Few accomplishments are as rewarding as waking up in the morning and hitting your target weight. You've worked hard to drop those unwanted pounds all year long, and you deserve a huge round of applause for what you've accomplished. However, if you're like many men and women, getting the sleek, sculpted body you crave is easier said than done. You've got pockets of unwanted fat around your abdomen, thighs, chin, and other areas - fat that just won't go away, despite diet and exercise.
Wouldn't it be nice to just freeze that fat away and forget all about your love handles?
At Southern Cosmetic Laser, our new, revolutionary fat-freezing treatment can help you achieve the toned look you've been dreaming of. That's right - we're talking about literally freezing the unwanted fat off your problem areas without invasive surgeries or extended downtime.
This amazing treatment is called CoolSculpting, and it's the world's leading non-invasive fat reduction procedure. It's specifically designed for people already at their desired weight who want to push past that plateau for real body sculpting results. If you're tired of seeing that excess belly fat, saggy skin, or double chin, CoolSculpting is the procedure for you. Southern Cosmetic Laser offers a wide range of the newest technologies to target fat reduction, skin tightening, facial and body remodeling, body toning, and cellulite reduction.
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What is CoolSculpting?
CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved procedure that has undeniable results. With CoolSculpting, you can permanently get rid of your muffin top, fat around your flanks, and more, all from the comfort and convenience of the Southern Cosmetic Laser office.
Technically known as cryolipolysis, CoolSculpting has the ability to reduce the number of fat cells in targeted areas between 20 and 25%. This unique technology uses controlled cooling to freeze and eliminate fat with minimal recovery time. No needles, no scalpels, no liposuction. Just real results provided by a licensed, experienced professional.
While CoolSculpting helps eliminate fat cells in your body, it doesn't harm the surrounding skin and muscles. Instead, it treats fat that is directly under the skin, also called subcutaneous fat. Since CoolSculpting doesn't target visceral fat deposits, this treatment works best for men and women who are approaching or already at their desired weight.
CoolSculpting is approved by the FDA to help reduce fat in the following areas:
- Flanks
- Outer Thighs
- Upper Arms
- Inner Thighs
- Chin
- Back
- Belly and Abdomen
How Does CoolSculpting Work?
CoolSculpting results are noticeable, proven, and long-lasting, helping you look your best and feel great from every angle. This exciting procedure works because fat cells freeze at higher temps than other tissues. As such, CoolSculpting delivers controlled, targeted cooling to do away with unwanted fat underneath your skin. These fat cells are essentially frozen or crystallized and eventually die. With time, your body will process that fat and will eliminate the dead cells, leaving behind a more sculpted physique.
Here are some quick CoolSculpting facts at a glance, so you have a better idea of why this fat cell elimination treatment is so popular:
- There is no prep time required for CoolSculpting from Southern Cosmetic Laser.
- Patients can expect some very minor discomfort during the procedure. Many patients report no discomfort at all.
- There is little-to-no downtime needed after your CoolSculpting procedure is complete.
- It may take up to 12-16 weeks to see your final results.
- This procedure eliminates fat permanently!
Southern Cosmetic Laser's CoolSculpting Procedure
Our CoolSculpting procedure is crafted around your comfort, with one-on-one attention in a relaxing atmosphere. It all starts with a detailed assessment, which you will complete prior to your treatment. This assessment will help us better understand your goals and desires, so we can freeze away the stubborn fat from the areas that matter most.
Typical CoolSculpting appointments take about an hour per area, though that time varies with each patient. Because our CoolSculpting applicators use a vacuum system to help with placement, you may feel a pulling sensation in the targeted area. Once placement is complete, we get to work on freezing your fat.
Before treatment, your skin is prepped with an alcohol wipe. A gel pad is then placed on your treatment area to help protect your skin. From there, a cold sensation is delivered through our applicators, which are designed for specific body parts.
Because there is no sedation involved with CoolSculpting, we encourage you to kick back, relax, and watch a little TV. If you prefer, you can also read or use your phone to check your favorite social media sites. Our friendly, experienced CoolSculpting technicians strive to keep you as comfy as possible during this quick treatment. When it's over, you can resume normal activities as soon as you like - there's no recovery or downtime to worry about!
Top CoolSculpting Treatment Areas
CoolSculpting procedures are perhaps best known for eliminating stubborn belly fat, giving the patient a desirable, contoured tummy. However, this treatment is also very effective on other areas of your body:
CoolSculpting for Your Double Chin
While neck fat usually goes hand-in-hand with weight gain, symptoms like double chins can appear even if you're not overweight. CoolSculpting helps solve neck fat problems by eliminating fat cells in the area below your chin, giving you a slim, youthful appearance.
CoolSculpting for Unwanted Belly Fat
Many men and women begin CoolSculpting treatments to destroy fat around the abdomen or midsection. CoolSculpting does so by freezing stubborn subcutaneous fat in the abdominal region, resulting in a trimmed-up tummy. Remember, CoolSculpting does not treat visceral fat, or the fatty tissue surrounding the organs in your abdomen.
CoolSculpting for Your Back
Back fat is a serious problem for many people in the U.S. This includes the upper back (where fat rolls over the bra), the mid-back (near the waist), and the lower back (where fat bulges over the beltline). Back fat can be hard to tone, but with CoolSculpting from Southern Cosmetic Laser in Charleston, it's more than possible.
CoolSculpting for Your Upper Arms
When it comes to stubborn fat, your upper arms are often the most difficult areas to treat. If you are constantly trying to hide your upper arms from friends and family, CoolSculpting is an excellent option to help overcome your insecurity.
CoolSculpting for Your Love Handles
Sometimes called saddlebags or flanks, love handles are the flabby areas that protrude from your hips. Love handles are often caused by fat retention over long periods of time. They can appear very pronounced in tight clothing, leading to feelings of embarrassment. Common factors that contribute to love handles are age, slow metabolism, hormones, and diets high in sugars and fats. With Southern Cosmetic Laser's CoolSculpting, patients leave behind stubborn love handles, helping them achieve a slimmer, more fit appearance.
CoolSculpting for Your Thighs
If you are in good shape but suffer from chafing or discomfort due to fatty thighs, your solution could be at Southern Cosmetic Laser. Our technicians can help freeze away inner thigh fat, so you feel proud to wear skirts, shorts, and bikinis.
Questions About CoolSculpting? We've Got Answers
Q: Does CoolSculpting really work?
A: Yes! Southern Cosmetic Laser wouldn't be one of the most trusted providers of the treatment if it didn't work. According to recent statistics, CoolSculpting treatments can reduce fat reduction by as much as 25% in the affected area. Contact our office today for your initial consultation, where our team will advise you on how many treatments you need to meet your goals.
Q: How much does CoolSculpting cost?
A: Pricing varies depending on the areas you focus on and how many sessions you need in order to reach your goals. Our team will craft a custom treatment plan specific to you during your initial CoolSculpting consultation.
Q: How quickly will I see results?
A: Many patients can see results as soon as three weeks after their first CoolSculpting procedure in Charleston. As your body continues to dispose of crystallized fat cells, you can see even more changes with time.
Q: Does CoolSculpting eliminate cellulite?
A: CoolSculpting is designed for fat reduction. However, it may help contribute to cellulite reduction in specific treatment areas. There are currently no FDA clearances for cellulite reduction with CoolSculpting. However, our office offers incredible treatments like Inmode Evolve to reduce the appearance of cellulite and trim, tighten, and tone your skin.
Q: Why should I choose Southern Cosmetic Laser for CoolSculpting in Charleston?
A: Southern Cosmetic Laser is a CoolSculpting certified practice and has completed advanced training at the CoolSculpting University. With a highly-trained staff of medical professionals, we're one of the leading providers of CoolSculpting in South Carolina. We know that peace of mind is precious these days. That's why we're committed to you and your body contouring transformation every step of the way.
Popular Treatments That Complement CoolSculpting
We are a full-service practice offering Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetic Dermatology services. As such, Southern Cosmetic Laser has several innovative treatments that complement your CoolSculpting procedure. Whether you're looking to tighten up that turkey neck or say goodbye to cellulite, we've got a custom treatment option waiting for you.
Cellulite Treatment with Sentient Sculpt
Southern Cosmetic Laser is Charleston's first medical aesthetics practice to offer Sentient Sculpt. This exciting new product reduces fat, remodels skin tissue, and regenerates skin collagen, leaving your skin tight and smooth.
Using microwave technology, Sentient Sculpt uses up to 80% of the energy generated to penetrate fat under your skin. This process destroys fat cells and the fibrous bands that cause dimples, or cellulite. The remaining 20% of energy is used on the upper layers of your skin, tightening and contracting it to improve its overall appearance.
Sentient Sculpt benefits include:
- Long-Lasting Results
- Improved Skin Laxity
- Effective Skin Tightening & Fat Reduction
- Fat Cells Permanently Destroyed
- Younger Looking Skin
- Minimal Discomfort
- Built-In Cooling for Maximum Comfort
Contact Southern Cosmetic Laser today to learn more about the benefits of Sentient Sculpt and how it can be paired with CoolSculpting treatments.
Kybella for Your Double Chin
If you're ready to kiss that double chin goodbye, Kybella could be the solution you need. Kybella is a treatment that deoxycholic acid that breaks down fat cells when injected into the treatment area. It provides noticeable results for improved chin profile.
Kybella Benefits Include:
- Permanent destruction of fat cells
- Quick treatment process
- Patients may see results in 2 to 4 treatments
Facial Remodeling with Inmode Evoke
Inmode Evoke is the first and only FDA-approved, non-invasive product for facial remodeling treatment. Evoke offers tightening and lifting for facial rejuvenation and can help you achieve a more defined neck and jawline.
The Evoke Intelligence System regulates temperature and sense impedance every millisecond, providing remarkable results. Using proven bipolar radiofrequency energy, Evoke sub-dermally remodels your facial tissue. The Evoke technology offers precise, consistent power to achieve optimal results.
Tite, Trim, & Tone with Inmode Evolve
This advanced, state-of-the-art Thermal Body Contouring Technology helps to trim, tighten, & tone your skin at the same time. Evolve's cutting-edge tech can destroy fat, reduce cellulite, and tighten skin. The result? A newfound, youthful appearance and feel. This treatment is perfect for your mommy makeover, eliminating muffin tops, sculpting abs, and addressing fat around your thighs, belly, arms, legs, hips, and knees.
Benefits of Inmode Evolve include:
- Tone and Tighten Skin
- Eliminate Fat Cells
- Reduce Crepey Skin
- Reduce Saggy Skin
- Collagen Stimulation for Improved Skin Elasticity
- Smooth Over Stubborn Fat Pockets
- Even Out and Reduce Skin Irregularities
Contact Southern Cosmetic Laser today to learn more about the benefits of Inmode Evolve and how it can be paired with CoolSculpting treatments.
Discover CoolSculpting Precision and Unlimited Beauty with Southern Cosmetic Laser
When it comes to unmatched patient care and body contouring services in Charleston, no other practice comes close to Southern Cosmetic Laser. We pour passion into every service we offer, from non-surgical fat cell freezing to laser hair removal. If you're looking to make a change for the better this year, we're here to make your wishes a reality. Contact our office today to learn more about the stunning benefits of CoolSculpting technology. Before you know it, you'll be excited to show off that new bathing suit or bikini on the beach.
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UNC Greensboro vs. Citadel: Betting Trends, Record ATS, Home/Road Splits - February 14
Data Skrivehttps://www.witn.com/sports/betting/2024/02/14/unc-greensboro-vs-citadel-college-basketball-betting-trends-stats/
The UNC Greensboro Spartans (17-8, 8-4 SoCon) visit the Citadel Bulldogs (9-16, 1-11 SoCon) after winning four straight road games. The Spartans are favored by 4.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The matchup has a point total of 136.5.Place your bets on any college basketball matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-ti...
The UNC Greensboro Spartans (17-8, 8-4 SoCon) visit the Citadel Bulldogs (9-16, 1-11 SoCon) after winning four straight road games. The Spartans are favored by 4.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The matchup has a point total of 136.5.
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UNC Greensboro vs. Citadel Odds & Info
| Favorite | Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|
| UNC Greensboro | -4.5 | 136.5 |
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| Games Over 136.5 | % of Games Over 136.5 | Average PPG | Combined Average PPG | Average Opponent PPG | Combined Average Opponent PPG | Average Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Greensboro | 18 | 81.8% | 76.7 | 146.9 | 71.1 | 141.3 | 143 |
| Citadel | 11 | 52.4% | 70.2 | 146.9 | 70.2 | 141.3 | 140.1 |
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| ATS Record | ATS Record Against 4.5+ Point Spread | Over/Under Record (O-U-P) | |
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| UNC Greensboro | 9-13-0 | 4-7 | 13-9-0 |
| Citadel | 12-9-0 | 7-5 | 9-12-0 |
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Editorial: Now that we know about deep-sea corals, we should protect them
THE EDITORIAL STAFFhttps://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/editorials/protect-deep-sea-chorals/article_c3e88fac-c9b7-11ee-8f63-375da0a72267.html
We are learning more about the deep-sea corals that live in waters about 100 miles off the South Carolina coast, as scientists continue mapping them and enlarging our understanding of their special underwater habitat. As we learn, we also need to act on our new knowledge, specifically by ensuring that our actions don’t harm what is now known to be the world’s largest deep-sea coral reef formation.As reporter Jonah Chester’s ...
We are learning more about the deep-sea corals that live in waters about 100 miles off the South Carolina coast, as scientists continue mapping them and enlarging our understanding of their special underwater habitat. As we learn, we also need to act on our new knowledge, specifically by ensuring that our actions don’t harm what is now known to be the world’s largest deep-sea coral reef formation.
As reporter Jonah Chester’s Sunday article made clear, the existence of these deep-sea corals on the Blake Plateau has been known for decades, but continuing exploration and mapping now show these corals are far more extensive and interconnected than anyone knew. They lie in waters where the depths range from about 1,600 feet to 3,200 feet, and this cold-water coral province is a vast, interconnected deep-sea reef system larger than the state of Vermont.
Our growing understanding of these corals is yet another reason to celebrate the cessation of oil and gas exploration in these waters — and to maintain political pressure to ensure it never resumes as administrations change, politics shift and a temporary exploration ban expires in 2032. That ban was driven largely by concerns over negative impacts to tourism and our coastal environment, not so much the impact to the ocean’s bottom, but that clearly should be a bigger talking point as 2032 draws near. A related concern is the possibility of adverse impacts from the future mining of minerals, such as manganese, in or around these corals.
But the greatest concern may be our warming planet, as we know warmer waters have contributed to the loss of about 14% of the earth’s known coral during the past decade, prompting some drastic measures — including removing thousands of corals from their habitat and keeping them in cooler water for a time so they can regain their health before being placed back. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the upper ocean heat content, a measure of the heat stored in the top 6,500 feet of the ocean, set a record last year.
Much of this area lies outside the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council’s jurisdiction, but its role should expand. The council is expected to resume its discussion on potential new Coral Habitat Areas of Particular Concerns or revising an existing Corals HAPCs during its June meeting, and we urge it to do one or the other, perhaps even both. Tuna, swordfish and grouper live in the waters above the Blake Plateau — as do dolphins, sea turtles and other important marine species — and all likely benefit from the nutrients flowing upward from the plateau’s corals. Brooke Blosser of the Coastal Conservation League told Mr. Chester that the plateau’s cold-water coral province can be understood as the foundation upon which the Southeastern marine ecosystem rests. So protecting the corals in turn will help protect many more marine animals that live closer to the surface.
We don’t have a precise prescription for exactly what protections are needed, but it seems clear that regulatory agencies, particularly in the federal government, which has jurisdiction over these waters, should be proactive about their care and conservation before humans make a mistake that causes these mysterious habitats undue harm.
It’s too early to know how our warming climate has affected these deeper corals, but the good news is the reef appears to be healthy. That should not be taken as license to ignore it but rather yet another reason to conserve and protect it, with special attention to the shallower portions that will experience warmer waters first.
CAA Women's Basketball Report - Feb. 12, 2024
Nicole Beckelmanhttps://www.flohoops.com/articles/12091891-caa-womens-basketball-report-feb-12-2024
PLAYER OF THE WEEKJenna Annecchiarico, CharlestonR-Senior | G | Baldwin, N.Y. / BaldwinAnnecchiarico stuffed the stat sheet, averaging 15.5 points, 7.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game, leading Charleston to a 2-0 week. On Friday, the redshirt senior recorded a game-high 20 points with seven assists, five rebounds, and three steals in a 66-62 victory over North Carolina A&T. Annechiarico was clutch down the stretch, recording 12 points and all seven assists in the second half, including the steal and a...
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Jenna Annecchiarico, Charleston
R-Senior | G | Baldwin, N.Y. / Baldwin
Annecchiarico stuffed the stat sheet, averaging 15.5 points, 7.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game, leading Charleston to a 2-0 week. On Friday, the redshirt senior recorded a game-high 20 points with seven assists, five rebounds, and three steals in a 66-62 victory over North Carolina A&T. Annechiarico was clutch down the stretch, recording 12 points and all seven assists in the second half, including the steal and assist on the go-ahead three with 31 seconds remaining. On Sunday, the do-it-all guard tallied 11 points, seven assists, four steals, two rebounds and one block in a 65-51 win over Campbell. In addition, Annecchiarico, who ranks fifth nationally in assists per game (6.5), became Charleston’s all-time program leader for assists over the weekend.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Cassidy Geddes, William & Mary
Freshman | G | Hickory, N.C. / Newton-Conover
Geddes averaged 19.5 points per game and showed her clutch gene, leading William & Mary to a 2-0 weekend road trip. On Friday, the freshman guard had a game-high 20 points with four rebounds, two steals and one assist, leading W&M to a 62-58 victory over Delaware. Geddes tallied 15 points after halftime, including the game-winning three-pointer with 36 seconds remaining in the contest. On Sunday, she followed the effort with a game-high 19 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals as the Tribe defeated Hampton 65-55. The freshman scored 17 points in the second half, including eight in the quarter, to help W&M outpaced Hampton 22-12 in the final frame. Geddes has reached double figures in five straight games and has three 20-point performances this year.
CONFERENCE NOTES:
CAA CHAOS ENSUES: The second half of the CAA schedule began with chaos this weekend. The conference standings remain muddy, with Stony Brook and North Carolina A&T tied for first at 9-2 following weekend splits. In addition, Charleston and W&M are tied for third - 1.0 game behind the Aggies and Seawolves - after 2-0 weekends. Monmouth is fifth (7-4), Drexel is sixth (5-5), and three teams are tied for seventh at 5-6, followed by a two-way tie for 10th at 4-7.
WHO’S GOT NEXT: Every game carries more weight down the stretch, but six contests feature teams separated by 2.0 games or less in the conference standings this weekend. On Friday, Drexel (5-5) visits Towson (5-6), Elon (4-7) travels to Northeastern (4-7), and Campbell (5-6) entertains Monmouth (7-4). On Sunday, Drexel continues its road trip at Delaware (5-6), Northeastern heads to Hofstra (2-8) and N.C. A&T (9-2) entertains Monmouth in a key matchup to conclude the weekend.
NOTHING BUT NET: As of Monday, Feb. 12, Stony Brook remained in the top 100 of the NCAA NET Rankings at No. 68, while North Carolina A&T and Charleston cracked the top 150, reaching their highest ranks this year at No. 138 and No. 146, respectively. Additionally, Monmouth (168), William & Mary (171), Delaware (181), Drexel (195), and Towson (197) remained among the top 200.
CAA HOOPS IN THE MID-MAJOR TOP 25: Two CAA teams were recognized in the latest College Insider Mid-Major Top 25 poll. Stony Brook remained ranked, moving to No. 7, while North Carolina A&T cracked the rankings for the first time this season at No. 24. At least one conference team has been recognized in every poll, with multiple teams acknowledged in 12 of 14 weeks.
TEAM NOTES:
• Campbell went 1-1 this weekend, defeating UNCW (77-57) at home on Friday before falling to Charleston (65-51) on the road Sunday.
• Gianni Boone and Sarah Hammack Fitzgerald reached double figures against UNCW. Boone had a season-high 14 points, and Fitzgerald added 12 points, both off the bench.
• Shy Tuelle paced Campbell with 11 points at Charleston and averaged 9.5 points per game for the week. In addition, Tuelle surpassed 1,300 career points with eight on Friday.
• Charleston went 2-0 this weekend, snapping N.C. A&T’s (66-62) eight-game winning streak on Friday before a win over Campbell (65-51) on Sunday, improving to 11-1 at TD Arena.
• Jenna Annecchiarico averaged 15.5 points, 7.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game. Annecchiarico recorded her seventh 20-point effort during the weekend. In addition, she now has at least five assists in 16 games this year.
• Jada Logan reached double figures in both games, averaging 14.5 points per game. Logan has at least 10 points in 12 games this winter.
• Delaware split two close games over the weekend, falling to W&M (62-58) on Friday before a come-from-behind victory over Monmouth (71-67) on Sunday.
• On Sunday, Rebecca Demeke paced UD with 14 points off the bench, shooting 4-of-7 from three-point range with two assists and two steals.
• Ande’a Cherisier and Grace Sundback also reached double figures in the victory. Cherisier had 12 points with six rebounds, and Sundback added 10 points.
• Drexel fell to North Carolina A&T 54-47 on Sunday. The Dragons led 29-22 at halftime, but DU was outscored 32-18 after the break, including 19-6 in the fourth quarter.
• Brooke Mullin paced Drexel with a game-high 16 points. She went 7-of-19 from the floor with four rebounds. Mullin has reached double figures 10 times this winter.
• Chloe Hodges added 12 points with team highs in rebounds (5) and assists (5). Hodges has surpassed double figures in three straight games and in 11 this season.
• Elon went 1-1 this weekend as the Phoenix defeated Hampton (69-51) on the road Friday before narrowly falling to UNCW (60-58) at home on Sunday.
• Vanessa Taylor surpassed double figures in both games, averaging 11.0 points per game. Taylor has scored at least 10 points in five games this season.
• On Friday, Ajia James paced Elon with 17 points, and Diamond Monroe tallied a career-high 17 points on Sunday. James has seven games in double figures this season.
• Hampton dropped back-to-back contests at home this weekend. The Lady Pirates fell to Elon (69-51) on Friday before a setback to William & Mary (65-55) on Sunday.
• Camryn Hill led Hampton with 15.5 points per game. She tallied 19 points on Friday and 12 on Sunday. Hill has reached double figures in six straight games and 16 times this season.
• Cheyenne Talbot also reached double figures in both contests. She recorded 11 points on Sunday after 10 points on Friday.
• Four players scored in double figures, leading Hofstra to a 58-44 win over Towson on Sunday. The Pride trailed by one at halftime but outscored TU 30-15 after the break to snap an eight-game skid.
• Sorelle Ineza paced Hofstra with 13 points, and Zyheima Swint had 10 points with a team-high 12 rebounds for her fourth double-double this season.
• Freshman Micaela Carter added career highs with 11 points and four rebounds. It marks her first game in double figures.
• Monmouth went 1-1 over the weekend. The Hawks defeated Northeastern (50-41) on the road Friday before a setback to Delaware (71-67) at home on Sunday.
• In the victory, Jania Hall tallied a team-high 11 points with a season-best seven rebounds, and Belle Kranbuhl added a season-high 10 points with a team-best nine rebounds.
• On Sunday, Kaci Donovan paced Monmouth with 17 points. It marks her 14th double-digit scoring effort this season.
• N.C. A&T split its games this weekend, falling to Charleston (66-62) on Friday before bouncing back with a victory over Drexel (54-47) on Sunday.
• Maleia Bracone had 13 points in each game to lead A&T in scoring. It marks three straight games with double-digit points for the senior, who has double figures in 15 games this year.
• Chaniya Clark averaged 11.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. She recorded her fourth double-double this season with 12 points and a game-high 12 rebounds against CofC.
• UNCW went 1-1 this weekend, falling to Campbell (77-57) on Friday before defeating Elon (60-58) on Sunday. UNCW has three CAA wins for the first time since 2020-21.
• Taylor Henderson averaged 18.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. The redshirt freshman tallied her fourth 20-point effort on Friday and has reached double figures 14 times.
• Kylah Sliver surpassed double figures in both games, averaging 14.0 points per game. On Sunday, Silver had a career-high 18 points, marking her 11th game with at least 10 points.
• Northeastern went 0-2 at home this weekend. The Huskies fell to Monmouth (50-41) on Friday before a setback to Stony Brook (71-35) on Sunday.
• Derin Erdogan averaged 11.0 points per game and reached double figures with 13 points against Monmouth. Erdogan has at least 10 points in 18 games this season.
• On Friday, Deja Bristol also reached double figures with 10 points, adding four rebounds. Bristol has scored in double figures 14 times this season.
• Stony Brook went 1-1 this weekend. The Seawolves fell to Towson (83-78) in overtime on Friday before bouncing back to defeat Northeastern (71-35) on Sunday.
• Khari Clark averaged 18.0 points per game on 63.6 percent (14-22) shooting with 8.5 rebounds per contest. Clark has reached double figures in seven straight games and 19 this season.
• Gigi Gonzalez contributed 14.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. Gonzalez has reached double figures in every game this season.
• Towson split its game this weekend, defeating Stony Brook (83-78) in overtime on the road Friday before falling to Hofstra (58-44) at home on Sunday.
• On Friday, Kylie Kornegay-Lucas and Patricia Anumgba surpassed 20 points. Kornegay-Lucas tallied a season-high 25 points, and Anumgba added 22.
• On Sunday, Kayla Morris scored a season-high 14 points with 10 rebounds for her first double-double this season. Morris also added a career-high eight blocks defensively.
• W&M went 2-0 on the road this weekend, defeating Delaware (62-58) on Friday and Hampton (65-55) on Sunday. The Tribe is off to its best start to CAA play in program history.
• Cassidy Geddes paced W&M with 19.5 points per game, scoring 20 and 19 in back-to-back contests. The freshman has reached double figures in 10 games this season and has three 20-point efforts.
• Nylah Young added 14.0 points per game on 60.0 percent (12-20) shooting. She reached double figures in both games, marking four straight with at least 10 points and 16 this year.
Boeing starts the new year off slow with just one delivery of an SC-built 787 Dreamliner
David Wrenhttps://www.postandcourier.com/business/boeing-787-dreaminer-charleston-737max/article_4d94bfba-ca89-11ee-a5af-07c1b672e919.html
Following a flurry of commercial airplane orders and deliveries at the end of 2023, Boeing Co. settled into a post-holiday lull to start the new year.The Arlington, Va.-based aerospace firm said Feb. 13 it had zero net orders for new planes in January after three cancellations wiped out a trio of new bookings. One of the cancellations was by Air Europa for a 787-9 Dreamliner built at Boeing’s North Charleston assembly campus.The company reported 27 deliveries in January.Boeing delivered just one wide-body Dreamline...
Following a flurry of commercial airplane orders and deliveries at the end of 2023, Boeing Co. settled into a post-holiday lull to start the new year.
The Arlington, Va.-based aerospace firm said Feb. 13 it had zero net orders for new planes in January after three cancellations wiped out a trio of new bookings. One of the cancellations was by Air Europa for a 787-9 Dreamliner built at Boeing’s North Charleston assembly campus.
The company reported 27 deliveries in January.
Boeing delivered just one wide-body Dreamliner in January — a “Dash 9” to Irish aircraft leasing firm AerCap.
The company said it made 25 deliveries from its single-aisle 737 Max family, with another Irish company — Dublin’s Ryanair — getting the most with a half-dozen. A combined three 737 Max jets were delivered to a pair of Chinese carriers — Kunming Airlines and China Southern Airlines — the first from that program in about four years.
Boeing also delivered a 767 for its defense arm’s KC-46 tanker program.
All told, Boeing’s production backlog for commercial planes stands at 5,559, including 724 Dreamliners.
The January numbers are down from 67 deliveries and 369 net orders in December, typically one of Boeing’s busiest months as the company tries to meet goals announced to investors and analysts earlier in the year.
Last month’s delivery total of 27 is also the lowest since 26 jets were handed over to customers in April and matches September for the next-lowest total. It also trailed numbers posted by rival Airbus, which delivered 30 planes to customers in January.
Boeing executives spent most of last month dealing with the fallout from a Jan. 5 incident in which a door plug blew out while an Alaska Air 737 Max was in flight. No one was seriously injured in the incident, but it brought new scrutiny to a company that has experienced several supplier and production problems in the past few years.
The Federal Aviation Administration FAA is auditing Boeing’s production. The safety agency told CNBC last month that it will keep “boots on the ground” at the planemaker and perform direct inspections of the work.
State utility regulators have approved a discount electricity deal for the secretive owner of a $510 million data center proposed near the Pine Hill Business Campus west of Summerville.
The S.C. Public Service Commission issued its decision Feb. 8 allowing Dominion Energy South Carolina to supply power to the mystery company, which has not been identified except by a series of aliases. They include Autumn Timber LLC, Project Dawson and Mallard LLC.
Dominion will provide a special “economic development rider” rate that amounts to 6 cents for every kilowatt hour of power, or less than half the 14 cents that residential customers pay, according to a heavily redacted public version of the service contract.
The commission approved the deal with Mallard LLC after the S.C. Office of Regulatory Staff, which looks out for the public’s interest in utility matters, said it had no objection.
A directive by the commission will require the Dorchester County data center’s operator to file an annual report to ensure the power deal is self-sufficient and not being subsidized by Dominion’s other customers.
“According to Mallard, it will invest a significant amount of capital in its data center, which will result in the creation of many new jobs in South Carolina,” the Richmond, Va.-based utility said in a letter to state regulators.
Mallard is believed to be affiliated with a major technology infrastructure investor, possibly Google, but Dorchester County officials have declined to comment on the data center’s ownership.
The contract with Dominion provides some potential clues. The billing address matches the Delaware address that Google has used for data centers it has built in other parts of the country and the person identified as Mallard’s manager has the same name as Google’s director of corporate strategy.
Dorchester County Council took steps last week to resolve a zoning issue that was holding up the project. It removed 231 acres adjacent to the Pine Hill Business Campus from a development agreement hammered out more than a decade ago by a previous landowner and rezoned the property for industrial use.
10 kid-friendly breweries in Charleston
Pamela Brownsteinhttps://www.postandcourier.com/lowcountryparent/food/10-kid-friendly-breweries-in-charleston/article_c182282e-c9f1-11ee-af6f-431aa9107862.html
In our family, finding a place that has good beer and plenty of room for our kids to run and play is like hitting the jackpot.I remember one of the first times we visited Asheville, North Carolina, when our kids were little, we ended up at an awesome brewery with a field outside where kids could play and parents could relax on picnic tables and drink good beers and listen to live music. That was about nine years ago, when we lived in the small town of Beaufort, South Carolina, and had never been to a kid-friendly brewery before....
In our family, finding a place that has good beer and plenty of room for our kids to run and play is like hitting the jackpot.
I remember one of the first times we visited Asheville, North Carolina, when our kids were little, we ended up at an awesome brewery with a field outside where kids could play and parents could relax on picnic tables and drink good beers and listen to live music. That was about nine years ago, when we lived in the small town of Beaufort, South Carolina, and had never been to a kid-friendly brewery before.
Since then, the Lowcountry has jumped on the brewery bandwagon, fostered in part by the explosion of the craft beer industry in South Carolina, creating a wide range of options for local beer lovers.
But not all breweries are created equal, and as a parent, what I look for in a brewery differs slightly from someone who doesn’t have kids. For example, I love Revelry Brewing Co. downtown. Their rooftop bar is awesome, and so are their beers, but it’s not the best place to take little kids, and much more enjoyable as a date night.
Here is the criteria I consider when selecting a brewery:
Fortunately, there are a lot of places that meet this criteria and cater to families. Here are 10 kid-friendly breweries in the Charleston area.
1. Hobcaw Brewing Company: Located off Long Point Road, Hobcaw is one of my family’s favorites. There’s ample outdoor seating and room for kids to play, and a giant warehouse space on one side that has games like shuffleboard, foosball, a big Connect Four and TVs. The staff is always super friendly, and the husband-and-wife co-owners have two young boys, so the atmosphere is welcoming and accommodating to children, dogs, and adults looking to sample a seasonal menu of craft beers. With rotating food trucks and fun events like free trivia and vendor markets, Hobcaw is the perfect spot for the whole family. 496 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant; hobcawbrewing.com
2. Holy City Brewing: This funky-industrious warehouse-like space serves good beer, good food, and has a lot of room inside with tables, TVs, upstairs seating areas. In the spacious outdoor area, kids can play life-size Jenga or basketball or just run around in the grass that is flanked by the marsh and live oak trees. Noisette Creek runs along the back of the property, providing beautiful views, especially at sunset. Holy City also has live music, vendor markets, and a full schedule of fun local events. 1021 Aragon Ave., North Charleston; holycitybrewing.com
3. New Realm Brewing Co.: Occupying the former space of Dockery’s on Daniel Island, New Realm checks all the boxes for a family-friendly brewery with a big outdoor area, cornhole and outside games, a spacious dining area inside, as well as a full menu and an efficient staff. New Realm hosts many events such as live music, car shows and comedians. 800 Island Park Drive, Daniel Island; newrealmbrewing.com/Charleston
4. Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co.: Not to be confused with Edmund’s Oast Restaurant, the brewery is located in what was once known as the Workshop. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, and kids can roam and play in the huge courtyard in front or on a separate astroturf field. The beer menu features 20 house-brewed beers on tap, and the food menu serves tasty casual fare including burgers, sandwiches and pizza. Bring the whole family for happy hour from 4-5 p.m., when everything is half off. 1505 King Street, Charleston; edmundsoast.com/location/brewing-co
5. Tradesman Brewing Co.: A no-frills brewery that features a variety of stouts, IPAs and red ales on tap, Tradesman is an ideal spot to spend the afternoon with friends and family. The inside, with high tables and TVs, opens up onto the spacious outdoor area with picnic tables, games, a stage for live music and food trucks. Don’t miss trivia and special events most nights of the week. 1647 King Street Extension, Charleston; tradesmanbrewing.com
6. Commonhouse Aleworks: Over the past six years, this brewery has evolved along with the Park Circle neighborhood around it, offering patrons a big outdoor area with seating, games, live music and a lively setting. Select a pint from the extensive list of homemade beers on tap while enjoying barbecue from Swig & Swine with your family. 4831 O’Hear Ave., North Charleston; commonhousealeworks.com
7. Westbrook Brewing Co.: This locally-owned brewery makes two of my all-time favorite beers, White Thai and Mexican Cake stout, in addition to a seasonal menu of quality craft brews. I love to order a flight and sit outside and talk with my husband while our kids play with sidewalk chalk or chase each other around our table. Even though the inside tasting room isn’t that big, and the outside area is just a converted parking lot, Westbrook still ranks high on my list of best breweries because of the friendly staff and excellent beer. (It’s also conveniently located next to Sky Zone in Mount Pleasant, so you can grab a drink while your kids bounce for an hour, if they’re old enough to be left alone.) 510 Ridge Road, Mount Pleasant; westbrookbrewing.com
8. Fam’s Brewing Co.: An award-winning brewery that serves up good food and fun? That’s what you’ll find at Fam’s, a popular spot that opened on James Island in 2017. The kids will like the pinball machines and eating delicious Italian food from Famulari’s Pizzeria. Parents will like the large outdoor biergarten, and local craft beers such as the cleverly-named Problem Child IPA. 1291 Folly Road, James Island; famsbrewingco.com
9. Low Tide Brewing: Known for its award-winning beers like Aloha Beaches and Sweet Caroline Kolsch, Low Tide wins points from parents for great service and a great coastal vibe. This laid-back spot has spacious outdoor seating with fire pits, as well as food trucks and fun community events like yoga, bingo and trivia. 2863 Maybank Highway, Johns Island; lowtidebrewing.com
10. House of Brews: When the House of Brews in Mount Pleasant closed in 2021, our family went into mourning. Not really, but we were super bummed because it was such a great spot to bring your kids and hang out. Luckily, the spirit lives on at the West Ashley location, with plenty of outdoor space, food trucks, and fun events like trivia and goat yoga. Technically, it’s not a brewery because they don’t make their own beer, but they always have a stellar selection of local beers available, and overall it’s just a relaxing place to drink with your kids in tow. 2376 Ashley River Road, West Ashley; facebook.com/HoBwestashley
Please drink responsibly, and cheers to good beer and good times in the Lowcountry.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and even though our kids may be giving and receiving valentines and candy at school with friends, we can also celebrate with them at home!
Why not start the morning off with some heart shaped pancakes or waffles? You can make the batter the evening before, and leave it in the fridge so that all there is left to do in the morning is prepare them. I recommend getting some heart shaped cookie cutters, if you don’t already have some. Then you can provide an array of items to decorate their breakfast – powdered sugar, strawberries, whip cream.
If your mornings are too crazy, you can always have breakfast for dinner, too. If pancakes and waffles aren’t on the menu, try making a heart-shaped pizza with your kids for dinner. You can find dough and all the toppings at the grocery store, and they can help create their very own personal heart-shaped pizzas.
When packing your child’s lunch, why not cut the sandwich in the shape of a heart, and add a sweet note, reminding your child that he/she is loved.
Here are three other special treats that are bound to make your family smile this Valentine’s Day.
If you want to make a fun pink snack for your kids to enjoy, give these adorable bars a try.
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(Original recipe found allrecipes.com)
Chocolate-covered Strawberries
Who doesn’t love chocolate covered strawberries? Making them at home isn’t as difficult as it seems, and the result is just as pretty to look at as it is to eat.
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Tip: You can leave the chocolate-covered strawberries plain, coat them in sprinkles or chopped nuts, or drizzle them with white chocolate.
(Original recipe from allrecipes.com)
White Chocolate Strawberry Snack Mix
Enjoy this pink snack while watching Valentine cartoons or movies with your kids!
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(Recipe courtesy of Amanda Neal for The Food Network Kitchen.)
No matter how you celebrate Valentine’s Day, make sure you let your loved ones know how much you care. Whether it’s a phone call, handwritten note, a PB&J cut into the shape of a heart or a fun evening making cookies with your children, it is important to let people know how much they mean to you.
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