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Charleston Rated One of the Ten Great Places to Spend Christmas
Charleston was rated one of the Ten Great Places to Spend Christmas in Travel + Leisure. Highlighted in the magazine article was Drayton Hall and the spirituals sung there, the Wentworth Mansion and Peninsula Grill. Forbes Traveler says King Street is in the “Ten Top Shopping Districts in USA.” CNN and Southern Living [...]
Happy New Year! So What Exactly Does Auld Lang Syne Mean?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of Auld Lang Syne. For Auld Lang Syne, my dear, for Auld Lang Syne, We’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for Auld Lang Syne. The song is sung around the world as the clock strikes midnight, [...]
December Holiday Happenings in Charleston
This time of year I always hear people saying how stressed out they are from the holidays and how many things that they have to do. That’s one way of looking at things. We need to stop and enjoy some of the activities and fun things there are to do especially here in Charleston. [...]
Recipe for Hoppin John and Collard Greens – A New Year’s Day Tradition
It’s a New Year’s Day tradition in the South to eat Hoppin John and Collard Greens. Hoppin John is said to bring good luck and wealth in the form of coins. Some people have been known to even hide a dime in the peas and the person that finds the dime is supposed to have [...]
November News in Charleston: Here’s What’s Happening Around Town
This is such an important month. The decisions we make in the voting booth will have impact for many more than the next four years. Choose wisely, but please choose. Educate yourself on all the races large and small; stand in the line with the rest of us because your vote does matter. Remember, you [...]
Coastal Carolina Fair
Well it’s that time of year again. There’s a slight chill in the air, the clocks will be changing back and fair is here. October 30th is the opening day of the Coastal Carolina Fair. This will be the 52nd annual edition of the fair. It began in 1957 and has been providing family fun [...]
Outdoor October Events in Charleston
It’s official. Fall has come to the Lowcountry. Even though the weather may not agree, you can always count on it changing very soon. So many events are planned for October, it will amaze you. There are some great outdoor events that are suitable for families and are also fun if you have out of [...]
The Charleston Green Fair, Sunday, September 28, 2008
Going Green seems to be a term that we hear a lot of but what does it really mean to us as individuals and how can each one of us do small things that make a big difference. Even if you can’t afford in these difficult economic times to purchase a hybrid car, there are things that [...]
In Honor of 9/11 – An American Day of Reflection
I just wanted to share what was written by Trish Bender, an agent in our Folly Road office in honor of 9/11. In honor of 9/11, this American Day of Reflection, I offer roses. The Red Rose symbolizes courage and dignity. I offer this to all who lost their lives on 9/11. I offer it to [...]
Ask for a Green Home by Features
This article was written by Trish Bender, a Carolina One agent with the Folly Road office Did you know that now you can actually search for a Green Home? In Charleston’s Multiple Listing Services there is a new search category called, you guessed it, GREEN FEATURES. Here you can select from a menu of Energy [...]
