sc: Just the food please - Going Green in Charleston - 01/28/08 10:38 PM
Next time you hit the grocery store, try banishing those plastic bags by bringing along your own eco-friendly bag. Let’s take a look at the numbers: 100 billion each year in the U.S. with less than 1% recycled with the average 4-person home using over 1500 in a year. How did … (2 comments)
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sc: 2007 Housing Sales - Fourth highest on record - 01/14/08 10:48 AM
With all the gloom and doom being reported by the media, without much of a balanced view I thought it would be interesting for everyone to see the recent figures coming out from the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors (CTAR). Although tri-county home sales in 2007 fell short of 2006 and … (0 comments)
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sc: Thankful - 11/22/07 11:24 AM
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Gandhi told us “The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
Don’t get me wrong, it’s wonderful to spend one day being thankful, but it’s another thing … (0 comments)
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sc: Making Affordable Housing Happen - 10/01/07 09:05 PM
Today I spoke at a Mount Pleasant Planning Commission meeting in support of the Lowcountry Housing Trust’s $100,000 funding proposal, which would have allowed them to provide financing to affordable housing projects in Mount Pleasant, SC.
I came not only as a Mount Pleasant resident, but also as a mother, a … (2 comments)
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sc: Pizza in Charleston - 09/22/07 12:51 PM
As a native Jersey boy, Pizza is my passion. If there were one kind of food that I could be left with on a deserted island for the rest of my life, it would be a good pizza pie. And yes, I did say “pie,” make no mistake, that is the … (4 comments)
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sc: Charleston Your Home Makes it Official! - 09/22/07 10:20 AM
Dear ActiveRain Friends,Carolyn and I are pleased to announce that we have formed our own real estate firm, Charleston Your Home. We believe that this is a positive change, and one that will provide exciting challenges and opportunities in our careers. Charleston Your Home offers the flexibility of a boutique … (1 comments)
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sc: It's a long story - 09/21/07 04:04 AM
It has been 50 years since Jack Kerouac published “On the Road,” which was typed on one continuous 120-foot scroll in three weeks. Join Blue Bicycle Books this Saturday, September 22st for a commemorative event for “On the Road” and a book release party for “Kakalak: An Anthology of Carolina Poets.” … (0 comments)
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sc: Be Vocal Buy Local - 09/21/07 03:24 AM
Want a fun way to support the local economy, and sample some delicious Lowcountry fare? Lowcountry Local First, a nonprofit advocating a living local economy, will host the inaugural Buy Local, Be Local Bash to kick off its first Buy Local Week (Sept. 24- 29).
The bash will be at V … (0 comments)
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sc: The Ladies Class of Whoop Ass - 09/10/07 06:57 PM
After hearing numerous news reports and reading articles about REALTORS® around the country, both men and women that have been killed, raped or battered while trying to perform their duties as a real estate professional, I decided to be proactive, and learn what to do if I was ever placed in … (6 comments)
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sc: Carolyn’s Sophia Institute Experience - aka Carolyn Writes A Blog! - 08/29/07 01:22 PM
This past spring I was given the opportunity to experience the Sophia Institute in all its glory. I was privileged to attend the second annual luncheon event held downtown in the Marriott Hotel that was not only a fundraiser for the institute but a wonderful “friend raiser” as well.To be surrounded … (1 comments)
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sc: Charleston - one of the “World’s Best” according to Travel + Leisure - 08/15/07 09:50 AM
Photo by Gordon L WolfordCharleston has again been honored as one of the “Top Cities in the United States & Canada,” according to Travel + Leisure magazine’s recent 10th annual World’s Best Poll. Charleston joins New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Santa Fe, Quebec City, Vancouver, Montreal, Victoria and Seattle on the … (0 comments)
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sc: It’s Show time! - Charleston's prime time close-up - 07/23/07 06:33 PM
(photo courtesy of CNN/AP)
It's probably the biggest thing to happen at The Citadel since air conditioning was installed in the legendary gymnasium in the mid-90’s, and it is hard to think of a location more steeped in Southern history. Tonight the eight Democratic candidates for president will assemble on the Citadel’s … (0 comments)
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sc: Be A Part of Downtown Charleston - The times they are a-changin’ - 07/05/07 04:02 PM
North of Calhoun in convivial Elliotborough young coeds rent Charleston single-houses along side neighbors who have been there 50 years. Once a predominantly working-class neighborhood, the times, as legendary folksinger Bob Dylan proclaimed, are a-changin’. Sounds of nail guns and saws are heard on every corner and trendy restaurants, galleries and … (11 comments)
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sc: 1600 Long Grove Dr. #1328, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 - 07/05/07 02:47 PM
Lovely Condo Just 5 Minutes to the Beach!Location: Mount PleasantCharming condo just 5 minutes to Isle of Palms! This one bedroom, 1 bath condominium boasts nine-foot ceilings, oversized windows, spacious walk-in closets, ceiling fans, and private terrace with extra storage. Take pleasure in the amenities that the Long Grove community has … (1 comments)
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sc: Fourth of July - The Lowcountry Way - 06/29/07 05:52 PM
I realize July 4 isn't technically until next week, but what kind of helpful party planner would I be if I didn't include a list of some of the best July 4 events across the Lowcountry. So if your still deciding where to spend our countries big birthday bash - why … (1 comments)
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sc: 1717 Tolbert Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 - 06/29/07 07:33 AM
Welcome Home to 1717 Tolbert WayLocation: Park WestCurb appeal galore! As you step inside this wonderful 4 bedroom, 3 bath home you are greeted by 19 ft ceilings, a large formal dining room, separate living room / study, family room and an exceptional kitchen with breakfast area. The open floor plan, … (1 comments)
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sc: Food for the Soul - Dine for the Charleston Nine - 06/26/07 07:59 PM
The outpouring of emotion and concern following last Monday’s tragic loss of nine firefighters here has prompted the city’s hospitality community to take action. Businesses large and small across the city have joined together for what’s being billed as the largest fundraiser in Lowcountry history to benefit the families of the … (1 comments)
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sc: Bagpipes, Prayers & a Ringing Bell - 06/23/07 04:31 PM
The eyes of the country were on Charleston Friday as thousands of mourners gathered from around the U.S. to honor the nine firemen who died in the line of duty Monday, June 18, at the Sofa Superstore in Charleston, South Carolina. The South Carolina Firefighters Association coordinated the memorial at the … (1 comments)
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sc: Charleston, SC ranked among top ‘foodie’ destinations - 06/18/07 06:43 PM
When you plan your holidays, do you ever factor in the local cuisine when deciding where to go? The number of travelers seeking culinary adventures has definitely risen over the past few years, in fact, according to the Travel Industry Association of America, more than 58% of American leisure travelers take … (7 comments)
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sc: Smoking Ban Passes in Mount Pleasant, SC - 06/13/07 01:39 PM
I can’t tell you how happy I was to hear about this very important news…Mount Pleasant joined the league of nine municipalities across the state banning smoking in workplaces at Tuesday night's monthly town council meeting. Town council voted 7-2 in favor of the ban. Within the tri-county, Mount Pleasant, … (5 comments)
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