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Welcome
The Charleston region is full of life, history and opportunity.
You have probably already discovered this as you are considering,
or have already chosen, the region as your new home.
On the surface, the regions beauty is impossible to ignore. In
fact, its probably one of the many things that attracted you to the
area. Rivers serenely wind through scenic marshlands. Historic
buildings are shaded by grand live oaks draped in Spanish moss.
There are a lot of advantages to living in an area thats easy on
the eyes, whether youve set down roots in Summerville, Charleston,
Mount Pleasant or somewhere in between.
But much deeper than the regions beauty is its history, which
dates back to 1670 when the first English settlers arrived and
established Charles Towne on the banks of the Ashley River. As a
favorite
destination for travelers, the Charleston region proudly
celebrates its history and the people who have helped shape the
area into what it is today.
In addition, quality of life is something each community takes
seriously. Schools are a high priority. New pedestrian and
family-friendly neighborhoods are being built that mix seamlessly
with established neighborhoods. There are abundant opportunities to
experience arts, culture, outdoor recreation, shopping, dining and
nightlife.
We invite you to explore the region, get to know your neighbors
and discover the charms of the Lowcountry. It wont take long before
you become immersed in the areas progressive Southern culture and
call Charleston your new hometown.Were certainly glad youre here.
Welcome home.
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Weve got it allCharleston was named No. 1 tourist city in the
United States in 2013 by Conde Nast Traveler readers for the third
year in a row. Here are a few reasons why:
Atmosphere and AmbianceDay or night, Charlestons atmosphere and
ambiance beckon. Take a carriage ride to learn about the 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 youll
agree theres nothing quite like it.
Arts and HistoryThe Charleston area is the home of many firsts.
The city was founded in 1670, and you can barely take a step in any
direc-tion without seeing a historic building, plantation or other
landmark. From Rainbow Row and the Market down-town to Fort
Moultrie on Sullivans Island, there is much to see and learn about.
And the Charleston arts scene is surprisingly vibrant as well.
Per-forming and visual arts come together in the annual Spoleto
Festival.
FriendlinessOur rankings as Friendliest City and Most Mannerly
City are two things were proud of. We take life a little slower
here in Charleston and extend to visitors and newcomers the same
hospitality that the citys founders did. It wont be long before you
too will be saying, Welcome, yall!
LodgingWant to stay in a historic inn? No problem. Like the
beach with a golf course nearby? You can stay there too. Luxury
hotel, bed and breakfast, marsh or ocean view, harbor or skyline
vista? If you can dream it, we probably have it.
RestaurantsCharleston has become a hotspot on the gour-met food
scene. Chefs focus on using farm fresh produce and seafood straight
from local waters. Lots of festivals and events feature our local
cuisine, from spontaneous Food Truck Rodeos to the annual Wine and
Food Festival.
ShoppingPick up a handmade sweetgrass basket in the Market or
shop the latest fashions on King Street downtown. Head out to the
Tanger Out-lets in North Charleston if youre looking for a great
deal or swing by Town Centre in Mount Pleasant for trendy shops and
locally-owned boutiques. Whatever youre looking for, you can
probably find it here.
WELCOME
Charleston is the No. 1 Best City in North America- Travel &
Leisure, 2014
No. 2 Worlds Best City-Travel & Leisure, 2014
No. 2 Top world destination- Conde Nast Traveler, Readers Choice
Awards, 2014
A top 10 best place for where jobs will be in 2015 - Forbes,
2014
No. 4 Best Performing U.S. metro for high tech GDP growth-Milken
Institute, 2015
No. 12 Greatest places to live in U.S. - Outside Magazine
2014
No. 13 for job recovery among U.S. metros- Brookings
Institution, 2014
No. 3 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs- Under30CEO.com,
2013
Top 12 Technology hubs in America- SlateTech, 2013
No. 2 Americas Most Exciting mid-size cities- Movoto, 2014
No. 2 for economic growth (South Atlanticarea)- Area
Development, 2012
Top 10 Small American Cities of the Future- American Cities of
the Future, 2015
No. 2, Top 10 downtowns- Livability.com, 2012
No. 2 Best weekend getaway destination-U.S. News & World
Report, 2015
Sources: Charleston County Economic Development, Charleston
Regional Development Alliance
Why, thank you!The Charleston area keeps racking up the
recongnition in many areas. Here are a few examples. Were
flattered...
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I like living in the Charleston region because of the areas
dynamic contrasts: A growing economy and a deep sense of history;
vibrant urban cores and a serene natural environment; countless
cultural events and nothing to do on a lazy summer afternoon. But
most of all, I like it because its home.
Grady JohnsonPresident and Group Publisher, SC Biz News,
publishers of the Charleston Regional Business Journal
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Why I live hereWelcome messages from our sponsors
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FrontDoor chose to make roots in the Lowcountry because of its
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Communities
I was born and raised here. Its no surprise to me Charleston has
been voted the #1 Travel Destination in the World by Cond Nast
Traveler Readers. Visitors come to this city for the same reasons
locals live here the diversity of its natural and cultural history,
such as McLeod Plantation Historic Site and Caw Caw Interpretive
Center, and beautiful lifeguarded beaches. I wouldnt live anywhere
else.
David BennettChief Operating Officer, Charleston County Parks
Recreation Commission
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2 Introduction to Charleston3 Sponsors Welcome6 Education in the
Lowcountry13 Higher Education18 Market Facts/Economy26 Health &
Wellness
Living In
Resource Guide
Welcome
40 Historic Charleston44 Mount Pleasant46 Isle of Palms &
Sullivans Island48 North Charleston50 West Ashley54 James Island
& Folly Beach57 Johns & Wadmalaw Islands58 Daniel Island60
Kiawah & Seabrook Islands62 Summerville64 Moncks Corner66 Goose
Creek
68 Sports & Recreation71 Dog Parks 75 Golf Courses76 Dining
Out78 Places to Stay81 Alternative & Outdoor Venues84 Arts
Abound88 Attractions & Tours93 Calendar of Events96 Newcomer
Information & Map
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These are presented in a visual way in Market Facts, which is
published annually. In the following pages, you will be introduced
to a sampling of this data, presented in chart, graph and table
format.
You will also be treated to samples from our annual Book of
Lists. The lists are just what they sound like: listings of
businesses and other orga-nizations by category. The information is
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School Districts, p. 8 /// Private Schools, p. 10 /// Higher
Education, p. 13
Education
The greater Charleston region has four school districts covering
areas from downtown to suburban neighbor-hoods to rural and beach
communities. Each district offers a variety of school programs,
including magnet and charter schools with specialized programs of
study.
Charleston County School District is the largest, serving some
43,000 students countywide. Students living in the city of
Charleston, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant all attend
Charleston County schools as well as those on James Island, Johns
Island and Sullivans Island.
Berkeley County School District serves more than 30,000 students
in 40 schools that span the vast county. Students in such areas as
Goose Creek, Hanahan, Daniel Island and Moncks Corner attend these
schools.
Dorchester County is divided into two districts. Dorches-ter
School District 2 serves Summerville and areas around it.
Dorchester School District 4 educates children in the more rural
parts of the county, including St. George, Ridgeville and
Harleyville.
Details on each district are given on the pages that follow.
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Berkeley County School District 229 E. Main St.Moncks Corner, SC
29461 843-899-8600www.berkeley.k12.sc.usFor a complete list of
schools in Berkeley County School District, visit
www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/Schools.cfm. To determine your neighborhood
school based on home address, visit
http://gis.berkeleycoun-tysc.gov/maps/school_system.
Berkeley County School District, the fourth-largest school
system in the state, serves more
the Arts at Goose Creek High School offers programs in creative
writing, dance, orchestral strings, theater, visual arts, vocal
music, and wind and percussion studies.
The Gifted and Talented program serves academically advanced
students. They are enrolled in classes to enrich and accelerate
learning beyond the regular school curriculum, including in English
and mathematics.
In November 2012, Berkeley County voters passed a school
improvement referendum that will construct and equip five new
schools and renovate 29 other schools in the district. New schools
include:
A new high school in the Daniel Island/Cainhoy area.
A new middle school in the Daniel Island/Cainhoy area.
A new elementary school in the Sheep Island Road area.
A new elementary school in the Tanner Plantation area.
A new elementary school in the Fox-Bank Plantation area.
Charleston County School District 75 Calhoun St.Charleston, SC
29401 843-937-6300www.ccsdschools.comFor information on all the
individual schools in the district, along with information on
registering your child in the district, visit
www.ccsdschools.com/Schools. To look up your neighborhood school
based on home address, visit www.croppermap.com/charleston.
Charleston County School District is the second-largest school
system in South Caro-lina, representing a blend of urban, suburban
and rural schools over 1,000 square miles. The district serves
about 43,000 students in 80 schools and several specialized
programs.
In Charleston County, each school-aged child is assigned to a
neighborhood school based on grade level and home address. In
ad-dition, the district offers specialized programs, magnet schools
and charter schools, including such specialized programming as
Montessori, International Baccalaureate, single-gender,
military-infused, math and science, arts and global studies
programs.
Charleston County School Districts current
than 29,000 students and operates 40 schools, including eight
high schools, nine middle schools, 22 elementary schools and one
alter-native school.
Berkeley County provides arts magnet schools at each level of
elementary, middle and high school. Howe Hall Arts Infused Magnet
School serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade who are
selected through a lottery process. Howe Hall is a model site for
arts infusion in South Carolina and was selected in 2007 as a
Kennedy Center Creative Ticket School of Excellence and in 2010 as
a National Blue Ribbon School. The Berkeley Center for
Phot
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Top: 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 called SketchUp to build and print
their own 3-D houses during Geek Squad Academy.
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School District Overview
strategic plan, Charleston Achieving Excellence, centers on four
priorities: literacy improve-ment; effective teaching and
leadership; world-class schools and systems; and strategic
partnerships. The district has three main goals: close the
achievement gap; elevate achievement overall; and raise the
graduation rate.
Dorchester School District 2 102 Green Wave Blvd. Summerville,
SC 29483843-873-2901www.dorchester2.k12.sc.usFor a complete list of
schools, visit this short-ened link: http://bit.ly/16PtumA. This
website has a list of schools for each subdivision. For questions
about attendance zones and which neighborhood school your child
would attend, call the district office.
Dorchester School District 2 is the largest employer in
Dorchester County. The district serves more than 23,000 students in
suburban Summerville through three high schools, six middle schools
and 12 elementary schools, plus an alternative program for grades
six to 12 and an adult community education program.
In November 2012, the community ap-proved a $179 million School
Improvement Referendum that will provide three new elementary
schools and a new middle school of the arts. It will also fund
major expansions and renovations at five elementary and three
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DorchesterCounty School
District 4
DorchesterCounty School
District 2
CharlestonCounty School
District
BerkeleyCounty School
District
School District MapIn Dorchester County, the districts divide
along Eagle Drive, Indigo Road and Cummings Chapel Road.
Student enrollment, 2013
Average SAT scores, 2013Berkeley Charleston Dorchester 2
Dorchester 4
Berkeley Charleston Dorchester 2 Dorchester 4
10,000
1,300
20,000
1,350
30,000
1,400
40,000
1,450
50,000
1,500
Students per teacherX
22.6
20.8
22.3
16.9
middle schools. All three high schools will have classroom
additions to accommodate increased career and technology programs.
The new schools are scheduled to open in fall 2015 and will
alleviate overcrowding at all schools in the district.
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 to six schools three
elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school and the
Odyssey Educational Center, serving a student population of about
2,000. The district offers honors/advanced placement, college prep,
tech prep and occupational courses.
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www.CharlestonBusiness.com
For more lists subscribe to:Private SchoolsRanked by Fall 2014
Enrollment
School Phone Website / EmailEnrollment /
TeachersGrades
Student:Teacher RatioBAdministrator(s) /
Year FoundedPorter-Gaud School300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC
29407 843-556-3620
[email protected]
860117
1st through 12th12:1
David DuBose EglestonJr.
1867
Bishop England High School363 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC
29492 843-849-9599
[email protected]
71555
9-1213:1
Patrick Finneran, NancyHeath, Kit Brownell
1915Pinewood Preparatory School1114 Orangeburg Road,
Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-1643
[email protected]
70080
Pre-K3 through 12th9:1
Stephen M. Mandell1952
Northwood Academy2263 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
843-764-2284
[email protected]
69947
Pre-school through 12th15:1
Larry L. Evanoff,Darlene W. Anderson,Melanie Van Deusen
1978Ashley Hall172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403
843-722-4088
[email protected]
67575
2 years old through 12th9:1
Jill S. Muti1909
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School1183 Russell Drive, Mount
Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-4721
www.coksm.orgINP
60238
Pre-K through 8th16:1
John Byrnes, SusanSplendido
1950Palmetto Christian Academy361 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant, SC
29464 843-881-9967
www.palmettochristianacademy.orglisas@palmettochristianacademy.org
50060
Pre-K2 through 12th14:1
Mike E. Lindsey1992
First Baptist School of Charleston48 Meeting St., Charleston, SC
29401 843-722-6646
[email protected]
47850
K2 through 12th11:1
Thomas E. Mullins,Robin J. Riggs, Will
McCombs1949
Mason Preparatory School56 Halsey Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401
843-723-0664
[email protected]
34040
K through 8th14:1
Erik Kreutner1964
St. John's Christian Academy204 W. Main St., Moncks Corner, SC
29461 843-761-8539
[email protected]
33035
K3 through 12th10:1
Eric M. Denton1966
Coastal Christian Preparatory School681 McCants Drive, Mount
Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-3663
[email protected]
27540
K3 through 12th7:1
Mike Winkler, BeckyKing1953
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www.CharlestonBusiness.com
For more lists subscribe to:Private SchoolsRanked by Fall 2014
Enrollment
School Phone Website / EmailEnrollment /
TeachersGrades
Student:Teacher RatioBAdministrator(s) /
Year FoundedCharleston Day School15 Archdale St., Charleston, SC
29401 843-377-0315
[email protected]
26631
1st through 8th6:1
Brendan J. O'Shea1937
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School7 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston,
SC 29407 843-766-2128
[email protected]
26324
K3 through 8th13:1
Roseann P. Tracy1948
Cathedral Academy3790 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston,
SC 29418 843-760-1192
[email protected]
25028
K4 through 12th15:1
Chris Bateman1999
Dorchester Academy234 Academy Road, St. George, SC 29477
843-563-9511
[email protected]
23125
K4 through 12th12:1
Karen H. Neil1966
The Oaks Christian School505 Gahagan Road, Summerville, SC 29485
843-875-7667
[email protected]
22522
K3 through 8thK3-K5 18:2; 1st-8th 18:1
Robin B. Boehler1998
Charleston Collegiate School2024 Academy Drive, Johns Island, SC
29455 843-559-5506
[email protected]
22030
Pre-K through 12th8:1
Hacker H. Burr1970
Ridge Christian Academy2168 Ridge Church Road, Summerville, SC
29483 843-873-9856
[email protected]
21020
Birth through 12th10:1
Gentry Ard1997
Charleston Catholic School888-A King Street, Charleston, SC
29403 843-577-4495
www.charlestoncatholic.comcharlestoncatholic@charlestoncatholic.org
20018
K4 through 8th11:1
Fred S. McKay1991
Summerville Catholic School226 Black Oak Blvd., Summerville, SC
29485 843-873-9310
[email protected]
20030
K4 through 8th15:1
Lisa Tanner1984
Sundrops Montessori School955 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount
Pleasant, SC 29464 843-849-3652
[email protected]
17229
6 weeks through 4th9:1
Shannon Smith1997
James Island Christian School15 Crosscreek Drive, Charleston, SC
29412 843-795-1762
[email protected]
16025
K4 through 8th16:1
Jeremy Schwartz1994
Addlestone Hebrew Academy1639 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC
29407 843-571-1105
[email protected]
14032
18 months through 8th12:1 for Grades K-8
Abby Levine1956
Riverpointe Christian Academy2508 Ashley River Road, Charleston,
SC 29414 843-763-1600
www.riverpointechristian.orgRiverpointechristian. org
11018
6 months through 12th8:1
Robert C. Jones Jr.1967
Charles Towne Montessori School56 Leinbach Drive, Charleston, SC
29407 843-571-1140
[email protected]
905
15 months through age 126:1 to 15:1
Kevin O'Loughlin1972
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South Carolina is home to84 institutions of higherlearning,
including: Three research institutions 10 comprehensive teaching
institutions
Four regional campuses of USC 16 technical colleges 24
independent senior institutions Two two-year independent
institutions
Two private professional schools 24 out-of-state degree granting
institutions
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Whether you are a college-bound student, a college football
fanatic, an em-ployee or a resident inter-ested in lectures and
continuing education opportunities, theres a good chance you will
find what you are looking for in South Carolinas higher education
system.
Enrollment has been on the rise in recent years. More than
248,000 students were en-rolled in South Carolinas public and
indepen-dent two- and four-year institutions during the 2011-2012
school year.
Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is the citys oldest
institution. It is a nation-ally recognized public liberal arts and
sciences
university located in the heart of historic Charleston. Students
attend class in centuries old buildings, and many spend their
evenings working as waiters and bartenders or pedal-ing tourists
around in rickshaws. Because of both their work ethic and spending
power, the students are a vital part of Charlestons thriving
hospitality industry.
The Citadel is another college with deep roots in Charleston.
Its not uncommon to spot a knob walking the Lowcountrys streets.
The freshman class is easily identified by the mens shaved heads
that resemble doorknobs hence the nickname. A few dozen women also
attend the military college, although females were not allowed
until 1996. The school is
Photo/College of Charleston
Higher Education
Photo/Charleston Southern University
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unique because it offers a classic military education described
as intense, meaningful and academically strong. It differs from the
nations traditional military schools because students are not
required to join the service upon graduation.
The Medical University of South Carolina is one of the areas
premier hospitals and includes a strong teaching component. Its
specialty degree programs include dental, graduate stud-ies,
medicine, nursing and pharmacy. It is also one of the regions
largest employers, and the research conducted there is a vital part
of the regions high-tech biomedical industry.
The Charleston School of Law is a private in-stitution located
in downtown Charleston. While the school was founded in 2003, like
most things in this city, it is steeped in history.
In November 1825, a group of Charleston attorneys petitioned the
S.C. General Assembly for a charter institution. The following
year, the Forensic Club started offering law lectures, beginning
the Southeasts earliest law school. In 2002, prominent Charleston
judges and attorneys set out to establish a law school that would
continue the 19th century clubs tradi-tion. The school earned
accreditation in 2006
Photos/Gibson PittsPhoto/Art Institute of Charleston
Left: Students in the aerospace training program at Trident
Technical College.
Right: Culinary Institute students at Trident
Technical College work in a commercial-grade kitchen.
Graphic Design students at the Art Institute learn the skills
theyll need to enter the thriving design scene in Charleston.
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Colleges and UniversitiesRanked by Fall 2014 Enrollment
InstitutionPhone / Website
EmailEnrollment /
FacultyPublic/Private
Top Three UndergraduateMajors, by Enrollment Administrator
Trident Technical College7000 Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC
29406
843-574-6111www.tridenttech.edu
[email protected],136
334 PublicAssociate in Arts
Associate in ScienceNursing
Mary Thornley1964
College of Charleston66 George St.Charleston, SC 29424
843-953-5500www.cofc.edu
[email protected],488
535 PublicBiology
CommunicationPsychology
Glenn F. McConnell1770
Charleston Southern University9200 University Blvd.Charleston,
SC 29406
843-863-7050www.charlestonsouthern.edu
[email protected],968162 Private
NursingBusiness
KinesiologyJairy C. Hunter Jr.
1964
The Citadel171 Moultrie St.Charleston, SC 29409
843-225-3294www.citadel.edu
[email protected],763189 Public
Business AdministrationCriminal JusticePolitical Science
John W. Rosa1842
Southern Wesleyan University Adult & Graduate Studies4055
Faber Place Drive, Suite 301Charleston, SC 29405
843-266-7981www.swu.edu
[email protected],823
55 PrivateBusiness Administration
Human ServicesBiology
Todd S. Voss1906
Miller-Motte Technical College8085 Rivers Ave., Suite ENorth
Charleston, SC 29406
843-574-0101www.miller-motte.edu
[email protected] Private
Medical and Health SciencePrograms
Management-International TradeProgram
Sara A. Eichelman1916
Limestone College4500 Leeds Ave., Suite 208Charleston, SC
29405
843-745-1100www.limestone.edu
[email protected] Private
Business AdministrationSocial Work
Computer ScienceLaura Roberts
1845
Charleston School of Law81 Mary St.Charleston, SC 29403
[email protected]
44828 Private Juris Doctor
Joseph D. Harbaugh2003
Medical University of South Carolina171 Ashley Ave.Charleston,
SC 29425
843-792-2300www.musc.edu
[email protected]
1,519 PublicNursing
Cardiovascular PerfusionDavid J. Cole
1824
ECPI University & Medical Careers Institute7410 Northside
DriveCharleston, SC 29420
843-414-0350www.ecpi.edu
[email protected] Private
Health ScienceComputer and Information ScienceElectronics
Engineering Technology
James Weaver1966
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University101 W. Hill Blvd., Building
221Charleston Air Force Base, SC 29404
843-767-8912www.erau.edu/charleston
[email protected] Private
Aviation ManagementProfessional AeronauticsTechnical
Management
John Johnson2006
Southeastern Institute4600 Goer Drive, Suite 105North
Charleston, SC 29406
843-747-1279www.southeasterninstitute.edu
[email protected] Private
Massage TherapyMedical Assisting
Pharmacy TechnicianJohn Houston
1997
Saint Leo University - North Charleston Center2430 Mall Drive,
Suite 185North Charleston, SC 29406
843-554-2111www.saintleo.edu/northcharleston
[email protected] Private
Business AdministrationHealth Care Administration
Criminal JusticeElizabeth Heron
2012
Centura College8084 Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC 29406
[email protected]
5525 Private
Medical AssistantMedical Billing and Coding
Steve G. Forehand1969
Webster University4105 Faber Place Drive, Suite 100North
Charleston, SC 29405
843-760-1324www.webster.edu/charleston
[email protected] Private
ManagementPsychology
Vivian Gallman-DeRienzo
1915
American College of the Building Arts21 Magazine St.Charleston,
SC 29401
843-577-5245www.buildingartscollege.usinfo@buildingartscollege.us
417 Private
Timber FramingArchitectural Iron
Trowel Trades
Colby M. BroadwaterIII, James M. Waddell
V2004
Southern Illinois University Carbondale101 W. Hill Blvd.,
Building 221, Room 128Charleston AFB, SC 29404
843-552-7320www.distanceeducation.siu.edu
[email protected] Public
Workforce Education andDevelopmentAccounting
Business Administration
Gayla M. Stoner1869
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and graduated its first class the following year. The Charleston
region is also home to
several technical colleges that offer a host of two-year degrees
and trade certifications. These include Trident Technical College,
the regions largest two-year school. Upon the Boeing Co.s 2009
announcement that it would locate an assembly plant for its 787
Dreamliner in North Charleston, Trident Tech announced it would
expand its aviation electronics programs and dedicate nearly 10,000
square feet of space for Boeing-related training programs at its
main campus.
Students also have the option of attend-ing satellite campuses
for specialty training, such as Embry Riddle Aeronautical
University located at the Charleston Air Force Base.
The Art Institute of Charleston opened in 2007 and is a branch
of the Art Intitute of Atlanta. The programs it offers include
com-mercial photography, culinary arts, fashion and retail
management, graphic design and more.
Charleston is also home to the American College of the Building
Arts, which trains students in historical building trades such as
ironwork or plaster.
The Lowcountry Graduate Center in North Charleston is an
organization that formed to help working professionals gain
advanced de-grees through collaboration between the states colleges
and universities.
Despite myriad choices, South Carolina, like many states, is at
a crossroads when it comes to
higher education. Many exciting programs are under way
here, including the South Carolina Centers for Economic
Excellence program.
The state created the Centers for Eco-nomic Excellence program
in 2002 to provide incentives for the states research universities
to raise capital from private sources to fund endowments for
specialized research profes-sorships. The professorships serve a
unique role in helping cultivate critical public-private industrial
partnerships and expanding the states knowledge base.
At the same time, South Carolina is grap-pling with decreasing
state funds and increased tuition costs. Without money for new
facilities, demand in the coming years may outstrip capacity. And
schools are constantly challenged with training students for the
evolving high-tech industry.
The good news is that university officials
and lawmakers spend countless hours study-ing, debating and
creating innovative ways to advance higher learning in South
Carolina without putting the financial burden on students and their
families.
The states colleges and universities including many in the
Lowcountry offer a competitive education to traditional and
returning students.
They also help fuel the local economy by serving as some of the
areas largest employers, by luring students and families to town,
and by fostering relationships with the community and businesses.
The Lowcountrys institutions of higher learning are and will
continue to be a major part of the cultural fabric of this
region.
For more information on higher education institutions in South
Carolina, visit the S.C. Commission on Higher Education at
www.che.sc.gov.
The College of Charleston Observatory. Students in the computer
lab at Charleston Southern University.
Photo/MUSC
Medical students learning at MUSC.
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Economic Drivers, p. 20 /// Area Information, p. 22 /// Real
Estate, p. 24
Market Facts
Sponsored by
A region on the move
Charlestons economy has been growing and diversifying at a
steady pace, with technology, engineering, architecture, service
industries and health care ranking as the areas fastest-growing job
sectors.The emergence of technology startups heralds a growing
knowledge economy and has earned Charleston the nickname Silicon
Harbor.
An economic driver for the entire state, the Port of Charleston
has rebounded strongly after a dip in exports and imports during
the recession. The S.C. State Ports Authority saw break-bulk cargo,
which is cargo that doesnt fit into molded containers, almost
double to 1.24 million tons from 2009 to 2011.
Ports, logistics, manufacturing and distribution companies
account for a significant amount of economic activity in the
Charleston region.
As the housing market gradually recovers, the demand for
commercial real estate and rental properties has surged.
Construction has bounced back with an increase in building permits
and the dollar value of the construction market.
Financial institutions operating in the Charleston area
represent more than 25% of the financial assets in banks across the
state. The largest banking institution headquartered in the
Charleston area, First Federal Savings and Loan, also holds the
second-highest market share for the region. The largest market
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 data on the Charleston market through Market Facts. Each year,
the Charleston Regional Business Journal publishes Market Facts,
data and facts about our region presented in chart, graph and table
format. The information here is from the most recent Market Facts
publication.
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cManus
Volker Mornhinweg, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Gov. Nikki
Haley unveil plans for the new facility that will manufacture
Sprinter vans in North Charleston.
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Economic Drivers
Manufacturing The economic landscape of the Lowcountry
changed recently when two automobile manu-facturers made the
decision to invest $1 billion in new manufacturing facilities.
Mercedes-Benz Vans and Volvo Cars both announced manufac-turing
operations in the Charleston region to build and assemble
commercial vans and auto-mobiles. The companies join a slate of
manufac-turers in the Charleston region responsible for
Source: S.C. State Ports Authority
$150 million is the average value of the cargo.
Six vessels sail into South Carolinas harbors.
$150 million
The average day at S.C. ports
more than 10,000 jobs, including Boeing, Robert Bosch, KapStone,
Nucor Steel, Cummins Turbo Technologies, Century Aluminum, JW
Alu-minum and more. Volvo Cars picked Berkeley County for the
companys first North American manufacturing operations after going
through a multi-state selection process. The company expects to
employ 4,000 workers at the plant near Ridgeville over the next 10
years. Source: Charleston Regional Business Journal
Port of CharlestonThe S.C. State Ports Authority expected to
handle 1 million pier containers by the end of the 2015 fiscal
year, a goal that CEO Jim Newsome said the port has not achieved
since before the recession. Charlestons port is the eighth-largest
in the U.S., behind Savannah, Gal., its nearest competitor
geographically, which ranks sixth in terms of the value of goods
handled each year.
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MARKET FACTS
Hospitality & Tourism Hospitality and tourism pumps tens of
mil-
lions of dollars each year into Charleston and South Carolinas
economy. The robust sector serves as a major economic driver for
business-es and communities across the state.
The year-round tourist season in the Low-country pulls visitors
to the Charleston area in support of a vibrant food and beverage
sector with world-class cuisine and events, includ-ing the
Charleston Wine and Food Festival, Charleston Restaurant Week and
the annual Chef s Feast, among other festivals and events that
center around culinary arts.
Retail shopping, performing arts, conven-tions and history all
weave throughout the Charleston region.
In fiscal year 2014, the Charleston area re-ceived more than
$14.2 million from accommo-dations taxes paid for hotel stays.
Charleston County received the bulk of that money with $13.5
million. Overall, accomodations taxes brought more than $55 million
to the state in 2014.
Source: College of Charleston Tourism Analysis
Defense Sector Joint Base Charleston, which was created when
the Naval Weapons Station and the Charleston Air Force Base
joined into one military team, serves as the largest employer in
the area with more than 20,000 employees. The defense sector
continues to be a major jobs creator with manufacturing,
technology, cyber security and contracting through SPAWAR Systems
Center Atlantic, Lockheed, General Dynamics, SRC and many other
defense contractors throughout the region.
2013 tourism by the numbers
4.76 million visitors
$2.8 billion economic impact
$227 per peson for expenditures per Day
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MARKET FACTS
Area Information2013 Charleston-area populationBy county and
major city
372,803Charleston
County
194,020BerkeleyCounty
145,397Dorchester
County
71,875Mount Pleasant
38,579Goose Creek
125,583Charleston
44,719Summerville
101,989North Charleston
Berkeley Charleston Dorchester*
Workers 16 and older 84,104 175,534 56,617
Car, truck or van - drove alone 70,356 140,720 47,071
Car, truck or van - carpooled 7,144 14,609 6,146
Public transportation (excluding taxis) 444 2,870 146
Bicycle 85 2,629 N/A
Walked 2,512 6,224 587
Other means 1,024 1,794 579
Worked at home 2,539 6,688 2,088
Mean travel time to work, in minutes
20 Minutes21 Minutes22 Minutes23 Minutes24 Minutes25 Minutes26
Minutes
How people get to work in the Charleston area, 2012
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
20.7LEXINGTON
25.0RICHMOND, VA.
24.2CHARLESTON
25.2JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
24.5RALEIGH
25.5AUSTIN, TEXAS
25.7U.S. AVERAGE
22.3GREENVILLE
22.8KNOXVILLE, TENN.
23.4SAVANNAH * Dorchester Countys figures had not been estimated
by the Ameri-
can Community Survey, so the 2010 figures were used.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
5 fastest-growing job sectors in Charleston MSA, 2012-2013
No. 1: 122.2%Farming, Fishing and Forestry Occupations2012: 180
| 2013: 400
No. 2: 19%Education, Training and Library Occupations2012:
14,600 | 2013: 17,380
No. 3: 9.1%Computer and Mathematical Occupations2012: 6,720 |
2013: 7,330
No. 4: 7%Business and Financial Operations Occupations2012:
11,950 | 2013: 12,790
No. 5: 4%Arts, Design,Entertainment, Sports and Media
Occupations2012: 3,030 | 2013: 3,150
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How people get to work in the Charleston area, 2012
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120
100
110
130
90
80
70Jan. 2009 Jan. 2010 Jan. 2011 Jan. 2012 Jan. 2013
Condos Single-Family
MARKET FACTS
Real Estate
Housing building permits issued by county
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Berkeley
Charleston
Dorchester
- 200 housing permits
- 2011 - 2012 - 2013
876
881
1,105
1,299
1,664
469
653
620
2,133
Median home sales prices by yearProperty types: single-family
detached, single-family attached, manufactured/mobile homes
Note: Inventory calculation is active listings plus contingent
listingsSource: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors
$160K
$180K
$200K
$140K
$220K
$240K
$260K
Berkeley Charleston Dorchester
2009
2009
20092
010
2010
201020
11
2011
2011
2012
2013 2
012
2013 2
012
2013
$0-$99,9991,961 sold
$100,000-$199,9994,378 sold
$200,000-$399,9994,458 sold
$400,000-$999,9991,918 sold
$1,000,000 and more
323 sold
Source: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors 2013 Annual
Report
2013 sales by price range CHARLESTON
MLS
Days on the market until sale
Source: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors 2013 Annual
Report
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Urgent Care Centers, p. 32 /// Hospitals, p. 34 /// Retirement
Communities, p. 37
Health & Wellness
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Taking Care of You
We like to take things easy here in the Lowcountry, but that
doesnt mean we dont give attention to a diet and activity level
that contributes to our health and wellbeing.
In this section you will read about all the reasons living here
can help inspire you to healthy living. And when medical care is
what you need, we offer the finest in physicians, clinics and
hospitals. Charleston has long been home to some of the top
hospitals in South Carolina.
When you are moving to a new place, finding out about health
care can be a challenge. In these pages, we give you a list of
urgent care centers, hospitals and retirement communities with full
information about each.
We hope youll find our guide useful in helping you settle into a
healthy lifestyle. Its one of Charlestons charms.
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the month.But when youre never more than five
minutes from a park, you dont have to wait for organized events
to get exercise. Exercise doesnt have to be highly structured, said
Tim Scheett, assistant professor of exercise science at the College
of Charleston. Just take the kids to the park and play along with
them.
The walk across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. bridge over the Cooper
River or a jog along Folly Beach may be an inspiring choice, but
there are plenty of beautiful sights to see all over the area. If
you tire of walking in your own neighborhood, go downtown and walk
through rows of historic homes, Scheett suggested.
Beautiful weather, lots of outdoor activities, fresh food and,
when you need it, top-notch medical care what better combination
could there be to encourage good health?
Charleston is blessed with all these. And if you need a nudge to
get started, there are organized efforts to help you.
It takes something different (for each person) to motivate them
to make a behavior change, said Susan L. Johnson, director of the
Office of Health Promotion at Medical University of South Carolina.
Newcomers will be checking out resources like the bridge walk and
the beaches. When you take advantage of the different activities,
you start to feel a part of the community.
The weekends here offer so many fitness and health-related
activities. There are fun runs, walks, cycling events, urban
agriculture and farmers markets.
Lighten Up Charleston, a joint effort of the mayors office and
MUSC, encourages resi-dents to get moving and improve their diets.
Participants can sign up on the website, light-enupcharleston.org,
to get free information and track their own exercise, diet and
weight loss.
Local parks and recreation departments offer dozens of fitness
classes and programs of all kinds. In a recent month, the
Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission, Parklands
Foundation and MUSC teamed up for a Green Exercise pass. Those who
bought a $10 T-shirt could be admitted free to more than 30 fitness
classes in county parks during
He also recommended taking the family to one of the many weekend
festivals in the Low-country or nearby. Most are inexpensive or
free to attend. You spend the day walking around and before you
know it, youve had three or four hours of exercise, he said.
Research shows that exercising outside which you can do year
round in Charleston gives additional benefits, Johnson said. You
tend to stick with it more and there are mental health benefits. It
also helps with circadian rhythms for people who work odd shifts.
And it helps relieve stress.
Gardening another year-round pastime combines the virtues of
exercise with fresh
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ount PleasantPhoto/Kathy Allen
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The campus of the Medical University of South Carolina lies
along the Ashley River. Walking is great way to remain healthy.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is a great spot for fresh,
local food.
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food. Gardening is the same as moderate in-tensity exercise,
Scheett said. Its free exercise and it saves money.
MUSC has an urban farm that offers educa-tional programs on
gardening. And places like
Boone Hall Plantation have events that focus on growing fresh
food but also give the history behind it, Johnson said.
Theres a spreading movement to encourage Lowcountry residents to
eat fresh and local.
Farmers markets selling fresh produce, meats, baked goods and
other items are popping up all over. The largest ones are at Marion
Square downtown and in Mount Pleasant, Johnson said, and there is
also a farmers market on the MUSC campus.
CSA farms ( community-supported agri-culture) deliver boxes of
fresh food regularly to their customers during the growing season.
Some of them can be found at the website lowcountrylocalfirst.org.
This site offers a guide to farmers markets, purveyors and growers
of produce.
There are always food events, Johnson said. We are trying to do
live cooking events to show that healthy food tastes good.
One of these is the Cooking Well Invitation-al, in which
hospital chefs compete in an event hosted by a celebrity chef. The
event is held at the Culinary Institute of Charleston.
The culinary field is moving toward health and wellness, Johnson
said, and that means even when you eat out at one of our many fine
restaurants, you should find some healthy choices.
When your quest for wellness means you
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need medical care, youre in a good place. The Lowcountry is home
to several major hospi-tals and many specialty clinics,
rehabilitation
Always 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 of-fice, grocery store or
apartment so you will have to walk.
2. At work, take the long way to the cof-fee pot or restroom.
Take a five-minute walk through the halls.
3. Opt for the stairs instead of elevators.
4. Keep a light pair of dumbbells in your desk and do arm
exercises while read-ing e-mail.
5. Swap out your office chair for an exer-cise ball 10-20
minutes a day to work abs and other key muscles.
6. If your office setup allows it, look into getting a treadmill
desk. You can walk on it at low speed while using the phone with a
headset and while read-ing reports.
7. Spend an evening outdoors with your family. Take a walk on a
greenway or on the beach. Build a sandcastle with the kids.
8. While your children are at ball prac-tice, walk or jog around
the field. Or try high-intensity interval training: do any kind of
exercise hard and fast for 20-30 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds.
Do this for four to five minutes, then take a rest and water break.
Then repeat the process. If you do this 30 minutes every day, it
will really improve your fitness.
9. Organize a parent-child game for the families of your childs
teammates. En-courage the parents to practice before the game.
10. Take your dog to a dog park, and walk the park while your
dog runs.
Make room for exercise in your busy day
services, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. There
are more than 2,100 licensed physicians practicing in Charleston,
Dorchester and Berkeley counties. The areas four biggest hospitals
Roper St. Francis, Medical Univer-sity of South Carolina, Trident
Health and East Cooper Medical Center employ more than 15,000
workers.
While medical centers were traditionally located in downtown
Charleston, in recent years they have moved into suburban areas to
provide patient care closer to home.
Taken together, the Lowcountry has all the advantages you need
for a healthy lifestyle. So go outside, get moving, and when youre
hungry, go shopping for some garden-fresh foods.
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Dr. Frank McGowan Jr. visits with children at the Atrium at
MUSC, one of the Lowcountrys major hospitals.
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A 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. by appointmentFamily Medicine, Botox, Juvederm Filler, Urgent
Care, Immigration Physicals, Laser Hair Removal, PCA Chemical
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Doctors Care Charleston
[email protected] Shelby
Ray CourtCharleston, SC 29414Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.
Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports and camp
physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts,
burns and other minor injuries. Non-surgical osteoarthritis knee
treatment. DOT physicals and employer health services. Open late
and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
Doctors Care Dorchester
[email protected]
Dorchester RoadSummerville, SC 29485Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.
Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports and camp
physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts,
burns and other minor injuries. Non-surgical osteoarthritis knee
treatment. DOT physicals and employer health services. Open late
and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
Doctors Care Ivy
[email protected] U.S.
Highway 17 NorthMount Pleasant, SC 29466Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8
p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family
care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medi-cine; sports and
camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains,
cuts, burns and other minor injuries. DOT physi-cals and employer
health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of
Physicians: 25
Doctors Care James
[email protected] Folly
RoadCharleston, SC 29412Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9
a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab
and X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports and camp physicals;
cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts, burns and
other minor injuries. Non-surgical osteoarthritis knee treatment.
DOT physicals and employer health services. Open late and on
weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
Doctors Care Moncks
[email protected] U.S.
Highway 52 N.Moncks Corner, SC 29461Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.
Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medi-cine; sports and camp
physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts,
burns and other minor injuries. DOT physi-cals and employer health
services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of
Physicians: 25
Doctors Care Mount
[email protected]
Johnnie Dodds Blvd.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8
a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care,
family care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports
and camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care;
sprains, cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Non-surgical
osteoarthritis knee treatment. DOT physicals and employer health
services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of
Physicians: 2
Doctors Care
Northwoodswww.DoctorsCare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-572-70008091
Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC 29406Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8
p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family
care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medi-cine; sports and
camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains,
cuts, burns and other minor injuries. DOT physi-cals and employer
health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of
Physicians: 25
Doctors Care
Summervillewww.DoctorsCare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-871-3277410
N. Main St.Summerville, SC 29483Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care.
Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports and camp
physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts,
burns and other minor injuries. Non-surgical osteoarthritis knee
treatment. DOT physicals and employer health services. Open late
and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
Doctors Care West
[email protected] Sam
Rittenberg Blvd.Charleston, SC 29407Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab and
X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports and camp physicals; cold,
flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts, burns and other
minor injuries. Non-surgical knee pain treatment. DOT physicals and
employer health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins
welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
MedCare Urgent Care Center - North
Charlestonwww.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, allergic reactions, abdominal pain, lacerations,
sprains, fractures workers compensation injuries; on-site lab,
digital X-ray, CT scans, EKGs, IV fluids, immunizations and
vacci-nations; annual physicals, sports physicalsNo. of Physicians:
3
MedCare Urgent Care Center - West
Ashleywww.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, allergic reactions, abdominal pain, lacerations,
sprains, fractures workers compensation injuries; on-site lab,
digital X-ray, CT scans, EKGs, IV fluids, immunizations and
vacci-nations; annual physicals, sports physicalsNo. of Physicians:
3
Moncks Corner Medical
Centerwww.tridenthealthsystem.com843-761-8721401 N. Live Oak
DriveMoncks Corner, SC 29461Hours: 24-hour emergency roomEmergency,
radiology, digital mammog-raphy, lab, primary care and specialty
physicians, physical therapy, ultrasound, physical
rehabilitationNo. of Physicians: 12
Nason 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 ser-vices, workers compensation.No. of
Physicians: 10
Nason Medical Centerwww.nasonmedical.com843-300-35004278 Ladson
RoadLadson, SC 29456Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Ambulatory urgent
care, X-rays, lab ser-vices, workers compensation.No. of
Physicians: 10
Nason 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 ser-vices, workers
compensation.No. of Physicians: 10
Nason 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 ser-vices, workers
compensation.No. of Physicians: 10
Nason 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 ser-vices, workers
compensation. No. of Physicians: 10
Urgent Care CentersListed alphabetically
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www.CharlestonBusiness.com
For more lists subscribe to:HospitalsRanked by No. of Licensed
Beds
FacilityPhone / Website
EmailLicensed Beds /2013 Admissions
Active Staff Physicians /Registered Nurses
Administrator(s) /Year Founded
MUSC Medical Center169 Ashley Ave.Charleston, SC 29425
843-792-3232www.muschealth.com
INP709
35,767921
2,593David J. Cole
1824
Roper Hospital316 Calhoun St.Charleston, SC 29401
843-724-2901www.rsfh.com/roper
INP368
13,157447733
Matthew J. Severance, David F. Dunlap1829
Trident Health9330 Medical Plaza DriveNorth Charleston, SC
29406
843-847-4100www.tridenthealthsystem.com
INP296
21,028556765
Todd Gallati1975
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital2095 Henry Tecklenburg
Blvd.Charleston, SC 29414
843-402-1000www.rsfh.com
INP204
8,872343428
Allen Carroll, David F. Dunlap1882
East Cooper Medical Center2000 Hospital DriveMount Pleasant, SC
29464
843-881-0100www.eastcoopermedctr.com
INP132
5,046431216
Jason Alexander1986
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center109 Bee St.Charleston, SC
29401
843-577-5011www.charleston.va.gov
INP103
4,288210430
Scott R. Isaacks1966
Summerville Medical Center295 Midland ParkwaySummerville, SC
29485
843-832-5000www.tridenthealthsystem.com
INP94
5,733556765
Lisa Valentine1989
Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital3500 U.S. Highway 17
N.Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
843-606-7000www.rsfh.com
INP85
1,52224783
David F. Dunlap, John Sullivan2010
Vibra Hospital of Charleston1200 Hospital DriveMount Pleasant,
SC 29464
843-375-4000www.vhcharleston.com
INP59INP
6063
Darrell Jones2004
Roper Rehabilitation Hospital316 Calhoun St.Charleston, SC
29401
843-724-2842www.rsfh.com
[email protected]
1,155555
David F. Dunlap, Matthew J. Severance1992
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Charleston9181 Medcom
St.Charleston, SC 29406
843-820-7777www.healthsouthcharleston.com
INP49INP
235
Troy Powell1994
Moncks Corner Medical Center401 N. Live Oak DriveMoncks Corner,
SC 29461
843-761-8721www.tridenthealthsystem.com
INP00
2612
Todd Gallati1986
Roper Hospital - Berkeley730 Stony Landing RoadMoncks Corner, SC
29461
843-899-7700www.rsfh.com
INP00
2919
David F. Dunlap, Brenda R. Myers1992
Cognitive & Behavioral Health Center of Charleston29
Leinbach DriveCharleston, SC 29407
843-501-7001cbhealthcenters.com
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Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community1 Bishop Gadsden
Way, Charleston, SC 29412
843-762-3300www.bishopgadsden.org
357275
C. William Trawick,Sarah E.H. Tipton,
Lynne Kerrison1850
Sandpiper Retirement Community1049 Anna Knapp Blvd., Mount
Pleasant, SC 29464
843-881-3210www.premierseniorliving.com
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Susan Foreman,Sheena Janse,
Corinne Carrington1996
Franke At Seaside1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC
29464
843-856-4700www.frankeatseaside.org
331-
Sandy Stoll, Mark H.Lee
1892
Somerby of Mount Pleasant3100 Tradition Circle, Mount Pleasant,
SC 29466
843-849-3096www.somerbyofmtpleasant.com
247100
Lisa Kinsella2008
The Village at Summerville201 W. Ninth North St., Summerville,
SC 29483
843-873-2550www.preshomesc.org/communities/summerville
227220
Robin Miller1958
White Oak of Charleston9285 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston, SC
29406
843-797-8282www.whiteoakmanor.com
176-
Ruth Walker1967
Ashley Park Retirement Community1451 Tobias Gadson Blvd.,
Charleston, SC 29407
843-571-6075www.ashley-park.com
11714
Tom Perregaux,Roxann Perregaux
2005
NHC HealthCare2230 Ashley Crossing Drive, Charleston, SC
29414
843-766-5228www.nhccharlestonhealthcare.com
88-
Angela Atkinson2008
Hallmark Healthcare Center255 Midland Parkway, Summerville, SC
29485
843-821- 5005www.ra2.biz/hallmark/home.htm
83155
Durena Stinson1993
The Bridge at Charleston2590 Elms Plantation Road, North
Charleston, SC 29406
843-553-6342www.thebridgeatcharleston.com
6536
Michelle Nelson1990
Summit Place of Daniel Island320 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston,
SC 29492
843-884-4104www.summitplaceofdanielisland.com
5940
Sean Davis2003
Sherman House1635 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC
29407
843-763-2242-
564
Donna Bailey1984
Pinewood Place101 Centennial Blvd., Goose Creek, SC 29445
843-569-2520www.alcco.com
3034
Cindy William1997
Carter-May Home/St. Joseph Residence1660 Ingram Road,
Charleston, SC 29407
843-556-8314www.charitiessc.org
2525
Janine Bauder1929
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Each year, more and more retirees discover the benefits of
relocating to theCharlestonarea. The mild weather, historic
surroundings, cultural arts and idyllic location on the water make
it a picturesque place to celebrate days of leisure.
South Carolinaalso has low propertytax-esand no estate tax,
enticing retirees to move to the area. The cost of living is at the
national average, a typical home is priced at $228,000, and crime
remains low in theCharlestonarea.
A robust economy, quality health care facili-ties and a host of
recreational activities give theCharlestonarea everything retirees
require for a relaxing lifestyle.
The population of those 65 years and older is growing
nationwide, and theCharlestonarea is no exception.That means
planning for more health care facilities, more affordable housing
and recreational activities to address the needs
of the aging population.The Medical University of South
Carolina,
Roper St. Francis Healthcare andEastCoo-perMedicalCenterall
serve area health care needs.Trident Health Care System is another
provider in theCharlestonarea, with locations
in Summerville and Moncks Corner.
TheSum-mervilleMedicalCenterhas found a niche in treating ailments
common in seniors, routinely scoring top points from the Joint
Commission for its treatment of heart attacks, heart failure and
pneumonia. Strong retirement communi-
Retiring well
Senior CentersListed alphabetically
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Moncks Corner Senior CenterBerkeley Seniors, Inc. (BSI)103
Gulledge StreetMoncks Corner, SC 29461843-761-0391
South Berkeley Senior CenterBerkeley Seniors, Inc. (BSI)103
Thurgood RoadGoose Creek, SC 29455843-761-0390
Charleston County
Awendaw Senior CenterSouth Santee Senior & Community Center,
Inc.5600 N. Highway 17Awendaw, SC 29492843-928-4700
CASC Senior CenterCharleston Area Senior Citizens, Inc.
(CASC)259 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29401843-722-4127
Lowcountry Senior Center865 Riverland DriveCharleston, SC
29412843-762-9555
Mount Pleasant Senior Center840 Von Kolnitz RoadCharleston, SC
29464843-856-2166
Senior Program at Echo HouseCoastal Catholic Charities1911
Hackemann AvenueNorth Charleston, SC 29405855-377-1357
Dorchester County
Faith Sellers Senior CenterDorchester Seniors, Inc.312 North
Laurel StreetSummerville, SC 29483843-871-5053
David Sojourner Senior CenterDorchester Seniors, Inc.5361 East
Jim Bilton BoulevardSt. George, SC 29477843-563-3709
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ties and long-term assisted living facilities are abundant in
and around theCharlestonarea.
TheCharlestonarea offers a number of public recreational
activities and options for a healthy lifestyle. TheCharlestonCounty
Parksand Recreation Commission has a host of parks and waterfront
piers and offers discounts on yearly memberships for seniors.
TheJamesIslandCountyPark,Mount Pleas-ant
PalmettoIslandsCountyParkandNorth
CharlestonWannamakerCountyParkoffer walking trails, canoeing,
kayaking and shelters for gatherings.
For those looking for an easy stroll along the beach, theres the
Isle of Palms County Park andKiawahBeachwalkerPark. The Folly Beach
Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier has become a hot spot for catching
fish.
TheCharlestonCountyParksand Rec-reation Department wants to
create more biking options in the area. In the next several
years,CharlestonCountyalso plans to con-struct Lowcountry Lowline,
which will add miles of bike trails to connect all of the countys
parks.
Numerous farmers markets address the need to purchase fresh,
local produce. A weekly Saturday morning market draws hundreds to
downtownCharlestonbetween April and November. A similar market
draws residents
and visitors inMountPleasant on Tuesday afternoons. Food stands
dot the landscape, and most accept vouchers for seniors under the
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
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Palms & Sullivans Island, p. 46North Charleston, p. 48 /// West
Ashley, p. 50 /// James Island & Folly Beach, p. 54
Johns & Wadmalaw Islands, p. 57 /// Daniel Island, p. 58 ///
Kiawah & Seabrook Islands, p. 60 Summerville, p. 62 /// Moncks
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Finding your home
Now that you have decided to make the Charleston area your new
home, youll need to decide where you want to live. There are so
many choices, and all have something to offer.
You could live in the historic downtown, across the harbor in
Mount Pleasant, in a suburban neighborhood or at the beach. You
really cant go wrong, whether you settle in booming North
Charleston or neighborly Moncks Corner.
In these pages, we tell you at length about each of the
possibilities. We talk about the community, the history, the
neighborhoods and businesses, with a touch of the lifestyle you can
expect. To help you visualize, we show some photos of each
area.
And when you get ready to move in, youll find phone numbers and
web sites to help you get settled.
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The past shapes our present as new residential choices
invite
Historic Charleston
With all the grace and charm of a Southern city, Charleston
draws in visitors and residents with its historic charisma and
waterfront panoramas. Stroll down King Street to browse boutiques,
wander through art galleries in the French Quarter, or tour some of
the citys historic homes. The peninsula is home to a rich history
that is revealed in nearly all of its buildings, streets and
parks.
A bit of history The city, originally named Charles Towne,
was founded in 1670 in current day West Ashley and started with
about 30 houses. It moved to the peninsula 20 years later and grew
to encom-
pass several thousand inhabitants as it became a major trading
center.
After weathering several hurricanes and French and Spanish
attacks during the 1700s, Charleston became a royal colony in
1721.
Charleston began to take shape as a major city, adding cultural,
residential and commercial aspects. Businesses popped up, such as
the countrys first fire insurance company and one of the countrys
first theaters. Several historic landmarks were built, including
the East Bay warehouse district, which is now Rainbow Row; and lots
were laid out in 1745 for the first neighborhood, Ansonborough.
The first church services at St. Michaels Episcopal Church on
Broad Street were held in
A rich history that is revealed in nearly all of its
buildings.
Left: Marion Square hosts a number of events throughout the
year.
Above: Rainbow Row showcases the color palette of the homes
downtown.
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noted)
City of Charleston
.....................................724-3765www.charleston-sc.gov
Charleston County School District ........937-6300
UTILITIESBuilding permits
.......................................724-7320Charleston Water
System .......................727-6800S.C. Electric & Gas Co.
.................... 800-251-7234Trash and recycling
.................................724-7364
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Top: Upper King Street has had a resurgence and is now the
center of downtown Charlestons nightlife scene.
Above Left: The Bar at Husk is one of Charlestons hidden spots
to grab a drink and a bite to eat after a day at work.
Above Right : With tech companies like People Matter chosing to
locate in the heart of King Street, downtown isnt just for shoppers
and tourists anymore.
Left: Charleston homes, steeped in history, can be found
throughout the peninsula.
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HISTORIC CHARLESTON
Downtown is a much sought-after location for newcomers who are
attracted to its history, beauty and charming walkability.
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Moncks CornerQuiet, close-knit community is also home to
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1761. It is now the oldest church building in the city. The
Charleston Museum was established in 1773 as the first museum in
what would become the United States.
Several major Revolutionary battles unfolded around Charleston,
and the city eventually fell under British control for two years
before it was incorporated in 1783.
The College of Charleston was granted a charter in 1785 and the
school garners a large presence downtown to this day.
In 1824, the Medical University of South Carolina was founded,
becoming the first medi-cal school in the South. The MUSC campus
and hospital occupy a large area on the peninsula's western side
between Calhoun and Bee streets, where a cluster of other health
care providers
have hospitals, such as Roper St. Francis and the VA Medical
Center.
Despite a major earthquake in 1886 and Hurricane Hugo in 1989,
Charleston still has some of the most historic homes and buildings
in the South. A designated historic district preserves many
residential properties.
Neighborhoods The housing options downtown range from
the sprawling pastel-colored multimillion-dollar homes to new
luxury condos overlooking the Ashley River. The median price of
homes down-town is higher than surrounding areas.
South of Broad is the neighborhood literally south of Broad
Street that includes the often-photographed Battery and Waterfront
Park. Full
of large traditional homes, this area has some of the most
expensive real estate in Charleston with most of the houses coming
with a price tag in the millions. Walk down the streets in this
quiet, storied neighborhood to catch a glimpse of traditional
Charleston gardens and verandas.
The French Quarter, above Broad Street, is bound by Market and
Meeting streets and Waterfront Park. It is characterized by the
many art galleries, cobblestone streets and restaurants that fill
the area, and it is named for the French merchants who once
occupied the area.
Above the French Quarter is Ansonborough, the peninsulas first
neighborhood, although much of it was destroyed in a fire in 1838
and had to be rebuilt. Many of the houses have Greek Revival
characteristics and were built by
Photo/Liz Segrist
Above: The Charleston City Market offers a unique shopping
experience.
Below: A cruise ship docks in Charleston Harbor.
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some of Charlestons oldest family names, such as Joseph Legare
and Edward McCrady.
Harleston Village is another one of the old neighborhoods that
was developed in 1770. It encompasses the area north of Broad
Street to Calhoun Street. It includes Colonial Lake, which was set
aside for public use in 1768 and is now used by joggers and dog
walkers. The architecture includes Italian and Georgian, as well as
styles that span the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Radcliffeborough is bound by King, Vander-horst, Smith and
Radcliffe streets and contains much of the College of Charleston
campus. Many of the houses have Italian and Gothic Revival
influences.
To the west and north of Radcliffeborough are Cannonborough and
Elliottborough, where
homes are being renovated at a rapid rate. Close to MUSC, this
area is popular with medical stu-dents and families who want a
house downtown without the price of a lower-peninsula property.
New developments are opening up resi-dential spaces, such as the
Midtown project, expected to help revitalize upper King Street with
condominiums and single-family houses mixed in with commercial
space. The recently constructed Bee Street Lofts offer views of the
Ashley River. With their proximity to the Medi-cal University of
South Carolina, the lofts have been popular with physicians moving
to the area. This injection of residential property has attracted
several restaurants to the area.
To the east of Radcliffeborough is the Mazyck-Wraggborough
neighborhood, which stretches from King over to Washington Street.
Anchoring the area is the landmark Marion Square, the 10-acre
public park that houses a farmers market on Saturdays from April to
December. The area also includes the Childrens Museum of the
Lowcountry on Ann Street and the Charleston Museum on Meeting
Street.
Farther up the peninsula, Hampton Park Ter-race and Wagener
Terrace offer more affordable housing options with
turn-of-the-century and brick bungalow homes. The Citadel campus
also falls in the Hampton Park area.
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Rutledge Cab Co. is a favorite of residents from the Wagener
Terrace and Hampton Park neighborhoods.
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The pineapple fountain at Waterfront Park.
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Town across the harbor offers many residential options
Mount Pleasant
After almost 250 years as the sleepy town on the other side of
the harbor, Mount Pleasant forged its 20th century identity when
the Grace Bridge opened in 1929, connect-ing it to Charleston and
sparking a building boom that continues more than 80 years later.
The Silas Pearman Bridge, built adja-cent to the Grace Bridge,
opened in 1966.
Yet by the dawn of the 21st century, snarl-ing traffic on those
Cooper River bridges was choking the areas prized quality of life.
Things improved dramatically with the opening of the $650 million
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, an eight-lane marvel that was greeted
with fireworks and celebration on July 16, 2005.
The enlarged bridge marked the beginning of a new era for the
states fifth-largest munici-pality, now home to about 65,000.
Despite its reputation as the suburban gateway to Charleston and
the East Cooper beaches, the historic heart of Mount Pleas-ant can
still be found near picturesque Shem Creek, where the local fishing
fleet dock beside popular locally owned eateries. The Old Village,
founded in 1680 and incorporated in 1837, sits on breezy bluffs
that overlook the harbor just seaward of Shem Creek.
Locals treasure its 18th century homes, its quaint Pitt Street
commercial district and the neighborhoods authentic shade-drenched
ambiance. Residents and visitors alike enjoy trips to Alhambra Hall
Park and the nearby Pitt Street Bridge, which once connected the
town to Sullivans Island by trolley but now offers views of
Charleston Harbor and easy access to fishing and crabbing.
Other glimpses of Mount Pleasants past can be found across town
on scenic Long Point Road.
On one side of the road, motorists may turn off and wander down
a broad alley of oaks that leads to Boone Hall Plantation. Settled
in 1743,
this privately owned historic property has been open to the
public for tours since 1955 yet remains a working plantation. Its
you-pick em fields and seasonal events are beloved by local
families.
On the other side of Long Point Road, the Charles Pinckney
National Historic Site inter-prets life at Snee Farm Plantation,
home of one of the original signers of the U.S. Constitution. The
U.S. Park Service staff makes a special ef-fort to explain and
preserve the regions Gullah culture.
Glimpses of that Gullah heritage can be seen along U.S. 17,
where the areas basket ladies still make and sell the Lowcountrys
sig-nature sweetgrass baskets from simple roadside stands.
Efforts to honor and pres