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 Daniel Island, 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 Daniel Island. 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 Daniel Island?
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 Daniel Island'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 Daniel Island, 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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Stay informed about Cainhoy and DI development projects
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This week there are several developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter.UPCOMING: CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEEOct. 26: Cainhoy Sports Park Amenity – Site plan for amenity, swimming pools, sports parks, parking lot, and stormwater pond on 23.5 acres at 3050 Riv...
This week there are several developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter.
UPCOMING: CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Oct. 26: Cainhoy Sports Park Amenity – Site plan for amenity, swimming pools, sports parks, parking lot, and stormwater pond on 23.5 acres at 3050 River Village Dr. TMS: B2620000008. Owner: Cainhoy Land & Timber, LLC. Contact: Steven Roach, roach.s@tandh.com.
Oct. 26: Towne at Cooper River Phase II - Road and infrastructure – Three separate items for road improvements to Enterprise Blvd, Beresford Run, and Clements Ferry Rd. and R/W extension, roadway construction, and master infrastructure to serve future development on 30.1 acres at 2620 Clements Ferry Rd. TMS: B2710001035. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc. Contact: Spencer Plowden, splowden@seamonwhiteside.com.
Oct. 26: Woodfield Cooper River Farms – Site plan for 71 multifamily units on 2.7 acres at 700 Silo Acres Dr. TMS: B2710001035. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc. Contact: Malcolm Glenn, mglenn@seamonwhiteside.com.
Oct. 26: Tuxbury Farm Tract - Concept plan for an 82-unit mixed-use development on15.1 acres at 2686 SC41. TMS: B2630004006.
Oct. 19: Woodfield Point Hope 3 Mixed – Site plan for multifamily and commercial mixed-use development for 348 units on 44.6 acres at 1260 Clements Ferry Road. TMS: B2620000028. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc., Contact: Malcolm Glenn, mglenn@seamonwhiteside.com.
Oct. 19: Marshes at Daniel Island Phases 1A/1B – Review of revisions to approved road construction plans for a new residential subdivision consisting of 59 units on 16.78 acres at 146 Fairbanks Drive. TMS: B2710000010. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc. Contact: Zachary Wortman, zwortman@seamonwhiteside.com.
Oct 19: Alliance Apartments Phase 1 – Site plan for multifamily development with supporting amenities and infrastructure at 1730 Clements Ferry Road, 336 units on 23.9 acres. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates, Inc. Contact: Hannah Wilken, hwilken@seamonwhiteside.com.
Oct. 19: Cainhoy Del Webb Phase 2 – Preliminary plat and road construction plans for 233 lots of a new residential subdivision on Clements Ferry Rd. TMS: B2620000028. Applicant: Thomas & Hutton Engineering. Contact: Steven Roach, roach.s@tandh.com.
RESULTS: CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Oct. 12: Seven Farms at Pier View Pedestrian Improvements - Installation of curb extensions, Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (crossing signal), drainage, and roadway striping. Owner: City of Charleston Applicant: City of Charleston Contact: James Wallace, wallacej@charleston-sc.gov. Results: Revise and resubmit to TRC.
Oct. 12: Mikasa Apartments - Review of revisions to approved project, 336 units on 19.55 acres at 1980 Clements Ferry Rd. TMS: B2680000133. Applicant: Thomas & Hutton Engineering Contact: Corey Balenger, balenger.c@tandh.com. Results: Approval pending final documentation to Engineering and Planning.
Oct. 12: Parcel K Residential (Blaze Residential) - Site plan for 50 single-family attached townhomes and associated infrastructure on 5.58 acres at 716 Oyster Isle Dr. (Former Blackbaud and Charleston Battery site on Daniel Island Dr.) TMS: B2750000086. Applicant: Seamon, Whiteside & Associates. Contact: Abigail Richardson, arichardson@seamonwhiteside.com. Results: Open pending the delivery of comments from Stormwater Management.
Compiled by Suzanne Detar, sdetar@thedanielislandnews.com.
All meetings are open for public comment except the City of Charleston Technical Review Committee meetings.
Ho-Ho-Holy City: Navigating Charleston’s wonderland of holiday events
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Charleston is coming alive with festive cheer this holiday season, offering a myriad of events that capture the spirit of the Lowcountry. From tree lighting ceremonies to parades and performances, your holiday calendar will be brimming with activities this winter season.Whether you choose to stroll through the Festival of Lights or sip cocoa at the Hotel Bennett’s life-size gingerbread house, preview this curated list of some of the must-attend holiday events spanning Daniel Island, Clements Ferry, Mount Pleasant, and around the...
Charleston is coming alive with festive cheer this holiday season, offering a myriad of events that capture the spirit of the Lowcountry. From tree lighting ceremonies to parades and performances, your holiday calendar will be brimming with activities this winter season.
Whether you choose to stroll through the Festival of Lights or sip cocoa at the Hotel Bennett’s life-size gingerbread house, preview this curated list of some of the must-attend holiday events spanning Daniel Island, Clements Ferry, Mount Pleasant, and around the city of Charleston.
DANIEL ISLAND
Daniel Island Tree Lighting:
Date: Nov. 24. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., tree lighting
at 6 p.m.
Location: Credit One Stadium
Entertainment: D.J., fairy hair, face paint, caricature drawings, holiday characters, Christmas cookie decorating, snow show (6-8 p.m.), food trucks and concessions.
Tickets: Free event; tickets required for ice
skating participation.
Skate the Stadium:
Dates: Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 (Thursday to Sunday)
Location: Credit One Stadium
Activities: Skating on the synthetic ice rink, cozy fire pits, concessions that include s’mores kits and more.
Tickets: $10 per person (includes skate rentals,
45-minute session)
Paws and Claus:
Date: Dec. 2, 12-4 p.m.
Location: 200 Seven Farms Drive
Activities: Pictures with Santa, adoptable puppies from Libby and Mace’s Place Rescue, festive raffle, and treats for humans and furry friends.
Tickets: Free.
Holiday Movie Night:
Date: Dec. 7 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Location: Smythe Park
Activities: Dress in your coziest pajamas while watching the featured holiday movie, Elf. Food and hot cocoa available for purchase.
Tickets: Free.
The Sound of Charleston Holiday Shows:
Date: Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church on
Daniel Island
Performance: Charleston Symphony Orchestra,
Holy City Messiah
Tickets: $20 to $40. Check charlestonsymphony.org
for details.
Daniel Island Chanukah Celebration:
Date: Dec. 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Governors Park
Activities: Chanukah education and awareness for
family and friends, games, live music, candle lighting, and traditional Chanukah food.
Tickets: Free and open to people of all faiths.
Daniel Island Christmas Decoration Cruise:
Date: Dec. 17 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at the parking lot by The Dime
and Kingstide
Activities: Bike around Daniel Island in Christmas attire while viewing neighborhood Christmas decorations. Add decorations and/or lights to your bike.
Tickets: Free
for all.
CLEMENTS FERRY
Rockin’ Around the Village Green:
Date: Dec. 2 from 3-6 p.m.
Location: Point Hope Village Green
Activities: Snow machine, face painting, tinsel hair, holiday tattoos, live music, Christmas caroling, tree lighting, Salvation Army toy drive, and coffee and pastry trucks.
Tickets: Free. Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the toy drive.
Art Ink Drink and Be Merry:
Date: Dec. 9 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Indigo Reef Brewing Company
Activities: Create holiday glass ornaments with alcohol inks. All supplies included and guests will receive four glass ornaments to design.
Tickets: $38 per ticket. Purchase on indigoreef
brewing.com.
Peninsula Christmas Golf Cart Parade:
Date: Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.
Location: Peninsula neighborhood off Clements Ferry
Activities: Decorated golf cart parade to view neighborhood Christmas lights.
Tickets: Free to all Peninsula neighbors.
MOUNT PLEASANT & IOP
Holiday Street Festival on Isle of Palms:
Date: Dec. 2 from 2-7 p.m.
Location: Front beach of Isle of Palms
Activities: Arts and crafts, local restaurants, food vendors, Sit with Santa, children’s activities and
live entertainment.
Tickets: Free admission.
The Old Village Holiday Street Fest:
Date: Dec. 16 from 2-8 p.m.
Location: Pitt Street between Venning and Morrison Street
Activities: Local vendors and artists will showcase unique gifts including baked goods, jewelry, clothing, cookware and art. Shoppers can also enjoy live music, food and a visit from Santa.
Tickets: Free.
Breakfast with Santa:
Date: Dec. 2 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Location: Tides Ballroom at 5757 Palm Blvd.,
Activities: Breakfast with Santa and Rudolph’s pancake buffet with loads of sweet tooth toppings and hot cocoa.
Tickets: Book your reservation at destinationhotels.com/wild-dunes/activities/holiday-happenings
Sippin’ Santa at Laughing Gull:
Dates: Nov. 24 to Dec. 31, all day
Location: Laughing Gull at Wild Dunes Resort
Activities: Tiki-themed holiday bar serving festive
cocktails. Wear your best ugly sweater.
Tickets: Not required.
Lights and Love:
Date: Dec. 3, 4-6 p.m.
Location: Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
Activities: Live entertainment, face painting, balloon
animals, glitter tattoos, bounce house, arts and
crafts and food trucks for families with children on
the spectrum.
Tickets: Free to attend.
Holiday Market at Wild Dunes Resort:
Date: Dec. 7 from 4-7 p.m.
Location: Wild Dunes Resort
Activities: Pop-up shops, pictures with Santa, gingerbread decorating, letters to Santa and an oyster roast.
Tickets: Free and open to the public.
28th Annual Christmas Light Parade:
Date: Dec. 10, festivities begin at 5:30 p.m.
Location: West Coleman Boulevard
Activities: Christmas Light Parade and Pyrotecnico fireworks show.
Tickets: Free to attend, arrive early to secure a spot along the street.
CHARLESTON & NORTH CHARLESTON
Holiday Festival of Lights:
Dates: Nov. 10 to Dec. 31 from 5:30-10 p.m.
Location: James Island County Park
Activities: Drive along the three-mile light show of approximately two million lights, explore family attractions, gift shops and take photos with Santa. Attractions include a climbing wall, express train rides, sweets like hot cocoa, s’mores, funnel cake and more.
Tickets: $15 to $20 for park admission.
The Charleston Santa:
Dates: Weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Best Friend train museum (between the downtown visitor center and the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry)
Activities: Visit Santa, free picture with Santa, Toys for Tots donations.
Tickets: Free with reservations.
Life-size Gingerbread House:
Dates: Nov. 23 to Jan. 6 from 12-7 p.m.
Location: Hotel Bennett, downtown Charleston
Activities: Life-sized gingerbread house built with an array of sweets and lights, hot chocolate
for sale.
Tickets: No tickets or reservations required.
Holiday Weekend at Freshfields Village:
Dates: Nov. 24 - 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Freshfields Village on Kiawah Island
Activities: Photos at Santa’s Surf Shack, holiday market, live music, strolling carolers, letters to Santa and interactive performers.
Tickets: Free.
Tea with Santa:
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 25 to
Dec. 24
Location: Camellias at Hotel Bennett, downtown Charleston
Activities: Holiday tea service with Santa and
champagne for adults.
Tickets: $78 for adults, $58 for children under 12.
Holiday Cocktail Class:
Date: Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.
Location: Frannie and the Fox, 181 Church St.
Activities: Holiday tequila cocktail class led by mixologist Amanda Phelps.
Tickets: $65+ per person. Book tickets on
Resy.com.
Cirque Dreams holidaze:
Dates: Nov. 28-29 at 7:30 p.m.
Location: North Charleston Performing Arts Center
Activities: Holiday-themed cirque show with over 300 costumes and 20 world-class acts celebrating Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas and New Year’s in a two-hour spectacle.
Tickets: Prices vary, purchase on
TicketNetwork.com.
Light the Lake:
Date: Dec. 1 from 5-9 p.m.
Location: Colonial Lake
Activities: 1,000+ luminaries, tree lighting ceremony led by Mayor John Tecklenburg, live music performed by the Charleston Caroling Company, concessions, photo booth and a holiday movie on the lawn at Moultrie Park.
Tickets: Free, registration encouraged.
Christmas Made in the South:
Dates: Dec. 1-3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: The Exchange Park in Ladson
Activities: Arts and crafts festival with 200 local artists offering personalized ornaments, fine art, clothing, jewelry, gourmet delights, toys, pottery, wreaths and more. Santa Claus and food will also be in attendance.
Tickets: $9 for general admission, free for children 12 and under.
Nutcracker Tea:
Dates: Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
Location: Thoroughbred Club inside The Charleston Place, downtown Charleston
Activities: Nutcracker-themed tea service, sweet and savory treats for kids and adults, dance performance from the Dance Conservatory of Charleston.
Tickets: Reservations required, book on Resy.com. Additional fee for champagne/caviar.
City of Charleston Parade:
Date: Dec. 4 at 3 p.m.
Location: Along Broad, King, and Calhoun
streets downtown
Activities: Parade ending with Santa’s arrival at Marion Square where the tree lighting at Marion Square will commence. The tree lighting will include snowfall, festive cocoa and cookies, as well as a performance by the Equinox Orchestra.
Tickets: Free.
Holiday Hoedown:
Date: Dec. 6 from 5-8 p.m.
Location: Cypress Hall at North Charleston
Wannamaker County Park
Activities: Country-themed holiday celebration for special needs families. Come dressed in western gear and enjoy refreshments.
Tickets: $4 per person in advance, $5 day of.
Charleston Reindeer Run:
Date: Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon
Location: Corner of East Bay and Queen St.
Activities: 5k run/walk, costume contest,
dogs invited.
Tickets: $10 to $35.
Charleston Holiday Boat Parade:
Date: Dec. 9, festivities begin at 5 p.m., viewing begins around 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Charleston Harbor
Activities: View the display of lights and festive boats, culminating in a fireworks display over
the harbor.
Tickets: Free.
Ninth Annual Holy City Holiday Market:
Date: Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Holy City Brewing, Firefly Distillery, and The Station Park Circle
Activities: Outdoor market, restaurants hosting holiday parties, vendors, food trucks and photo ops with Lillie Fuel Santa at Holy City Brewing. All venues will have music and holiday-themed entertainment.
New town home development planned at 56 Fairchild Street
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This week there are several developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter.July 27: River Landing – Site plan for new townhome development with stormwater ponds, and amenities at 56 Fairchild Street, 30 units on 8.065 acres.Aug. 3: Daniel Island Club Lodge – Site plan for n...
This week there are several developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter.
July 27: River Landing – Site plan for new townhome development with stormwater ponds, and amenities at 56 Fairchild Street, 30 units on 8.065 acres.
Aug. 3: Daniel Island Club Lodge – Site plan for new building with associated parking and utilities on 3.5 acres at 604 Island Park Drive.
Aug. 3: Clements Ferry Industrial – Site plan review for a 164,000 sq. ft. industrial facility on 13.88 acres at 1001 Charleston Regional Pkwy.
July 20: Woodfield Daniel Island 3 – Review of revisions to previously approved site plan for new multifamily development, 175 units on 6.3 acres at 2058 Daniel Island Drive. Results: Approval pending final documentation to Zoning, T&T, and Stormwater Management.
July 20: Woodfield Point Hope 3 – Site plan for a mixed-use development on 44.6 acres with 360 units at 1260 Clements Ferry Road. Revise and resubmit to TRC.
July 20: Berkshire on Clements Ferry (Point Hope-Goldfinch Tract) - Site plan for mixed-use development, 192 units on 62.86 acres. Results: Revise and resubmit to TRC.
July 20: Point Hope Medical Building - Site plan for medical office building on 10.2 acres at 1236 Clements Ferry Road. Results: Revise and resubmit to TRC.
July 20: Point Hope Site 10A – Site plan at 1260 Clements Ferry Road for five commercial buildings with associated parking and utilities. Results: Revise and resubmit to TRC.
July 20: Point Hope Townhouses (Ashton Residential) – Two items: Preliminary plat and road construction plans for townhome development at 1236 Clements Ferry Road, 110 units on 42 acres. Results: Revise and resubmit to TRC.
July 20: Tuxbury Farm Tract - Concept plan for major subdivision, 83 lots on 15.1 acres. Results: Revise and resubmit to TRC.
July 18: 51 Watroo Point - Request variance from Sec. 54-263 Daniel Island PUD Master Plan zoning regulations to allow a 12-sf. porch addition encroachment into the 20-ft. visual buffer zone. Results not available.
July 17: Fairchild (at the I-526 east bound ramp) - Conceptual approval for a new townhome community with 30 units, 18 two-story units and 12 three-story units. Results: Deferred.
Berkeley Co. Bd. of Education meets the first and third Monday of each month. Executive Committee meets at 5:30 p.m.; meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
Berkeley Co. Council meets fourth Mon. of each month, 6 p.m., Berkeley County Admin. Blg., 1003 Hwy 52, Moncks Corner.
City of Charleston Council typically meets the second and fourth Tues. of each month, 5 p.m., City Hall, 80 Broad Street, Charleston, SC and/or virtually via Conference Call #1-929-205-6099; Access Code: 912 096 416. Exceptions: Summer Schedule - 3rd Tues. of June, July, and August; December meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tues. Dates and locations subject to change.
City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals – Site Design meets the 1st Wed. of each month at 5 p.m. via Zoom.
City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals – Zoning meets the 1st and 3rd Tues. of each month at 5:15 p.m., except for January and July when no meeting is held on the 1st Tues.
All meetings are open for public comment except the City of Charleston Technical Review Committee meetings.
Homeowners see insurance rates soar as options shrink
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Coastal areas in South Carolina have long been prized for their scenic location and proximity to the ocean, but recent years have witnessed a growing concern among homeowners regarding the availability and affordability of home insurance.Hurricanes and flooding, fueled by changing climate patterns, have made it harder for homeowners to obtain affordable insurance, forcing many to consider alternative plans or even pull out of their existing policies.“Our prices have been going up every year for the last 10 years,” l...
Coastal areas in South Carolina have long been prized for their scenic location and proximity to the ocean, but recent years have witnessed a growing concern among homeowners regarding the availability and affordability of home insurance.
Hurricanes and flooding, fueled by changing climate patterns, have made it harder for homeowners to obtain affordable insurance, forcing many to consider alternative plans or even pull out of their existing policies.
“Our prices have been going up every year for the last 10 years,” local homeowner Jason Salas said. “I’m considering changing plans to a higher deductible based on risk tolerance and personal factors pertaining to my home.”
According to Michael Dew from Daniel Island’s Taylor Agency, this strain is due to the skyrocketing costs of reinsurance – insurance for insurers – aimed at reducing the financial risk in the event of large payouts for claims. As a result, many insurance carriers have opted to cease writing policies in coastal regions, redirecting their
focus to more profitable inland areas that are less susceptible to hurricanes and flooding.
Dew points out, “Just about every carrier that I represent has had steep rate increases as well due to these storms and increased cost of reinsurance.” The result is that homeowners are now paying more for their insurance policies, with some experiencing rate hikes as high as 100-150%, Dew noted.
Insurance agencies have also become more selective, considering factors such as roof age, plumbing systems, and even the age of hot water heaters, making qualifying for insurance harder for homeowners. With availability and affordability working in tandem to make it difficult for the consumer, carriers are pumping the brakes and
slowing down sales to new homeowners, according to Sam Schirmer of Schirmer Insurance Group.
“Some carriers are non-renewing due to reinsurance issues, some are non-renewing as they want to move further back from the coast,” Schirmer said. “Some carriers are stopping new sales altogether.”
With increased home values and the increase in the cost of natural disasters, the industry has renewed its focus on its strategies to manage its risk in certain areas, especially those prone to coastal catastrophes. Other factors contributing to the rate increases have to do with inflation, higher repair/rebuild costs, and rising labor and material costs.
Russ Dubinsky, executive director of the South Carolina Insurance Association, notes that the silver lining in South Carolina is that companies are still willing to ensure those risks and there are more companies entering the market today.
The South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDI) has also taken steps to support homeowners facing increased insurance costs and risks. The South Carolina Safe Home program offers matching and non-matching grant funds to help coastal property owners retrofit their homes, making them more resistant to hurricanes and
For homeowners concerned about their ability to secure affordable and comprehensive home insurance coverage in the face of rising weather-related risks, Michael Wise, director of the SCDI, advises all South Carolina consumers to “find an agent they trust and shop their insurance at least yearly to make sure they are receiving
Any consumer who has concerns about homeowners insurance may contact the SCDI Office of Consumer Services at 1-800-768-3467 or visit doi.sc.gov for more information.
The Waterfront Phase 3 and Pier View plans go before city boards
Suzanne Detarhttps://www.thedanielislandnews.com/news/waterfront-phase-3-and-pier-view-plans-go-city-boards
Below are the items coming before city boards in the coming weeks that are specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter.UPCOMING: CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Aug. 17: The Waterfront Phase 3 – Site plan for mixed-use development with three buildings, parking, and utilities for 41 units on 2.2 acres at 610 Waterman St., Daniel Island. Primary TMS: B2750000114. Contact: Bryce Lemon, ...
Below are the items coming before city boards in the coming weeks that are specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter.
UPCOMING: CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Aug. 17: The Waterfront Phase 3 – Site plan for mixed-use development with three buildings, parking, and utilities for 41 units on 2.2 acres at 610 Waterman St., Daniel Island. Primary TMS: B2750000114. Contact: Bryce Lemon, lemon.b@tandh.com.
Aug. 17: The Waterfront Phase 3 – Road extension plans for six single family lots on 1.63 acres at 515 Helmsman St., Daniel Island. Primary TMS: B2750000114. Contact: Bryce Lemon, lemon.b@tandh.com.
Aug. 10: Daniel Island Drive Hotel – Site plan for a 38-room hotel with restaurant and event space on 1.55 acres at 1995 Daniel Island Drive. Contact: Malcolm Glenn, mglenn@seamonwhiteside.com.
Aug. 10: Credit One Stadium Pickleball Additions – Site plan for new pickleball court with associated check-in and restroom buildings and maintenance building relations on 1.6 acres at 161 Seven Farms Drive. . Contact: Paul Peeples, ppeeples@seamonwhiteside.com.
Aug. 10: Towne at Cooper River - Concept plan for subdivision of tract into multiple parcels with new roadway on 30.39 acres at 2620 Clements Ferry Road. Contact: Spencer Plowden, splodwen@seamonwhiteside.com.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Aug. 7: Pier View St. (116 and 105 Daniels Landing) – Request for conceptual approval for two new 4-story apartment buildings (Building one: 73 units, and Building two, 54 units). TMS: 275-00-00-114, 228 Owner: Parcel R Phase 4 Development Co, LLC. Applicant: Housing Studio, Dmitry Lednev.
RESULTS: CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Aug. 3: Daniel Island Club Lodge – Site plan for new building with associated parking and utilities on 3.5 acres at 604 Island Park Drive. Results: Submit to TRC for 1st Review.
Aug. 3: Clements Ferry Industrial – Site plan review for a 164,000 sq. ft. industrial facility on 13.88 acres at 1001 Charleston Regional Pkwy. Results: Open pending delivery of comments from Stormwater Management.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY & COUNTY MEETINGS
Berkeley Co. Bd. of Education meets the first and third Monday of each month. Executive Committee meets at 5:30 p.m.; meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
Berkeley Co. Council meets fourth Mon. of each month, 6 p.m., Berkeley County Admin. Blg., 1003 Hwy 52, Moncks Corner.
City of Charleston Council typically meets the second and fourth Tues. of each month, 5 p.m., City Hall, 80 Broad Street, Charleston, SC and/or virtually via Conference Call #1-929-205-6099; Access Code: 912 096 416. Exceptions: Summer Schedule - 3rd Tues. of June, July, and August; December meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tues. Dates and locations subject to change.
City of Charleston Technical Review Committee meets every Thurs. at 9 a.m.via Zoom.
City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals – Site Design meets the 1st Wed. of each month at 5 p.m. via Zoom.
City of Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals – Zoning meets the 1st and 3rd Tues. of each month at 5:15 p.m., except for January and July when no meeting is held on the 1st Tues.
City of Charleston Design Review Board meets the 1st and 3rd Mon. of every month at 4:30 p.m.
City of Charleston Planning Commission meets the 3rd Wed. of every month at 5 p.m.
City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review – Large projects meets the 2nd and 4th Wed. of every month at 4:30 p.m.
City of Charleston Board of Architectural Review – Small projects meets the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of every month at 4:30 p.m.
All meetings are open for public comment except the City of Charleston Technical Review Committee meetings.
For more information, contacts for specific projects and on location and time of the meetings or to learn more, visit charleston-sc.gov/AgendaCenter/.
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