by Filmed entirely at 34 West Theater in downtown Charleston SC, during quarantine. Enjoy the film.
Dominion Energy’s “We Care Rebuild Project” Commits $200,000 to Four South Carolina Organizations including Charleston Trident Urban League
CAYCE, S.C. – Dominion Energy today announced four grants totaling $200,000 to Charleston Trident Urban League, Small Business Development Corporation at South Carolina State University, Central Carolina Community Foundation’s African American Philanthropy Committee, and The Imani Group. The donations are part of the company’s “We Care Rebuild Project,” which has designated $5 million to social justice and community rebuilding efforts across its 16-state footprint.
“Dominion Energy is committed to community reconciliation and rebuilding as we support important social justice and racial equality initiatives throughout the communities we serve,” said Rodney Blevins, president of Dominion Energy South Carolina. “We are pleased to partner with these four organizations who are doing this critical work every day.”
- Charleston Trident Urban League will receive a $95,000 grant to support its Center for Change and Leadership (Social Justice Initiative). The program seeks to utilize racial and social justice advocacy to empower people of color by building reparative systems that create wealth, transform justice, and harness democratic power from the ground up in Charleston.
- Small Business Development Corporation at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg will receive a $50,000 grant to support its minority specialty program developed to highlight social equity and inclusion for small businesses. The program will support the organization’s mission of providing no-cost guidance and training to assist small business owners and potential owners in starting and growing a successful business.
- Central Carolina Community Foundation’s African American Philanthropy Committee will receive a $35,000 grant to develop the Black-Led, Black Benefitting Nonprofit Capacity Building and Leadership Development Project. The project will boost the impact of AAPC grants for funded nonprofits. It includes leadership and professional development workshops and skill-building coaching for management-level Black nonprofit leaders throughout the Midlands.
- The Imani Group in Aiken will receive a $20,000 grant to support its EMERGE (Empowerment, Management, Education, Relationships, Goals, Employment) initiative created to close the gender gap in technology. It will provide skills-based computer science training in a positive, engaging environment that emphasizes sisterhood, computer coding and positive community impact.
About Dominion Energy
More than 7 million customers in 16 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to sustainable, reliable, affordable, and safe energy and to achieving net-zero carbon dioxide and methane emissions from its power generation and gas infrastructure operations by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
Holiday Drink Recipes: A Healthier, Simpler New Year with Firefly Spirits
Spiced Chai Sweet Tea (served hot)
- 1 oz. Firefly Skinny Tea Vodka
- 7 oz. spiced chai tea
- 2 tsp. honey
- Lemon wedge
- Cinnamon stick
Brew a cup of spiced chai tea, leaving some room at the top. Pour in your Skinny Tea Vodka, along with the honey. Squeeze lemon to taste. Stir with a cinnamon stick.
Firefly Refresher
- 1 oz. Firefly Straight Vodka
- 6 oz. grapefruit seltzer
- 1 oz. grapefruit juice
- 2 tsp. simple syrup
- Rosemary sprig
Pour your Firefly Straight Vodka, grapefruit juice and simple syrup into a glass. Top with grapefruit seltzer and a sprig of rosemary for garnish.
Boozy Blueberry Mint Fizz
- 1 oz. Firefly Straight Vodka
- 5 oz. soda water
- 1 oz. lime juice
- ⅓ cup muddled blueberries
- 3 mint sprigs
Pour Firefly Straight Vodka, lime juice, blueberries and mint into a shaker. Muddle and pour into a glass. Top with soda water and enjoy!
Flower Power Hibiscus Tea
- 1 oz. Firefly Skinny Sweet Tea Vodka
- 3.5 oz hibiscus tea
- 3.5 oz soda water
- Lemon wedge
Add Firefly Skinny Sweet Tea Vodka, hibiscus tea and soda water to a glass. Stir and squeeze lemon to taste. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Frosty Sweet Tea Lemonade
- 1 oz. Firefly Skinny Sweet Tea Vodka
- 4 oz. black tea (chilled)
- 3 oz. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. simple syrup
- Handful of ice
Pour Firefly Skinny Sweet Tea Vodka, black tea, lemon juice and simple syrup into a blender. Add a handful of ice and blend until smooth. Serve with a lemon wedge, preferably in a mason jar.
Elegant Treats Bakery Grand Opening (Moncks Corner) – Friday, January 8, 2021
Elegant Treats Bakery Grand Opening – Friday, January 8, 2021
Details
Join us as the Town of Moncks Corner and I cut the ribbon for the official grand opening of our bakery.
- Where: 405 Corner Street Plaza, Moncks Corner, SC
- When: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Friday, January 8, 2021
Official Website
Please arrive early for the best selection of desserts.
The first 25 people will receive a free dessert box containing a key lime cupcake, cookies n cream cookies, and pralines.
North Charleston based Ingevity and employees pledge $1,000,000 through annual Trident United Way campaign
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC., December 21, 2020 – Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT) and its employees are pleased to announce a pledge of $1,000,000 through its annual Trident United Way campaign for nonprofit organizations during the pandemic. This marks the seventh consecutive year Ingevity and its North Charleston-based employees have donated $1 million through the annual campaign in alignment with the company’s mission of being a positive influence in the communities where it operates.
“Many residents in our community are struggling physically, mentally and financially during these challenging times,” said John Fortson, president and CEO, Ingevity. “Donations from my coworkers, and the match of their dollars, will provide opportunities that ease some of these burdens. I’m grateful to work with a team of colleagues that care deeply about helping those in need, especially during a tumultuous year where they face their own personal challenges. They really stepped up to the plate.”
“The generosity of the Ingevity team is inspirational to us all. They continue to bring the hope of a brighter tomorrow – even and especially – in the midst of a pandemic,” said Chloe Knight Tonney, president and CEO, Trident United Way. “We are grateful for Ingevity’s long-standing corporate citizenship and individual benevolence that improves lives and empowers our neighbors in need.”
Ingevity employs approximately 600 employees in North Charleston. To maximize the impact of dollars pledged, Ingevity matched employee giving dollar-for-dollar. Trident United Way and its funded charities are primary beneficiaries of donations through the campaign, working together with Ingevity to provide hope and assistance that lead to bold community change. Ingevity’s charitable donation will provide sustainability, human health and educational opportunities for many throughout our region.
Ingevity: Purify, Protect and Enhance
Ingevity provides specialty chemicals, high-performance carbon materials and engineered polymers that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Through a team of talented and experienced people, Ingevity develops, manufactures, and brings to market products and processes that help customers solve complex problems. These products are used in a variety of demanding applications, including asphalt paving, oil exploration and production, agrochemicals, adhesives, lubricants, publication inks, coatings, elastomers, bioplastics and automotive components that reduce gasoline vapor emissions. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from 25 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,850 people. The company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NGVT). For more information visit www.ingevity.com.
DHEC’s Vital Records System Upgraded; New, User-friendly Death/Birth Certifications in the New Year for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – When the calendar rolls over at the end of this month into a new year, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) Office of Vital Statistics will roll out its new, fully web-based system to generate customer-friendly birth and death certificates.
The system has undergone a multi-level software overhaul to strengthen security and enhance the overall user experience. These changes will impact the appearance of birth and death certifications.
The new-look will include:
• A spacing and format change of the information, designed to make it easier to locate pertinent information;
• Signature plasticity, allowing names to be changed immediately when
someone new assumes the roles of state registrar/assistant registrar,
which enhances the security of the documents;
• Prominent placement of critical titles such as mother or father (effective immediately on death certificates and May 2021 on birth certificates); and
• The time of birth (if listed on the original certificate) and the parents’ dates of birth/age.
“The changes are part of efforts to provide ease of use for those requesting these documents most frequently, as well as for the staff who prepare them,” said Caleb Cox, Director of DHEC’s Office of Vital Statistics. “This new formatting also makes it easier to locate important information.”
In addition, the updated system will be an improvement for funeral home staff, coroners, and medical personnel who regularly input birth and death certificate information.
The newly formatted certificates will begin to be issued on January. 4, 2021.
For additional information and online resources from the Office of Vital Statistics, visit scdhec.gov/vitalrecords.
Charleston South Carolina Weddings – A Look at some recent beautiful wedding experiences
It is no surprise that Charleston, South Carolina is one of the most sought after wedding destinations. We wanted to provide a visual look at some recent weddings held in our fair Southern home and hope we can share some love with our audience.
Charleston Area Wedding Videos
Love is all around the Lowcountry.
Panera Opens New Location in Mount Pleasant, SC
Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its newest Panera Bread on Tuesday, December 15th, at 6 am. The new bakery-café is conveniently located at 1135 Muhlenbergia Dr. Mount Pleasant, SC 29466.
The new location will serve guests in-café, with online ordering, delivery, Curbside pick-up, and drive-thru. This variety of services will allow customers to obtain clean and craveable food in a way that is safest and most convenient for each individual.
Catering customers can receive 20% of their order total of $50 or more back on a gift card from December 15th through January 1st. Orders may be placed online at PaneraBread.com or on the Panera Bread app. Offer must be mentioned in special instructions.
The new Mount Pleasant bakery-café will also be raising funds for East Cooper Community Outreach through their Round-Up at the Register program. Customers can round their order total to the nearest dollar, and 100% of the funds raised with be donated to the nonprofit.
Beautiful Video: Decking the Halls at St. Stephen Middle (2020) (Berkeley County)
This beautiful video truly showcases the spirit of the holidays and the imagination of our children in the Lowcountry
Charleston-Based Level Up Video Just Released a 3 Part Documentary on the Effects of the Pandemic on Charleston F&B
Charleston-based Level Up Video has JUST RELEASED a brand new documentary highlighting the March to now effects of the pandemic on our city’s beloved F&B industry- featuring incredibly powerful and moving interviews with Queen Street Hospitality Group’s CEO Jonathan Kish, Jalisco‘s Executive Chef Michael Harvey, and a few other local Food & Beverage employees in Charleston Community.
Episode 1 – How Coronavirus Created a Crisis at This Restaurant
Episode 2 – How Food Delivery Saved This Restaurant During Coronavirus
Episode 3 – How One Restaurant Business Beat the Coronavirus Shutdown
Link to the Documentary (All 3 Parts)
