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SECTION NAME»WelcomeThe Charleston region is full of life, historyand opportunity. You have probably alreadydiscovered this as you are considering, or havealready chosen, the region as your new home.On the surface, the region’s beauty is impossible toignore. In fact, it’s probably one of the many things thatattracted you to the area. Rivers serenely wind throughscenic marshlands. Historic buildings are shaded bygrand live oaks draped in Spanish moss. There are alot of advantages to living in an area that’s easy on theeyes, whether you’ve set down roots in Summerville,Charleston, Mount Pleasant or somewhere in between.But much deeper than the region’s beauty is itshistory, which dates back to 1670 when the firstEnglish settlers arrived and established CharlesTowne on the banks of the Ashley River. As a favoritedestination for travelers, the Charleston regionproudly celebrates its history and the people whohave helped shape the area into what it is today.In addition, quality of life is something eachcommunity takes seriously. Schools are a high priority.New pedestrian and family-friendly neighborhoodsare being built that mix seamlessly with establishedneighborhoods. There are abundant opportunities toexperience arts, culture, outdoor recreation, shopping,dining and nightlife.We invite you to explore the region, get to knowyour neighbors and discover the charms of theLowcountry. It won’t take long before you becomeimmersed in the area’s progressive Southern cultureand call Charleston your new hometown.We’re certainly glad you’re here. Welcome home.INTRO | 1
WELCOME» We’ve got it allCharleston was named No. 1 tourist city in the United States in 2013 by Conde’ NastTraveler readers for the third year in a row. Here are a few reasons why:Atmosphere and AmbianceDay or night, Charleston’s atmosphere and ambiance beckon. Take a carriage ride to learn aboutthe historic area, take in a beautiful sunset at a rooftop bar or venture to the beach to relax.Charleston gets into your soul and we think you’ll agree there’s nothing quite like it.Arts and HistoryThe Charleston area is the home of manyfirsts. The city was founded in 1670, andyou can barely take a step in any directionwithout seeing a historic building,plantation or other landmark. FromRainbow Row and the Market downtownto Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’sIsland, there is much to see and learnabout. And the Charleston arts sceneis surprisingly vibrant as well. Performingand visual arts come togetherin the annual Spoleto Festival.Opening ceremonies for Spoleto Festival USA.FriendlinessOur rankings as Friendliest City and Most Mannerly City are two things we’re proud of. We takelife a little slower here in Charleston and extend to visitors and newcomers the same hospitalitythat the city’s founders did. It won’t be long before you too will be saying, “Welcome, y’all!”LodgingWant to stay in a historic inn? No problem. Like the beach with a golf course nearby? You canstay there too. Luxury hotel, bed and breakfast, marsh or ocean view, harbor or skyline vista? Ifyou can dream it, we probably have it.Photo/Julia Lynn/Spoleto Festival USAWhy, thank you!The Charleston area keeps racking up therecongnition in many areas. Here are a fewexamples. We’re flattered...Charleston is the No. 1Best City in North America- Travel & Leisure, 2014No. 2 World’s Best City-Travel & Leisure, 2014No. 2 Top world destination- Conde Nast Traveler, Readers’ ChoiceAwards, 2014A top 10 best place for where jobs will bein 2015- Forbes, 2014No. 4 Best Performing U.S. metro for hightech GDP growth-Milken Institute, 2015No. 12 Greatest places to live in U.S.- Outside Magazine 2014No. 13 for job recovery among U.S. metros- Brookings Institution, 2014No. 3 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs- Under30CEO.com, 2013Top 12 Technology hubs in America- SlateTech, 2013RestaurantsCharleston has become a hotspot on the gourmetfood scene. Chefs focus on using farm freshproduce and seafood straight from local waters.Lots of festivals and events feature our localcuisine, from spontaneous Food Truck Rodeosto the annual Wine and Food Festival.No. 2 America’s Most Exciting mid-sizecities- Movoto, 2014No. 2 for economic growth(South Atlantic area)- Area Development, 2012Photo/Leon’s Fine Poultry & OystersChar-grilled oysters from Leon’s Fine Poultry& Oysters located on Upper King street.2 | INTROShoppingPick up a handmade sweetgrass basket in theMarket or shop the latest fashions on KingStreet downtown. Head out to the Tanger Outletsin North Charleston if you’re looking for agreat deal or swing by Town Centre in MountPleasant for trendy shops and locally-ownedboutiques. Whatever you’re looking for, you canprobably find it here.Top 10 Small American Cities of the Future- American Cities of the Future, 2015No. 2, Top 10 downtowns- Livability.com, 2012No. 2 Best weekend getaway destination- U.S. News & World Report, 2015Sources: Charleston County Economic Development,Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Why I live hereWelcome messages from our sponsors“I was born and raised here. It’s no surprise to meCharleston has been voted the #1 Travel Destinationin the World by Condé Nast Traveler Readers. Visitorscome to this city for the same reasons locals live here –the diversity of its natural and cultural history, such asMcLeod Plantation Historic Siteand Caw Caw Interpretive Center,and beautiful lifeguarded beaches.I wouldn’t live anywhere else.”David BennettChief Operating Officer,Charleston County ParksRecreation Commission“I like living in the Charleston region because of the area’sdynamic contrasts: A growing economy and a deep senseof history; vibrant urban cores and a serene naturalenvironment; countless cultural events and nothing todo on a lazy summer afternoon. But most of all, I like itbecause it’s home.”Grady JohnsonPresident and Group Publisher,SC Biz News, publishers of theCharleston Regional BusinessJournal“FrontDoor chose to make roots in theLowcountry because of its natural charm,the exceptional lifestyle and most of allbecause of the people here. Life here is justa little less hectic, and our homes reflectthe relaxed lifestyle that makes Charlestonsuch a great place to be.”Mark LipsmeyerDivision Vice President/Charleston,FrontDoor Communities“Charleston is full of diverse communitiesthat are rich in history & culture, whichare the foundations of a great city. It’sthe history & culture that draws you in toCharleston but it’s the great people thatkeep you here!”Anton J. Gunn,MSWExecutive Directorof CommunityHealth Innovation& Chief DiversityOfficer,MUSC Health“Charleston, and surrounding areas, arethe perfect backdrop for families. Havingraised an 18, 21, and 23 year old heremyself, I can vouch that it offers somethingfor everyone. Where else can you spenda day at the beach, enjoy some of thecountry’s best food and take in a baseballgame just byhopping over abridge?”Cregg GloverSouth CarolinaFederal CreditUnionINTRO | 3
contents2015Volume 7»Welcome2 Introduction to Charleston3 Sponsors’ Welcome6 Education in the Lowcountry13 Higher Education18 Market Facts/Economy26 Health & Wellness»Living In40 Historic Charleston44 Mount Pleasant46 Isle of Palms & Sullivan’s Island48 North Charleston50 West Ashley54 James Island & Folly Beach57 Johns & Wadmalaw Islands58 Daniel Island60 Kiawah & Seabrook Islands62 Summerville64 Moncks Corner66 Goose Creek»ResourceGuide68 Sports & Recreation71 Dog Parks75 Golf Courses76 Dining Out78 Places to Stay81 Alternative & Outdoor Venues84 Arts Abound88 Attractions & Tours93 Calendar of Events96 Newcomer Information & MapPhoto/Charleston Southern University Photo/File Photo/Charleston Outdoor Adventures4 | INTRO
Photo/Adam MacConnell/City of North CharlestonIntro Editor - Licia Jacksonljackson@scbiznews.com • 803.726.7546Intro Associate Editor - Jenny Petersonjpeterson@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3145Creative Director - Ryan Wilcoxrwilcox@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3117Senior Graphic Designer - Jane Mattinglyjmattingly@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3118Graphic Designer - Andrew Spragueasprague@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3128ACCOUNT EXECUTIVESDirector of Business Development - Mark Wrightmwright@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3143Senior Account Executive - Sue Gordonsgordon@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3111Senior Account Executive - Robert Reillyrreilly@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3107Account Executive - Sara Coxscox@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3109Account Executive - Mariana Hallmhall@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3105Account Executive - Bennett Parksbparks@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3126What are Market Facts and Lists?Each year, the Charleston Regional BusinessJournal collects all kinds of data and facts aboutour region. These are presented in a visual wayin Market Facts, which is published annually. Inthe following pages, you will be introduced to asampling of this data, presented in chart, graphand table format.You will also be treated to samples from ourannual Book of Lists. The lists are just what theysound like: listings of businesses and other organizationsby category. The information is rankedby number of employees or some other criteria,and details about each company are painstakinglygathered by our researchers.The facts and lists published here are onesthat will be of interest to newcomers. We hopeyou enjoy both these added features to IntroCharleston.The entire contents of this newspaper are copyright by SC Business Publications LLC withall rights reserved. Any reproduction or use of the content within this publication withoutpermission is prohibited. SCBIZ and South Carolina’s Media Engine for Economic Growthare registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.South Carolina’s Media Engine for Economic GrowthPresident and Group Publisher - Grady Johnsongjohnson@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3103Vice President of Sales - Steve Fieldssfields@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3110Director of Audience Development - Rick Jenkinsrjenkins@scbiznews.com • 864.235.5677, ext. 112Event Manager - Kathy Allenkallen@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3113Audience Development & IT Manager - Kim McManuskmcmanus@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3116Event Planner - Jacquelyn Fehlerjfehler@scbiznews.com • 864.235.5677, ext. 113Accounting Manager - Vickie Deadmonvdeadmon@scbiznews.com • 864.235.5677, ext. 100SC BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS LLCA portfolio company of Virginia Capital Partners LLCFrederick L. Russell Jr., ChairmanINTRO | 5
EducationSchool Districts, p. 8 /// Private Schools, p. 10 /// Higher Education, p. 13The greater Charleston region has four school districtscovering areas from downtown to suburban neighborhoodsto rural and beach communities. Each districtoffers a variety of school programs, including magnet andcharter schools with specialized programs of study.Charleston County School District is the largest, servingsome 43,000 students countywide. Students living in thecity of Charleston, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant allattend Charleston County schools as well as those on JamesIsland, Johns Island and Sullivan’s Island.Berkeley County School District serves more than 30,000students in 40 schools that span the vast county. Studentsin such areas as Goose Creek, Hanahan, Daniel Island andMoncks Corner attend these schools.Dorchester County is divided into two districts. DorchesterSchool District 2 serves Summerville and areas around it.Dorchester School District 4 educates children in the morerural parts of the county, including St. George, Ridgeville andHarleyville.Details on each district are given on the pages that follow.Photo/The CitadelPhoto/Ashley Heffernan• Sponsored by •6 | INTRO
EDUCATIONPhotos/Ashley HeffernanTop: Sixth graders at Laing Middle School are working together to build nine greenhouses,complete with irrigation and ventilation systems.Bottom: Junior Girls Day Out participants learned how to use a 3-D modeling software calledSketchUp to build and print their own 3-D houses during Geek Squad Academy.Berkeley County School District229 E. Main St.Moncks Corner, SC 29461843-899-8600www.berkeley.k12.sc.usFor a complete list of schools in BerkeleyCounty School District, visit www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/Schools.cfm.To determine your neighborhood school basedon home address, visit http://gis.berkeleycountysc.gov/maps/school_system.Berkeley County School District, the fourthlargestschool system in the state, serves morethan 29,000 students and operates 40 schools,including eight high schools, nine middleschools, 22 elementary schools and one alternativeschool.Berkeley County provides arts magnetschools at each level of elementary, middle andhigh school. Howe Hall Arts Infused MagnetSchool serves students in kindergarten throughfifth grade who are selected through a lotteryprocess. Howe Hall is a model site for artsinfusion in South Carolina and was selectedin 2007 as a Kennedy Center Creative TicketSchool of Excellence and in 2010 as a NationalBlue Ribbon School. The Berkeley Center forthe Arts at Goose Creek High School offersprograms in creative writing, dance, orchestralstrings, theater, visual arts, vocal music, andwind and percussion studies.The Gifted and Talented program servesacademically advanced students. They areenrolled in classes to enrich and acceleratelearning beyond the regular school curriculum,including in English and mathematics.In November 2012, Berkeley County voterspassed a school improvement referendum thatwill construct and equip five new schools andrenovate 29 other schools in the district. Newschools include:• A new high school in the Daniel Island/Cainhoy area.• A new middle school in the DanielIsland/Cainhoy area.• A new elementary school in the SheepIsland Road area.• A new elementary school in the TannerPlantation area.• A new elementary school in the Fox-Bank Plantation area.Charleston County School District75 Calhoun St.Charleston, SC 29401843-937-6300www.ccsdschools.comFor information on all the individual schoolsin the district, along with information onregistering your child in the district, visit www.ccsdschools.com/Schools.To look up your neighborhood school basedon home address, visit www.croppermap.com/charleston.Charleston County School District is thesecond-largest school system in South Carolina,representing a blend of urban, suburbanand rural schools over 1,000 square miles. Thedistrict serves about 43,000 students in 80schools and several specialized programs.In Charleston County, each school-agedchild is assigned to a neighborhood schoolbased on grade level and home address. In addition,the district offers specialized programs,magnet schools and charter schools, includingsuch specialized programming as Montessori,International Baccalaureate, single-gender,military-infused, math and science, arts andglobal studies programs.Charleston County School District’s current8 | INTRO
» School District OverviewSchool District Map Student enrollment, 2013In Dorchester County, the districts divide alongEagle Drive, Indigo Road and Cummings ChapelRoad.DorchesterCounty SchoolDistrict 4BerkeleyCounty SchoolDistrict50,00040,00030,00020,00022.620.8X22.3EDUCATION– Students per teacherDorchesterCounty SchoolDistrict 2CharlestonCounty SchoolDistrictstrategic plan, Charleston Achieving Excellence,centers on four priorities: literacy improvement;effective teaching and leadership;world-class schools and systems; and strategicpartnerships. The district has three main goals:close the achievement gap; elevate achievementoverall; and raise the graduation rate.10,00016.9Berkeley Charleston Dorchester 2 Dorchester 4Average SAT scores, 20131,5001,4501,4001,3501,300Berkeley Charleston Dorchester 2 Dorchester 4Dorchester School District 2102 Green Wave Blvd.Summerville, SC 29483843-873-2901www.dorchester2.k12.sc.usFor a complete list of schools, visit this shortenedlink: http://bit.ly/16PtumA. This websitehas a list of schools for each subdivision.For questions about attendance zones andwhich neighborhood school your child wouldattend, call the district office.Dorchester School District 2 is the largestemployer in Dorchester County. The districtserves more than 23,000 students in suburbanSummerville through three high schools, sixmiddle schools and 12 elementary schools, plusan alternative program for grades six to 12 andan adult community education program.In November 2012, the community approveda $179 million School ImprovementReferendum that will provide three newelementary schools and a new middle schoolof the arts. It will also fund major expansionsand renovations at five elementary and threemiddle schools. All three high schools will haveclassroom additions to accommodate increasedcareer and technology programs. The newschools are scheduled to open in fall 2015 andwill alleviate overcrowding at all schools in thedistrict.Dorchester School District 4500 Ridge St.St. George, SC 29477843-563-4535www.dorchester4.k12.sc.usFor a complete list of schools in the district,visit http://bit.ly/SA6syD.To determine your neighborhood school zone,call the district office.Dorchester School District 4 is home tosix schools — three elementary schools, twomiddle schools and one high school — and theOdyssey Educational Center, serving a studentpopulation of about 2,000. The district offershonors/advanced placement, college prep, techprep and occupational courses.Photo/Dorchester County School District 2INTRO | 9
EDUCATIONPrivate SchoolsRanked by Fall 2014 EnrollmentSchool Phone Website / EmailPorter-Gaud School300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407Bishop England High School363 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492Pinewood Preparatory School1114 Orangeburg Road, Summerville, SC 29483Northwood Academy2263 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406Ashley Hall172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403Christ Our King-Stella Maris School1183 Russell Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Palmetto Christian Academy361 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464First Baptist School of Charleston48 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401Mason Preparatory School56 Halsey Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401St. John's Christian Academy204 W. Main St., Moncks Corner, SC 29461Coastal Christian Preparatory School681 McCants Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464843-556-3620843-849-9599843-873-1643843-764-2284843-722-4088843-884-4721843-881-9967843-722-6646843-723-0664843-761-8539843-884-3663www.portergaud.eduthirni@portergaud.eduwww.behs.comkbrownell@behs.comwww.pinewoodprep.comadmissions@pinewoodprep.comwww.northwoodacademy.comadmissions@northwoodacademy.comwww.ashleyhall.orginfo@ashleyhall.orgwww.coksm.orgINPwww.palmettochristianacademy.orglisas@palmettochristianacademy.orgwww.fbschool.orgadmissions@fbschool.orgwww.masonprep.orgmainoffice@masonprep.orgwww.sjcacavaliers.cominfo@sjcacavaliers.comwww.coastalchristian.orgaprilvail@coastalchristian.orgBecause of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are printed. For a full list of participating companies, visitwww.scbiznews.com/data. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additionsor corrections to lists@scbiznews.com or go to www.tinyurl.com/joinourlists.B Some schools include volunteers and part-time teachers in their student:teacher ratio.Enrollment /Teachers86011771555700806994767575602385006047850340403303527540For more lists subscribe to:www.CharlestonBusiness.comGradesStudent:Teacher Ratio B Administrator(s) Year Founded/1st through 12th12:19-1213:1Pre-K3 through 12th9:1Pre-school through 12th15:12 years old through 12th9:1Pre-K through 8th16:1Pre-K2 through 12th14:1K2 through 12th11:1K through 8th14:1K3 through 12th10:1K3 through 12th7:1David DuBose EglestonJr.1867Patrick Finneran, NancyHeath, Kit Brownell1915Stephen M. Mandell1952Larry L. Evanoff,Darlene W. Anderson,Melanie Van Deusen1978Jill S. Muti1909John Byrnes, SusanSplendido1950Mike E. Lindsey1992Thomas E. Mullins,Robin J. Riggs, WillMcCombs1949Erik Kreutner1964Eric M. Denton1966Mike Winkler, BeckyKing1953Researched by Melissa Verzaal10 | INTRO
EDUCATIONPrivate SchoolsRanked by Fall 2014 EnrollmentSchool Phone Website / EmailCharleston Day School15 Archdale St., Charleston, SC 29401843-377-0315www.charlestondayschool.orgchristy.lowell@charlestonday.orgBlessed Sacrament Catholic School7 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston, SC 29407Cathedral Academy3790 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC 29418Dorchester Academy234 Academy Road, St. George, SC 29477The Oaks Christian School505 Gahagan Road, Summerville, SC 29485Charleston Collegiate School2024 Academy Drive, Johns Island, SC 29455Ridge Christian Academy2168 Ridge Church Road, Summerville, SC 29483Charleston Catholic School888-A King Street, Charleston, SC 29403Summerville Catholic School226 Black Oak Blvd., Summerville, SC 29485Sundrops Montessori School955 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464James Island Christian School15 Crosscreek Drive, Charleston, SC 29412Addlestone Hebrew Academy1639 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407Riverpointe Christian Academy2508 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414Charles Towne Montessori School56 Leinbach Drive, Charleston, SC 29407843-766-2128843-760-1192843-563-9511843-875-7667843-559-5506843-873-9856843-577-4495843-873-9310843-849-3652843-795-1762843-571-1105843-763-1600843-571-1140www.scbss.orgsbendt@scbss.orgwww.cathedralacademy.comcontact@cathedralemail.comwww.dorchesteracademy.orgheadmaster@dorchesteracademy.orgwww.oakschristianschool.orgtheoakschristianschool@gmail.comwww.charlestoncollegiate.orgtfrank@charlestoncollegiate.orgwww.ridgechristian.infomrsbray@ridgechristian.infowww.charlestoncatholic.comcharlestoncatholic@charlestoncatholic.orgwww.summervillecatholic.orgscsadmin@summervillecatholic.orgwww.sundropsmontessori.cominfo@sundropsmontessori.comwww.jics.orgjics@jics.orgwww.addlestone.orginfo@addlestone.orgwww.riverpointechristian.orgRiverpointechristian. orgwww.charlestownemontessori.orgsusan@charlestownemontessori.orgBecause of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are printed. For a full list of participating companies, visitwww.scbiznews.com/data. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additionsor corrections to lists@scbiznews.com or go to www.tinyurl.com/joinourlists.B Some schools include volunteers and part-time teachers in their student:teacher ratio.Enrollment /Teachers26631263242502823125225222203021020200182003017229160251403211018For more lists subscribe to:www.CharlestonBusiness.comGradesStudent:Teacher Ratio B Administrator(s) Year Founded/1st through 8thBrendan J. O'Shea6:11937K3 through 8th13:1K4 through 12th15:1K4 through 12th12:1K3 through 8thK3-K5 18:2; 1st-8th 18:1Pre-K through 12th8:1Birth through 12th10:1K4 through 8th11:1K4 through 8th15:16 weeks through 4th9:1K4 through 8th16:118 months through 8th12:1 for Grades K-86 months through 12th8:190515 months through age 126:1 to 15:1Roseann P. Tracy1948Chris Bateman1999Karen H. Neil1966Robin B. Boehler1998Hacker H. Burr1970Gentry Ard1997Fred S. McKay1991Lisa Tanner1984Shannon Smith1997Jeremy Schwartz1994Abby Levine1956Robert C. Jones Jr.1967Kevin O'Loughlin1972Researched by Melissa Verzaal12 | INTRO
EDUCATIONPhoto/College of Charleston» Higher EducationWhether you are a collegeboundstudent, a collegefootball fanatic, an employeeor a resident interestedin lectures and continuing educationopportunities, there’s a good chance youwill find what you are looking for in SouthCarolina’s higher education system.Enrollment has been on the rise in recentyears. More than 248,000 students were enrolledin South Carolina’s public and independenttwo- and four-year institutions during the2011-2012 school year.Founded in 1770, the College of Charlestonis the city’s oldest institution. It is a nationallyrecognized public liberal arts and sciencesuniversity located in the heart of historicCharleston. Students attend class in centuriesold buildings, and many spend their eveningsworking as waiters and bartenders — or pedalingtourists around in rickshaws. Because ofboth their work ethic and spending power,the students are a vital part of Charleston’sthriving hospitality industry.The Citadel is another college with deeproots in Charleston. It’s not uncommon to spota “knob” walking the Lowcountry’s streets. Thefreshman class is easily identified by the men’sshaved heads that resemble doorknobs —hence the nickname. A few dozen women alsoattend the military college, although femaleswere not allowed until 1996. The school isSouth Carolina is home to84 institutions of higherlearning, including:• Three research institutions• 10 comprehensive teachinginstitutions• Four regional campuses of USC• 16 technical colleges• 24 independent senior institutions• Two two-year independentinstitutions• Two private professional schools• 24 out-of-state degree grantinginstitutionsPhoto/Charleston Southern UniversityINTRO | 13
EDUCATIONPhotos/Gibson PittsLeft: Students in theaerospace trainingprogram at TridentTechnical College.Right: Culinary Institutestudents at TridentTechnical College work in acommercial-grade kitchen.unique because it offers a classic militaryeducation described as “intense, meaningfuland academically strong.” It differs from thenation’s traditional military schools becausestudents are not required to join the serviceupon graduation.The Medical University of South Carolina isone of the area’s premier hospitals and includesa strong teaching component. Its specialtydegree programs include dental, graduate studies,medicine, nursing and pharmacy. It is alsoone of the region’s largest employers, and theresearch conducted there is a vital part of theregion’s high-tech biomedical industry.The Charleston School of Law is a private institutionlocated in downtown Charleston. Whilethe school was founded in 2003, like most thingsin this city, it is steeped in history.In November 1825, a group of Charlestonattorneys petitioned the S.C. General Assemblyfor a charter institution. The following year,the Forensic Club started offering law lectures,beginning the Southeast’s earliest law school.In 2002, prominent Charleston judges andattorneys set out to establish a law school thatwould continue the 19th century club’s tradition.The school earned accreditation in 2006Photo/Art Institute of CharlestonGraphic Design students at the Art Institutelearn the skills they’ll need to enter the thrivingdesign scene in Charleston.14 | INTRO
EDUCATIONColleges and UniversitiesRanked by Fall 2014 EnrollmentFor more lists subscribe to:www.CharlestonBusiness.comInstitutionPhone / WebsiteEmailEnrollment /FacultyPublic/PrivateTop Three UndergraduateMajors, by EnrollmentAdministratorTrident Technical College7000 Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC 29406843-574-6111www.tridenttech.eduinfocenter@tridenttech.edu16,136334PublicAssociate in ArtsAssociate in ScienceNursingMary Thornley1964College of Charleston66 George St.Charleston, SC 29424843-953-5500www.cofc.eduadmissions@cofc.edu10,488535PublicBiologyCommunicationPsychologyGlenn F. McConnell1770Charleston Southern University9200 University Blvd.Charleston, SC 29406843-863-7050www.charlestonsouthern.eduenroll@csuniv.edu2,968162PrivateNursingBusinessKinesiologyJairy C. Hunter Jr.1964The Citadel171 Moultrie St.Charleston, SC 29409843-225-3294www.citadel.eduadmissions@citadel.edu2,763189PublicBusiness AdministrationCriminal JusticePolitical ScienceJohn W. Rosa1842Southern Wesleyan University Adult & Graduate Studies4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 301Charleston, SC 29405843-266-7981www.swu.educharleston@swu.edu1,82355PrivateBusiness AdministrationHuman ServicesBiologyTodd S. Voss1906Miller-Motte Technical College8085 Rivers Ave., Suite ENorth Charleston, SC 29406843-574-0101www.miller-motte.edusara.eichelman@miller-motte.edu70017PrivateMedical and Health ScienceProgramsManagement-International TradeProgramSara A. Eichelman1916Limestone College4500 Leeds Ave., Suite 208Charleston, SC 29405843-745-1100www.limestone.edulroberts@limestone.edu50010PrivateBusiness AdministrationSocial WorkComputer ScienceLaura Roberts1845Charleston School of Law81 Mary St.Charleston, SC 29403843-329-1000www.charlestonlaw.eduinfo@charlestonlaw.edu44828PrivateJuris DoctorJoseph D. Harbaugh2003Medical University of South Carolina171 Ashley Ave.Charleston, SC 29425843-792-2300www.musc.edueslweb@musc.edu2931,519PublicNursingCardiovascular PerfusionDavid J. Cole1824ECPI University & Medical Careers Institute7410 Northside DriveCharleston, SC 29420843-414-0350www.ecpi.edujweaver@ecpi.edu28016PrivateHealth ScienceComputer and Information ScienceElectronics Engineering TechnologyJames Weaver1966Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University101 W. Hill Blvd., Building 221Charleston Air Force Base, SC 29404843-767-8912www.erau.edu/charlestoncharleston@erau.edu1501PrivateAviation ManagementProfessional AeronauticsTechnical ManagementJohn Johnson2006Southeastern Institute4600 Goer Drive, Suite 105North Charleston, SC 29406843-747-1279www.southeasterninstitute.edudakennedy@southeasterninstitute.edu905PrivateMassage TherapyMedical AssistingPharmacy TechnicianJohn Houston1997Saint Leo University - North Charleston Center2430 Mall Drive, Suite 185North Charleston, SC 29406843-554-2111www.saintleo.edu/northcharlestonnorthcharleston@saintleo.edu652PrivateBusiness AdministrationHealth Care AdministrationCriminal JusticeElizabeth Heron2012Centura College8084 Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC 29406843-569-0889www.centuracollege.edudcaccha@centura.edu5525PrivateMedical AssistantMedical Billing and CodingSteve G. Forehand1969Webster University4105 Faber Place Drive, Suite 100North Charleston, SC 29405843-760-1324www.webster.edu/charlestoncharleston@webster.edu4850PrivateManagementPsychologyVivian Gallman-DeRienzo1915American College of the Building Arts21 Magazine St.Charleston, SC 29401843-577-5245www.buildingartscollege.usinfo@buildingartscollege.us417PrivateTimber FramingArchitectural IronTrowel TradesColby M. BroadwaterIII, James M. WaddellV2004Southern Illinois University Carbondale101 W. Hill Blvd., Building 221, Room 128Charleston AFB, SC 29404843-552-7320www.distanceeducation.siu.eduodeocp@siu.edu254PublicWorkforce Education andDevelopmentAccountingBusiness AdministrationGayla M. Stoner1869Because of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are printed. For a full list of participating companies, visitwww.scbiznews.com/data. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additionsor corrections to lists@scbiznews.com, fax to 843-849-3122 or go to www.tinyurl.com/joinourlists.Researched by Business Journal StaffINTRO | 15
EDUCATIONPhoto/Charleston Southern UniversityPhoto/College of CharlestonThe College of Charleston Observatory.Students in the computer lab at Charleston Southern University.and graduated its first class the following year.The Charleston region is also home toseveral technical colleges that offer a host oftwo-year degrees and trade certifications. Theseinclude Trident Technical College, the region’slargest two-year school. Upon the Boeing Co.’s2009 announcement that it would locate anassembly plant for its 787 Dreamliner in NorthCharleston, Trident Tech announced it wouldexpand its aviation electronics programs anddedicate nearly 10,000 square feet of space forBoeing-related training programs at its maincampus.Students also have the option of attendingsatellite campuses for specialty training,such as Embry Riddle Aeronautical Universitylocated at the Charleston Air Force Base.The Art Institute of Charleston opened in2007 and is a branch of the Art Intitute ofAtlanta. The programs it offers include commercialphotography, culinary arts, fashion andretail management, graphic design and more.Charleston is also home to the AmericanCollege of the Building Arts, which trainsstudents in historical building trades such asironwork or plaster.The Lowcountry Graduate Center in NorthCharleston is an organization that formed tohelp working professionals gain advanced degreesthrough collaboration between the state’scolleges and universities.Despite myriad choices, South Carolina, likemany states, is at a crossroads when it comes tohigher education.Many exciting programs are under wayhere, including the South Carolina Centers forEconomic Excellence program.The state created the Centers for EconomicExcellence program in 2002 to provideincentives for the state’s research universitiesto raise capital from private sources to fundendowments for specialized research professorships.The professorships serve a uniquerole in helping cultivate critical public-privateindustrial partnerships and expanding thestate’s knowledge base.At the same time, South Carolina is grapplingwith decreasing state funds and increasedtuition costs. Without money for new facilities,demand in the coming years may outstripcapacity. And schools are constantly challengedwith training students for the evolving hightechindustry.The good news is that university officialsand lawmakers spend countless hours studying,debating and creating innovative waysto advance higher learning in South Carolina— without putting the financial burden onstudents and their families.The state’s colleges and universities —including many in the Lowcountry — offera competitive education to traditional andreturning students.They also help fuel the local economy byserving as some of the area’s largest employers,by luring students and families to town, andby fostering relationships with the communityand businesses. The Lowcountry’s institutionsof higher learning are — and will continue tobe — a major part of the cultural fabric of thisregion.For more information on higher educationinstitutions in South Carolina, visit the S.C.Commission on Higher Education at www.che.sc.gov.Photo/MUSCMedical studentslearning at MUSC.16 | INTRO
Market FactsEconomic Drivers, p. 20 /// Area Information, p. 22 /// Real Estate, p. 24» A region on the moveCharleston’s economy has been growing and diversifying at a steadypace, with technology, engineering, architecture, service industriesand health care ranking as the area’s fastest-growing job sectors.The emergence of technology startups heralds a growingknowledge economy and has earned Charleston the nickname “Silicon Harbor.”An economic driver for the entire state, the Port of Charleston has reboundedstrongly after a dip in exports and imports during the recession. The S.C. StatePorts Authority saw break-bulk cargo, which is cargo that doesn’t fit into moldedcontainers, almost double to 1.24 million tons from 2009 to 2011.Ports, logistics, manufacturing and distribution companies account for asignificant amount of economic activity in the Charleston region.As the housing market gradually recovers, the demand for commercial realestate and rental properties has surged. Construction has bounced back with anincrease in building permits and the dollar value of the construction market.Financial institutions operating in the Charleston area represent morethan 25% of the financial assets in banks across the state. The largest bankinginstitution headquartered in the Charleston area, First Federal Savings andLoan, also holds the second-highest market share for the region. The largestmarket share is held by Wells Fargo Bank, which took over Wachovia Bank.In the pages that follow we give you a visual representation of some dataon the Charleston market through Market Facts. Each year, the CharlestonRegional Business Journal publishes Market Facts, data and facts about ourregion presented in chart, graph and table format. The information here is fromthe most recent Market Facts publication.Volker Mornhinweg, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, andGov. Nikki Haley unveil plans for the new facility thatwill manufacture Sprinter vans in North Charleston.Photo/Kim McManus• Sponsored by •18 | INTRO
MARKET FACTS» Economic DriversManufacturingThe economic landscape of the Lowcountrychanged recently when two automobile manufacturersmade the decision to invest $1 billionin new manufacturing facilities. Mercedes-BenzVans and Volvo Cars both announced manufacturingoperations in the Charleston region tobuild and assemble commercial vans and automobiles.The companies join a slate of manufacturersin the Charleston region responsible forPort of CharlestonThe S.C. State Ports Authority expected tohandle 1 million pier containers by the endof the 2015 fiscal year, a goal that CEO JimNewsome said the port has not achieved sincebefore the recession. Charleston’s port is theeighth-largest in the U.S., behind Savannah,Gal., its nearest competitor geographically,which ranks sixth in terms of the value ofgoods handled each year.more than 10,000 jobs, including Boeing, RobertBosch, KapStone, Nucor Steel, Cummins TurboTechnologies, Century Aluminum, JW Aluminumand more. Volvo Cars picked BerkeleyCounty for the company’s first North Americanmanufacturing operations after going througha multi-state selection process. The companyexpects to employ 4,000 workers at the plantnear Ridgeville over the next 10 years.The average day at S.C. portsSix vessels sail into South Carolina’s harbors.Source: S.C. State Ports AuthoritySource: Charleston Regional Business Journal$150million$150 million is the averagevalue of the cargo.20 | INTRO
Hospitality & TourismHospitality and tourism pumps tens of millionsof dollars each year into Charleston andSouth Carolina’s economy. The robust sectorserves as a major economic driver for businessesand communities across the state.The year-round tourist season in the Lowcountrypulls visitors to the Charleston area insupport of a vibrant food and beverage sectorwith world-class cuisine and events, includingthe Charleston Wine and Food Festival,Charleston Restaurant Week and the annualChef’s Feast, among other festivals and eventsthat center around culinary arts.Retail shopping, performing arts, conventionsand history all weave throughout theCharleston region.In fiscal year 2014, the Charleston area receivedmore than $14.2 million from accommodationstaxes paid for hotel stays. CharlestonCounty received the bulk of that money with$13.5 million. Overall, accomodations taxesbrought more than $55 million to the state in2014.2013 tourismby the numbersPhoto/ Ashley HeffernanDefense SectorJoint Base Charleston, which was created whenthe Naval Weapons Station and the Charleston AirForce Base joined into one military team, servesas the largest employer in the area with more than20,000 employees. The defense sector continuesto be a major jobs creator with manufacturing,technology, cyber security and contracting throughSPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic, Lockheed,General Dynamics, SRC and many other defensecontractors throughout the region.MARKET FACTSPhoto/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan4.76 million visitors$2.8 billion economic impact$227 per peson forexpenditures per DaySource: College of Charleston Tourism AnalysisINTRO | 21
MARKET FACTS» Area Information2013 Charleston-area populationBy county and major city5 fastest-growing jobsectors in CharlestonMSA, 2012-2013No. 1: 122.2%Farming, Fishing andForestry Occupations2012: 180 | 2013: 400145,397DorchesterCounty44,719Summerville101,989North Charleston372,803CharlestonCounty194,020BerkeleyCounty38,579Goose Creek71,875Mount Pleasant125,583CharlestonNo. 2: 19%Education, Training andLibrary Occupations2012: 14,600 | 2013: 17,380No. 4: 7%Business and FinancialOperations Occupations2012: 11,950 | 2013: 12,790No. 3: 9.1%Computer andMathematical Occupations2012: 6,720 | 2013: 7,330No. 5: 4%Arts, Design,Entertainment,Sports and MediaOccupations2012: 3,030 | 2013: 3,150Source: U.S. Census BureauSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMean travel time to work, in minutes25.7U.S. AVERAGE25.5AUSTIN, TEXAS25.2JACKSONVILLE, FLA.25.0RICHMOND, VA.24.5RALEIGH24.2CHARLESTON23.4SAVANNAH22.8KNOXVILLE, TENN.How people get to work in the Charleston area, 2012Berkeley Charleston Dorchester*Workers 16 and older 84,104 175,534 56,617Car, truck or van - drove alone 70,356 140,720 47,071Car, truck or van - carpooled 7,144 14,609 6,146Public transportation (excluding taxis) 444 2,870 146Bicycle 85 2,629 N/AWalked 2,512 6,224 587Other means 1,024 1,794 579Worked at home 2,539 6,688 2,08822.3GREENVILLE* Dorchester County’s figures had not been estimated by the AmericanCommunity Survey, so the 2010 figures were used.20.7LEXINGTON26 Minutes25 Minutes24 Minutes23 Minutes22 Minutes21 Minutes20 Minutes22 | INTROSource: U.S. Census Bureau
MARKET FACTS» Real EstateMedian home sales prices by yearProperty types: single-family detached, single-family attached,manufactured/mobile homes$260K$240K$220K$200K$180K$160K$400,000-$999,9991,918 sold$1,000,000and more323 sold2013 sales byprice rangeCHARLESTONMLS$0-$99,9991,961 sold$140K200920102011201220132009201020112012201320092010201120122013Berkeley Charleston Dorchester$200,000-$399,9994,458 sold$100,000-$199,9994,378 soldNote: Inventory calculation is active listings plus contingent listingsSource: Charleston Trident Association of RealtorsSource: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors 2013 Annual ReportHousing buildingpermits issued by county- 200 housing permits- 2011 - 2012 - 2013876Days on the market until sale140– Single-Family – Condos130120Berkeley8811,1051101,299100Charleston1,6642,1339046980Dorchester65362070Jan. 2009 Jan. 2010 Jan. 2011 Jan. 2012 Jan. 201324 | INTROSource: U.S. Census BureauSource: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors 2013 Annual Report
Market FACTSHealth & WellnessUrgent Care Centers, p. 32 /// Hospitals, p. 34 /// Retirement Communities, p. 37Stuff Here /// Stuff Here /// Stuff Here /// Stuff HereHEADLINE» Taking Care of Youtype here type here type here type here type heretype here type here type here type here type heretype We here type here like to type take here things type easy here in type the heretype here type Lowcountry, here type here but that type doesn’t here mean type we heretype here type don’t here give type attention here type to a heree diet and type activityhere type here level type that here contributes type here to type our health here and typewellbeing. here type here type here type here type hereetypehere In this type section here type you will here read type about here all the type reasons here typeliving here type here can here help type inspire here you type to healthy here type living. here And typewhen here type medical here care type is what here you type need, here we offer type the here finest typein here physicians, type here clinics type and here hospitals. type here Charleston type here has typelong here been type home here to type some here of the type top here hospitals type in here South typeCarolina. here type here type here type heree type heretype When here you type are moving here type to a here new place, type finding here type out about herehealth type here care can type be here a challenge. type here In these type pages, heree we type giveyou here a list type of here urgent type care here centers, type hospitals here type and retirement here typecommunities here type here with type full information here type here about type each. hereWe hope you’ll find our guide useful in helping yousettle into a healthy lifestyle. It’s one of Charleston’scharms.Photo/Charleston Outdoor Adventures• Sponsored • SPONSOR by • •26 | INTRO
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HEALTH & WELLNESSThe campus of the Medical University of South Carolina lies along the Ashley River.Beautiful weather, lots of outdooractivities, fresh food and, whenyou need it, top-notch medicalcare – what better combinationcould there be to encourage good health?Charleston is blessed with all these. Andif you need a nudge to get started, there areorganized efforts to help you.“It takes something different (for eachperson) to motivate them to make a behaviorchange,” said Susan L. Johnson, director ofthe Office of Health Promotion at MedicalUniversity of South Carolina. “Newcomers willbe checking out resources like the bridge walkand the beaches. When you take advantage ofthe different activities, you start to feel a partof the community.”The weekends here offer so many fitnessand health-related activities. There are funruns, walks, cycling events, urban agricultureand farmers markets.“Lighten Up Charleston,” a joint effort ofthe mayor’s office and MUSC, encourages residentsto get moving and improve their diets.Participants can sign up on the website, lightenupcharleston.org,to get free information andtrack their own exercise, diet and weight loss.Local parks and recreation departmentsoffer dozens of fitness classes and programsof all kinds. In a recent month, the CharlestonCounty Parks and Recreation Commission,Parklands Foundation and MUSC teamed upfor a Green Exercise pass. Those who boughta $10 T-shirt could be admitted free to morethan 30 fitness classes in county parks duringthe month.But when you’re never more than fiveminutes from a park, you don’t have to waitfor organized events to get exercise. “Exercisedoesn’t have to be highly structured,” said TimScheett, assistant professor of exercise scienceat the College of Charleston. “Just take the kidsto the park and play along with them.”The walk across the Arthur Ravenel Jr.bridge over the Cooper River or a jog alongFolly Beach may be an inspiring choice, butthere are plenty of beautiful sights to see allover the area. If you tire of walking in your ownneighborhood, go downtown and walk throughrows of historic homes, Scheett suggested.Photo/MUSCWalking is great way to remain healthy.The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is a great spot for fresh, local food.He also recommended taking the family toone of the many weekend festivals in the Lowcountryor nearby. Most are inexpensive or freeto attend. “You spend the day walking aroundand before you know it, you’ve had three orfour hours of exercise,” he said.Research shows that exercising outside –which you can do year round in Charleston– gives additional benefits, Johnson said. “Youtend to stick with it more and there are mentalhealth benefits. It also helps with circadianrhythms for people who work odd shifts. And ithelps relieve stress.”Gardening – another year-round pastime– combines the virtues of exercise with freshPhoto/Town of Mount Pleasant Photo/Kathy Allen28 | INTRO
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HEALTH & WELLNESSfood. “Gardening is the same as moderate intensityexercise,” Scheett said. “It’s free exerciseand it saves money.”MUSC has an urban farm that offers educationalprograms on gardening. And places likePhoto/Roper St. FrancisBoone Hall Plantation have events that focuson growing fresh food but also give the historybehind it, Johnson said.There’s a spreading movement to encourageLowcountry residents to eat fresh and local.Farmers markets selling fresh produce, meats,baked goods and other items are popping upall over. The largest ones are at Marion Squaredowntown and in Mount Pleasant, Johnsonsaid, and there is also a farmers market on theMUSC campus.CSA farms ( community-supported agriculture)deliver boxes of fresh food regularlyto their customers during the growing season.Some of them can be found at the websitelowcountrylocalfirst.org. This site offers a guideto farmers markets, purveyors and growers ofproduce.“There are always food events,” Johnsonsaid. “We are trying to do live cooking events toshow that healthy food tastes good.”One of these is the Cooking Well Invitational,in which hospital chefs compete in an eventhosted by a celebrity chef. The event is held atthe Culinary Institute of Charleston.The culinary field is moving toward healthand wellness, Johnson said, and that meanseven when you eat out at one of our manyfine restaurants, you should find some healthychoices.When your quest for wellness means you30 | INTRO
HEALTH & WELLNESSneed medical care, you’re in a good place. TheLowcountry is home to several major hospitalsand many specialty clinics, rehabilitationPhoto/MUSCDr. Frank McGowan Jr. visits with children at theAtrium at MUSC, one of the Lowcountry’s majorhospitals.services, nursing homes and assisted livingfacilities. There are more than 2,100 licensedphysicians practicing in Charleston, Dorchesterand Berkeley counties. The area’s four biggesthospitals – Roper St. Francis, Medical Universityof South Carolina, Trident Health and EastCooper Medical Center – employ more than15,000 workers.While medical centers were traditionallylocated in downtown Charleston, in recentyears they have moved into suburban areas toprovide patient care closer to home.Taken together, the Lowcountry has all theadvantages you need for a healthy lifestyle.So go outside, get moving, and when you’rehungry, go shopping for some garden-freshfoods.Make room for exercisein your busy dayAlways on the RUN with no time to exercise?Here are some tips for fitting exercise into your schedule:1. Park in the farthest space from the office,grocery store or apartment so youwill have to walk.2. At work, take the long way to the coffeepot or restroom. Take a five-minutewalk through the halls.3. Opt for the stairs insteadof elevators.4. Keep a light pair of dumbbells in yourdesk and do arm exercises while readinge-mail.5. Swap out your office chair for an exerciseball 10-20 minutes a day to workabs and other key muscles.8. While your children are at ball practice,walk or jog around the field. Or tryhigh-intensity interval training: do anykind of exercise hard and fast for 20-30seconds, then rest for 10 seconds. Dothis for four to five minutes, then take arest and water break. Then repeat theprocess. If you do this 30 minutes everyday, it will really improve your fitness.9. Organize a parent-child game for thefamilies of your child’s teammates. Encouragethe parents to practice beforethe game.10. Take your dog to a dog park, and walkthe park while your dog runs.6. If your office setup allows it, look intogetting a treadmill desk. You can walkon it at low speed while using thephone with a headset and while readingreports.7. Spend an evening outdoors with yourfamily. Take a walk on a greenway or onthe beach. Build a sandcastle with thekids.INTRO | 31
HEALTH & WELLNESSUrgent Care CentersListed alphabeticallyA Doctor on Call P.A.www.adoctoroncall.comadmin@adoctoroncall.com843-886-44021202-A Palm Blvd. • Isle of Palms, SC 29451Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; Sat. byappointmentFamily Medicine, Botox, Juvederm Filler,Urgent Care, Immigration Physicals,Laser Hair Removal, PCA Chemical Peels,Weight LossNo. of Physicians: 1Doctors Care Charleston Westwww.DoctorsCare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-402-68343424 Shelby Ray CourtCharleston, SC 29414Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travelmedicine; sports and camp physicals; cold,flu and allergy testing and care; sprains,cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Nonsurgicalosteoarthritis knee treatment. DOTphysicals and employer health services.Open late and on weekend, walk-inswelcome.No. of Physicians: 25Doctors Care Dorchester Roadwww.DoctorsCare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-871-790010160 Dorchester RoadSummerville, SC 29485Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travelmedicine; sports and camp physicals; cold,flu and allergy testing and care; sprains,cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Nonsurgicalosteoarthritis knee treatment. DOTphysicals and employer health services.Open late and on weekend, walk-inswelcome.No. of Physicians: 25Doctors Care Ivy Hallwww.DoctorsCare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-884-64243074 U.S. Highway 17 NorthMount Pleasant, SC 29466Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine;sports and camp physicals; cold, fluand allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts,burns and other minor injuries. DOT physicalsand employer health services. Openlate and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25Doctors Care James Islandwww.doctorscare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-762-2360743 Folly RoadCharleston, SC 29412Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travelmedicine; sports and camp physicals; cold,flu and allergy testing and care; sprains,cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Nonsurgicalosteoarthritis knee treatment. DOTphysicals and employer health services.Open late and on weekend, walk-inswelcome.No. of Physicians: 25Doctors Care Moncks Cornerwww.doctorscare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-899-3870459 U.S. Highway 52 N.Moncks Corner, SC 29461Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine;sports and camp physicals; cold, fluand allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts,burns and other minor injuries. DOT physicalsand employer health services. Openlate and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25Doctors Care Mount Pleasantwww.DoctorsCare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-881-0815631 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travelmedicine; sports and camp physicals; cold,flu and allergy testing and care; sprains,cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Nonsurgicalosteoarthritis knee treatment. DOTphysicals and employer health services.Open late and on weekend, walk-inswelcome.No. of Physicians: 2Doctors Care Northwoodswww.DoctorsCare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-572-70008091 Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC 29406Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 8a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine;sports and camp physicals; cold, fluand allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts,burns and other minor injuries. DOT physicalsand employer health services. Openlate and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25Doctors Care Summervillewww.DoctorsCare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-871-3277410 N. Main St.Summerville, SC 29483Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travelmedicine; sports and camp physicals; cold,flu and allergy testing and care; sprains,cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Nonsurgicalosteoarthritis knee treatment. DOTphysicals and employer health services.Open late and on weekend, walk-inswelcome.No. of Physicians: 25Doctors Care West Ashleywww.DoctorsCare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-556-55851851 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.Charleston, SC 29407Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9a.m.-5 p.m.Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab andX-rays; foreign travel medicine; sportsand camp physicals; cold, flu and allergytesting and care; sprains, cuts, burnsand other minor injuries. Non-surgicalknee pain treatment. DOT physicals andemployer health services. Open late andon weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25MedCare Urgent Care Center - NorthCharlestonwww.medcareurgentcare.cominfo@medcareurgentcare.com843-552-36298720 Dorchester RoadNorth Charleston, SC 29420Hours: Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Walk-in treatment for injury and illness;coughs, colds, fevers, rashes, allergicreactions, abdominal pain, lacerations,sprains, fractures workers’ compensationinjuries; on-site lab, digital X-ray, CT scans,EKGs, IV fluids, immunizations and vaccinations;annual physicals, sports physicalsNo. of Physicians: 3MedCare Urgent Care Center - WestAshleywww.medcareurgentcare.cominfo@medcareurgentcare.com843-793-60931850 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.Charleston, SC 29407Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sun.Walk-in treatment for injury and illness;coughs, colds, fevers, rashes, allergicreactions, abdominal pain, lacerations,sprains, fractures workers’ compensationinjuries; on-site lab, digital X-ray, CT scans,EKGs, IV fluids, immunizations and vaccinations;annual physicals, sports physicalsNo. of Physicians: 3For more lists subscribe to:www.CharlestonBusiness.comMoncks Corner Medical Centerwww.tridenthealthsystem.com843-761-8721401 N. Live Oak DriveMoncks Corner, SC 29461Hours: 24-hour emergency roomEmergency, radiology, digital mammography,lab, primary care and specialtyphysicians, physical therapy, ultrasound,physical rehabilitationNo. of Physicians: 12Nason Medical Centerwww.nasonmedical.com843-300-3500319 Folly RoadJames Island, SC 29412Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Ambulatory urgent care, X-rays, lab services,workers’ compensation.No. of Physicians: 10Nason Medical Centerwww.nasonmedical.com843-300-35004278 Ladson RoadLadson, SC 29456Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Ambulatory urgent care, X-rays, lab services,workers’ compensation.No. of Physicians: 10Nason Medical Centerwww.nasonmedical.com843-300-35001101 Bowman RoadMount Pleasant, SC 29464Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Ambulatory urgent care, X-rays, lab services,workers’ compensation.No. of Physicians: 10Nason Medical Centerwww.nasonmedical.com843-300-35005133 Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC 29406Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Ambulatory urgent care, X-rays, lab services,workers’ compensation.No. of Physicians: 10Nason Medical Centerwww.nasonmedical.com843-300-35008901 University Blvd.\North Charleston, SC 29406Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Ambulatory urgent care, X-rays, lab services,workers’ compensation.No. of Physicians: 1032 | INTRO
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HEALTH & WELLNESSHospitalsRanked by No. of Licensed BedsFor more lists subscribe to:www.CharlestonBusiness.comFacilityPhone / WebsiteEmailLicensed Beds /2013 AdmissionsActive Staff Physicians /Registered NursesAdministrator(s) /Year FoundedMUSC Medical Center169 Ashley Ave.Charleston, SC 29425843-792-3232www.muschealth.comINP70935,7679212,593David J. Cole1824Roper Hospital316 Calhoun St.Charleston, SC 29401843-724-2901www.rsfh.com/roperINP36813,157447733Matthew J. Severance, David F. Dunlap1829Trident Health9330 Medical Plaza DriveNorth Charleston, SC 29406843-847-4100www.tridenthealthsystem.comINP29621,028556765Todd Gallati1975Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital2095 Henry Tecklenburg Blvd.Charleston, SC 29414843-402-1000www.rsfh.comINP2048,872343428Allen Carroll, David F. Dunlap1882East Cooper Medical Center2000 Hospital DriveMount Pleasant, SC 29464843-881-0100www.eastcoopermedctr.comINP1325,046431216Jason Alexander1986Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center109 Bee St.Charleston, SC 29401843-577-5011www.charleston.va.govINP1034,288210430Scott R. Isaacks1966Summerville Medical Center295 Midland ParkwaySummerville, SC 29485843-832-5000www.tridenthealthsystem.comINP945,733556765Lisa Valentine1989Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital3500 U.S. Highway 17 N.Mount Pleasant, SC 29466843-606-7000www.rsfh.comINP851,52224783David F. Dunlap, John Sullivan2010Vibra Hospital of Charleston1200 Hospital DriveMount Pleasant, SC 29464843-375-4000www.vhcharleston.comINP59INP6063Darrell Jones2004Roper Rehabilitation Hospital316 Calhoun St.Charleston, SC 29401843-724-2842www.rsfh.combeth.weiser@rsfh.com521,155555David F. Dunlap, Matthew J. Severance1992HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Charleston9181 Medcom St.Charleston, SC 29406843-820-7777www.healthsouthcharleston.comINP49INP235Troy Powell1994Moncks Corner Medical Center401 N. Live Oak DriveMoncks Corner, SC 29461843-761-8721www.tridenthealthsystem.comINP002612Todd Gallati1986Roper Hospital - Berkeley730 Stony Landing RoadMoncks Corner, SC 29461843-899-7700www.rsfh.comINP002919David F. Dunlap, Brenda R. Myers1992Cognitive & Behavioral Health Center of Charleston29 Leinbach DriveCharleston, SC 29407843-501-7001cbhealthcenters.comINPINPINPINPINPCindy Carter2014INP=Information not provided. Because of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are printed. For a full listof participating companies, visit www.scbiznews.com/data. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errorssometimes occur. Email additions or corrections to lists@scbiznews.com or go to www.tinyurl.com/joinourlists.Researched by Business Journal staff34 | INTRO
Retirement CommunitiesRanked by No. of Beds/Units in the Charleston AreaHEALTH & WELLNESSFor more lists subscribe to:www.CharlestonBusiness.comServicesCompanyPhone /WebsiteBeds /EmployeesSalon/BarberFitness CenterGeneral StoreGuest Apts.LibraryLaundryIn-House Dr.ActivitiesTransportationAdministrator /Year FoundedBishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412843-762-3300www.bishopgadsden.org357275• • • • • • • • •C. William Trawick,Sarah E.H. Tipton,Lynne Kerrison1850Sandpiper Retirement Community1049 Anna Knapp Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464843-881-3210www.premierseniorliving.com344-• • • • • • • •Susan Foreman,Sheena Janse,Corinne Carrington1996Franke At Seaside1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464843-856-4700www.frankeatseaside.org331-• • • • • • • •Sandy Stoll, Mark H.Lee1892Somerby of Mount Pleasant3100 Tradition Circle, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466843-849-3096www.somerbyofmtpleasant.com247100• • • • • • • • •Lisa Kinsella2008The Village at Summerville201 W. Ninth North St., Summerville, SC 29483843-873-2550www.preshomesc.org/communities/summerville227220• • • • • • • • •Robin Miller1958White Oak of Charleston9285 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston, SC 29406843-797-8282www.whiteoakmanor.com176-• • • • •Ruth Walker1967Ashley Park Retirement Community1451 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407843-571-6075www.ashley-park.com11714• • • • • • •Tom Perregaux,Roxann Perregaux2005NHC HealthCare2230 Ashley Crossing Drive, Charleston, SC 29414843-766-5228www.nhccharlestonhealthcare.com88-• • • • • • •Angela Atkinson2008Hallmark Healthcare Center255 Midland Parkway, Summerville, SC 29485843-821- 5005www.ra2.biz/hallmark/home.htm83155• • • • •Durena Stinson1993The Bridge at Charleston2590 Elms Plantation Road, North Charleston, SC 29406843-553-6342www.thebridgeatcharleston.com6536• • • • • • • •Michelle Nelson1990Summit Place of Daniel Island320 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492843-884-4104www.summitplaceofdanielisland.com5940• • • • • •Sean Davis2003Sherman House1635 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407843-763-2242-564• • •Donna Bailey1984Pinewood Place101 Centennial Blvd., Goose Creek, SC 29445843-569-2520www.alcco.com3034• • • • • • • •Cindy William1997Carter-May Home/St. Joseph Residence1660 Ingram Road, Charleston, SC 29407843-556-8314www.charitiessc.org2525• • • • •Janine Bauder1929Because of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are printed. For a full list of participating companies, visitwww.scbiznews.com/data. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additionsor corrections to lists@scbiznews.com, fax to 843-531-5402 or go to www.tinyurl.com/joinourlists.Researched by Business Journal staffINTRO | 35
HEALTH & WELLNESS» Retiring wellEach year, more and more retireesdiscover the benefits of relocatingto the Charleston area. The mildweather, historic surroundings,cultural arts and idyllic location on the watermake it a picturesque place to celebrate days ofleisure.South Carolina also has low property taxesand no estate tax, enticing retirees to moveto the area. The cost of living is at the nationalaverage, a typical home is priced at $228,000,and crime remains low in the Charleston area.A robust economy, quality health care facilitiesand a host of recreational activities givethe Charleston area everything retirees requirefor a relaxing lifestyle.The population of those 65 years and olderis growing nationwide, and the Charleston areais no exception. That means planning for morehealth care facilities, more affordable housingand recreational activities to address the needsof the aging population.The Medical University of South Carolina,Roper St. Francis Healthcare and East CooperMedical Center all serve area health careneeds. Trident Health Care System is anotherprovider in the Charleston area, with locationsin Summerville and Moncks Corner. The SummervilleMedical Center has found a niche intreating ailments common in seniors, routinelyscoring top points from the Joint Commissionfor its treatment of heart attacks, heart failureand pneumonia. Strong retirement communi-Photo/FileSenior CentersFor more lists subscribe to:Listed alphabeticallywww.CharlestonBusiness.comBerkeley CountyMoncks Corner Senior CenterBerkeley Seniors, Inc. (BSI)103 Gulledge StreetMoncks Corner, SC 29461843-761-0391South Berkeley Senior CenterBerkeley Seniors, Inc. (BSI)103 Thurgood RoadGoose Creek, SC 29455843-761-0390Charleston CountyCASC Senior CenterCharleston Area Senior Citizens, Inc. (CASC)259 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29401843-722-4127Lowcountry Senior Center865 Riverland DriveCharleston, SC 29412843-762-9555Mount Pleasant Senior Center840 Von Kolnitz RoadCharleston, SC 29464843-856-2166Dorchester CountyFaith Sellers Senior CenterDorchester Seniors, Inc.312 North Laurel StreetSummerville, SC 29483843-871-5053David Sojourner Senior CenterDorchester Seniors, Inc.5361 East Jim Bilton BoulevardSt. George, SC 29477843-563-3709Awendaw Senior CenterSouth Santee Senior & Community Center, Inc.5600 N. Highway 17Awendaw, SC 29492843-928-4700Senior Program at Echo HouseCoastal Catholic Charities1911 Hackemann AvenueNorth Charleston, SC 29405855-377-135736 | INTRO
HEALTH & WELLNESSties and long-term assisted living facilities areabundant in and around the Charleston area.The Charleston area offers a number ofpublic recreational activities and options fora healthy lifestyle. The Charleston CountyParks and Recreation Commission has ahost of parks and waterfront piers and offersdiscounts on yearly memberships for seniors.The James Island County Park, Mount PleasantPalmetto Islands County Park and NorthCharleston Wannamaker County Park offerwalking trails, canoeing, kayaking and sheltersfor gatherings.For those looking for an easy stroll alongthe beach, there’s the Isle of Palms County Parkand Kiawah Beachwalker Park. The Folly BeachEdwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier has become a hotspot for catching fish.The Charleston County Parks and RecreationDepartment wants to create morebiking options in the area. In the next severalyears, Charleston County also plans to constructLowcountry Lowline, which will addmiles of bike trails to connect all of the county’sparks.Numerous farmer’s markets address theneed to purchase fresh, local produce. A weeklySaturday morning market draws hundredsto downtown Charleston between April andNovember. A similar market draws residentsand visitors in Mount Pleasant on Tuesdayafternoons. Food stands dot the landscape,and most accept vouchers for seniors underthe Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program(SFMNP).Photo/FileINTRO | 37
Living InMarket FACTSHistoric Charleston, p. 40 /// Mount Pleasant, p. 44 /// Isle of Palms & Sullivan’s Island, p. 46North Charleston, p. 48 /// West Ashley, p. 50 /// James Island & Folly Beach, p. 54Johns & Wadmalaw Stuff Islands, Here p. /// 57 Stuff /// Daniel Here Island, /// Stuff p. 58 Here /// Kiawah /// Stuff & Seabrook Here Islands, p. 60Summerville, p. 62 /// Moncks Corner, p. 65 /// Goose Creek, p. 67» HEADLINEtype here type here type here type here type heretype » Finding here type here type your here type home here type heretype here type here type here type here type heretype Now here type that here you type have here decided type to here make type the heretype here type Charleston here type area here your new type home, heree you’ll type needhere type here to decide type where type you want here to type live. There are typehere type here so many type choices, here type and all here have type something hereetype tohere offer. type here type here type here type here typehere You type could here live in type the historic here type downtown, here type across here the typehere harbor type in Mount here Pleasant, type here in a type suburban here neighborhood type here typehere or at the type beach. here You type really here can’t type go wrong, here type whether here you typehere settle type in booming here type North here Charleston type here or neighborly type here Moncks typehere Corner. type here type here type heree type heretypeIn theseherepages,type herewe telltypeyou atherelengthtypeabouthereeachtypeof theheretype here type here type here type heree typepossibilities. We talk about the community, the history,here type here type here type here type here typethe neighborhoods and businesses, with a touch of thehere type here type here type here type herelifestyle you can expect. To help you visualize, we showsome photos of each area.And when you get ready to move in, you’ll find phonenumbers and web sites to help you get settled.Enjoy!SC Safe HomeIn coastal South Carolina, hurricanes sometimes threaten. The S.C.Department of Insurance offers help through SC Safe Home. Thisprogram awards grants of up to $5,000 in matching and nonmatchingfunds to assist homeowners in coastal communities in strengtheningtheir properties against the severe winds associated with hurricanesand other natural disasters. To learn more, visit the web site,www.scsafehome.com or call 803-737-6209.Photo/Kim McManus• SPONSOR •• Sponsored by •38 | INTRO
LIVING INHistoric CharlestonThe past shapes our present as new residential choices inviteDorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyPhoto/Kim McManusPhoto/FileWith all the grace and charm ofa Southern city, Charlestondraws in visitors and residentswith its historic charismaand waterfront panoramas. Stroll down KingStreet to browse boutiques, wander through artgalleries in the French Quarter, or tour someof the city’s historic homes. The peninsulais home to a rich history that is revealed innearly all of its buildings, streets and parks.A bit of historyThe city, originally named Charles Towne,was founded in 1670 in current day West Ashleyand started with about 30 houses. It moved tothe peninsula 20 years later and grew to encompassseveral thousand inhabitants as it became amajor trading center.After weathering several hurricanes andFrench and Spanish attacks during the 1700s,Charleston became a royal colony in 1721.Charleston began to take shape as a majorcity, adding cultural, residential and commercialaspects. Businesses popped up, such as thecountry’s first fire insurance company and oneof the country’s first theaters. Several historiclandmarks were built, including the East Baywarehouse district, which is now RainbowRow; and lots were laid out in 1745 for the firstneighborhood, Ansonborough.The first church services at St. Michael’sEpiscopal Church on Broad Street were held in“A rich history that is revealedin nearly all of its buildings.”Left: Marion Square hosts a number of eventsthroughout the year.Above: Rainbow Row showcases the color palette ofthe homes downtown.Moving In(All phone numbers are 843 area code, exceptwhere noted)City of Charleston ......................................724-3765www.charleston-sc.govCharleston County School District .........937-6300UTILITIESBuilding permits ........................................724-7320Charleston Water System ........................727-6800S.C. Electric & Gas Co. ..................... 800-251-7234Trash and recycling ..................................724-736440 | INTRO
LIVING INHISTORIC NORTH CHARLESTONPhoto/Gibson PittsPhoto/Michael Kelley/Husk RestaurantDowntown is a much sought-after locationfor newcomers who are attracted to itshistory, beauty and charming walkability.Top: Upper King Street has had a resurgence and is now the center of downtownCharleston’s nightlife scene.Above Left: The Bar at Husk is one of Charleston’s hidden spots to grab a drinkand a bite to eat after a day at work.Above Right : With tech companies like People Matter chosing to locate in theheart of King Street, downtown isn’t just for shoppers and tourists anymore.Left: Charleston homes, steeped in history, can be found throughout the peninsula.INTRO | 41
LIVING INHISTORIC CHARLESTONLIVING INMoncks CornerQuiet, close-knit community is also home to GoogleDorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyPhoto/Liz SegristAbove: The Charleston City Market offers a unique shopping experience.Below: A cruise ship docks in Charleston Harbor.1761. It is now the oldest church building in thecity. The Charleston Museum was established in1773 as the first museum in what would becomethe United States.Several major Revolutionary battles unfoldedaround Charleston, and the city eventually fellunder British control for two years before it wasincorporated in 1783.The College of Charleston was granted acharter in 1785 and the school garners a largepresence downtown to this day.In 1824, the Medical University of SouthCarolina was founded, becoming the first medicalschool in the South. The MUSC campus andhospital occupy a large area on the peninsula'swestern side between Calhoun and Bee streets,where a cluster of other health care providershave hospitals, such as Roper St. Francis and theVA Medical Center.Despite a major earthquake in 1886 andHurricane Hugo in 1989, Charleston still hassome of the most historic homes and buildingsin the South. A designated “historic district”preserves many residential properties.NeighborhoodsThe housing options downtown range fromthe sprawling pastel-colored multimillion-dollarhomes to new luxury condos overlooking theAshley River. The median price of homes downtownis higher than surrounding areas.South of Broad is the neighborhood literallysouth of Broad Street that includes the oftenphotographedBattery and Waterfront Park. Fullof large traditional homes, this area has someof the most expensive real estate in Charlestonwith most of the houses coming with a price tagin the millions. Walk down the streets in thisquiet, storied neighborhood to catch a glimpseof traditional Charleston gardens and verandas.The French Quarter, above Broad Street,is bound by Market and Meeting streets andWaterfront Park. It is characterized by the manyart galleries, cobblestone streets and restaurantsthat fill the area, and it is named for the Frenchmerchants who once occupied the area.Above the French Quarter is Ansonborough,the peninsula’s first neighborhood, althoughmuch of it was destroyed in a fire in 1838 andhad to be rebuilt. Many of the houses haveGreek Revival characteristics and were built by42 | INTRO
LIVING INHISTORIC CHARLESTONPhoto/Kim McManusPhoto/Rutledge Cab Co.Rutledge Cab Co. is a favorite of residentsfrom the Wagener Terrace and Hampton Parkneighborhoods.The pineapple fountain at Waterfront Park.some of Charleston’s oldest family names, suchas Joseph Legare and Edward McCrady.Harleston Village is another one of the oldneighborhoods that was developed in 1770. Itencompasses the area north of Broad Street toCalhoun Street. It includes Colonial Lake, whichwas set aside for public use in 1768 and is nowused by joggers and dog walkers. The architectureincludes Italian and Georgian, as well as stylesthat span the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.Radcliffeborough is bound by King, Vanderhorst,Smith and Radcliffe streets and containsmuch of the College of Charleston campus.Many of the houses have Italian and GothicRevival influences.To the west and north of Radcliffeboroughare Cannonborough and Elliottborough, wherehomes are being renovated at a rapid rate. Closeto MUSC, this area is popular with medical studentsand families who want a house downtownwithout the price of a lower-peninsula property.New developments are opening up residentialspaces, such as the Midtown project,expected to help revitalize upper King Streetwith condominiums and single-family housesmixed in with commercial space. The recentlyconstructed Bee Street Lofts offer views of theAshley River. With their proximity to the MedicalUniversity of South Carolina, the lofts havebeen popular with physicians moving to thearea. This injection of residential property hasattracted several restaurants to the area.To the east of Radcliffeborough is theMazyck-Wraggborough neighborhood, whichstretches from King over to Washington Street.Anchoring the area is the landmark MarionSquare, the 10-acre public park that housesa farmers market on Saturdays from April toDecember. The area also includes the Children’sMuseum of the Lowcountry on Ann Street andthe Charleston Museum on Meeting Street.Farther up the peninsula, Hampton Park Terraceand Wagener Terrace offer more affordablehousing options with turn-of-the-century andbrick bungalow homes. The Citadel campus alsofalls in the Hampton Park area.Photo/Kim McManusINTRO | 43
LIVING INMount PleasantTown across the harbor offers many residential optionsDorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyAfter almost 250 years as “the sleepytown on the other side of theharbor,” Mount Pleasant forgedits 20th century identity whenthe Grace Bridge opened in 1929, connectingit to Charleston and sparking a buildingboom that continues more than 80 yearslater. The Silas Pearman Bridge, built adjacentto the Grace Bridge, opened in 1966.Yet by the dawn of the 21st century, snarlingtraffic on those Cooper River bridges waschoking the area’s prized quality of life. Thingsimproved dramatically with the opening ofthe $650 million Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge,an eight-lane marvel that was greeted withfireworks and celebration on July 16, 2005.The enlarged bridge marked the beginningof a new era for the state’s fifth-largest municipality,now home to about 65,000.Despite its reputation as the suburbangateway to Charleston and the East Cooperbeaches, the historic heart of Mount Pleasantcan still be found near picturesque ShemCreek, where the local fishing fleet dock besidepopular locally owned eateries. The Old Village,founded in 1680 and incorporated in 1837, sitson breezy bluffs that overlook the harbor justseaward of Shem Creek.Locals treasure its 18th century homes,its quaint Pitt Street commercial district andthe neighborhood’s authentic shade-drenchedambiance. Residents and visitors alike enjoytrips to Alhambra Hall Park and the nearby PittStreet Bridge, which once connected the townto Sullivan’s Island by trolley but now offersviews of Charleston Harbor and easy access tofishing and crabbing.Other glimpses of Mount Pleasant’s pastcan be found across town on scenic Long PointRoad.On one side of the road, motorists may turnoff and wander down a broad alley of oaks thatleads to Boone Hall Plantation. Settled in 1743,Above: The 1,250-foot-long Mount Pleasant Pieris part of the Memorial Waterfront Park and offersresidents exceptional access to the Charleston harbor.Right: Harry Gilmore sells hot dogs while floatingon Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant.this privately owned historic property hasbeen open to the public for tours since 1955yet remains a working plantation. Its “you-pick’em” fields and seasonal events are beloved bylocal families.On the other side of Long Point Road, theCharles Pinckney National Historic Site interpretslife at Snee Farm Plantation, home of oneof the original signers of the U.S. Constitution.The U.S. Park Service staff makes a special effortto explain and preserve the region’s Gullahculture.Glimpses of that Gullah heritage can beseen along U.S. 17, where the area’s “basketladies” still make and sell the Lowcountry’s signaturesweetgrass baskets from simple roadsidestands.Efforts to honor and preserve traditions likeMoving In(All phone numbers are 843 area code, exceptwhere noted)Town of Mount Pleasant ..........................884-8517www.tompsc.comCharleston County School District .........937-6300UTILITIESBuilding permits ........................................884-5184Mount Pleasant Waterworks ..................884-9626S.C. Electric & Gas Co. ..................... 800-251-7234Blue Flame Gas .........................................884-2017Trash and recycling ..................................884-8518Photo/Charleston County Parks and RecreationPhoto/Ashley Heffernan44 | INTRO
sweetgrass basketry demonstrate an emergingsense of civic identity. After decades of rapidsuburban growth, Mount Pleasant began allocatingbuilding permits in 2005 and now putsgreater emphasis on planning.The qualities the town guards today helpedconvince Money magazine to name MountPleasant as one of the Top 100 Best Places toLive in 2006 and 2010. Money magazine liststhe average home value at around $287,000and median household income more than$95,000.Caring for others is also on the rise. EastCooper Community Outreach, a volunteerorganization that emerged in the aftermath ofHurricane Hugo in 1989, operates social programsaimed at helping disadvantaged peoplelive healthier, more successful lives. A weeklyfarmers market on Tuesday afternoons fromApril to October gives access to affordable,healthy food.The town unveiled two new modern hospitalsin 2010. East Cooper Regional MedicalCenter and Roper St. Francis Mount PleasantHospital both opened that year.Fitness has also been on the upswing heresince the new bridge opened in 2005 with aThere are many desirable neighborhoods in MountPleasant.Photo/Kim McManuslane for bicyclists and pedestrians. Residentsmake extensive use of the town’s numerousparks, ballfields and gyms, and recreationalsports leagues are numerous.Palmetto Islands County Park, a 943-acrefacility, has nature trails, picnic areas, a 50-footobservation tower, a water park and pedal boatrentals. Patriots Point on Charleston Harborboasts a state-run military museum thatdisplays four World War II-era vessels and morethan a dozen vintage aircraft. Patriots PointLIVING INMOUNT PLEASANTalso connects to the Ravenel Bridge by way ofMemorial Waterfront Park, unveiled in 2009.Mount Pleasant’s neighborhoods have varyingstyles and offer residents a range of choices.The Tides, an upscale condominium communityon Charleston Harbor, is among thetown’s newest. I’On, a new-urbanist developmentoff Mathis Ferry Road, is an award-winningneighborhood of beautiful homes, elaboratepublic spaces and mixed-use construction.Farther out, the sprawling new developmentsof Park West and Carolina Park are moving thegeographic center of town more to the east.With people come businesses, most of themoriented on either U.S. 17 or Coleman Boulevard.The town’s most prominent shoppingarea is Towne Centre, between the Isle of PalmsConnector and the end of Interstate 526.In keeping with tradition, the town loves agood festival. Mount Pleasant hosts festivalsfor the arts, oysters, Scottish games, local foodiesand children. Every April, the town turnsout for the annual Blessing of the Fleet at MemorialWaterfront Park. The Christmas paradeis a big draw, as is the Cooper River Bridge Run,which attracts runners and walkers by the tensof thousands each spring.INTRO | 45
LIVING INIsle of Palms &Sullivan’s IslandFor a day’s visit or a lifetime, islands’ beaches beckonDorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyEast Cooper’s two beach-front islandsare connected by one bridge butrepresent two distinct lifestyles.Sullivan’s Island lies at the entranceto Charleston Harbor and spent much of itshistory as a slave port. Its strategic positionmade it a key to the seaward defense of the cityof Charleston and it was fortified well into the20th century. To Charlestonians of the late 19thand early 20th century, Sullivan’s Island was thebeach to which they escaped by boat when thesummer heat grew unbearable.Today, the island’s military and beachretreatheritage give the place an elegantlyshabby, slow-moving style that is uniqueamong Southern beach communities. Islandershave adapted abandoned fortifications and disusedbuildings from Fort Moultrie’s sprawlingpast into creative living spaces and public uses.Victorian homes line shaded streets.About 2,000 people live on the 3.3-squaremileisland, which remains a popular destinationfor beach-goers from Charleston andMount Pleasant. But with no hotels, the beachis seldom crowded. Easements and strict regulationsprotect the island’s dunes and maritimeforests, and its lighthouse, which began operationin 1962, was conveyed to the NationalParks Service in 2008.Though Sullivan’s Island was home to twosettlements in the 19th century, the neighboringIsle of Palms remained a remote, sparselypopulated vacation spot until the early 20thcentury. A 50-room hotel opened in 1906, followedin 1912 by a beach pavilion and amusementpark.First known as Hunting Island, and thenLong Island, developers renamed it the Isle ofPalms in 1913 to attract tourists. Developmentof the 5.6-square-mile island didn’t begin inearnest until the 1940s.The Sullivan’s Island lighthouse is a prominentlandmark and has been in use since 1962.The boom started in 1944 with the purchaseof 1,300 acres by The Beach Co., whichlaid out roads and began building a mixtureof vacation and affordable housing. The BenSawyer Bridge connecting Mount Pleasant toSullivan’s Island completed the Charleston-to-IOP automobile link in 1945 and moregrowth followed.By the 1970s, developersturned their eyes towarda 1,600-acre tract andMOVING IN(All phone numbers are 843 area code, exceptwhere noted)City of Isle of Palms...................................886-6428www.iop.netTown of Sullivan’s Island..........................883-3198www.sullivansisland-sc.comCharleston County School District..........937-6300UTILITIESIsle of Palms building permits..................886-9912Isle of Palms Water and Sewer...............886-6148City of Isle of Palms trash.........................720-7111Sullivan’s Island building permits............883-5727Sullivan’s Island water system................883-3947Sullivan’s Island trash...............................884-8518S.C. Electric & Gas Co....................... 800-251-7234Recycling (Charleston County)................720-7111Photo/Leslie Burden46 | INTRO
LIVING INISLE OF PALMS & SULLIVAN’S ISLANDbegan construction of what is today the gatedWild Dunes Resort. This exclusive communityfeatures two golf courses, extensive tennis facilitiesand a system of walking and bicycling trails.Hurricane Hugo destroyed 95% of the IOP’sbuildings in 1989 and the influx of insurancecash led to a burst of luxurious gentrification.Today, the island has apopulation of more than 4,500 multimillion-dollarhomes line the water, and itsFront Beach commercial district bustles withrestaurants and shops.The IOP’s Windjammer Lounge is a classicbeachfront bar and music venue, and the annualPolar Bear Swim on Sullivan’s Island, whichdraws thousands of high-spirited bathers everyNew Year’s Day, originates at Dunleavy’s Pub inthe island’s tiny downtown.Life on the islands offers distinct choices forthose who can afford them — the upscale energyof the IOP versus the quirkier charms of Sullivan’sIsland. Residents of both islands benefit fromone of the state’s finest elementary schools, enjoyeasy access to shopping via the Isle of Palms Connectorand can often be spotted tooling around intheir ubiquitous electric golf carts.Above: Poe’s Tavern is one the lively restaurantsSullivan’s Island residents enjoy.Right: Many bird species call these barrierislands their home.Life on the islands offers distinct choices. TheIsle of Palms exudes upscale energy whileSullivan’s Island maintains quirkier charms.Photo/Poe’s TavernPhoto/Leslie BurdenPhoto/City of Isle of PalmsInset: Sea turtles that have been rehabilitated at the S.C. Aquarium are released at the Isle of Palms.Main: Docks line the Intracoastal Waterway on the back side of the Isle of Palms.INTRO | 47
LIVING INNorth CharlestonArea is home to Boeing, ice hockey, concerts and conventionsDorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyNorth Charleston is an area intransition. With industrial andmilitary roots, the city in recentyears has committed to redevelopingits central neighborhoods and reinventingitself as a trendy yet affordable place to live.The area north of Charleston was developedas plantations by early colonists, but after theCivil War, it grew into an industrial center.Just after the turn of the 20th century, the U.S.Navy targeted a huge swath of land along theCooper River for a new naval base, and plannedneighborhoods began to unfold to house workers,the military and their families.The North Charleston area boomed duringWorld War II. The dynamic area incorporatedas a city in 1972 and has expanded to includeland in Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeleycounties.In the 1990s, the federal government closedthe navy base in North Charleston. The cityof North Charleston has since partnered withdevelopers to infuse new life into the area’shistoric neighborhoods.Redevelopment areas include Park Circle, acommunity of neighborhoods planned early inthe 20th century. Residential developments inthe works, such as Oak Terrace Preserve andMixson, have earned a reputation for their sustainablebuilding practices. Nearby MontagueAvenue is a Main Street of the past alive againwith shops and restaurants.Redevelopment is ongoing on the formernaval base as well, where once empty militarybuildings now bustle with art studios, privateoffices and other commercial activity collectivelyknown as the Navy Yard at Noisette.North Charleston remains a center of businessactivity for the region, with many of theCharleston area’s commercial and industrialemployers located there. Boeing Co. announcedplans in late 2009 to locate its second assemblyline for its 787 Dreamliner in North Charles-North Charleston is home to Boeing South Carolina, a major employer and economic driver for the area."North Charleston continues to experience aresurgence of new communities, shoppingareas and industries."ton. In 2011, South Carolina officials alongwith Boeing celebrated the completion of theassembly plant.One of the area’s major attractions is theNorth Charleston Coliseum and PerformingArts Center and adjacent Charleston AreaConvention Center. The complex is home tothe Stingrays, a minor league hockey team,and is a venue for concerts, performancesand meetings large and small. An $18 millionexpansion is under way for the coliseum thatwill include a new ticket window, upgraded boxsuites, better kitchen facilities and stage andsound improvements.Nearby shopping centers include the TangerOutlet Center and Northwoods Mall.The Charleston International Airport isMoving In(All phone numbers are 843 area code, exceptwhere noted)City of North Charleston ..........................554-5700www.northcharleston.orgCharleston County School District .........937-6300UTILITIESBuilding permits ........................................740-2578Charleston Water System ........................727-6800S.C. Electric & Gas Co. ..................... 800-251-7234Trash ............................................................745-1026Recycling (Charleston County)................720-7111Photo/Matt Tomsic48 | INTRO
LIVING INNORTH CHARLESTONPhoto/Adam MacConnell/City of North CharlestonPhoto/Ryan Johnson/City of North CharlestonPhoto/Chrys Rynearsonalso located in North Charleston. Interstate 26forms a spine that begins in Charleston andruns through North Charleston toward Columbia.Interstate 526, which has terminal pointsin Mount Pleasant and West Ashley, reaches itspeak in North Charleston.Top: Residents gather for the annual 4th of July festival at Riverfront Park.Above left: The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration is the biggest in the Lowcountry.Above right: Coast Brewing Co. owner David Merritt sprays water into the mash tun at thecompany’s brewhouse in North Charleston.Bottom: 2015 North Charleston Arts Festival’s Children Festival at Park Circle.Photo/Adam MacConnell/City of North CharlestonINTRO | 49
LIVING INWest AshleyOne of the first suburbs has old plantations, visionary greenwayDorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyPhoto/Leslie BurdenThe Avondale Point area of West Ashley bustles with shops, salons, restaurants and bars.The area west of the AshleyRiver in Charleston is home tosome of the area’s oldest suburbanneighborhoods and, alittle farther out, some of the newest.West Ashley, as it’s called, also features arange of old and new shopping centers andrestaurants, historic plantations and other attractions,and a unique outdoor walking trail.Neighborhoods closest to the Charlestonpeninsula were built in the 1920s through the1950s. Among the older subdivisions are OldWindermere, Byrnes Down, Moreland, Avondaleand The Crescent. Development continuedthrough the 1970s and 1980s in neighborhoodsfarther out from the city, such as Northbridge,Northbridge Terrace and Wespanee Plantation.New residential development has continued inMoving In(All phone numbers are 843 area code, exceptwhere noted)West Ashley/City of Charleston ..............724-3765www.charleston-sc.govCharleston County School District .........937-6300UTILITIESCity of Charleston building permits ........724-7320Charleston Water System ........................727-6800S.C. Electric & Gas Co. ..................... 800-251-7234Trash ............................................................724-7364Recycling (Charleston County)................720-711150 | INTRO
LIVING INNORTH WEST CHARLESTON ASHLEYPhoto/Kathy AllenWest Ashley features a range of old and newneighborhoods and shopping centers,historic plantations and a unique greenway.Photo/Leslie BurdenPhoto/Leslie BurdenTop: A blue heron flies through Magnolia Plantation, which was founded in 1676.The gardens opened to the public in 1870, the first to do so in America.Left: The Mellow Mushroom and the Voodoo Tiki Bar & Lounge are some of therestaurants in the Avondale area.Above: Some of the art commissioned by the chART Outdoor Initiative & Gallery,which consists of public community art spaces supporting contemporary artistsworking in the visual arts.INTRO | 51
LIVING INSECTION WEST ASHLEY NAMEPhoto/Ryan Wilcoxrecent years, especially past the western boundaryof Interstate 526, in neighborhoods likeShadowmoss and Carolina Bay.Long-ago residents of West Ashley have leftbehind several historic plantations and gardensthat have been preserved and are open fortours. Magnolia Plantation, Middleton Placeand Drayton Hall Plantation allow visitors tolearn about the architecture and life of SouthCarolinians in the 1700s and the centuriesfollowing.Another historic destination in West Ashleyis Charles Towne Landing, the site of the Englishsettlement that would become the Carolinacolony. The 664-acre attraction is a state park.When getting around by car, main highwaycorridors in West Ashley are U.S. 17, calledSavannah Highway, and S.C. 61, also knownas Ashley River Road. The two highways areconnected by S.C. 7, also called Sam RittenbergBoulevard. Interstates 526 and 26 connectWest Ashley to North Charleston to the northand Mount Pleasant to the east.For those interested in seeing West Ashleyby foot or bike, the West Ashley Greenwayis a good option. This 10.5-mile walking andbiking path weaves among residential areas andshopping centers and through small marshyareas and swaths of trees. The trail starts nearthe South Windermere Shopping Center andstretches to Johns Island.Shopping is plentiful in West Ashley. Thearea is home to Citadel Mall, one of the area’stwo enclosed malls. Shopping centers anchoredTop: A beautiful sunset along the West AshleyGreenway.Bottom: An alligator blends in at MagnoliaPlantation.Bottom left: The Oak Barrel Tavern is aregular stop for the residents of the Avondaleneighborhood.by national retailers and restaurants surroundCitadel Mall, which is located just inside I-526near the intersection of U.S. 17 and Sam RittenbergBoulevard. West Ashley also includeseclectic shopping strips filled with many locallyowned stores and eateries, such as the Avondaleshopping area along U.S. 17.Photo/Gavin LyonsPhoto/Kathy Allen52 | INTRO
LIVING ONJames Island & Folly BeachLooking for the beauty of nature? You'll find it here.DorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyJames Island and Folly Beach, locatedjust south of Charleston, representa distinctly independent streakin the Lowcountry character.Long a semi-rural area, James Island hasseen its population boom since the early 1990sand the opening of the James Island Connector,a bridge that links the island directly to theCharleston peninsula.James Island is bounded by Wappoo Creek,Charleston Harbor and the Stono and Folly rivers.Its network of marshes, inlets, sounds andcreeks gives it one of the most scenic naturalenvironments in the region. It was a strategickey to Charleston during the Revolutionaryand Civil wars. The Confederate attack on FortSumter began in 1861 with a shot from theisland's Fort Johnson, modern-day home ofa state-of-the-art government marine scienceresearch facility.McLeod Plantation, with its alley of slavecabins visible from Folly Road near the foot ofthe Wappoo Bridge, stands near the entranceto the private Country Club of Charleston. TheRiverland Terrace neighborhood, located betweenMaybank Highway and Wappoo Creek,features enormous live oaks and deeply shadedlanes. A nearby commercial district offers finerestaurants, antiques and the Terrace Theatre,Folly Beach at sunset.the area’s only art-house cinema.Recreational options include the CharlestonMunicipal Golf Course and James IslandCounty Park, a 643-acre facility with trails, fishingdocks, a 50-foot climbing wall, kayak rentals,picnic areas and a campground. The park’sSplash Zone water park is extremely popularwith families during summer months, and thecounty park’s annual Holiday Festival of Lightsattracts motorists on winter nights.James Island ends where Folly Road entersa marsh marked by the landmark “Folly Boat,”MOVING IN(All phone numbers are 843 area code, exceptwhere noted)Photos/Ryan WilcoxTown of James Island ..............................795-4141www.jamesislandsc.usCity of Folly Beach ....................................588-2447www.cityoffollybeach.comCharleston County School District .........937-6300UTILITIESCity of Charleston building permits ........724-7320Charleston Water System ........................727-6800S.C. Electric & Gas Co. ..................... 800-251-7234Berkeley Electric Cooperative.................559-2458James Island trash ................... 795-9060, ext. 118Folly Beach Public Works ...... 588-2447, ext. 1832Recycling (Charleston County)................720-711154 | INTRO
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Photos/Charleston County Parks and Recreation CommissionAbove: The Drop In Deli is a regular stop forresidents and tourists to Folly Beach.Top left: Kayakers enjoy the annual East CoastPaddlesports & Outdoor Festival at James IslandCounty Park.Middle: Reggae Nights Summer Concerts series atJames Island County Park.Bottom left: A dolphin swims by the MorrisIsland lighthouse.Photo/Gavin LyonsPhoto/Charleston Outdoor AdventuresJames Island’s enormous live oaks anddeeply shaded lanes lead into Folly Beach,which is also called "The Edge of America."56 | INTROan abandoned hull that was deposited on theroadside by Hurricane Hugo. Locals have beenpainting messages on it ever since. Anothertreasured local landmark – Bowen’s Island Restaurant– sits on a tidal creek in a hummock oftrees in the vast marsh between James Islandand Folly Beach.Folly Beach calls itself “The Edge ofAmerica,” and the seven-mile island certainlyseems to take the nickname seriously. Theisland celebrates its bars, fishing shacks, funkyeateries and nefarious characters, and EastCoast surfers swarm to the spot they call “TheWashout” whenever an Atlantic swell pushesbig waves ashore.A county-run 1,000-foot fishing pier marksthe center of the island.The undeveloped eastern end of the islandwas the longtime site of a Coast Guard station.Morris Island, where the Union assault depictedin the movie Glory took place, lies acrossthe inlet from the old Coast Guard station. Theisland has been heavily eroded, and the MorrisIsland Lighthouse has been surrounded bywater for decades.Long described as the Lowcountry’s “poorman’s beach,” Folly’s signature shacks ceasedto be affordable escapes for drifters, starvingartists and beach bums a decade ago. Nonetheless,the island’s 2,300 year-round residentspreserve its identity as a place where corporatehomogenization hasn’t taken over – yet.
LIVING ONJOHNS ISLANDLIVING ONJohns & Wadmalaw IslandsThese islands are among the Lowcountry’s last rural seaislands and where much of the area’s organic produce is grown.DorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyJohns Island, the Lowcountry’s lastremaining rural sea island, is a vastswath of land between James Island,the mainland west of Charleston andthe private barrier islands of Kiawahand Seabrook.Its future is one of the most importantundecided questions in the Lowcountry.The island grows much of the area’s freshorganic produce and is home to numerousfarms, nurseries, packing houses and producestands. And though its main transportationarteries are heavily trafficked, the island hasmiles of long, quiet, tree-lined roads that attractLowcountry bicyclists.Traffic remains one of the island’s mostpressing issues. Johns Islanders shot downa proposed Cross Island Expressway in the1990s and are divided over a proposed extensionto Interstate 526 that would cross theisland en route to the James Island Connector,shortening the 30-minute commute toCharleston considerably. The debate continues,as opponents don’t want to trade theirrural way of life for the suburban developmentbetter roads would bring.The island boasts The Angel Oak, believed toMOVING IN(All phone numbers are 843 area code, exceptwhere noted)City of Charleston ......................................724-3745www.charleston-sc.govCharleston County School District .........937-6300UTILITIESCity of Charleston building permits ........724-7320Charleston Water System ........................727-6800St. John’s Water Co...................................559-0186S.C. Electric & Gas ............................ 800-251-7234Berkeley Electric Cooperative.................559-2458Republic Services (trash).........................937-4048Recycling (Charleston County): ..............720-7111Dramatic sunsets are a common occurrenceon these rural islands.Inset: The Angel Oak is estimated to be1,500 years old.be one of the oldest trees east of the Mississippi.Said to be an estimated 1,500 years old,the oak is a graceful giant, 65 feet tall and morethan 25 feet around. Owned by the city ofCharleston, it is open to the public.Another local gem is the village of Rockvilleat the end of neighboring Wadmalaw Island.This remote, picturesque village plays host eachAugust to the Rockville Regatta, an event thatdates back more than 100 years and marks theend of the Lowcountry’s competitive sailingseason.Horses raised for work, transportationor recreation have long been a part of life onthe island. The public Mullet Hall EquestrianCenter at Johns Island County Park (a largelyundeveloped 738-acre tract) provides facilitiesfor horse shows, plus 20 miles of riding trails.The Charleston Executive Airport is a smallfacility that offers convenience to resort visitorsand flying lessons for locals.A 16,000-square-foot library, completed in2004, is the county’s largest branch.Much of the development on the islandtoday is upscale, including The Preserve at FenwickHall. Other developments offer a mixtureof affordable and luxury choices, varying fromwaterfront lots to Charleston-style urbanism tocustom rural seclusion.The island’s central commercial district islocated at the intersection of Main, Maybankand Bohicket roads.Johns Island is a stronghold of Gullahculture and holds a special place in the Lowcountry’scivil rights history. Native son EsauJenkins, despite no formal education beyondfourth grade, understood in the 1950s and '60sthat the future of the island’s black communitieswould depend on bootstrapping programsfor their education and health. He and othersfounded “Citizenship Schools” that helpedresidents — many illiterate — qualify to vote,and their Sea Island Health Corp. brought doctorsand nurses to rural corners that had neverreceived proper care.INTRO | 57Photo/Ryan WilcoxPhoto/Liz Segrist
LIVING ONDaniel IslandA master plan guides development of luxury neighborhoodsDorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyPhotos/Daniel Island Real EstateDevelopment on Daniel Island is guided by amaster plan that was sponsored by the HarryFrank Guggenheim Foundation. The first modernhouses were built in 1996. In 2007, the islandwas honored by the Urban Land Institute withtheir "Award for Excellence" for innovative andsuccessful planning principals.MOVING IN(All phone numbers are 843 area code, exceptwhere noted)Daniel Island/City of Charleston .............724-3765www.danielisland.comBerkeley County School District ............899-8600UTILITIESCity of Charleston building permits ........724-7320Charleston Water System ........................727-6800S.C. Electric & Gas Co. ..................... 800-251-7234Trash (City of Charleston) ........................724-7364Recycling (Berkeley County)....................719-238358 | INTROThe Lowcountry’s newest address isalso one of its most attractive. DanielIsland has grown from an undevelopedexpanse of forest and farmlandinto a thriving community of more than 5,000.The 4,000-acre island at the tip of theCainhoy Peninsula was essentially uninhabitedwhen Interstate 526 crossed it in the 1990s,linking the land between the Wando and Cooperrivers to the mainland for the first time.Development, guided by a master plan workedout in conjunction with the Guggenheim Foundation(which owned the island from 1947to 1997), began in the late 1990s. Today, theDaniel Island community spans nine neighborhoods,a central commercial district, more than400 acres of public parkland, two golf courses,a professional soccer stadium and a world-classtennis facility.Daniel Island is incorporated into the city ofCharleston, even though it is located in BerkeleyCounty and residents must pass throughMount Pleasant or North Charleston to reachit. Though generally considered a bedroomcommunity, the island’s daytime populationswells to an estimated 8,500, thanks toemployers such as software firm Blackbaudand the 34-acre campus of Bishop EnglandHigh School, which moved to the island in1998 after more than 80 years in downtownCharleston.Home prices range from the $300,000s tomore than $3 million, with select lots sellingfor upwards of $1 million.Condominiums are available for less than$200,000, but the island’s network of publicspaces, services, shopping, education andamenities generally tends to put a premium onproperty values. Plans point toward an eventualpopulation of 15,000.Life on the island benefits from 23 miles ofshoreline, much of it open to the public, andthe extensive system of parks and docks giveneighborhoods plenty of public spaces androom to socialize.The island’s event calendar gets morecrowded every year, thanks in large part to theFamily Circle Cup Tennis Center (its namesakewomen's tennis tournament is played thereeach April) and Blackbaud Stadium, home pitchfor the Charleston Battery Soccer Club. Thesemodern facilities are increasingly in demandfor concerts and festivals.
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LIVING ONKiawah & Seabrook IslandsLife on private islands is like vacation every dayDorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyKiawah and Seabrook islands,two private resort communitiessouth of Charleston, offera quality of life that includesworld-class golf, upscale homes and breathtakingviews of the Lowcountry’s landscape.Pottery found on Kiawah Island dates as farback as 4,000 years. Ownership of the islandchanged many times through the years fromthe Indians to the British and then to someof the earliest “Charlestonians.” Its history islinked to names you may already be familiarwith: Gibbes, Vanderhorst and Middleton, toname a few.Development of the island loosely beganin the 1950s when C.C. Royal, who made hisfortune in the lumber business, purchased theisland. He built a home for his wife and sevenchildren and then sold 65 lots to friends. In1974, the Kuwait Investment Co. purchasedthe island from Royal’s heirs and created a landplan that consisted of a resort and residentialdevelopment. Kiawah Development Partners iscurrently the master developer of the island.Approximately 1,200 full-time residentsinhabit the island, but the population swells inthe spring and summer when about 600 of theisland’s properties are rented.The island is also home to the Kiawah IslandGolf Resort, which includes five public golfcourses and two private courses; The Sanctuary,a AAA Five Diamond hotel; an award-winningspa; and several restaurants.In August 2012, the PGA Championshipwas played at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.The PGA major brought more than $200 millionof economic impact to the area, includingmillions of dollars worth of worldwideexposure.Outside of golf, the island also caters totennis players and is a destination for runnerseach year during the annual Kiawah IslandMarathon, held each December.Seabrook Island offers a family-friendly environment,as well as the opportunity to ride horsesalong the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.Seabrook Island, just across the marshfrom Kiawah Island, is a 2,200-acre mix offorest, salt marshes and beach. The island wasdiscovered by settlers in 1666 and indigo andrice were its first cash crops. The island wasfirst called Jones Island, then Simmons Islandand finally Seabrook when it was purchased byWilliam Seabrook in 1816.Originally developed in 1972 as a resortand conference center location, the island hasevolved into a private oceanfront community.There are more than 2,500 properties onSeabrook Island and more than 700 familieslive on the island year round.There is no shortage of things to do onSeabrook Island, from golfing on two privatecourses, to playing tennis, horseback riding andboating. There are several restaurants to choosefrom also.Inhabitants of both islands place a highMOVING IN(All phone numbers are 843 area code)Town of Kiawah Island .............................768-9166www.kiawahisland.orgTown of Seabrook Island .........................768-9121www.townofseabrookisland.orgCharleston County School District .........937-6300UTILITIESTown of Kiawah building permits ...........768-9166Kiawah Island Utility (water)....................768-0641Berkeley Electric Cooperative.................559-2458Kiawah trash and recycling ....................768-9166Seabrook Island building permits...........768-9121Seabrook Island Utility Commission.......768-0102Photos/Seabrook Island Club60 | INTRO
LIVING ONKIAWAH & SEABROOK ISLANDSPhotos/Kiawah Island Resort"World-class golf is played alongside upscalehomes with breathtaking views."value on the environment and have made surethat the buildings are constructed in harmonywith the natural surroundings. There are alsoplenty of opportunities to observe and studywildlife, whether strolling on the beach orexploring the waterways via kayak or canoe.Just 30 minutes away from Charleston,the islands are close enough for a day trip intothe city. However, if shopping is your pleasure,there are several opportunities for excursionson both islands, as well as at Freshfields Villageon neighboring Johns Island. FreshfieldsVillage offers a variety of stores, from sportinggoods to groceries, as well as several restaurants.Top: Kiawah Island's Ocean Course played host to the 2012 PGA Championship and will do so again in 2021.Above: Riding bikes on Kiawah’s wide beach is a great way to relax.Above left: Mingo Point plays host to many oyster roasts.INTRO | 61
LIVING INSummervilleTown is alive with family friendly festivals and natural beautyDorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyDowntown Summerville bustles with shopping and eating options, many of which are locally owned andoperated.Summerville is a community that stillgathers at Town Square to celebratethe 4th of July and a place where Fridaynight high school football draws aspirited crowd. In early December, the holidayseason is ushered in with an annual Christmastree lighting downtown. In this modernSouthern city, progress and preservation areinextricably intertwined, making it a dynamicand diverse place to live and work.Downtown Restoration, Enhancement andManagement (D.R.E.A.M.), a nonprofit groupspearheaded by local residents, has done muchsince its inception in 1992 to bring focus andsupport to Summerville and its historic downtowndistrict. The commercial area is bustlingagain with unique shops, a local bookstore,art galleries and eateries. Guerin’s Pharmacy— the oldest still operating in South Carolina— contains antiques, a full-service pharmacyand an old-style soda fountain that serves drugPhoto/Kim McManusstore classics such as cherry and vanilla Cokes,milkshakes and chili dogs.The Summerville Dorchester Museumdocuments cultural and natural history with afilm and exhibits of the colonial settlers, earlychurches and architecture. More than 700buildings have been placed on the NationalRegister of Historic Places.Summerville traces its roots to the 1780s,when it was known as Pineland Village to plantationowners wanting to escape the swampfever and insects of the Lowcountry summer.After being deemed by medical specialists in1899 as one of the best areas in the world forlung and throat disorders, the area experienceda golden era, with special lodgings and resortsspringing up to accommodate pulmonarypatients. The most famous was Pine Forest Inn,which sometimes served as the Winter WhiteHouse for Presidents William Howard Taft andTheodore Roosevelt.Today, Summerville is Dorchester County’slargest city with an estimated population ofmore than 43,000. Named one of the 50 bestsmall towns in America by Kiplinger’s PersonalFinance magazine, Summerville offers residentsthe best of both worlds in terms of quality oflife and housing. Known for its stately Victorianhomes, the city also offers the full spectrumof new construction options attracting families,business and military personnel to the area.Dubbed “Flower Town in the Pines,”Summerville still gets high marks for naturalattributes. The Flowertown Festival drawsmore than 200,000 people every spring for aweekend dedicated to artisans and crafts amidthe profusion of blooms in Azalea Park. Thisevent is consistently ranked one of the Top 20events in the Southeast by the Southeast TourismSociety.Azalea Park, a 12-acre oasis of ponds, paths,fountains and tennis courts, has also been thesite for one of South Carolina’s premiere outdoorarts events, Sculpture in the South. Thisexhibit and sale of original sculpture typicallyMOVING IN(All phone numbers are 843 area code, exceptwhere noted)Town of Summerville.................................851-4201www.summerville.sc.usDorchester District 2www.dorchester2.k12.sc.usUTILITIESBuilding permits.........................................851-4220Commissioners of Public Works..............871-0810S.C. Electric & Gas Co. ..................... 800-251-7234Waste Pro (trash).......................................619-080062 | INTRO
LIVING INSUMMERVILLEPhotos/Town of SummervilleMorning light illuminates downtown’s storefronts.features more than 30 artists from across thecountry representing a range of sculpture fromWestern to whimsical. During the event, patronsalso can explore 22 permanent sculpturesdisplayed in public places in Summerville.Summerville residents can take to the trailsat nearby Givhans Ferry State Park, on theformer site of an 18th-century ferry that oncecrossed the Edisto River. The park featurescamping, cabins, fishing, picnic areas and riveraccess.At Francis Beidler Forest in Four HolesSwamp, shaded boardwalks wind throughancient groves of towering cypress and Pleistoceneswamps. The forest — a National NaturalLandmark — is protected and managed by theNational Audubon Society and is the largestremaining virgin stand of bald cypress in theworld.A popular destination for visitors, Summervillehas nine hotels. It also has seven bed andbreakfasts, including the Linwood Bed & Breakfast,built in 1883 by Julia Drayton Hastie,heiress to Magnolia Plantation. The Victorianmansion is surrounded by nearly two acres ofaward-winning landscaped gardens. The mansionitself is appointed with heart of pine floors,high ceilings, chandeliers, Victorian bays andtriple sash windows, many with original glass.Summerville has plenty of fine and fundining options. Across the board, restaurantsuse style and originality to create menus thatappeal to an array of tastes. Summerville’seateries include both chain and independentlyowned restaurants. Downtown, you’ll findan area called Short Central, a cobblestoned,pedestrian-only streetscape with shops andcafés just a block from Town Hall.A newcomer to downtown is Coastal CoffeeRoasters, a coffeehouse that roasts and grindscoffee fresh onsite. On East Third North Street, Coastal Coffee Roasters uses organic, fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, bird friendly andSwiss water process certificationsto create its coffeeblends.For those interested instocking up on ingredients tocreate a feast at home, Summerville’sfarmers market is apopular event. It runs weeklyon Saturdays from April toNovember and is locatednear Town Hall. The marketfeatures artisanal foods andlocal produce.Adding to the town’smany things to do and placesto go, Summerville officialshave created a SweetTea Trail that promisesan adventure in Southernhospitality through history,food and shopping.The trail tells the story of sweet tea’s birthin Summerville. It’s said that tea plants landedin Summerville in the late 1700s by way of theAshley River. Andre Michaux, a French explorerand botanist, imported them along with varietiesof camellias, gardenias and azaleas nearCharleston at what is now known as MiddletonPlace Plantation.In 1888, a wealthy scientific philanthropistacquired 600 acres in Summerville and establishedthe Pinehurst Tea Plantation. The plantswere eventually moved to a spot on WadmalawIsland, which is now known as the CharlestonTea Plantation and is owned by Bigelow. It’sIt's easy to see why Summerville has been dubbed 'Flowertown in the Pines.'Summerville set the Guiness WorldRecord for the largest glass of sweet teaat 1,400 gallons in June 2015.currently a functioning tea farm and the onlyplace to produce black tea in the United States.Local bakeries are getting on the Sweet TeaTrail, offering patrons sweet tea cupcakes andsweet tea relish and jelly. Several antiqueand vintage storesPhoto/Kim McManusare joining in, offeringpatrons a special opportunityto shop – andenjoy sweet tea – from 1-4p.m. the second Sunday ofeach month. Officials arein the process of planninga Sweet Tea Festival to celebrateSouthern traditionsand, of course, sweet tea.From its Friday nightfootball games to its annualfestivals, Summerville is aplace where rich history andprogress mix seamlessly.Leaders focus on stimulatingeconomic developmentin and around Summervillewhile making sure theFlower Town in the Pines does not loseits small-town charm.INTRO | 63
LIVING INMoncks CornerQuiet, close-knit community also home to Google’s data centerDorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyPhoto/Ryan WilcoxThe Old Santee Canal Park commemorates the historic canal system built from 1793 to 1800.Moncks Corner was a colonialtrading post with a historythat dates back to 1735. Itwas founded by landownerThomas Monck, for whom the town wasnamed. In 1853, Moncks Corner became anofficial scheduled stop on the North EastRailroad and two buildings were subsequentlybuilt to accommodate freight and passengers.The original train depot was destroyed by firein 1915, and the existing building was constructedat the current site. The train depot was an importantsocial landmark for residents in the early1900s, just as it is today. Officials renovated thehistoric building in 2000 to serve as the town’svisitor and cultural center. Special events areheld at the depot throughout the year, includingthe Fourth of July Street Dance and Christmasfestivities. Residents also can attend classes at thedepot and rent it for special events.Moncks Corner today has more than 8,000residents and is the Berkeley County seat. Theoriginal downtown is populated with progressiveshops and restaurants and the town haspositioned itself for growth. Moncks Corner ishome to the corporate office for Santee Cooper,a state-owned utility company. The area wasselected by Google in 2007 as the site for a $600million investment for two data centers. Early in2013, Google announced another $600 millioninvestment to expand its current campus.With the area’s growth, Moncks Corner’sneighborhoods offer residents a convenientlocation in a quiet community. Neighborhoodsinclude Cypress Ridge, Fairmont South,Stoney Creek and Foxbank Plantation. FoxbankPlantation is being developed on a former riceplantation of the same name. It spans 800acres and includes community lakes, pondsand plenty of green space. Amenities include aswimming pool, parks and walking paths.There are several options for schools inMoncks Corner. Students attend public schoolswithin the Berkeley County School District,which received 22 Palmetto Gold and Silverawards for excellence in 2012. Private schoolsalso are available.Moncks Corner’s proximity to area attractions,parks and more make it a match forresidents who enjoy outdoor living.Old Santee Canal Park commemorates America’sfirst summit canal, which began operating in1800. In addition to tours of the historic site, thepark features the Berkeley County Museum andHeritage Center. Exhibits and artifacts portraythe region’s history, including that of Brig. Gen.Francis Marion, who was also known as the“Swamp Fox” and was born near Moncks Corner.MOVING IN(All phone numbers are 843 area code)Town of Moncks Corner............................719-7900www.townofmonckscorner.sc.govBerkeley County School District.............899-8600www.berkeley.k12.sc.usUTILITIESMoncks Corner building permits.............719-7900Berkeley Electric Cooperative.................761-8200Public Works Commission........................719-7965Berkeley County Water & Sanitation......572-4400Santee Cooper Electric Utility..................761-8000Republic Services (recycling)..................937-404864 | INTRO
LIVING INMONCKS CORNERGoogle spent another $600 million on a new datacenter facility in Berkeley County in 2013.The museum also includes the history of NativeAmericans, colonial life, the Civil War and theFrancis Marion National Forest.Cypress Gardens features boat rides throughblackwater swamps and the Berkeley Bluewaysoffer 20 canoeing and kayaking trails. CypressGardens hosts an annual Ukulele Festival. Nowin its third year, the festival for enthusiasts includesukulele and hula workshops, vendors anda free concert. It also offers boat jams, whereukulele players climb into boats, 10 to 12 perboat, and row around the swamp singing andjamming together.Mepkin Abbey, a former plantation perchedon the river’s bluffs, now serves as home to aTrappist monastery with a garden and chapelopen to the public. Visitors can tour the monasteryand gardens, or take part in spiritual retreats.World-class waterskiing, wind surfing, sailing,boating and fishing are popular on LakeMoultrie, as well as the state’s largest lake, LakeMarion. The Palmetto Trail, a recreational trailthat stretches statewide, takes trekkers off thebeaten path for a closer experience with Southernfauna and wildlife.Photo/Leslie BurdenAt Cypress Gardens, visitors can experience the swamp environment in a row boat, on many walkingtrails and at the interpretive center.In addition to these options, the town brokeground on a 52-acre recreation complex in2011 and expects phase one to be completedby the fall of 2013. The town is investing $5.4million into phase one, which will include fourlighted baseball fields, paved parking, a concessionstand/press box, event signs, paved accessroad, an irrigation system and walking trails.Future plans include tennis courts and a recreationcenter with a basketball court, swimmingpool, jogging track and community rooms. Afarmers market, picnic areas and playgroundsare also in the future plans for the complex.The town’s close-knit community is lookingahead by focusing on maintaining a balancebetween continued growth and the preservationof its cultural amenities and small towncharacter.Photo/Kim McManus Photos/Palmetto TrailThe Lake Moultrie Passage of the Palmetto Trail offers beautiful views of the lake as well as primitive campsites for hikers and bikers to enjoy.INTRO | 65
LIVING INGoose CreekNew homes spring up where rice plantations once ruledDorchesterCountyBerkeleyCountyCharlestonCountyPhoto/City of Goose CreekThe magazine Bloomberg Businessweekreported in 2011, “Goose Creek is onour list of best places to raise kidsfor the second year in a row. Thereare more than a few reasons. This quiet, prettysuburb of Charleston has much to offer, fromgreat parks to solid schools, to rolling biketrails.”Indeed, Goose Creek, located about 20minutes outside Charleston, has become a verydesirable place to live in the Lowcountry. Itranks as the state’s 12th largest municipalitywith more than 37,000 residents.While the exact origin of the city’s nameis unknown, this area of the Lowcountry hasbeen called Goose Creek since the late 1600s.Early settlers were planters from Barbados whobrought with them knowledge of various crops,including rice and indigo. These crops were successfullygrown in the region for more than100 years.Fast forward to 1961, when the city ofGoose Creek was incorporated and farmlandsin the area began to be sold and subdividedto accommodate the fast-growing area andsubsequent housing boom.Today Goose Creek is the most denselypopulated city in Berkeley County. Its easyaccess to I-26 and its proximity to Charlestoncontinue to make it a popular bedroom communityin the region. Well-known housingdevelopments include Crowfield Plantationand Cane Bay Plantation. Crowfield, a formerrice plantation, spans 382 acres and includesresidential housing, as well as commercialdevelopment, churches and schools. Its recreationamenities include a golf course and countryclub, lakes, hiking and biking trails, andMOVING IN(All area codes 843 except where noted)City of Goose Creek...................................797-6220www.cityofgoosecreek.comBerkeley County School District.............899-8600www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/UTILITIESBuilding permits....................... 797-6220, ext. 1100Garbage.......................................................824-2200Berkeley Electric Cooperative.................761-8200S.C. Electric & Gas............................. 800-251-7234Goose Creek water service.......... 797-6220, ext. 0Berkeley County Water & Sanitation......572-4400Charleston Water System ........................727-680066 | INTRO
LIVING INGOOSE CREEKPhoto/City of Goose CreekPhoto/Berkeley County School Districtrecreational areas. Cane Bay Plantation spans4,500 acres and includes several neighborhoods— including Del Webb, an active adultliving neighborhood — as well as schools,parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, hiking andbiking trails, and retail centers.An up-and-coming neighborhood isNexton, a 4,500-acre master planned developmentbetween Goose Creek and Summervillethat will include offices, hotels, apartments,parks and trails, and many choices for dining,entertainment and shopping. A ground breakingwas held in 2013 for the first building tobe built, a 100,000-square-foot office buildingdesigned to achieve LEED certification. Part ofthe building will be occupied by MeadWestvacoCorp., which is developing the communitywith the Rockefeller Group.Opportunities for outdoor living in theLowcountry are plentiful and Goose Creek isno different. The city’s recreation departmenthas constructed several parks throughout thearea featuring playgrounds, picnic areas andball fields. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy 18 holesat Crowfield Golf and Country Club, whichalso has tennis and swimming.There also are plenty of activities within ashort drive of Goose Creek. Soccer enthusiastscan enjoy a Charleston Battery game at BlackbaudStadium, or tennis fans can watch theannual Family Circle Cup tennis tournament,held each spring at the Family Circle CupCenter. Both stadiums are located on nearbyDaniel Island in Berkeley County.Goose Creek is home to the Naval WeaponsStation, which is part of the Lowcountry’s largestemployer, Joint Base Charleston. The NavalWeapons Stationemploys nearly 13,500. The base is the commandcenter for the U.S. Navy’s Nuclear PowerTraining program.Other major employers in Goose Creekinclude aluminum manufacturers Alcoa MountHolly and JW Aluminum, and lighting manufacturerQuoizel Lighting. Quoizel, founded in1930 in New York, relocated its headquarters toa state-of-the-art 500,000-square-foot facility inGoose Creek.Google built a $600 million data center in2008 in Mount Holly, which is between GooseCreek and Moncks Corner. In 2013, the Internetsearch engine announced it would investanother $600 million to build a second datacenter. In addition to creating jobs, Google hascommitted to playing a positive role in each ofthe communities where it operates facilities.Google’s website states it has given $932,000to schools and nonprofits in South Carolina“Goose Creek is home to the Naval WeaponsStation, which is part of the Lowcountry’slargest employer, Joint Base Charleston.”since 2009. It also awarded a $167,000 WiFigrant to Goose Creek to help implement a freeWiFi network downtown.The WiFi network was incorporated intothe redevelopment of Central Avenue downtownand complements improvements such asnew sidewalks, buried power lines and streetlamps. The improvements have been fundedthrough tax dollars set aside to encouragegrowth in the area.Photo/City of Goose CreekINTRO | 67
Sports & RecreationCity of Charleston Recreation Department, p. 70Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission, p.71North Charleston Parks and Recreation, p. 72Mount Pleasant Recreation, p.74 /// Golf Courses, p. 75 /// Dog Parks, p. 71» So many ways to have funOne of the best things about life in the Lowcountry isthe myriad opportunities for outdoor activities.The weather is good most of the year, and sportsand recreational activities are there for the taking.You can join an organized team or take up an individual activity,such as kayaking or paddle boarding.Every community in the Charleston area has a welldevelopedsports and recreation program. In the pages thatfollow, we tell you about the recreation offerings for each cityand town, with some of the highlights of the year.There is also a listing of other recreational possibilitiesbeyond the municipal departments, such as bocce, roller derbyor rugby.So, pick your favorite and get out there and enjoy yourself!Photo/Charleston RiverdogsThe Charleston Riverdogs Director of Fun, actor Bill Murray,carries Charleston Mayor Joe Riley across homeplate onopening day.• Sponsored by •68 | INTRO
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SPORTS AND RECREATIONCity of CharlestonRecreation Department» 823 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29403Laurie Yarbrough, directorwww.charleston-sc.gov; check under departmentstab for recreationThe City of Charleston Recreation Departmentserves downtown Charleston, James Island, JohnsIsland, West Ashley and Daniel Island.» Sports offered: Soccer, tennis, football, baseball,softball, basketball, track, cross country,golf, fitness, wrestling, lacrosse, volleyball,aquatics, karatePhoto/Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission» Other activities: Cheerleading, gymnastics,double dutch, camps, dance, yoga, cooking, art,environmental education, therapeutic recreation,bocce, bowling, Ultimate Frisbee, fencingTop three citywideevents of the year» Easter Eggstravaganza: held near Easter; egghunt, activities, games, refreshments, HamptonPark» Celebration of Summer: mid-July; camps celebratethe end of summer camp with a themedparty, Hampton Park» Trick or Treat in the Park: just before Halloween;wear costumes and trick or treat atdecorated cars; Hampton ParkA few places to check outPark hours are dawn to dusk unless otherwiseposted. Some of the city’s popular parks are:» Hazel Parker CommunityCenter and Playground70 E. Bay St.camps, tennis and adult fitness» Bees Landing Recreation Complex1580 Ashley Gardens Blvd.offering sports, arts and fitness» James Island Recreation Complex1088 Quail Drivecamps and classes, and sports for all agesWhirlin’ Waters Waterpark at Wannamaker County Park.In the Lowcountry, outdoor living is aspecial draw. You can go surfing, kayaking,fishing or biking – all in the sameweekend. But outdoor recreation is justthe start.When you move your family to a newcommunity, a concern may be whether yournew hometown offers the sports andrecreational activities your familyenjoys. In the Lowcountry, youwill find most activities areavailable, even some youmight not expect, such aslacrosse and ice hockey.This sectionincludes a listing ofthe offerings by themajor parks and recreationdepartments in the area. Thelargest are City of Charleston,Mount Pleasant andNorth Charleston, butsmaller departmentssuch as Summervilleand Isle of Palmsalso have a lotto offer. Whilerecreation departmentsare setup to serve theresidents of theircommunities, mostallow non-residentsto register for programsfor an added fee.Charleston County Park and RecreationCommission provides mostly individual parkbasedactivities, such as kayaking, climbingand water parks. The county does run teamsports in some rural areas that aren’t served byother departments.Most parks offer programs for all ages,from preschool to senior adults. Ingeneral, permits are requiredto hold an event in apark; check with thelocal parks departmentto see what isneeded.And if your interestruns to college orprofessional sports,the Charleston areahas a lot to offer.Charleston SouthernUniversity, The Citadeland College of Charlestonall have standout sportsprograms.The Lowcountry ishome to three professionalteams: theCharlie is themascot of theRiverdogs.(Photo/CharlestonRiverdogs)70 | INTRO
Photo/Ashley HeffernanA capacity crowdat the CharlestonStingrays hockeygame.SPORTS AND RECREATIONCharleston County Parkand Recreation Commission» 861 Riverland Drive,Charleston 29412843-795-4386Tom O’Rourke, executive directorwww.ccprc.comA clickable map is available atwww.ccprc.com/index.aspx?NID=8Charleston RiverDogs (baseball), a Class Aaffiliate of the New York Yankees; the CharlestonBattery (soccer) of the United SoccerLeagues; and the South Carolina Stingrays(hockey), a member of the East Coast HockeyLeague affiliated with the Boston Bruins andWashington Capitals.And one more thing: The Family CircleCup tennis tournament brings women’s tennisgreats to Daniel Island every spring.For outdoor fun, Folly Beach is considereda top surfing destination on the East Coast,and you can check conditions at its storied“Washout” via webcam.Kayaking in the blackwater rivers andswamps or quieter areas of Charleston Harboris a favorite. Outfitters along Shem Creek inMount Pleasant rent equipment.Recreational boating and sailing are localpassions. Each April hundreds of sailors takeDog ParksHere are some parks set upexpressly for dogs and their owners.City of CharlestonAckerman Park Dog Run, 55 Sycamore DriveBees Landing Recreation Complex,1580 Ashley Gardens Blvd.Governor’s Park, 165 Seven Farms DriveHampton Park Dog Run, corner of Rutledge Avenue and Grove StreetHazel Parker Dog Run, 70 E. Bay St.James Island Recreation Complex, 1088 Quail DriveAll dogs must be supervised at all times and may not be left unattended at any time.to Charleston Harbor for Charleston RaceWeek, sponsored by the Charleston OceanRacing Association. Deep sea fishing chartersare available at Shem Creek and other locations.Locals fish off piers at Folly Beach or theMemorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant,or net crabs in tidal creeks.Running has grown in popularity since thefounding of the Cooper River Bridge Run in1978. The Bridge Run takes place each April,attracting world-class 10K runners and tensof thousands of amateur athletes and walkers.The race begins in Shem Creek and finishes indowntown Charleston.The area’s flat roads make for fast cycling.The Lowcountry hosts a series of popular cyclingevents, including group rides and races.So, test out your old favorites or try somethingnew. It’s all here.Charleston CountyJames Island County Park, 871 Riverland DriveNorth Charleston Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd.Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush ParkwayAll dogs must be up to date on vaccinations and must be under their owners’ supervision at all times.Photo/Charleston County ParksCharleston County Park and Recreation Commissionprovides park and recreation services butdoes not duplicate services provided by municipalitiesand other special recreation districts. Thecounty commission has developed a countywidepark system that emphasizes individual and familyactivities such as outdoor recreation, environmentaleducation and public beach access.The commission runs rural recreation sportsprograms in areas not otherwise served at Mc-Clellanville, Johns Island and Hollywood.» Activities: Summer camps, water parks,climbing wall, geocaching, group and corporateservices, nature and history programs, outdooradventure, youth and school programs, swimminglessons and water safetyTop events» Holiday Festival of Lights:family event held in November and December,James Island County Park» Pet Fest: exhibits, demonstrations, experts,entertainment, competitions, held each spring,Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park» Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series: swim600-yard freshwater lake; bike 12 miles; run5K; separate dates in May, June, July andAugust; James Island County ParkA few places to check outSome of the most popular parks are» James Island County Park871 Riverland Drive, James Islandcamping, challenge course, climbing wall, waterpark» CawCaw Interpretive Center5200 Savannah Highway, Ravenel» Folly Beach Fishing Pier101 E. Arctic Ave., Folly Beach» Mount Pleasant Pier71 Harry Hallman Blvd.INTRO | 71
SPORTS AND RECREATIONNorth Charleston Parksand Recreation» 2500 City Hall LaneNorth Charleston, S.C. 29406843-740-5814Ed Barfield, recreation directorwww.northcharleston.orgNorth Charleston Parks and Recreation serves the cityof North Charleston.Photo/Larry Monteith/Charleston Moves» Sports offered: Softball, baseball, tennis,basketball, football, soccer, wrestling,volleyball, track and field» Activities: adult and senior fitness, after-schoolprograms, aquatics, camps, ceramics, dance, discgolf, cheerleadingTop events» Youth Pitch, Hit and Run: local competition heldin April; winners advance to sectional competition» Winter Wonderland: held in December for youngchildren at Armory ParkA few places to check outAmong North Charleston’s gems are:Charleston Moves celebrated (We Can’t Wait To) Bike To Work Day by having a police escort guide bikersover the Legare bridge from West Ashley to downtown. A pedestrian lane is to be built in the near future.Photo/College of Charleston» Riverfront Park1001 Everglades Driveon the Cooper RiverBeautiful views, a performance pavilion andmeadow» Park Circle Butterfly Gardenadjacent to Felix C. Davis Community Center4800 Park CircleButterflies and plants, picnics, walking pathsThe College of Charleston Sailing Center (www.sailing.cofc.edu) features more than 53 boats.Other parks andrecreation departmentsHanahan Recreation and Parks3100 Mabeline Road, Hanahan, SCbaseball, tennis, football, cricket and soccer.The town has a major sports center,T-ball, softball, golf, basketball, volleyball,football, cheerleading, soccer, tennis,29410the Jerry Blackwell Sports Complex, ataquatics, fitness and music.Isle of Palms Parkswww.cityofhanahan.com515 W. Boundary St. Also unique is theand RecreationThe department serves people of allSawmill Branch Trail, a seven-mile trailMoncks Corner24 28th Ave., Isle of Palms, SC 29451ages in the city of Hanahan. Offered arethrough town; and a skate park.Recreation Departmentwww.iop.netbasketball, football, baseball, softball,118 Carolina Ave., Moncks CornerThis department serves the Isle ofsoccer, volleyball, wrestling, as well asGoose Creek Recreation843-719-7900Palms with baseball, softball, basketball,T-ball, cheerleading, tumbling, camps and843-569-4242The recreation department offers base-volleyball and soccer. Also offered arefitness.www.goosecreekrecreation.comball, T-ball, football, soccer, basketballfitness, dance, karate, gymnastics, andGoose Creek Recreation serves residentsand softball. The town broke ground on acamps. Events include the Sand SculptingSummerville Parks and Recreationwith offerings at Goose Creek Communi-52-acre recreation complex in 2011.Contest; annual yard sale; Doggie Day at843-851-5211ty Center and Casey Community Center,the Rec; the IOP Beach Run and the IOPwww.summerville.sc.usas well as a city pool and communityConnector Run/Walk.Among the sports offered are softball,parks. Activities offered include baseball,72 | INTRO
SPORTS AND RECREATIONMount Pleasant Recreation» 391 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant 29464843-884-2528, ext. 109Ken Ayoub, directorwww.tompsc.comMount Pleasant Recreation Department serves thetown of Mount Pleasant.» Sports offered: Tennis, baseball, basketball, golf,soccer, softball, track, cross country, football,lacrosse, volleyball, wrestling» Also: Camps, art, therapeutic recreation, music,aquatics, dance, skate parkTop events» Spring Carnival: held in May, children’s activities;at Alhambra Hall Park» Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival:held in April; blessing of the fleet ceremony, boatparade, seafood sampling, music, arts and crafts;Memorial Waterfront Park» Old Village 5K Run, Walk,Stroller and Dog Jog: held in November startingat Alhambra Hall Park; for all ages» Mount Pleasant Junior Regatta: late summer,Hobcaw Yacht ClubPlaces to check outSome of Mount Pleasant’s best-loved parks are:» Alhambra Hall and Park131 Middle St.Reception hall, waterfront green space, playground.» Park West Recreation Complex1251 Park West Blvd.Lighted tennis courts, indoor pool, athletic fields,lake pavilion, walking trails.Other Sports and RecSports Event Organizers, Volunteer » FENCINGGroups, Training Resources and East of the Cooper FencingSports Facilitieseastofthecooperfencing.com» ARENA SPORTSArena City Soccer and Sports:arenacitysoccerandsports.com» BADMINTONCharleston Badminton Groupwww.facebook.com/badmintoncharleston» BEACH VOLLEYBALLCharleston Beach Volleyball &Social Clubwww.charlestonvolleyball.net» BOCCEChucktown Bocce Leaguehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Chucktown-Bocce-League/101115219964370» BOXINGHurricane Boxing Clubhurricaneboxing.net» DANCEBallroom Dance Club of Charlestonwww.ballroomdancecharleston.orgCharleston Shag Clubwww.charlestonshagclub.com» DISABLED SPORTSCharleston Miracle Leaguewww.charlestonmiracleleague.orgSpecial Olympics of the Lowcountrywww.facebook.com/solowcountrySummerville Miracle Leaguewww.summervillemiracleleague.org» DODGEBALLCharleston Sports & Social Clubwww.charlestonssc.comArena City Soccer Sportsarenacitysoccerandsports.com» DOG SPORTSLow Country Dog Agility Clubwww.lowcountrydogagility.com» FOX HUNTINGMiddleton Place Hounds Hunt Clubwww.middletonplacehounds.com» GYMNASTICSGymnastics Academy of Charlestonwww.gymnasticsacademyofcharleston.com» HIKINGWest Ashley Greenway Bike/HikeTrailwww.westashleygreenway.org» ICE HOCKEY /SKATINGCarolina Ice Palacewww.carolinaicepalace.com.Figure Skating Club of Charlestonwww.fscofcharleston.com» LACROSSECharleston Hurricanes Men’sLacrosse Clubwww.eteamz.com/charlestonhurricanesLowcountry Lacrosse Youth League(LLYL)www.lowlax.com» MARTIAL ARTSCharleston Martial Artshttp://chas-ma.com» OCEAN RACINGCharleston OceanRacing Associationwww.charlestonoceanracing.org» POLOCharleston Polo Clubcharlestonpoloclub.comCarolina Polo & Carriage Companywww.cpcc.com/polo.htmHyde Park Polo Clubhydeparkpoloclub.com» ROCK CLIMBING (WALLS)Charleston County PRCccprc.comCoastal Climbingcoastalclimbing.com» ROLLER DERBYLowcountry Highrollers Women’sDerby teamwww.lowcountryhighrollers.com/» RUGBYCharleston Outlaws Rugby FootballClubwww.charlestonrugby.comHurricanes Women RFCwww.charlestonwomensrugby.org» SCUBA DIVINGCharleston Dive Clubhttp://www.lowcountryscuba.com/Home/charleston-dive-club-1/charleston-dive-clubCharlestonScubacharlestonscuba.com» STAND UPPADDLE BOARDINGCharleston SUP Nationwww.distressedmullet.com/charleston-sup-nation» SURFINGSouthern South Carolina/EasternSurfing Associationssc.surfesa.org» ULTIMATE FRISBEECharleston UltimatePlayers Associationwww.charlestonultimate.com» UNDERWATER HOCKEYCharleston Blockaderunnerscharlestonblockaderunners.teamopolis.com» WAKEBOARDING& WATERSKIINGTrophy Lakes Watersports Centerwww.trophylakes.comSource: Charleston Area Sports CommissionPhoto/Ryan WilcoxThe view from the porch of Alhambra Hall.The view at the end of theWest Ashley Greenway.74 | INTRO
Berkeley» Berkeley Country Club at ExeterPlantation772 Exeter Plantation RoadMoncks Corner, SC 29461Semiprivate843-761-4653www.berkeleycc.com» Crowfield Golf Club300 Hamlet CircleGoose Creek, SC 29445Public843-764-4618www.crowfieldgolf.com» Redbank Plantation Golf Course2316 Redbank RoadGoose Creek, SC 29445Private843-764-7802www.facebook.com/redbankplantationgolfcourse» Yeamans Hall Club900 Yeamans Hall RoadHanahan, SC 29410Private843-747-8855www.yeamanshallclub.comCharleston» Beresford Creek course at DanielIsland Club600 Island Park DriveDaniel Island, SC 29492Private, with event facilities843-971-3555www.danielislandclub.com» Bulls Bay Golf Club995 Bulls Bay Blvd.Awendaw, SC 29429Private843-881-2223, ext. 14www.bullsbaygolf.com» Cassique100 Old Cedar LaneSeabrook Island, SC 29455Private843-768-5752www.kiawahislandclub.com» Charleston Municipal Golf Course2110 Maybank HighwayCharleston, SC 29412Public843-795-6517www.charleston-sc.gov/golf» Charleston National Country Club1360 National DriveMount Pleasant, SC 29466843-884-3673www.charlestonnationalgolf.com» Charleston National Golf Club1360 National DriveMount Pleasant, SC 29466Semiprivate843-884-4653www.charlestonnationalgolf.com» Coosaw Creek Country Club4110 Club Course DriveNorth Charleston, SC 29420Semiprivate, with event facilities843-767-9000www.coosawcreek.com» Cougar Point Golf Club, KiawahIsland Golf Resort1 Sanctuary Beach DriveKiawah Island, SC 29455Public, resort, with event facilities843-266-4020kiawahresort.com» Country Club of Charleston1 Country Club DriveCharleston, SC 29412Private843-795-2312www.countryclubofcharleston.com» Crooked Oaks Golf Course3772 Seabrook Island RoadSeabrook Island, SC 29455Private, with event facilities843-768-2529www.discoverseabrook.com» Dunes West Golf & River Club3535 Wando Plantation WayMount Pleasant, SC 29466Semiprivate, with event facilities843-856-9000www.duneswestgolfclub.com» The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek4000 Briar’s Creek LaneJohns Island, SC 29455Private843-768-3050www.briarscreek.com» The Links at Stono Ferry4812 Stono Links DriveHollywood, SC 29449Semiprivate, with event facilities843-763-1817www.stonoferrygolf.com» Oak Point at Kiawah Island GolfResort4394 Hope Plantation DriveKiawah Island, SC 29455Resort, with event facilities843-266-4100kiawahresort.com» The Ocean Course at KiawahIsland Golf Resort1000 Ocean Course DriveKiawah Island, SC 29455Public, resort, with event facilities843-266-4670kiawahresort.com» Ocean Winds Golf Course3772 Seabrook Island RoadSeabrook Island, SC 29455Private, with event facilities843-768-2529www.discoverseabrook.com» Osprey Point at Kiawah IslandGolf Resort1 Sanctuary Beach DriveKiawah Island, SC 29455Resort, with event facilities843-266-4640www.kiawahresort.com» Patriots Point Links1 Patrios Point Rd.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Public843-881-0042» Ralston Creek at Daniel IslandClub600 Island Park DriveDaniel Island, SC 29492Private, with event facilities843-971-3555www.danielislandclub.com» RiverTowne Country Club1700 RiverTowne Country Club DriveMount Pleasant, SC 29466Semiprivate, with event facilities843-849-2400www.rivertownecountryclub.com» Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club20 Dunvegan DriveCharleston, SC 29414Semiprivate, with event facilities(843) 556-8251www.shadowmossgolf.com» Snee Farm Country Club1200 Club DriveMount Pleasant, SC 29464Private, with event facilities843-884-8571www.sneefarmcc.com» Turtle Point at Kiawah Island GolfResort1 Turtle Point DriveKiawah Island, SC 29455Public, resort, with event facilities843-266-4050www.kiawahresort.comSPORTS AND RECREATIONGolf Courses» Wild Dunes Resort Harbor Course5881 Palm Blvd.Isle of Palms, SC 29451Resort, with event facilities843-886-2004www.wilddunes.com» Wild Dunes Resort Links Course5757 Palm Blvd.Isle of Palms, SC 29451Resort, with event facilities843-886-2002www.wilddunes.com» Wrenwoods Golf Club100 Cusabee Trail, No. 601Joint Base Charleston, SC 29404Semiprivate843-963-1833www.jbcharleston.com/wrenwoodshomeDorchester» Candlelite Pavilion at SummervilleCountry Club400 Country Club Blvd.Summerville, SC 29483Semiprivate843-873-2210www.summervillecountryclub.com» The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation5000 Wescott Club DriveSummerville, SC 29485Public, with event facilities843-871-2135wescottgolf.com» Legend Oaks Golf Club118 Legend Oaks WaySummerville, SC 29485Semiprivatewith event facilities843-821-4077www.legendoaksgolf.comPine Forest Country Club1000 Congressional Blvd.Summerville, SC 29483Semiprivate843-851-1193www.pineforestcountryclub.comSummerville Country Club, MilerGolf Course400 Country Club Blvd.Summerville, SC 29483Semiprivate, with event facilities843-873-2210www.summervillecountryclub.comINTRO | 75
Photos/Edmunds OastDining OutCharleston loves to eat wellThe view is beautiful, the thingsto do are fun, the beach beckons –but soon after you get here (maybeeven before), you’ll find yourself hungry.And luckily, there’s a world of good food tochoose from.The signature dish of Charleston may beshrimp and grits. It’s so popular that mostevery restaurant has its own version, sometimesin a tomato sauce, other times in a creamsauce. The shrimp will be fresh from the seaand the grits ground in a nearby mill. It makesa filling meal that marries the two flavorsperfectly.If grits aren’t on your menu of likes, thenyou might like to try Lowcountry boil. Thishefty stew generally includes shrimp, sausage,corn and potatoes, but once again, everybodyhas their own version. Some recipes includeoysters, fish or mussels, depending on theseason. In any event, when the concoction isturned hot and steaming out onto a sideboard,you’ll find your mouth watering.Speaking of oysters, there’s no betterPhoto/Leon’s Fine Poultry & Oystersseason of the year than oyster season – late fallthrough March – in our opinion. The plumpbivalves roasted outside are the food of thegods. There’s just enough work involved to getthem out of the shell. Immediately, you feel aconnection to the sea.Seafood not your favorite? Then head outfor barbecue. South Carolinians lay claim tooriginating mustard-based sauce, but manyplaces offer a variety including vinegar-basedand tomato-laden. The slow-smoked meat isthe most important factor anyway.If your passion is fried chicken, then you’rein luck. Southern home cooking restaurantsand even pickup places pride themselves onthe tastiness of their chicken. And you’ll wantto pair it with fresh biscuits and sweet tea.Charleston is home to dozens of top-notchrestaurants. Eating out or meeting friends fordrinks is treated with reverence here. Wheneverthere’s a contest for the best city for food,Charleston is in the running.If you’re feeling like something more casual,we’ve got that too. There’s no shortage of barand grill, coffee shop and drive-in eateries.And you won’t have to look far for foodrelatedevents. The Charleston Wine and FoodFestival and Taste of Charleston are just two ofmany.76 | INTRO
DINING OUTPhoto/Poe’s TavernPhoto/Liz SegristPhoto/Chrys RynearsonPhoto/Ryan Johnson/City of North CharlestonOpposite page top: The kitchen at Edmunds Oast opens rightinto the dining room. They also have 48 taps of craft beers,including some that are brewed on premises.Opposite page middle: The chicken sandwich at Leon’s FinePoultry & Oysters, a new favorite on upper King Street.Photo/Ryan Johnson/City of North CharlestonTop left: Carrie Morey sold her biscuits online for nine yearsbefore opening Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit on Upper King Streetthis summer. (Photo/Liz Segrist)Top right: People head to EVO Pizza in North Charleston fortheir famous pork trifecta pizza.Center left: Nothing caps off a day on Sullivan’s Island like aburger from Poe’s Tavern.Center right: Local celebrity, Tony The Peanut Man, sells hisboiled peanuts at the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in NorthCharleston.Bottom left: Food trucks can be found all over the area. RotiRolls was one of the pioneers of this movement in Charleston.INTRO | 77
Places to StayCharleston is a top travel destination– and that means plenty ofplaces to stay the night when you’revisiting. You’ll find rooms availableat historic inns and bed and breakfasts,beachfront resorts and everything in between.Wake to the sound of the ocean or the sight ofyachts in the harbor.The Charleston area has the perfect accommodationsfor you and your family, whateveryour needs.And should you want to plan your weddingin Charleston, as hundreds of people do everyyear, there’s a whole list of possible venuesawaiting you. They are also available for familyreunions, meetings or conferences.In these pages, we give you a comprehensivelist of hotels in the area, starting withthose with the largest number of rooms.You’ll also find a list of the area’s alternativeand outdoor venues for events.HotelsProperties in the Charleston Area, Ranked by No. of Guest RoomsPropertyKiawah Island Golf Resort1 Sanctuary Beach DriveKiawah Island, SC 29455Belmond Charleston Place205 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29401Charleston Marriott170 Lockwood Blvd.Charleston, SC 29403Charleston Plaza Hotel4770 Goer DriveNorth Charleston, SC 29406Embassy Suites Airport/Convention Center5055 International Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29418The Sanctuary1 Sanctuary Beach DriveKiawah Island, SC 29455Wild Dunes Resort5757 Palm Blvd.Isle of Palms, SC 29451Francis Marion Hotel387 King St.Charleston, SC 29403The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel115 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29401DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites181 Church St.Charleston, SC 29401Courtyard Charleston Waterfront35 Lockwood DriveCharleston, SC 29401Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview301 Savannah HighwayCharleston, SC 29407La Quinta Inn Riverview11 Ashley Pointe DriveCharleston, SC 29407Hampton Inn Charleston Historic District345 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29403Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport5265 International Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29418Crowne Plaza Charleston AirportConvention Center4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29418Renaissance Charleston Hotel Historic District68 Wentworth St.Charleston, SC 2940178 | INTROPhone / WebsiteEmail843-768-2121www.kiawahresort.comreservations@kiawahresort.com843-722-4900www.belmond.com/charlestonplace-843-723-3000www.marriottcharleston.commhrs.chsmc.sales@marriott.com843-747-1900www.innplacehotels.com/locations/charlestonone.stop@prismhotels.com843-747-1882www.embassysuitescharleston.comwade.bryant@jqh.com843-768-6000www.kiawahresort.comreservations@kiawahresort.com843-886-6000www.wilddunes.comgroupsales@wilddunes.com843-722-0600www.francismarioncharleston.cominfo@thefrancismarion.com843-577-2400www.millshouse.com-843-577-2644www.charlestondoubletree.com-843-722-7229www.marriott.com/chscychscy@jhmhotels.com843-556-7100www.holiday-inn.com/chs-riverviewrguinn@hiriverview.com843-556-5200www.lq.comiqfdsrriverview@gmail.com843-723-4000www.tinyurl.com/bpdrsv8-843-308-9330www.charlestonairport.hgi.combetsay.painter@hilton.com843-744-4422www.crowneplaza.com/charlestonscangie.gibbs@interstatehotels.com843-534-0300www.renaissancecharlestonhotel.com-Because of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are printed. 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Rate1,50020$29543532$22034115$15928914$11925528$16925515$38325018$21923514$15921610Hotel AmenitiesFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, 24-hour room service,airport shuttle, fitness center,spa, free breakfast, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, 24-hour room service,fitness center, spa, businesscenterOn-site restaurant, pool,fitness center, business centerFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, airport shuttle, fitnesscenter, business centerOn-site restaurant, pool,airport shuttle, fitness center,free breakfast, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, 24-hour room service,airport shuttle, fitness center,spa, business centerFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, spa,business centerFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,fitness center, spa, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, business- center21210On-site restaurant, fitness$149center, business center1791$1291783$139175-$85170Free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitnesscenter, free breakfast,business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitness1 center, free breakfast,- business centerFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, airport shuttle, fitnesscenter, business center1687$1291664$129Free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, airport shuttle, fitnesscenter, business center1666-On-site restaurant, pool,fitness center, business centerFor more lists subscribe to:www.CharlestonBusiness.comSalesManagerMarty CouchCharlie WellmanLiza EdgertonDoug CopelandWade BryantMarty CouchJody HarrisTressa WrightLisa StackhouseHeidi CallahanChristineGreenleafRose M. 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HotelsProperties in the Charleston Area, Ranked by No. of Guest RoomsPropertyRadisson Hotel Charleston Airport5991 Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC 29406Holiday Inn Charleston - Mount Pleasant250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Embassy Suites Historic Charleston337 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29403Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown -Ashley River250 Spring St.Charleston, SC 29403Residence Inn Charleston Airport5035 International Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29418The Village at Wild Dunes5757 Palm Blvd.Isle of Palms, SC 29451Holiday Inn Charleston Airport & ConventionCenter5264 International Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29418Aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center4875 Tanger Outlet Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29418Hilton Garden Inn Charleston/Mt. Pleasant300 Wingo WayMount Pleasant, SC 29464Tides Folly Beach1 Center St.Folly Beach, SC 29439Courtyard by Marriott Charleston-MountPleasant1251 Woodland Ave.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Days Inn Patriots Point261 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Charleston Grand Hotel B3640 Dorchester RoadNorth Charleston, SC 29405Town & Country Inn and Suites2008 Savannah HighwayCharleston, SC 29407Hampton Inn Daniel Island160 Fairchild St.Charleston, SC 29492Homewood Suites by HiltonCharleston Convention Center/Airport5048 International Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29418Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center3234 W. Montague Ave.North Charleston, SC 29418Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina20 Patriots Point RoadMount Pleasant, SC 29464Courtyard Charleston Coliseum2415 Mall DriveNorth Charleston, SC 29412Holiday Inn Express - Summerville120 Holiday DriveSummerville, SC 29483SpringHill Suites by Marriott Downtown/Riverview98 Ripley Point DriveCharleston, SC 29407Home2 Suites by Hilton, Charleston ConventionCenter3401 West Montague Ave.North Charleston, SC 29418Phone / WebsiteEmail843-744-2501www.radisson.com/charlestonsc_airportdosradisson@nvnhotels.com843-884-6000www.himtpleasant.com-843-723-6900www.tinyurl.com/cnrwsrq-843-722-4000www.charlestonhiexpress.comgm@charlestonhiexpress.com843-266-3434www.marriott.com/chsnoerin.whitsitt@jqh.com866-499-7142www.wilddunesmeetings.com-843-576-0300www.holidayinn.com/chastnairportchsfrontdesk@lch-sc.com843-566-7300www.alofthotels.com/charlestonsales@aloftcharlestonairport.com843-606-4600www.charlestonmtpleasant.hgi.comjennifer.arnold2@hilton.com843-588-6464www.tidesfollybeach.com-843-284-0900www.marriott.com/chscmjuliana.shores@marriott.com843-881-1800www.daysinn.commtpleasantdaysinn@hotmail.com843-554-4140www.choicehotels.comgm.sc480@choicehotels.com843-571-1000www.thetownandcountryinn.comsales@thetownandcountryinn.com843-216-6555www.charlestondanielisland.hamptoninn.comgraham.parrish@hilton.com843-735-5000www.tinyurl.com/cbvonawchshm_ds@hilton.com843-302-8600www.charlestonairport.place.hyatt.com-843-856-0028www.charlestonharborresort.comreservations@charlestonharborresort.com843-747-9122www.marriott.com/chscn-843-875-3300www.hiexpress.com/summervilleschiesummervilleagm@aol.com843-571-1711www.marriott.com/chsshjulie.gerthoffer@fowlerhospitality.com843-744-4202www.charlestonairportconventioncenter.home2suites.comchscc_ds@hilton.comBecause of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are printed. 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Rate Hotel Amenities159 Free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,7 pool, airport shuttle, fitness- center, business center1588$1491535$1791531$1891504$14415015$2141425$1341361$1291337$1391325$1891304$154130-$1171291$701296$105128Free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, freebreakfast, business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitnesscenter, free breakfast,business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, airportshuttle, fitness center, freebreakfast, business center, inroomkitchenFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, spa,business center, in-roomkitchenFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, airport shuttle, fitnesscenter, business centerFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, airport shuttle, fitnesscenter, business centerFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness centerFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,poolFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, airport shuttle, fitnesscenter, business centerFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, airport2 shuttle, fitness center, free- breakfast, business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, airportshuttle, fitness center, freebreakfast, business center, inroomkitchen1284$1751272$1191259$129Free Wi-Fi, restaurant, pool,airport shuttle, fitness center,free breakfast, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, 24-hour room service,fitness center, businesscenter123 Free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,2 pool, airport shuttle, fitness- center, business center123Free Wi-Fi, pool, fitness5center, free breakfast,$110business center1232$1391220$149Free Wi-Fi, pool, fitnesscenter, free breakfast,business center, in-roomkitchenFree Wi-Fi, pool, airportshuttle, fitness center, freebreakfast, business center, inroomkitchenPLACES TO STAYFor more lists subscribe to:www.CharlestonBusiness.comSalesManagerJennifer MortlandAmy Anderson,Sandra McLooneDianne Parker,Emily Zirpola,StephanieMasseyShannon Bevill,LindseyLambrakosErin WhitsittJody Harris, EricPeaseShari PerezAmy H. HouchinsJennifer ArnoldHope JohnstonAshley B. Miller-Alonzo TaylorStephen P.Clarke, Erin T.EnglandBrittany MckieJenna Joseph,Melissa DeGrootJessica PhillipsShannon H.Hartman-Bento SamathaJulie GerthofferTom BrinkerhoffGeneralManager /YearFoundedJohn Wong1974Brian Rafferty1988Donna Ford1996RebeccaRuttiger, JeffSargent2013James Wells2004FrankFredericks2008Ryan Padgett2006Steve Spear2008JenniferColangelo2015Ken Merkel1985Cheryl M.Craven2007Vijay Patel1981Kamlesh Shah,Vivian Faulk,Freda Y.Holback2003Demetrius E.Palassis1984Graham Parrish2001Cori Lovern2008Vicki Wilkins2010Oliver Rooskens1997Kevin Rhoton1999Rohan Chopra1981Jennifer Hill1999Matthew Barlett2011Researched by Business Journal staffINTRO | 79
PLACES TO STAYHotelsProperties in the Charleston Area, Ranked by No. of Guest RoomsPropertyHampton Inn & Suites Charleston/West Ashley678 Citadel Haven DriveCharleston, SC 29414Hampton Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant/Isle of Palms1104 Isle of Palms ConnectorMount Pleasant, SC 29464Holiday Inn Charleston Historic Downtown425 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29403Wyndham Garden Charleston Mount Pleasant1330 Stuart Engals Blvd.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Riverview90 Ripley Point DriveCharleston, SC 29407Quality Inn7415 Northside DriveNorth Charleston, SC 29420Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mount Pleasant350 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Hyatt Place North Charleston7331 Mazyck RoadNorth Charleston, SC 29406Homewood Suites by HiltonCharleston / Mount Pleasant1998 Riviera DriveMount Pleasant, SC 29464Suburban Extended Stay Hotel4620 Dorchester RoadNorth Charleston, SC 29405Quality Inn & Suites at Patriots Point196 Patriots Point RoadMount Pleasant, SC 29464Fairfield Inn & SuitesCharleston Airport/Convention Center4841 Tanger Outlet Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29418Hampton Inn Charleston North7424 Northside DriveNorth Charleston, SC 29420Holiday Inn Express & SuitesCharleston-Ashley Phosphate7670 Northwoods Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29406Wingate by Wyndhamat Charleston Southern University9280 University Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29406Residence Inn Charleston North7457 Northside DriveNorth Charleston, SC 29420The Boardwalk Inn at Wild Dunes Resort5757 Palm Blvd.Isle of Palms, SC 29451King Charles Inn237 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29401Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Mount Pleasant1116 Isle of Palms ConnectorMount Pleasant, SC 29464Best Western Sweetgrass Inn1540 Savannah HighwayCharleston, SC 29407Holiday Inn Express-North Charleston2435 Elms Center RoadNorth Charleston, SC 29406Holiday Inn Express-Moncks Corner505 Rembert C. Dennis Blvd.Moncks Corner, SC 29461The Vendue19 Vendue RangeCharleston, SC 29401Comfort Suites at the Isle of Palms Connector1130 Hungryneck Blvd.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464The North Charleston Inn2934 W. Montague Ave.North Charleston, SC 29418Phone / WebsiteEmail843-573-1200www.tinyurl.com/cqdaoga-843-856-3900www.tinyurl.com/crnzoatjennifer.hastey@hilton.com843-718-2327www.hihistoric.comsales@hihistoric.com843-352-5100www.wyndhamgardenmtpleasant.comjparsons@wyndhamgardenmtpleasant.com843-571-7979www.marriott.com/chsrijulie.gerthoffer@fowlerhospitality.com843-572-6677www.choicehotels.com/hotels/sc276qualityinnssc276@yahoo.com843-375-2600www.hiemountpleasant.comslavelle@charlestownehotels.com843-735-7100www.northcharleston.place.hyatt.comadrienne.jones@hyatt.com843-881-6950www.tinyurl.com/c9pefr9chshw_gm@hilton.com843-747-7500www.choicehotels.comgm.sc480@choicehotels.com843-856-8817www.choicehotels.comqisales@hgmhotels.com843-300-3100www.marriott.com/chscs-843-820-2030www.charlestonnorth.hamptoninn.com-843-553-1600www.hiexpress.com/chastni-26gm@hiexpressnorthwoods.com843-553-4444www.charlestonwingate.cominfo@charlestonwingate.com843-300-3636www.residenceinncharlestonnorth.com-888-845-8880www.wilddunesmeetings.com-843-723-7451www.kingcharlesinn.comreservations@kingcharlesinn.com843-881-1599www.marriott.com/chsmpashley.miller@marriott.com843-571-6100www.thesweetgrassinn.combrichards@charlestownehotels.com843-569-3200www.hiexpress.com/charleston-ngm@hiexpresshwy78.com843-761-5900www.hiexpress.com/monckscorner-843-577-7970www.thevendue.cominfo@thevendue.com843-216-0004www.choicehotels.com/hotel/sc198kaseyking@staysuburban.com843-744-8281www.northcharlestoninn.comjsiebold@charlestownehotels.comBecause of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are printed. 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Rate Hotel Amenities Sales Manager1213$139Free Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business center1213-Free Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business center1203$1591203$1191191$1371181$601161$891132$1191072$219104-$801032$901022$1191021$109981$109973$109961$1379315$21491-$200901$16987-$79861$99841$89841$189810$99802$59Free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business center,in-room kitchenFree Wi-Fi, pool, free breakfast,business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business centerFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, freebreakfast, business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business center,in-room kitchenFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, in-room kitchenFree Wi-Fi, pool, free breakfast,business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, airport shuttle,fitness center, free breakfast,business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business centerMegan O'HaraOwenJennifer HasteyBlair LawtonJudy M. ParsonsJulie GerthofferPeggy HyattMarianneMcNeeleyAdrienne JonesEddy Leyte-Jeanie DuvallJill M. LovinsElaina EnglandTara McConnellSarah K. WhartonGeneralManager /Year FoundedChris Wernham,Megan O'HaraOwen2001John Boyd1999David Nimmo2013Tom Moorman,Joe Waring2014Rick Buggle2000Baiju Gajjar2005Steve Lavelle2009Jason Britton2010Jonathan Greene2002Freda Y. Holback1988Lisa Crowley1999Dawn Wells2010Stephen P. Clarke1999Cheryl Q. Clark1999Ron Jaicks2008Free Wi-Fi, pool, airport shuttle,fitness center, free breakfast,business center, in-room kitchen Candace R. Pengra Bill Carter,Candace Pengra2012Free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, 24-hour room serviceFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, businesscenterFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business center,in-room kitchenFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center,free breakfast, business centerFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,business centerFree Wi-Fi, on-site restaurant,pool, fitness center, freebreakfast, business centerFree Wi-Fi, pool, free breakfast,business centerFor more lists subscribe to:www.CharlestonBusiness.comJeff PayneNicole Carter,Nicole DidierAshley B. MillerBill RichardsKelly SchlemannDavid HansenAlex Crall, HopeJohnstonKasey KingMichele HolbertFrank Fredericks2006MaureenSheridan1960Jennifer Bagwell2002Bill Richards1982Amanda Barney2007David Hansen1997Pietro Giardini,Nicole Turner1975Justin Hatfield,Rebecca Ruttiger2000Jimmy Siebold1973Researched by Business Journal staff80 | INTRO
Alternative & Outdoor Event VenuesRanked by Maximum CapacityVenueExchange Park9850 U.S. Highway 78Ladson, SC 29456Blackbaud Stadium1990 Daniel Island DriveCharleston, SC 29492Hyde Park Farm & Polo Club6763 Davis Rd.Ravenel, SC 29470Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park360 Fishburne St.Charleston, SC 29403Charleston Maritime Center10 Wharfside St.Charleston, SC 29401Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina20 Patriots Point RoadMount Pleasant, SC 29464Middleton Place4300 Ashley River RoadCharleston, SC 29414Charleston Visitor Center & Bus Shed375 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29403South Carolina Aquarium100 Aquarium WharfCharleston, SC 29401Phone / WebsiteEmail843-572-3161www.exchangepark.orgdenise@exchangepark.org843-971-4625www.charlestonbattery.com-704-609-6866www.hydeparkpoloclub.cominfo@hydeparkpoloclub.com843-723-7241www.riverdogs.com-843-853-3625www.cmcevents.comatchisonb@charleston-sc.gov843-856-0028www.charlestonharborresort.comreservations@charlestonharborresort.com843-556-6020www.middletonplace.orginfo@middletonplace.org843-724-7174www.charlestoncvb.combinderr@charleston-sc.gov843-577-3474www.scaquarium.org-Max. Capacity /Outdoor /Reception50,00050,00050,00014,0005,100-8,0008,0005,0006,0005,0001,0004,0004,0004502,5002,5002,0002,0002,0002,0001,5001,5003001,5005001,300Because of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are printed. For a full list of participating companies, visitwww.scbiznews.com/data. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additionsor corrections to lists@scbiznews.com, fax to 843-531-5402 or go to www.tinyurl.com/joinourlists.DescriptionVenue buildings, open land with pond, 70 acres of outside meeting spaceand 100 acres of parking spaceHome of the Charleston Battery, 1,400 parking spaces plus overflowavailableUnlimited parking. 400 acres 17 miles dt charleston. Open air pavilionfireplace, beautiful barn with brick floors, bridal suite. Only polo club inCharleston!Outdoor picnic areas available as well as the stadium's sky suitesDowntown waterfront event and conference venue with space availablefor indoor and outdoor receptions and ceremonies; free parking availableIndoor meeting space and covered outdoor areas overlooking CharlestonHarbor; conference planning team and wedding specialist are available.18th-century plantation, America's oldest landscaped gardens, housemuseum and plantation stableyards with indoor and outdoor receptionsitesOpen, covered usable spaceReceptions, conferences and meetings can be hosted in the executivesuite, great hall or riverside terraceFor more lists subscribe to:www.CharlestonBusiness.comTop LocalOfficial(s) /Year FoundedMichael Carney,Denise Massey1979Andrew Bell1999Amy Flowers2009Melissa Azevedo1997Alysia Olshinski,Atchison Bob, BobAtchinson1997Oliver Rooskens1997Charles HP Duell, M.Tracey Todd, RandySonoski, Warren A.Cobb, Charles H.P.Duell1741Russell A. Binder,Taylor Harris1991Kevin Mills2000Researched by Business Journal StaffINTRO | 81
PLACES TO STAYAlternative & Outdoor Event VenuesRanked by Maximum CapacityVenueMemminger Auditorium56 Beaufain St.Charleston, SC 29401Candlelite Pavilionat Summerville Country Club400 Country Club Blvd.Summerville, SC 29483Summerville Country Club, Miler GolfCourse400 Country Club Blvd.Summerville, SC 29483The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation5000 Wescott Club DriveSummerville, SC 29485The Grand Pavilion5757 Palm Blvd.Isle of Palms, SC 29451Harborside East28 Bridgeside Blvd.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Wild Dunes Resort5757 Palm Blvd.Isle of Palms, SC 29451Lowndes Grove Plantation266 St. Margaret St.Charleston, SC 29403St. James Church Event Center1872 Camp Rd.Charleston, SC 29412Beresford Creek course at DanielIsland Club600 Island Park DriveDaniel Island, SC 29492Blackbeard's Cove3255 U.S. Highway 17 N.Mount Pleasant, SC 29466Daniel Island Club600 Island Park DriveDaniel Island, SC 29492Magnolia Plantation & Gardens3550 Ashley River RoadCharleston, SC 29414Ralston Creek at Daniel Island Club600 Island Park DriveDaniel Island, SC 29492Wild Dunes Resort Harbor Course5881 Palm Blvd.Isle of Palms, SC 29451Wild Dunes Resort Links Course5757 Palm Blvd.Isle of Palms, SC 29451The William Aiken House456 King St.Charleston, SC 29403Woodlands Mansion125 Parsons RoadSummerville, SC 29483Johnson Hagood Stadium - ClubLevel68 Hagood Ave.Charleston, SC 29403SpiritLine Cruises and Events360 Concord St., Suite 201Charleston, SC 29401Turtle Point at Kiawah Island GolfResort1 Turtle Point DriveKiawah Island, SC 29455Dunes West Golf & River Club3535 Wando Plantation WayMount Pleasant, SC 29466Phone / WebsiteEmail843-724-1196www.memmingerauditorium.cominfo@memmingerauditorium.com843-873-2210www.summervillecountryclub.comsblanton@knology.net843-873-2210www.summervillecountryclub.comsblanton@knology.net843-871-2135wescottgolf.comwescottgolfshop@gmail.com888-845-8880www.wilddunesmeetings.com-843-606-2718harborsideeast.comreservations@harborsideast.com843-886-6000www.wilddunes.comgroupsales@wilddunes.com843-853-1810www.pphgcharleston.cominfo@pphgcharleston.com843 324-6116www.charlestoneventsvenue.comyvonne29412@yahoo.com843-971-3555www.danielislandclub.com-843-971-1223www.blackbeardscove.netcontact@blackbeardscove.net843-971-3555www.danielislandclub.cominfo@danielislandclub.com843-571-1266www.magnoliaplantation.comevents@magnoliaplantation.com843-971-3555www.danielislandclub.com-843-886-2004www.wilddunes.comreservations@wilddunes.com843-886-2002www.wilddunes.comreservations@wilddunes.com843-722-3474www.pphgcharleston.cominfo@pphgcharleston.com843-875-2600www.woodlandsmansion.comstay@woodlandsmansion.com843-953-6703www.mywedding.com/vendors/the-clublevel-lounge-and-terraces-133401ddillahey@citadel.edu843-722-2628www.spiritlinecruises.comsales@spiritlinecruises.com843-266-4050www.kiawahresort.comreservations@kiawahresort.com843-856-9000www.duneswestgolfclub.com-Max. Capacity /Outdoor /Reception1,000250600800800500800800500600500500600-800600400250600500600560-560550500550500-500500--500-500500500500500-500500--500--500-5005005004004505,800450Because of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are printed. For a full list of participating companies, visitwww.scbiznews.com/data. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, errors sometimes occur. Email additionsor corrections to lists@scbiznews.com, fax to 843-531-5402 or go to www.tinyurl.com/joinourlists.400-3503800380350350350DescriptionMulti-use space available year-round featuring 2,500 square feet ofstorage space, catering setup and backstage needs; banquet room-stylepartition wall available and six dressing roomsOutdoor covered pavilion with extended deck, prep kitchen, lighting,portable bars, wireless PA system, dance floor, tables, chairs; outdoorpatio extension suitable for oyster roasts, fundraisers; 40'x40' tent alsoavailable for patioCovered outdoor pavilion with pull-down curtains if needed; large outdoorpatio suitable for oyster roasts and weddings with 40' x 40' tent available;tables and chairs on siteAntebellum-style clubhouse with wraparound porch, hardwood floors, twinfireplaces and vaulted ceilings; 6,000-square-foot tented patio forweddings and outdoor eventsOcean-front space in the heart of Wild Dunes Resort with sweeping viewsof the Atlantic; ideal for casual corporate gatherings, cocktail parties,dinners or receptionsIndoor and outdoor waterfront venue on the Charleston harbor with viewsof downtown Charleston, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and the USSYorktownGolf and tennis resort with indoor and outdoor meeting and event facilitiesDowntown Charleston's last great waterfront estate boasts panoramicsunset views of the Ashley River; 1786-era architecture and periodfurnishings; expansive piazza; grand lawn framed by century-old live oaksand private river dock.22,000-square-foot facility for meetings with breakout sessions, includinglighted, off-street parking, upholstered chairs, 60-inch round tables,meeting and serpentine tables, lighted stage; handicap-accessibleNationally ranked Tom Fazio layout available on a limited basis formember-sponsored charity and corporate events when course is closedfor member play (Tuesdays).Corporate meetings, corporate events, team buildingPrivate country club featuring two championship golf courses; 7,100 sq.ft. ballroom, dividable; private board room; outdoor venues; full-servicecatering options. Popular for weddings, corporate events and fundraisingevents.Features three scenic locations for weddings and corporate events;America's oldest public garden and 19th century Romantic style gardenNationally ranked Rees Jones layout available on a limited basis formember-sponsored charity and corporate events when course is closedfor member play (Tuesdays).The golf course could be used for a cocktail reception.The golf course could be used as event space for cocktail reception.1810 National Historic Landmark in downtown Charleston; indoor andoutdoor spaces with period artwork, piazzas and private grounds withmanicured lawns, bluestone courtyards, reflection pool and Gothic-stylecarriage houseBoardroom accommodates up to 12 people with in-room fireplace, flatpanelTV, private bath, terrace; private dining room accommodates up to14, fireplace and private reception area; pavilion with over 1,400 squarefeet with open-air porchesTwo outdoor terraces available with 500-person capacity eachAvailable for corporate meetings & outings, private cruises & charters andfor all types of group tours. Offering onsite event planners and anExecutive Chef make your next event one to remember.Centrally located on the resort; meeting and conference facilities on thesecond floor of the clubhouse; Tomasso restaurant also available forfunctionsAntebellum clubhouse on Wagner Creek, 200-year-old avenue of oaks onthe drive in, space for wedding ceremonies and receptionsTop LocalOfficial(s) /Year FoundedSpoleto Festival2008Lee Ray2009Bo Blanton Jr.1925Susan Forte2000Jody Harris1972Chelsea Banias2011Frank Fredericks1972Jennifer Goldman2007Yvonne ElaineJordan2009Greg Keating1999Heather M. Stevens,Brian N. Lee2006Greg Keating1999-1676Greg Keating2006Jeff Minton1980Frank Fredricks1980Jennifer Goldman2000Tom Limehouse1906Tom McAlister2006Ian Harris1961Steve Agazzi, BrianGerard, MarkSchaffer1982Jason Hanson1991Researched by Business Journal Staff82 | INTRO
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Photo/ Julia Lynn/Charleston Spoleto Festivalarts aboundThe depth and breadth of Charleston’sarts scene just may surprise you. Fromestablished galleries and historic theatersto funky festivals and improv comedy, theHoly City and surrounding areas have itall. The following is just a small selection ofwhat’s available to spark and satisfy yourartistic cravings.Visual arts» Artistic Spirit GalleryArtistic Spirit Gallery, located at the NavyYard at Noisette, features well-known artists’work and “outsider art” — pieces createdby self-taught, emerging artists. Call for anappointment. 10 Storehouse Row, Charleston,843-579-0149. www.artisticspiritgallery.com» Carolina GalleriesThis Church Street gallery focuses on twodistinct periods in Charleston history: First,the Charleston Renaissance, which took placeduring the first half of the 20th century andfeatures artwork inspired by the beauty andwar-ravaged Lowcountry. And second, 21stcenturyCharleston, which includes morerecent paintings that capture the personalityof the region, from its historic streets toquintessential marsh scenes.106-A Church St., 843-720-8622.www.carolinagalleries.comDiane Reeves performs at the Cistern at the College of Charlestonduring the 2015 Spoleto Festival.» Charleston FineArt Dealers’ AssociationCreated in 1999, the Charleston Fine ArtDealers’ Association now includes 13 galleries.The association hosts Palette and Stroll eachJuly, an evening dedicated to fine art, cuisineand wine. It also hosts the Fine Art Annual,a weekend event held each November thatfeatures national artists and raises funds tosupport art programs in local schools. www.cfada.com84 | INTRO
ARTS ABOUNDPhoto/Courtesy of Spoleto Festival USAPhoto/ Kyle Cordova/Charleston Spoleto FestivalCharles “Lil Buck” Riley performing in“What Moves You” at the 2015 Spoleto Festival.» City Gallery at Waterfront ParkThe City Gallery presents six to eight exhibitseach year focusing on contemporary visualarts created by local, regional, nationaland international artists. 34 PrioleauSt., Charleston, 843-958-6484. http://citygalleryatwaterfrontpark.com/» French QuarterGallery AssociationRoughly 30 galleries are members of theFrench Quarter Gallery Association. Thegalleries stay open late the first Friday nightin March, May, October and December for thevery popular Art Walks. Free. 843-805-8052.www.frenchquarterarts.com» Gallery ChumaSpecializing in the works of the Gullah peopleof coastal South Carolina, Gallery Chumafeatures Gullah art, books, crafts, storytelling,tours and food. 43 John St., Charleston, 843-722-7568.www.gallerychuma.com» Gibbes Museum of ArtAs Charleston’s only visual arts museum, theGibbes also offers a variety of educationalprograms, group tours and art discoverywalking tours. 135 Meeting St., Charleston.843-722-2706. www.gibbesmuseum.orgPhoto/Ashley Heffernan» Halsey Instituteof Contemporary ArtAdministered by the School of the Arts at theCollege of Charleston, the Halsey Institute ofContemporary Art was created to advocate,exhibit and interpret visual art, with anemphasis on contemporary art. 54 St. PhilipSt., Charleston, 843-953-5680. http://halsey.cofc.edu/index.php» MOJA Arts FestivalStarted in 1984, the annual MOJA ArtsFestival is a celebration of African Americanand Caribbean arts and features music,visual art, storytelling, performances, crafts,children’s activities and more. 843-724-7305.www.mojafestival.com» New Perspectives GalleryFeatures curated exhibitions by Charleston areaartists and special exhibits during the PiccoloSpoleto Festival and MOJA Arts Festival. 180Meeting St., Charleston, 843-958-6459.Charleston MayorJoe Riley paints acolumn red on theGibbes Museum ofArt canvas duringits groundbreakingevent. The Gibbes willundergo a $13.4 millionrenovation and isscheduled to reopen latespring of 2016.INTRO | 85
ARTS ABOUNDThe Dock Street Theatre was the first building built for theater in America.» North Charleston City GalleryLocated in the common areas at theCharleston Area Convention Center, the NorthCharleston City Gallery features exhibits thatare rotated on a monthly basis. 5001 ColiseumDrive, North Charleston, 843-745-1087. www.northcharleston.org» Piccolo SpoletoPiccolo Spoleto was created in 1979 to coincidewith the international Spoleto Festival USAand primarily features artists from theSoutheast. Held at a variety of locations indowntown Charleston. 843-724-7305.www.piccolospoleto.com» Spoleto Festival USAHeld each spring since 1977, this 17-dayfestival features visual art exhibits and morethan 120 performances from opera to jazzmusic. 843-722-2764; box office: 843-579-3100. www.spoletousa.orgPerforming arts» The Actors’ Theatreof South Carolinawww.actorstheatreofsc.orgFounded in 1995 and headquartered inCharleston, members of the Actors’ Theatretravel the state presenting a full season ofperformances as well as acting classes. 843-588-9636.» American Theaterwww.pphgcharleston.comThe American Theater opened in 1942 as one ofCharleston’s premiere movie houses. It closed in1977 and stood vacant for 20 years until it wasrevitalized and reopened in 2005 as a stateof-the-artmeeting and conference facility. Italso hosts a variety of performances, includingSpoleto activities. 446 King St., Charleston. 843-853-0246.» Charleston Ballet Theatrewww.charlestonballet.orgDuring the last 20 years, the Charleston BalletTheatre has achieved national recognition forits artistic and professional presentations ofa range of works from classic to eclectic. 615Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 843-388-5888.» Charleston Music Hallwww.charlestonmusichall.comSaid to offer some of the best acoustics inCharleston, the Charleston Music Hall welcomesa variety of performers throughout the year frombluegrass to blues. 37 John St., Charleston.» Charleston Stagewww.charlestonstage.comCharleston Stage, which calls the newlyrenovated Dock Street Theatre home, wasfounded in 1978 and is the state’s largestprofessional theatre company. 843-577-7183.Photo/Kim McManus» Charleston Symphony Orchestrawww.charlestonsymphony.comFounded in 1936, the Charleston SymphonyOrchestra is known for its Masterworksand Pops series. The CSO also offers holidayperformances and family concerts throughoutthe year. Concerts are held at various locationsaround Charleston including the GaillardAuditorium and the Memminger Auditorium.572 Savannah Highway, Suite 100, Charleston.843-577-5967.» The Dock Street Theatrewww.charlestoncity.infoThe historic Dock Street Theatre reopenedafter undergoing a three-year, $20 millionrenovation. The theatre originally opened in1736 and was the first building in Americabuilt specifically for theatrical productions. It isa performance venue for Spoleto Festival USAand home of Charleston Stage.135 Church St., Charleston. 843-720-3968.» Flowertown Playerswww.flowertownplayers.orgThis community theater presents a range ofproductions from musicals to serious dramas,as well as performances and classes just forchildren. 133 S. Main St., Summerville. 843-875-9251.» Footlight Players Theatrewww.footlightplayers.netSince 1931, the Footlight Players Theatre haspresented a variety of stage products and hasbecome known as one of the top communitytheatres in the South. A typical season includessix performances.20 Queen St., Charleston. 843-722-4487.» The GaillardMunicipal Auditoriumwww.charlestoncity.infoBuilt in 1968, the Gaillard hosts a multitudeof events and performances from rock ‘n’ rollconcerts to fashion shows.77 Calhoun St., Charleston, 843-577-7400.» The Have Nots! Comedy Improvwww.theatre99.comCalled the longest-running show in Charleston,The Have Nots! cast has been together for15 years and performed more than 1,200shows. Local shows are held at Theatre 99, the86 | INTRO
group’s own theatre, as well as other locationsthroughout Charleston. 280 Meeting St.,Charleston. 843-853-6687.» Memminger AuditoriumBuilt in the 1930s as an auditorium forMemminger High School, the building stoodvacant since the 1960s and was severelydamaged by Hurricane Hugo. Spoleto FestivalUSA played a large part in the building’srecent $6 million renovation and the facilityreopened in 2008. Now used for a varietyof performances from international artistsperforming as part of Spoleto, to local schoolgroups. 56 Beaufain St., Charleston.» North Charleston Coliseum andPerforming Arts Centerwww.coliseumpac.comThe North Charleston Coliseum and PerformingArts Center have hosted numerous events fromhockey games to Broadway shows throughoutthe year. The coliseum seats more than 13,000for a concert performance. The PerformingArts Center seats 2,300. 5001 Coliseum Drive,North Charleston, 843-529-5011.» PURE Theatrewww.puretheatre.orgPURE Theatre performs at the CircularCongregational Church and has gainedrespect as a small professional theatrefocusing on the works of contemporaryplaywrights. 150 Meeting St., Charleston,843-723-4444.» Sottile Theatresottile.cofc.eduThe Sottile Theatre opened in 1922 as TheGloria Theatre and hosted the premiere ofGone With the Wind in 1939. It’s now thehome of various performances, includingCharleston Symphony Orchestra concerts andSpoleto Festival performances.44 George St., Charleston, 843-953-5623.» Village Playhousewww.thevillageplayhouse.comOpen since 2001, the Village Playhouseand Repertory Company offer more than150 nights of entertainment each season.Classics, as well as new dramas and musicals,can be experienced within a venue thatARTS ABOUNDHometown favorites, Shovels and Rope, play aconcert at the North Charleston Performing ArtsCenter.features small, candlelit tables rather thanauditorium seating.730 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant,843-856-1579.For more about arts events in the area, visitthis website: www.charlestonarts.orgPhoto/Ryan WilcoxINTRO | 87
Photo/Kim McManusattractionsand toursGuests are able to touch sharks and rays at the Shark Shallows exhibit,which opened in the spring 2015 at the South Carolina Aquarium.» Aiken-Rhett House48 Elizabeth St.Charleston, SC 29403843-723-1159www.historiccharleston.org/aikenrhettSingle Adult Admission: $12Intact mansion and associatedoutbuildings demonstrating urbanlife in antebellum Charleston» AmericanMilitary Museum2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.,Unit 216Charleston, SC 29407843-577-7000info@americanmilitarymuseum.orgwww.americanmilitarymuseum.orgAdmission: FreeHundreds of uniforms, artifactsand military miniatures coveringall periods of U.S. history» Angel Oak Park3688 Angel Oak RoadJohns Island, SC 29455843-559-3496www.angeloaktree.comAdmission: Free65-foot-high live oak tree provides17,000 square feet of shade; estimatedby some to be more than1,500 years old» Avery Research Centerfor African AmericanHistory & Culture125 Bull St.Charleston, SC 29424843-953-7609seharrel@cofc.eduhttp://avery.cofc.eduAdmission: Free, donations acceptedArchival repository, small museum,and cultural center for publicprogramming relating to African-American Lowcountry history andGullah culture» AvianConservation Center4872 Seewee RoadAwendaw, SC 29429843-971-7474info@avianconservationcenter.orgwww.thecenterforbirdsofprey.orgSingle Adult Admission: $15Encounters with raptors fromaround the world during walkingtours, flight demonstrations andnatural history discussions» Berkeley County Museum& Heritage Center950 Stony Landing RoadMoncks Corner, SC 29461843-899-5101www.scberkmuseum.orgAdmission: Free with park admissionExhibits displaying Lowcountryculture and natural history; locatedin Old Santee Canal Park» Boone Hall Plantation1235 Long Point RoadMount Pleasant, SC 29464843-884-4371www.boonehallplantation.comSingle Adult Admission: $20/$18seniors and miliary membersOne of America’s oldest working,living plantations, still growingfruits and vegetables; interpretsplantation life in the 1800s» Calhoun Mansion14-16 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29401843-722-8205calhounmansion@yahoo.comwww.calhounmansion.netSingle Adult Admission: $16The largest privately owned88 | INTRO
house museum on the Charlestonpeninsula» Carolina Ice Palace7665 Northwoods Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29406843-572-2717www.carolinaicepalace.comSingle Adult Admission: $7-$10Two National Hockey League-sizeice skating rinks, sports lounge,meeting rooms, pro shop, birthdayparty rooms, catering, figureskating, hockey» Caw Caw Nature & HistoryInterpretive Center5200 Savannah HighwayRavenel, SC 29470843-889-8898www.ccprc.comSingle Adult Admission: $1654-acre site with intact ricefields, interpretive trails, exhibitcenter, wildlife» The Center forBirds of Prey4872 Seewee RoadAwendaw, SC 29429843-971-7474www.thecenterforbirdsofprey.orgSingle Adult Admission: $15Live birds of prey in a natural setting;information on the role birdsof prey play in the environment» Charles PinckneyNational Historic Site1254 Long Point RoadMount Pleasant, SC 29464843-881-5516http://www.nps.gov/chpi/index.htmAdmission: FreeCountry estate of Charles Pinckney;Constitution history, archaeology,African-American history» Charles Towne LandingState Historic Site1500 Old Towne RoadCharleston, SC 29407843-852-4200ctlandingsp@scprt.comThe alley of live oaks in front of the Legare Waring House at Charles TowneLanding.www.charlestownelanding.travelSingle Adult Admission: $10Site of first permanent Englishsettlement in the Carolinas,Rivers and marsh views, trails,history trails and an animal forestexhibit with bison, puma, blackbear, otters, various shore birds,wild turkey and more.» Charleston InternationalAntiques Show56 Beaufain St.Charleston, SC 29401843-722-3405www.historiccharleston.orgSingle Adult Admission: $15Held in March, more than 30 ofthe nation’s exhibitors representAmerican, Asian and Europeanantiques from the 17th to early20th centuriesPhoto/Ryan Wilcox» The Charleston Museum360 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29403843-722-2996www.charlestonmuseum.orgSingle Adult Admission: $12America’s first museum, showcasinga variety of cultural and naturalhistory artifacts relating to the SouthCarolina Lowcountry» Charleston RiverDogs360 Fishburne St.Charleston, SC 29403843-723-7241www.riverdogs.comSingle Adult Admission: $9-$19Minor league baseball; facilityalso hosts numerous non-baseballevents, fundraisers and concertsATTRACTION AND EVENTS» Charleston Tea Plantation6617 Maybank HighwayWadmalaw Island, SC 29487843-559-0383jknight@rcbigelow.comwww.charlestonteaplantation.comSingle Adult Admission: Factorytour free; trolley ride $10Tea plantation with informationaltours of the on-site factory andtrolley rides designed to educatethe public on the growing andprocessing of tea» Coastal Carolina Fair9850 U.S. Highway 78Ladson, SC 29456843-572-3161office@coastalcarolinafair.orgwww.coastalcarolinafair.orgSingle Adult Admission: $8Fair that runs for 11 days startingthe last Thursday in October» Colonial Dorchester StateHistoric Site300 State Park RoadSummerville, SC 29485843-873-1740www.southcarolinaparks.com/parkfinder/state-park/725.aspxSingle Adult Admission: $2; $1.25for S.C. seniorsArchaeological park on the siteof Dorchester, an inland tradingtown on the Ashley River thatflourished from 1697 through theRevolutionary War» Cypress Gardens3030 Cypress Gardens RoadMoncks Corner, SC 29461843-553-0515hgraham@berkeleycountysc.govwww.cypressgardens.infoSingle Adult Admission: $10170-acre swamp garden withswamparium, butterfly house,museum, boat tours and walkingtrails, three indoor meetingvenues, outdoor gazebosPhoto/Courtesy of Patriots PointINTRO | 89
ATTRACTIONS AND TOURSPhoto/FilePhoto/Leslie BurdenCarriageToursCarolina Polo & Carriage Co.The only carriage company in the cityowned and operated by Charlestonianswhose family has been in Charleston sincethe 1600s. 16 Hayne St., Charleston.843-577-6767. http://cpcc.comClassic Carriage ToursA carriage ride with Classic Carriage Tourswill provide insight on the city of Charlestonand a lesson in Southern culture.10 Guignard St., Charleston. 843-853-3747.www.classiccarriage.comOld South Carriage ToursGuides dressed in Confederate uniforms willtake you around the city, speaking of morethan 300 years of Charleston’s history.14 Anson St., Charleston. 843-723-9712.www.oldsouthcarriage.comOld Towne Carriage Co.Hop on a carriage ride that will take youthrough the historic market and past historichomes and buildings in a 25-30-block area.20 Anson St., Charleston. 843-722-1315.www.oldetownecarriage.comPalmetto Carriage WorksThe oldest carriage company in Charleston,Palmetto Carriage Works covers a 30-blockarea of the historic district. Evening toursoffered in the summer.8 Guignard St., Charleston. 843-723-8145.www.carriagetour.comTour Fort Sumter National Monument, where the Civil War started.» Dock Street Theatre135 Church St.Charleston, SC 29401843-720-3968www.charlestonstage.comSingle Adult Admission:VariesSite of America’s first theater,houses the state’s largest professionalacting company andis the centerpiece of SpoletoFestival USA» Drayton Hall3380 Ashley River RoadCharleston, SC 29414843-769-2600info@draytonhall.orgwww.draytonhall.orgSingle Adult Admission: $22Circa 1738, America’s oldestunrestored plantation houseopen to the public and documented1790s African-Americancemetery still in use» Edisto IslandSerpentarium1374 S.C. Highway 174Edisto Island, SC 29438843-869-1171www.edistoserpentarium.comSingle Adult Admission:$14.95Reptile zoo, new Edisto visitorscenter, fossil room» Edmondston-AlstonHouse21 E. Battery St.Charleston, SC 29401843-722-7171www.edmondstonalston.comSingle Adult Admission: $12Built in 1825; contains furniture,silver, books, paintingsand documents that remainin place much as they have for150 years» Edwin S. Taylor FollyBeach Fishing Pier101 E. Arctic Ave.Folly Beach, SC 29439843-588-3474www.ccprc.comAdmission: $5-10 per car topark; $8 fishing fee/$3 seniorsFishing pier, gift shop,restaurant, rental equipmentavailable, tournaments, specialevents» Exchange Park9850 U.S. Highway 78Ladson, SC 29456843-572-3161denise@exchangepark.orgwww.exchangepark.orgSingle Adult Admission: Variesper event170-acre multipurpose eventcomplex hosting a wide varietyof special-event programming» Folly BeachCounty Park1100 W. Ashley Ave.Folly Beach, SC 29439843-588-2426www.ccprc.comSingle Adult Admission: $7-10 per vehicleBeach park with chair andumbrella rentals available.Visit CCPRC.com for moreinformation.» Fort Moultrie1214 Middle St.Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482843-883-3123http://www.nps.gov/fosu/planyourvisit/fomohqdirections.htmSingle Adult Admission: $3History of American seacoastdefense from 1776 to 1947;visitor center with museumexhibits, film and bookstore90 | INTRO
ATTRACTION AND EVENTS» Fort SumterNational Monument340 Concord St.Charleston, SC 29401843-577-0242http://www.nps.gov/fosu/index.htmAdult Boat Fee: $19Ferries depart daily from Charlestonand Mount Pleasant to tourthe site of the opening battle ofthe Civil War» Gibbes Museum of Art135 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29401843-722-2706www.gibbesmuseum.orgSingle Adult Admission: $6Art collection, principally Americanworks with a Charleston orSouthern connection, on display;special exhibitions» Heyward-WashingtonHouse87 Church St.Charleston, SC 29401843-722-2996www.charlestonmuseum.orgSingle Adult Admission: $12Built in 1772; home to ThomasHeyward Jr., signer of the Declarationof Independence; rented byGeorge Washington in 1791» Isle of Palms County Park1 14th Ave.Isle of Palms, SC 29451843-886-3863www.ccprc.comSingle Adult Admission: $7 pervehicle/$10 Saturday and SundayMay-Labor DayDunes, boardwalk, showers, restrooms,lifeguards, vending, 350parking spaces» James Island County Park871 Riverland DriveCharleston, SC 29412843-795-7275www.ccprc.comSingle Adult Admission: $1643-acre park with crabbing,The climbing wall at James Island County Park.fishing, biking, lagoon boating,dog park, playgrounds, shelters,climbing wall, cottages, campsitesand challenge course» James Island County ParkChallenge Course871 Riverland DriveCharleston, SC 29412843-762-2172www.ccprc.com/challengecourseSingle Adult Admission: variesHigh and low ropes course forteam-building; customized programsfor all ages and abilities» James Island County ParkClimbing Wall871 Riverland DriveCharleston, SC 29412843-795-4386www.ccprc.com/wallSingle Adult Admission: $12-$1450-foot climbing wall and1,000-square-foot bouldering wallfor supervised climbing» James Island County ParkSplash Zone871 Riverland DriveJames Island, SC 29412843-795-7275www.splashparks.comSingle Adult Admission: $11.99;Under 48”: $8.99Two 200-foot slides, lazy river,Caribbean play structure, concessions,kiddie pool, lockers,lifeguards, vending» JosephManigault House350 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29403843-723-2926info@charlestonmuseum.orgwww.charlestonmuseum.orgSingle Adult Admission: $12Example of Adam-style or Federalarchitecture, collection of American,English and French furnishingscirca 1800, built in 1803» Karpeles ManuscriptMuseum Library68 Spring St.Charleston, SC 29403843-853-4651KMuseumChr@aol.comwww.rain.org/~karpeles/chasfrm.htmlAdmission: FreeDisplays historical manuscriptson a wide variety of cultural,scientific, social, intellectual,economic, historical subjects» KiawahBeachwalker Park8 Beachwalker DriveKiawah Island, SC 29455843-768-2395www.ccprc.comSingle Adult Admission: $7per vehicle/ $10 Saturdays andSundaysBeach access park with 300 feetof ocean frontage, dressing areas,outdoor showers, restrooms andseasonal lifeguards» MagnoliaPlantation & Gardens3550 Ashley River RoadCharleston, SC 29414843-571-1266www.magnoliaplantation.comSingle Adult Admission: $15Pre-Revolutionary War plantationhouse with early American antiques,biblical garden, antebellumcabin, train tour, nature boat tour,slave cabin tour» Mepkin Abbey1098 Mepkin Abbey RoadMoncks Corner, SC 29461843-761-8509www.mepkinabbey.orgSingle Adult Admission: $5Gardens are open to the publicPhoto/Charleston County Parks and Recreation CommissionINTRO | 91
ATTRACTIONS AND TOURS» Middleton Place4300 Ashley River RoadCharleston, SC 29414843-556-6020info@middletonplace.orgwww.middletonplace.orgSingle Adult Admission: $2818th-century plantation, America’soldest landscaped gardens,house, stableyards, MiddletonPlace Restaurant, museum shop,garden market and nursery» Mount Pleasant Pier71 Harry Hallman Blvd.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464843-762-9946customerservice@ccprc.comwww.ccprc.comSingle Adult Fishing Fee: $8/$3seniors1,250-foot-long pier at the footof the Ravenel Bridge featuringcovered pavilion, cafe, gift shop,fishing equipment rentals, seating,restrooms» Mullet HallEquestrian Center2662 Mullet Hall RoadJohns Island, SC 29455843-768-5867customerservice@ccprc.comwww.ccprc.comSingle adult admission fee: $1/walkers$5/per person on horseA 738-acre host site for competitivehorse shows, festivals, events,exhibitions, and trail riding, with20 miles of riding trails for horseowners» The NathanielRussell House51 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29401843-724-8481www.historiccharleston.org/russellSingle Adult Admission: $12Plasterwork ornamentation,geometrically shaped rooms, freeflyingstaircase, garden» North Charleston &American LaFranceFire Museum &Educational Center4975 Centre Pointe DriveNorth Charleston, SC 29418843-740-5550info@legacyofheroes.orgwww.legacyofheroes.orgSingle Adult Admission: $6The fire museum houses antiquefire equipment and vehicles,an indoor play area and drivingsimulator» Old Exchange Building122 East Bay St.Charleston, SC 29401843-727-2165www.oldexchange.orgSingle Adult Admission: $10Revolutionary War museumcompleted in 1771, featuring historicalartifacts from Charleston’sColonial, Revolutionary and CivilWar periods» Old Santee Canal Park900 Stony Landing RoadMoncks Corner, SC 29461843-899-5200parkinfo@santeecooper.comwww.oldsanteecanalpark.orgSingle Adult Admission: $3195-acre park on America’s firstcanal; boardwalks and trailslead through Biggin Creek;11,000-square-foot interpretivecenter» Palmetto IslandsCounty Park444 Needlerush ParkwayMount Pleasant, SC 29464843-884-0832www.ccprc.comSingle Adult Admission: $1943-acre nature-based park withplaygrounds, trails, boating, biking,shelters, water park, specialevents» Palmetto Islands CountyPark Splash Island444 Needlerush ParkwayMount Pleasant, SC 29464843-884-0832www.splashparks.comSingle Adult Admission: $7.99,under 48”: $5.99200-foot slide, Cyclone swirlingwater ride, 16-foot otter slide,kiddie pool, sprays, waterfalls,geysers, vending» Patriots Point Naval &Maritime Museum40 Patriots Point RoadMount Pleasant, SC 29464866-831-1720www.patriotspoint.orgSingle Adult Admission: $20Home of Patriots Point Naval andMaritime Museum, the USS Yorktown,Cold War Memorial andthe only Vietnam Support BaseMemorial in the U.S.» The Powder Magazine79 Cumberland St.Charleston, SC 29401843-722-9350www.powdermag.orgSingle Adult Admission: $5Oldest public building betweenVirginia and Florida, circa 1713,stored gun powder in the early1700s» PURE Theatre477 King St.Charleston, SC 29403843-723-4444www.puretheatre.orgSingle Adult Admission: $15-$26» Sewee Visitor &Environmental EducationCenter5821 U.S. Highway 17 N.Awendaw, SC 29429843-928-3368www.fws.gov/seweecenterAdmission: FreeCenter features tourist informationon recreational opportunitiesavailable in the Francis MarionNational Forest Cape RomainNational Wildlife Refuge» South Carolina Aquarium100 Aquarium WharfCharleston, SC 29401843-577-3474sales@scaquarium.orgwww.scaquarium.orgSingle Adult Admission: $24.95Aquarium featuring S.C. nativespecies and other animals as wellas traveling exhibits; works to inspireconservation of the naturalworld» Spring Festival ofHouses & Gardens108 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29401843-722-3405www.historiccharleston.orgSingle Adult Admission: VariesSeries of tours showcasingCharleston architecture» Wannamaker County Park8888 University Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29406843-572-7275www.ccprc.comSingle Adult Admission: $11,015-acre park, two playgrounds,20-foot play hill, picnic sites withgrills, open meadows, paved trails,boat rentals, water park, meetingspace» Whirlin’ WatersAdventure Waterpark8888 University Blvd.North Charleston, SC 29406843-572-7275www.splashparks.comSingle Adult Admission: $19.9927,000-square-foot wave pool, lazyriver, treehouse play structure, kiddiepool area, seven-story multislidecomplex, racer slides, vending,birthday parties92 | INTRO
Calendar of EventsPhoto/Paul Mulkey/Southeastern Wildlife ExpositionThe acrobatics seen at the DockDogs competition delights crowds every year.Charleston is a busy city – there’s alwaysa race, festival or tour of homes going on.If it’s January, there must be oysters; ifit’s spring, there must be a race over thebridge. You can count on it. Here are someof the main events that shape our year.JANUARY» Happy New Year, CharlestonThis is a time to celebrate as only the Lowcountryknows how. There will be crowds everywhereas Charlestonians and visitors welcomethe New Year at venues all over the area. FollyBeach and Sullivan’s Island both have popular“polar bear” plunge events on New Year’s Dayand hundreds of people run from the beachinto the freezing ocean water to celebrate thenew year.» Lowcountry Oyster Festivalwww.charlestonrestaurantassociation.comEach January, two tractor trailer loads of oys-ters – more than 65,000 pounds – are broughtin for the annual Lowcountry Oyster Festivalat Boone Hall Plantation. Contests, live musicand other activities are scheduled throughoutthe day, including an oyster shucking contest,oyster eating contest and a contest among localchefs for the best oyster recipe.FEBRUARY» Southeastern Wildlife Expositionwww.sewe.comKnown for its world-class original art, diverseexhibits and animal demonstrations, the annualSoutheastern Wildlife Exposition brings120 artists and more than 350 exhibitorsPhoto/Andrew Cebulka/Charleston Wine + FoodThe North + South+ East + Westgathering duringCharleston Wine+ Food.INTRO | 93
CALENDAR OF EVENTSPhoto/Liz Segristblooming azaleas, wisteria and dogwood inSummerville, a northern suburb of Charleston.The festival brings a host of artisans, foodvendors, children’s activities and musical performances.It is organized by the SummervilleFamily YMCA.» Cooper River Bridge Runwww.bridgerun.comStart in Mount Pleasant and run across the CooperRiver on the expansive Arthur Ravenel Jr.Bridge. You’ll wind up in downtown Charleston.Held in late March or early April each year, theevent features a popular world-class 10K run aswell as a walk.Cavortress, a Mount Pleasant boutique, presents at Charleston Fashion Week.to venues throughout Charleston for a longweekend. Conservation exhibits, birds of preyand retriever demonstrations, and Dock Dogsare among the highlights.» Charleston Wineand Food Festivalwww.charlestonwineandfood.comStarting in late February and continuing intoearly March, this festival celebrates the culinaryhistory and culture of the Lowcountry.Foodies can enjoy dozens of events during thefour-day event. Marion Square is the center ofthe action.MARCH» Charleston Fashion Weekwww.charlestonfashionweek.comThis week showcases emerging designers andmodeling talent under the tents on MarionSquare. More than 30 runway shows are featured.The latest trends from local designers andboutique owners are featured.» Charleston Antiques Showwww.historiccharleston.orgEach year in mid-March, collectors andenthusiasts are treated to an array of English,European and American antiques from dealersacross the country. Visitors can learn througheducational presentations and purchase furnishings,decorative and fine art, architecturalelements, garden furniture, vintage jewelryand silver. Held at Memminger Auditorium, 56Beaufain St.» Spring Festival ofHouses and Gardenswww.historiccharleston.orgStarting in late March, this monthlong eventopens some of Charleston’s finest historicgardens and houses for touring. Let the HistoricCharleston Foundation be your guide for one ofthe tours that give a rare chance for a glimpseinside private homes.APRIL» World Grits Festivalwww.worldgritsfestival.comWho could resist a festival that’s all aboutgrits? This family-oriented festival in St.George celebrates all forms of coarsely groundhominy and crowns a winner in the officialGrits Rolling Contest.» Summerville Flowertown Festivalwww.flowertownfestival.orgThe three-day event showcases the beautiful» Family Circle Cupwww.familycirclecup.comA partnership between the city of Charlestonand Family Circle magazine helped builda state-of-the-art tennis center that bringsthis weeklong women’s tournament to DanielIsland each April. Watch the stars play for theCup, then come back to play tennis or attendsports and cultural events.MAY & JUNE» Spoleto Festival USAwww.spoletousa.orgEach year since 1977, dozens of music, danceand theater performances as well as visual artsexhibits have come to the Charleston area forSpoleto USA. The 17-day festival begins in lateMay and continues into June. It fills Charleston’shistoric theaters, churches and outdoorspaces with more than 120 performances» Piccolo Spoleto USAwww.piccolospoleto.comThis festival, running concurrently with SpoletoFestival USA, focuses primarily on artists fromthe Southeast, offering theater, music, visualarts, dance, ethnic culture presentations, comedy,crafts and film. It takes place at a variety of locationsaround Charleston.JULY» Fourth of Julywww.patriotspoint.orgFireworks launched from the flight deck of anaircraft carrier at Patriots Point and a shoresideparty with beach music make Independence94 | INTRO
CALENDAR OF EVENTSPhoto/Ryan WilcoxFourth of July fireworks shot from Patriot’s Point are one of many displays that can be enjoyed around the Lowcountry.Day in Charleston fun. Communities all overthe area have their own celebrations. Sit on thebeach and watch fireworks all around.SEPTEMBER» Taste of Charlestonwww.charlestonrestaurantassociation.comIn late September, Boone Hall Plantation inMount Pleasant becomes the place to eat, as50 of the Lowcountry’s favorite casual and finedining restaurants serve sample-sized portionsand beer and wine. There’s also live entertainment,a waiters’ race and a special children’sarea.» MOJA Arts Festivalwww.mojafestival.comIn late September through early October, theMOJA Arts Festival celebrates African Americanand Caribbean arts. Featured are music,visual arts, storytelling, performances, craftsand children’s activities at various locations.OCTOBER» Fall Tour of Homes and Gardenswww.preservationsociety.orgCharleston’s historic homes and gardenswelcome visitors on a rotating basis, starting inlate September through most of October. Overfive weeks, you can experience history closeup while helping the Preservation Society raisefunds.NOVEMBER & DECEMBER» Holiday Festival of Lightswww.ccprc.comExperience the spirit of the holidays with millionsof sparkling lights at James Island CountyPark. The display opens the second week ofNovember and continues through New Year’s.There are more than 600 light displays, manyreflected in the park’s waterways.For more events listings, visit this website:www.charlestoncvb.comINTRO | 95
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