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As Daniel Island's top medical aesthetics and cosmetic dermatology practice, we believe that everyone deserves to love the way they look. At the end of the day, the only opinion that matters about your well-being and appearance is yours. That's why our team is committed to providing you with the most affordable, effective medical cosmetic Services in Daniel Island - so you can live your best life without compromise. We treat men and women of all ages and ethnicities.
Founded in 2007, Southern Cosmetic Laser has evolved into a multi-specialty practice offering the latest medical aesthetics and laser skin Services in Daniel Island, SC. If you are wanting the most advanced, highest-level of service, you have come to the right place.
Our services start and end with the client in mind. At Southern Cosmetic Laser, we strive to exceed our customer's expectations with every service we offer, whether it's laser skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal, anti-aging skincare, or fillers for wrinkles. We combine years of experience, the latest technologies, techniques, and personalized services to ensure your visit is pleasurable, informative, and private.
When you choose Southern Cosmetic Laser, you, the customer comes first. We take a client-centered approach to everything we do, meaning we're happy to discuss available treatment options with you. We'll weigh the pros and cons of each procedure with your needs in mind, ensuring your treatment is effective. We believe that an informed client is a happier client, and we're not shy about educating you on the tools we use and the Services we individually customize.
Whether you're looking to completely transform your appearance or simply get a healthier glow, we are here to help. Our team tailors the appropriate laser treatment or medical aesthetic service to achieve your desired results, not somebody else's. Combined with the safest, most medically-approved procedures and products, you'll love the way you look when you leave Southern Cosmetic Laser.
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- Innovative Laser Skin Services in Daniel Island, SC
- Skin Rejuvenation in Daniel Island, SC
- Skincare Injectables and Fillers in Daniel Island, SC
- Anti-Aging Injectable Services in Daniel Island, SC
- Laser Tattoo Removal in Daniel Island, SC
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Your trust, confidence, and satisfaction are our highest priorities - no if's, and's, or but's.
Some of our most popular services include:
Laser Skin Services
Laser Hair Removal
Botox
Facials
Dermal Fillers
Body Sculpting
Services for Acne and Acne Scarring
Men's Services
Tattoo Removal
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Innovative Laser Skin Services
in Daniel Island, SC
If you have never had a laser skin treatment before, it might seem like a scary proposition at first. However, as many of our patients will tell you, procedures like laser hair removal can be life-changing. Laser skin services are not only effective - they're growing in popularity. According to a study, nearly 4.1 million laser skin services were performed in 2019. Whether you're looking to remove unwanted hair or achieve a more unified skin tone, laser services can help.
Some of the most requested laser skin services at Southern Cosmetic Laser include:
Laser Hair Removal in Daniel Island, SC
Unwanted hair. You know it's there, and just about every day, you've got to shave, pluck, and tweeze your way to removing it. But what if we told you there was a permanent solution to reduce your unwanted hair problem?
At Southern Cosmetic Laser, our laser hair removal services target hair follicles giving your skin the smooth, silky feel you've may desire. Laser hair removal services save you time in shaving - a proposition that seemed impossible a few years ago.
Using the most up-to-date lasers for our services, we offer a permanent hair-reduction solution for all skin types, making it a quick, effective treatment for any ethnicity. Our state-of-the-art laser technologies emit a laser beam that penetrates your hair follicles, destroying the root while preserving your skin.
Our clients are ditching their razors and choosing our lasers to remove hair from their bikini lines, underarms,
upper lips, legs, arms, face, chest and back.
A few benefits of laser hair removal include:
- Eliminate Stubborn, Unwanted Hair
- Prevent Ingrown Hairs
- Quick and Effective
- Remove Bumps, Stubble, Irritation, and Razor Burn
- Smooth, Glassy Skin That You Will Love
- Affordable Plans from Southern Cosmetic Laser
If this is your first foray into laser hair removal services, you're probably wondering how it all works.
Don't worry; we've got you covered!
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses a laser, or concentrated beam of light, to remove unwanted hair on your body. During our laser hair removal services, the light from the laser is absorbed by the melanin in your hair. That light is then converted to heat, which damages your hair follicles, preventing future hair growth. Most laser hair removal services are quick and can be completed in about 30 minutes. This treatment can be accomplished during a lunch break or quickly after work.
What Happens During Laser Hair Removal Treatment?
Southern Cosmetic Laser hair removal involves several steps. Once you schedule an appointment, you will need to shave prior to your treatment. You will need to avoid plucking, waxing, threading and depilatory creams at least three weeks prior to treatment. During your day of treatment, the following will occur:
- Clean the treatment area to kill germs and bacteria
- Provide you with protective goggles or glasses to wear.
- Commence laser hair removal treatment using our cutting-edge lasers.
- A topical cooling product such as aloe may be applied after the treatment.
- Send you on your way feeling smooth and satisfied.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Services usually require an average of six to eight sessions with periodic touchups. However, sessions vary depending on your schedule and the area of your body that needs treatment. You may need more services on areas where hair grows quickly, like your upper lip. Some areas, like places on your back, will not require as many laser treatment sessions.
Skin Rejuvenation in Daniel Island, SC
We offer the most advanced skin rejuvenation services for all skin types for both men and women. We believe in these 3 Basic Principles of Aging!
- Skin Integrity
- Toxins
- Dermal Fillers
At Southern Cosmetic Laser we can't turn back the hands of time, but we've seen by applying these three steps in a systematic approach you can achieve long lasting, amazing more youthful results. You may even have people say to you, "Wow, you look amazing! What's your secret?"
Natural aging and a lifetime of involuntary facial muscle actions contribute to the formation of tiny wrinkles, creases and fine lines that can make you look angry, tired or older than you feel. Over time skin loses volume, collagen and elastin and can become thinner and begin to sag.
At Southern Cosmetic Laser, our skin rejuvenation services are some of the most popular laser skin services offered. Skin rejuvenation is a non-surgical treatment that helps you look as vibrant as you feel. Unlike traditional cosmetic surgeries, proper skin rejuvenation doesn't require you to put your skin or health at risk to achieve beautiful results. Instead, our skin rejuvenation options are safe and offer multiple benefits for people suffering from skin defects like scarring, acne and aging.
We can rejuvenate your skin using a variety of laser skin services in Daniel Island, including resurfacing, energy-based laser tightening and lifting, and other laser-based services.
There are numerous benefits to skin rejuvenation, including:
- Reduction of Wrinkles & Fine Lines
- Diminished Sunspots
- Acne Suppression
- Improvement of Acne Scars
- Redness and Rosacea Relief
Contact our office today to learn which one of our cutting-edge skin rejuvenation services is best for your lifestyle.
Skincare Injectables and Fillers
in Daniel Island, SC
Dermal fillers have changed the face of the medical cosmetic industry. About 10 million dermal services are applied every year. Fillers are used in shaping the face, lifting, volumizing and minimizing wrinkles. Fillers replace fat and bone less, lift and support. When combined with laser skin services and neurotoxins our patients can stick to an easy regimen that helps them maintain gorgeous, smooth skin.
How Do Dermal Fillers Work?
Many of our patients know they want anti-aging services like fillers to help smooth out wrinkles and help lift. However, they don't know how dermal fillers, or injectables, work.
As people age, they lose collagen, elastin, and perhaps more importantly, hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture in your skin. Injectables that utilize hyaluronic acid and other substances help replace lost moisture, resulting in fuller, more radiant skin. Injectables and fillers can also help add extra volume to your lips and cheeks and firm up saggy skin.
Often, our patients see results after a single treatment, which can last as long as 9 to 18 months. Our patients choose Southern Cosmetic Laser because our fillers give a natural-looking result without affecting facial expressions, making for a discreet yet effective treatment.
Where Are Injectables Used?
We discuss and explain various types of fillers and decide which is best for you.
At Southern Cosmetic Laser, we offer personalized filler services for a number of problem areas, such as:
- Marionette Lines: These lines go directly down from the corners of your mouth and become more pronounced over time as your face loses volume.
- Cheeks: As you age, your cheeks lose volume, making you look gaunt and elderly. Our fillers plump up your cheeks, giving you a more youthful look without plastic surgery.
- Lips: Plumping up our patient's lips is one of our most popular injectable skincare services in Daniel Island. Our lip filler services are customized to each patient's preference, meaning we can help with subtle enhancements or obvious upgrades.
- Jaw and jawline areas.
Anti-Aging Injectable Services in Daniel Island, SC
Finding the right filler can be confusing, but our experienced medical team will work with you to discover the best treatment options for your goals. Some of our most popular injectable services include:
Dermal Fillers: Products such as Juvederm XC, Radiesse, Bellafill and Restylane are used for facial lifting and contouring. They are great for filling in thin lips, tightening saggy skin, helping with skin laxity, and more.
Botox: Botox and similar products like Jeuveau, Dysport, and Xeomin are wrinkle-smoothing neuromodulators that treat horizontal lines across the forehead. They are also very effective at reducing crow's feet and perpendicular frown lines between your eyebrows and other areas.
Nova Threads: This is another non-surgical option that can create an immediate facelift, which tightens and smooths your skin. Products like Nova Lyft and Nova Mesh are excellent if you have saggy skin, thin lips, or need collagen stimulation. We help you decided which is best for your face and skin type.
B12 Shots: B12 works wonderfully and promotes the growth of healthy skin cells, which repair damaged skin. Aging and certain medical conditions affect your body's ability to absorb B12, leaving you tired and forgetful. Regular B12 injections from Southern Cosmetic Laser help your body absorb the B12 it needs. That way, you're more alert during the day and benefit from healthier skin, nails, and hair.
Laser Tattoo Removal in Daniel Island, SC
Getting a tattoo is an art. Removing a tattoo is another art. There are numerous variables that are considered in laser tattoo removal. Southern Cosmetic Laser is compassionate in helping rid those unwanted tattoos. We use superior technologies to customize services for the patient and their tattoo. We work with clients to provide optimal outcomes at affordable, comparable pricing. We want to spend your money wisely and want to achieve the best outcome possible with minimal services.
Professional and Efficient from First Encounter
From anti-aging fillers for your lips to precise laser hair removal along your bikini line, Southern Cosmetic Laser has the team and tools to serve you with excellence. When it comes to cosmetic dermatology and medical aesthetics, we take pride in our experience and passion. We provide more than quick, effective services - we give our patients a relaxing, comforting experience catered to their needs. Our unparalleled customer service and state-of-the-art laser skin services in Daniel Island, SC, keeps our clients coming back.
We know that aging is inevitable, but that doesn't mean you have to succumb to the aging process. Call or click today to learn more about the Southern Cosmetic Laser difference and how we have thrived for over 18 years as Daniel Island's premier skincare and anti-aging treatment center.
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Latest News in Daniel Island, SC
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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