $8.00
  • Seniors & Military $9.00
  • 3D Features – An additional $2.00
  • Early Bird Specials Saturday and Sunday shows starting before noon $6.00

Jeff Cook Enterprises Ranked 6th in State’s Fastest-Growing Companies of 2019

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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

Vibe Nutrition Grand Opening (North Charleston) – Saturday, January 4, 2020

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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!

Come through & get your Vibe on!

Official Facebook Event Page

Charleston Business Profile: Black North Charleston Teen Becomes Youngest Store Owner in Northwoods Mall

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Jordan Jackson is the owner of Birch & Pen Boutique in the Northwoods Mall. He is taking the fashion industry and business world by storm. Just 19 years old, Jordan just closed the deal to open his first retail store location. Birch & Pen will open its doors to the public on Thursday, November 1 and have its grand opening on Saturday, November 3, 2018, 4pm-8pm.

Birch and Pen Boutique is a retail clothing and accessories boutique that specializes in high-fashion, trendy apparel for men and women at affordable prices. The brand choices will constantly evolve and set the standard for pop culture style. The Birch & Pen team will never allow their customers to settle for limited options or the mediocre. They will create experiences that customers can add into their everyday lifestyle. One of the store’s major standards is to encourage customers to always take risks, whether it’s redefining business wear or adding flavor to casual wear. The team will show customers how to confidently look their best ‘selves’ through fashion. Birch & Pen plans to be the trailblazer of the fashion industry, in a way that people would least expect.

Jordan has a strong eye for fashion and design and on weekly basis, he is being sought out for his advice on style and clothing. In addition, he does home-staging, decorating and furniture building/refurbishing. Now this gifted Hanahan High graduate desires to put his energy and experience into operating his retail clothing store. Currently, when clients ask him to help them to choose a wardrobe, Jordan takes them to different clothing stores. He is very excited about having his clients come to his very own boutique.

Being a teenager and an African American male in the North Charleston/Hanahan area could have been seen as a disadvantage to Jordan. However, he used these assets to courageously launch forward into an unchartered territory to become the youngest store owner in the Northwoods Mall. He hopes that his hard work and fearless walk of faith encourages young people to accomplish their dreams.

Birch & Pen Boutique is located in the Northwoods Mall, 2150 Northwoods Boulevard (in Dillard’s wing), North Charleston, SC 29406; Email, birchandpen@gmail.com; Phone, 843-790-3414. Store hours are from 10am-9pm, Monday through Saturday and 12pm-6pm, Sunday. Birch & Pen is also on Facebook and Instagram. For inquiries, please contact Jennifer Simmons by email birchandpen@gmail.com and visit www.birchandpen.com for more information.

Forever 21 Grand Opening – Tanger Outlet Center (North Charleston) – Saturday, August 3, 2019

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Tanger Outlets – 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd, North Charleston, South Carolina 29418

Saturday, August 3, 2019 – 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Attention Fashionistas!

Come celebrate the Grand Opening of Forever 21 at Tanger Outlets Charleston!

Tanger Outlets Charleston
4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29418

GRAND OPENING WEEKEND

SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2019 | 9:00AM
– FREE GIFT CARDS! The first (100) customers in line at 9AM will receive a FREE Forever 21 promotional gift card and a chance to win a $250 shopping spree!*

SUNDAY AUGUST 4, 2019 | 10:00AM
– GOLD HANGER HUNT! Find the gold hangers in store and win a gift card up to $200 value!**

See you there!

www.forever21.com

#F21xME
#F21xTangerCharleston

Disclaimers:

*The first 100 customers in line when the store opens will receive a promotional gift card ranging from $21 to $250 at the Forever 21 Tanger Outlets Charleston location. Gift card must be redeemed on the same day and at the same store location received. Valid for the event day only. No purchase necessary to win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. See store for terms and details.

**No purchase necessary to enter. A purchase will not increase your odds of winning. Contest period begins on August 4, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. (E.D.T.) and ends at 7:00 P.M. (E.D.T.) or when all prizes have been found. 11 winners (11 winners per participating store) will win. Open to legal U.S. residents (excluding us territories) who are 13 or older. Void where prohibited by law. For official rules see store.

****By entering this event, you are granting permission to Forever 21 and its representatives to have your photograph taken or filmed and voice recorded and used for advertising and promotional purposes, including use on the internet.