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Welcome
The Charleston region is full of life, history and opportunity. You have probably already discovered this as you are considering, or have already chosen, the region as your new home.
On the surface, the regions beauty is impossible to ignore. In fact, its probably one of the many things that attracted you to the area. Rivers serenely wind through scenic marshlands. Historic buildings are shaded by grand live oaks draped in Spanish moss. There are a lot of advantages to living in an area thats easy on the eyes, whether youve set down roots in Summerville, Charleston, Mount Pleasant or somewhere in between.
But much deeper than the regions beauty is its history, which dates back to 1670 when the first English settlers arrived and established Charles Towne on the banks of the Ashley River. As a favorite
destination for travelers, the Charleston region proudly celebrates its history and the people who have helped shape the area into what it is today.
In addition, quality of life is something each community takes seriously. Schools are a high priority. New pedestrian and family-friendly neighborhoods are being built that mix seamlessly with established neighborhoods. There are abundant opportunities to experience arts, culture, outdoor recreation, shopping, dining and nightlife.
We invite you to explore the region, get to know your neighbors and discover the charms of the Lowcountry. It wont take long before you become immersed in the areas progressive Southern culture and call Charleston your new hometown.Were certainly glad youre here. Welcome home.
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Weve got it allCharleston was named No. 1 tourist city in the United States in 2013 by Conde Nast Traveler readers for the third year in a row. Here are a few reasons why:
Atmosphere and AmbianceDay or night, Charlestons atmosphere and ambiance beckon. Take a carriage ride to learn about the historic area, take in a beautiful sunset at a rooftop bar or venture to the beach to relax. Charleston gets into your soul and we think youll agree theres nothing quite like it.
Arts and HistoryThe Charleston area is the home of many firsts. The city was founded in 1670, and you can barely take a step in any direc-tion without seeing a historic building, plantation or other landmark. From Rainbow Row and the Market down-town to Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, there is much to see and learn about. And the Charleston arts scene is surprisingly vibrant as well. Per-forming and visual arts come together in the annual Spoleto Festival.
FriendlinessOur rankings as Friendliest City and Most Mannerly City are two things were proud of. We take life a little slower here in Charleston and extend to visitors and newcomers the same hospitality that the citys founders did. It wont be long before you too will be saying, Welcome, yall!
LodgingWant to stay in a historic inn? No problem. Like the beach with a golf course nearby? You can stay there too. Luxury hotel, bed and breakfast, marsh or ocean view, harbor or skyline vista? If you can dream it, we probably have it.
RestaurantsCharleston has become a hotspot on the gour-met food scene. Chefs focus on using farm fresh produce and seafood straight from local waters. Lots of festivals and events feature our local cuisine, from spontaneous Food Truck Rodeos to the annual Wine and Food Festival.
ShoppingPick up a handmade sweetgrass basket in the Market or shop the latest fashions on King Street downtown. Head out to the Tanger Out-lets in North Charleston if youre looking for a great deal or swing by Town Centre in Mount Pleasant for trendy shops and locally-owned boutiques. Whatever youre looking for, you can probably find it here.
WELCOME
Charleston is the No. 1 Best City in North America- Travel & Leisure, 2014
No. 2 Worlds Best City-Travel & Leisure, 2014
No. 2 Top world destination- Conde Nast Traveler, Readers Choice Awards, 2014
A top 10 best place for where jobs will be in 2015 - Forbes, 2014
No. 4 Best Performing U.S. metro for high tech GDP growth-Milken Institute, 2015
No. 12 Greatest places to live in U.S. - Outside Magazine 2014
No. 13 for job recovery among U.S. metros- Brookings Institution, 2014
No. 3 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs- Under30CEO.com, 2013
Top 12 Technology hubs in America- SlateTech, 2013
No. 2 Americas Most Exciting mid-size cities- Movoto, 2014
No. 2 for economic growth (South Atlanticarea)- Area Development, 2012
Top 10 Small American Cities of the Future- American Cities of the Future, 2015
No. 2, Top 10 downtowns- Livability.com, 2012
No. 2 Best weekend getaway destination-U.S. News & World Report, 2015
Sources: Charleston County Economic Development, Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Why, thank you!The Charleston area keeps racking up the recongnition in many areas. Here are a few examples. Were flattered...
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I like living in the Charleston region because of the areas dynamic contrasts: A growing economy and a deep sense of history; vibrant urban cores and a serene natural environment; countless cultural events and nothing to do on a lazy summer afternoon. But most of all, I like it because its home.
Grady JohnsonPresident and Group Publisher, SC Biz News, publishers of the Charleston Regional Business Journal
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Why I live hereWelcome messages from our sponsors
Charleston, and surrounding areas, are the perfect backdrop for families. Having raised an 18, 21, and 23 year old here myself, I can vouch that it offers something for everyone. Where else can you spend a day at the beach, enjoy some of the countrys best food and take in a baseball game just by hopping over a bridge?
Cregg Glover South Carolina Federal Credit Union
Charleston is full of diverse communities that are rich in history & culture, which are the foundations of a great city. Its the history & culture that draws you in to Charleston but its the great people that keep you here!
Anton J. Gunn, MSWExecutive Director of Community Health Innovation & Chief Diversity Officer,MUSC Health
FrontDoor chose to make roots in the Lowcountry because of its natural charm, the exceptional lifestyle and most of all because of the people here. Life here is just a little less hectic, and our homes reflect the relaxed lifestyle that makes Charleston such a great place to be.
Mark LipsmeyerDivision Vice President/Charleston,FrontDoor Communities
I was born and raised here. Its no surprise to me Charleston has been voted the #1 Travel Destination in the World by Cond Nast Traveler Readers. Visitors come to this city for the same reasons locals live here the diversity of its natural and cultural history, such as McLeod Plantation Historic Site and Caw Caw Interpretive Center, and beautiful lifeguarded beaches. I wouldnt live anywhere else.
David BennettChief Operating Officer, Charleston County Parks Recreation Commission
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2 Introduction to Charleston3 Sponsors Welcome6 Education in the Lowcountry13 Higher Education18 Market Facts/Economy26 Health & Wellness
Living In
Resource Guide
Welcome
40 Historic Charleston44 Mount Pleasant46 Isle of Palms & Sullivans Island48 North Charleston50 West Ashley54 James Island & Folly Beach57 Johns & Wadmalaw Islands58 Daniel Island60 Kiawah & Seabrook Islands62 Summerville64 Moncks Corner66 Goose Creek
68 Sports & Recreation71 Dog Parks 75 Golf Courses76 Dining Out78 Places to Stay81 Alternative & Outdoor Venues84 Arts Abound88 Attractions & Tours93 Calendar of Events96 Newcomer Information & Map
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School Districts, p. 8 /// Private Schools, p. 10 /// Higher Education, p. 13
Education
The greater Charleston region has four school districts covering areas from downtown to suburban neighbor-hoods to rural and beach communities. Each district offers a variety of school programs, including magnet and charter schools with specialized programs of study.
Charleston County School District is the largest, serving some 43,000 students countywide. Students living in the city of Charleston, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant all attend Charleston County schools as well as those on James Island, Johns Island and Sullivans Island.
Berkeley County School District serves more than 30,000 students in 40 schools that span the vast county. Students in such areas as Goose Creek, Hanahan, Daniel Island and Moncks Corner attend these schools.
Dorchester County is divided into two districts. Dorches-ter School District 2 serves Summerville and areas around it. Dorchester School District 4 educates children in the more rural parts of the county, including St. George, Ridgeville and Harleyville.
Details on each district are given on the pages that follow.
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Berkeley County School District 229 E. Main St.Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-899-8600www.berkeley.k12.sc.usFor a complete list of schools in Berkeley County School District, visit www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/Schools.cfm. To determine your neighborhood school based on home address, visit http://gis.berkeleycoun-tysc.gov/maps/school_system.
Berkeley County School District, the fourth-largest school system in the state, serves more
the Arts at Goose Creek High School offers programs in creative writing, dance, orchestral strings, theater, visual arts, vocal music, and wind and percussion studies.
The Gifted and Talented program serves academically advanced students. They are enrolled in classes to enrich and accelerate learning beyond the regular school curriculum, including in English and mathematics.
In November 2012, Berkeley County voters passed a school improvement referendum that will construct and equip five new schools and renovate 29 other schools in the district. New schools include:
A new high school in the Daniel Island/Cainhoy area.
A new middle school in the Daniel Island/Cainhoy area.
A new elementary school in the Sheep Island Road area.
A new elementary school in the Tanner Plantation area.
A new elementary school in the Fox-Bank Plantation area.
Charleston County School District 75 Calhoun St.Charleston, SC 29401 843-937-6300www.ccsdschools.comFor information on all the individual schools in the district, along with information on registering your child in the district, visit www.ccsdschools.com/Schools. To look up your neighborhood school based on home address, visit www.croppermap.com/charleston.
Charleston County School District is the second-largest school system in South Caro-lina, representing a blend of urban, suburban and rural schools over 1,000 square miles. The district serves about 43,000 students in 80 schools and several specialized programs.
In Charleston County, each school-aged child is assigned to a neighborhood school based on grade level and home address. In ad-dition, the district offers specialized programs, magnet schools and charter schools, including such specialized programming as Montessori, International Baccalaureate, single-gender, military-infused, math and science, arts and global studies programs.
Charleston County School Districts current
than 29,000 students and operates 40 schools, including eight high schools, nine middle schools, 22 elementary schools and one alter-native school.
Berkeley County provides arts magnet schools at each level of elementary, middle and high school. Howe Hall Arts Infused Magnet School serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade who are selected through a lottery process. Howe Hall is a model site for arts infusion in South Carolina and was selected in 2007 as a Kennedy Center Creative Ticket School of Excellence and in 2010 as a National Blue Ribbon School. The Berkeley Center for
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Top: Sixth graders at Laing Middle School are working together to build nine greenhouses,complete with irrigation and ventilation systems.Bottom: Junior Girls Day Out participants learned how to use a 3-D modeling software called SketchUp to build and print their own 3-D houses during Geek Squad Academy.
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School District Overview
strategic plan, Charleston Achieving Excellence, centers on four priorities: literacy improve-ment; effective teaching and leadership; world-class schools and systems; and strategic partnerships. The district has three main goals: close the achievement gap; elevate achievement overall; and raise the graduation rate.
Dorchester School District 2 102 Green Wave Blvd. Summerville, SC 29483843-873-2901www.dorchester2.k12.sc.usFor a complete list of schools, visit this short-ened link: http://bit.ly/16PtumA. This website has a list of schools for each subdivision. For questions about attendance zones and which neighborhood school your child would attend, call the district office.
Dorchester School District 2 is the largest employer in Dorchester County. The district serves more than 23,000 students in suburban Summerville through three high schools, six middle schools and 12 elementary schools, plus an alternative program for grades six to 12 and an adult community education program.
In November 2012, the community ap-proved a $179 million School Improvement Referendum that will provide three new elementary schools and a new middle school of the arts. It will also fund major expansions and renovations at five elementary and three
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School District MapIn Dorchester County, the districts divide along Eagle Drive, Indigo Road and Cummings Chapel Road.
Student enrollment, 2013
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middle schools. All three high schools will have classroom additions to accommodate increased career and technology programs. The new schools are scheduled to open in fall 2015 and will alleviate overcrowding at all schools in the district.
Dorchester School District 4500 Ridge St.St. George, SC 29477843-563-4535www.dorchester4.k12.sc.usFor a complete list of schools in the district, visit http://bit.ly/SA6syD.To determine your neighborhood school zone, call the district office.
Dorchester School District 4 is home to six schools three elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school and the Odyssey Educational Center, serving a student population of about 2,000. The district offers honors/advanced placement, college prep, tech prep and occupational courses.
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www.CharlestonBusiness.com
For more lists subscribe to:Private SchoolsRanked by Fall 2014 Enrollment
School Phone Website / EmailEnrollment /
TeachersGrades
Student:Teacher RatioBAdministrator(s) /
Year FoundedPorter-Gaud School300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-556-3620
860117
1st through 12th12:1
David DuBose EglestonJr.
1867
Bishop England High School363 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492 843-849-9599
71555
9-1213:1
Patrick Finneran, NancyHeath, Kit Brownell
1915Pinewood Preparatory School1114 Orangeburg Road, Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-1643
70080
Pre-K3 through 12th9:1
Stephen M. Mandell1952
Northwood Academy2263 Otranto Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-764-2284
69947
Pre-school through 12th15:1
Larry L. Evanoff,Darlene W. Anderson,Melanie Van Deusen
1978Ashley Hall172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-722-4088
67575
2 years old through 12th9:1
Jill S. Muti1909
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School1183 Russell Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-4721
www.coksm.orgINP
60238
Pre-K through 8th16:1
John Byrnes, SusanSplendido
1950Palmetto Christian Academy361 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-881-9967
www.palmettochristianacademy.orglisas@palmettochristianacademy.org
50060
Pre-K2 through 12th14:1
Mike E. Lindsey1992
First Baptist School of Charleston48 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-6646
47850
K2 through 12th11:1
Thomas E. Mullins,Robin J. Riggs, Will
McCombs1949
Mason Preparatory School56 Halsey Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401 843-723-0664
34040
K through 8th14:1
Erik Kreutner1964
St. John's Christian Academy204 W. Main St., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-761-8539
33035
K3 through 12th10:1
Eric M. Denton1966
Coastal Christian Preparatory School681 McCants Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-3663
27540
K3 through 12th7:1
Mike Winkler, BeckyKing1953
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www.CharlestonBusiness.com
For more lists subscribe to:Private SchoolsRanked by Fall 2014 Enrollment
School Phone Website / EmailEnrollment /
TeachersGrades
Student:Teacher RatioBAdministrator(s) /
Year FoundedCharleston Day School15 Archdale St., Charleston, SC 29401 843-377-0315
26631
1st through 8th6:1
Brendan J. O'Shea1937
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School7 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 843-766-2128
26324
K3 through 8th13:1
Roseann P. Tracy1948
Cathedral Academy3790 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC 29418 843-760-1192
25028
K4 through 12th15:1
Chris Bateman1999
Dorchester Academy234 Academy Road, St. George, SC 29477 843-563-9511
23125
K4 through 12th12:1
Karen H. Neil1966
The Oaks Christian School505 Gahagan Road, Summerville, SC 29485 843-875-7667
22522
K3 through 8thK3-K5 18:2; 1st-8th 18:1
Robin B. Boehler1998
Charleston Collegiate School2024 Academy Drive, Johns Island, SC 29455 843-559-5506
22030
Pre-K through 12th8:1
Hacker H. Burr1970
Ridge Christian Academy2168 Ridge Church Road, Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-9856
21020
Birth through 12th10:1
Gentry Ard1997
Charleston Catholic School888-A King Street, Charleston, SC 29403 843-577-4495
www.charlestoncatholic.comcharlestoncatholic@charlestoncatholic.org
20018
K4 through 8th11:1
Fred S. McKay1991
Summerville Catholic School226 Black Oak Blvd., Summerville, SC 29485 843-873-9310
20030
K4 through 8th15:1
Lisa Tanner1984
Sundrops Montessori School955 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-849-3652
17229
6 weeks through 4th9:1
Shannon Smith1997
James Island Christian School15 Crosscreek Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 843-795-1762
16025
K4 through 8th16:1
Jeremy Schwartz1994
Addlestone Hebrew Academy1639 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407 843-571-1105
14032
18 months through 8th12:1 for Grades K-8
Abby Levine1956
Riverpointe Christian Academy2508 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414 843-763-1600
www.riverpointechristian.orgRiverpointechristian. org
11018
6 months through 12th8:1
Robert C. Jones Jr.1967
Charles Towne Montessori School56 Leinbach Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 843-571-1140
905
15 months through age 126:1 to 15:1
Kevin O'Loughlin1972
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South Carolina is home to84 institutions of higherlearning, including: Three research institutions 10 comprehensive teaching institutions
Four regional campuses of USC 16 technical colleges 24 independent senior institutions Two two-year independent institutions
Two private professional schools 24 out-of-state degree granting institutions
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Whether you are a college-bound student, a college football fanatic, an em-ployee or a resident inter-ested in lectures and continuing education opportunities, theres a good chance you will find what you are looking for in South Carolinas higher education system.
Enrollment has been on the rise in recent years. More than 248,000 students were en-rolled in South Carolinas public and indepen-dent two- and four-year institutions during the 2011-2012 school year.
Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is the citys oldest institution. It is a nation-ally recognized public liberal arts and sciences
university located in the heart of historic Charleston. Students attend class in centuries old buildings, and many spend their evenings working as waiters and bartenders or pedal-ing tourists around in rickshaws. Because of both their work ethic and spending power, the students are a vital part of Charlestons thriving hospitality industry.
The Citadel is another college with deep roots in Charleston. Its not uncommon to spot a knob walking the Lowcountrys streets. The freshman class is easily identified by the mens shaved heads that resemble doorknobs hence the nickname. A few dozen women also attend the military college, although females were not allowed until 1996. The school is
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unique because it offers a classic military education described as intense, meaningful and academically strong. It differs from the nations traditional military schools because students are not required to join the service upon graduation.
The Medical University of South Carolina is one of the areas premier hospitals and includes a strong teaching component. Its specialty degree programs include dental, graduate stud-ies, medicine, nursing and pharmacy. It is also one of the regions largest employers, and the research conducted there is a vital part of the regions high-tech biomedical industry.
The Charleston School of Law is a private in-stitution located in downtown Charleston. While the school was founded in 2003, like most things in this city, it is steeped in history.
In November 1825, a group of Charleston attorneys petitioned the S.C. General Assembly for a charter institution. The following year, the Forensic Club started offering law lectures, beginning the Southeasts earliest law school. In 2002, prominent Charleston judges and attorneys set out to establish a law school that would continue the 19th century clubs tradi-tion. The school earned accreditation in 2006
Photos/Gibson PittsPhoto/Art Institute of Charleston
Left: Students in the aerospace training program at Trident
Technical College.
Right: Culinary Institute students at Trident
Technical College work in a commercial-grade kitchen.
Graphic Design students at the Art Institute learn the skills theyll need to enter the thriving design scene in Charleston.
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Colleges and UniversitiesRanked by Fall 2014 Enrollment
InstitutionPhone / Website
EmailEnrollment /
FacultyPublic/Private
Top Three UndergraduateMajors, by Enrollment Administrator
Trident Technical College7000 Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC 29406
843-574-6111www.tridenttech.edu
334 PublicAssociate in Arts
Associate in ScienceNursing
Mary Thornley1964
College of Charleston66 George St.Charleston, SC 29424
843-953-5500www.cofc.edu
535 PublicBiology
CommunicationPsychology
Glenn F. McConnell1770
Charleston Southern University9200 University Blvd.Charleston, SC 29406
843-863-7050www.charlestonsouthern.edu
[email protected],968162 Private
NursingBusiness
KinesiologyJairy C. Hunter Jr.
1964
The Citadel171 Moultrie St.Charleston, SC 29409
843-225-3294www.citadel.edu
[email protected],763189 Public
Business AdministrationCriminal JusticePolitical Science
John W. Rosa1842
Southern Wesleyan University Adult & Graduate Studies4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 301Charleston, SC 29405
843-266-7981www.swu.edu
55 PrivateBusiness Administration
Human ServicesBiology
Todd S. Voss1906
Miller-Motte Technical College8085 Rivers Ave., Suite ENorth Charleston, SC 29406
843-574-0101www.miller-motte.edu
[email protected] Private
Medical and Health SciencePrograms
Management-International TradeProgram
Sara A. Eichelman1916
Limestone College4500 Leeds Ave., Suite 208Charleston, SC 29405
843-745-1100www.limestone.edu
[email protected] Private
Business AdministrationSocial Work
Computer ScienceLaura Roberts
1845
Charleston School of Law81 Mary St.Charleston, SC 29403
44828 Private Juris Doctor
Joseph D. Harbaugh2003
Medical University of South Carolina171 Ashley Ave.Charleston, SC 29425
843-792-2300www.musc.edu
1,519 PublicNursing
Cardiovascular PerfusionDavid J. Cole
1824
ECPI University & Medical Careers Institute7410 Northside DriveCharleston, SC 29420
843-414-0350www.ecpi.edu
[email protected] Private
Health ScienceComputer and Information ScienceElectronics Engineering Technology
James Weaver1966
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University101 W. Hill Blvd., Building 221Charleston Air Force Base, SC 29404
843-767-8912www.erau.edu/charleston
[email protected] Private
Aviation ManagementProfessional AeronauticsTechnical Management
John Johnson2006
Southeastern Institute4600 Goer Drive, Suite 105North Charleston, SC 29406
843-747-1279www.southeasterninstitute.edu
[email protected] Private
Massage TherapyMedical Assisting
Pharmacy TechnicianJohn Houston
1997
Saint Leo University - North Charleston Center2430 Mall Drive, Suite 185North Charleston, SC 29406
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and graduated its first class the following year. The Charleston region is also home to
several technical colleges that offer a host of two-year degrees and trade certifications. These include Trident Technical College, the regions largest two-year school. Upon the Boeing Co.s 2009 announcement that it would locate an assembly plant for its 787 Dreamliner in North Charleston, Trident Tech announced it would expand its aviation electronics programs and dedicate nearly 10,000 square feet of space for Boeing-related training programs at its main campus.
Students also have the option of attend-ing satellite campuses for specialty training, such as Embry Riddle Aeronautical University located at the Charleston Air Force Base.
The Art Institute of Charleston opened in 2007 and is a branch of the Art Intitute of Atlanta. The programs it offers include com-mercial photography, culinary arts, fashion and retail management, graphic design and more.
Charleston is also home to the American College of the Building Arts, which trains students in historical building trades such as ironwork or plaster.
The Lowcountry Graduate Center in North Charleston is an organization that formed to help working professionals gain advanced de-grees through collaboration between the states colleges and universities.
Despite myriad choices, South Carolina, like many states, is at a crossroads when it comes to
higher education. Many exciting programs are under way
here, including the South Carolina Centers for Economic Excellence program.
The state created the Centers for Eco-nomic Excellence program in 2002 to provide incentives for the states research universities to raise capital from private sources to fund endowments for specialized research profes-sorships. The professorships serve a unique role in helping cultivate critical public-private industrial partnerships and expanding the states knowledge base.
At the same time, South Carolina is grap-pling with decreasing state funds and increased tuition costs. Without money for new facilities, demand in the coming years may outstrip capacity. And schools are constantly challenged with training students for the evolving high-tech industry.
The good news is that university officials
and lawmakers spend countless hours study-ing, debating and creating innovative ways to advance higher learning in South Carolina without putting the financial burden on students and their families.
The states colleges and universities including many in the Lowcountry offer a competitive education to traditional and returning students.
They also help fuel the local economy by serving as some of the areas largest employers, by luring students and families to town, and by fostering relationships with the community and businesses. The Lowcountrys institutions of higher learning are and will continue to be a major part of the cultural fabric of this region.
For more information on higher education institutions in South Carolina, visit the S.C. Commission on Higher Education at www.che.sc.gov.
The College of Charleston Observatory. Students in the computer lab at Charleston Southern University.
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Medical students learning at MUSC.
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Economic Drivers, p. 20 /// Area Information, p. 22 /// Real Estate, p. 24
Market Facts
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A region on the move
Charlestons economy has been growing and diversifying at a steady pace, with technology, engineering, architecture, service industries and health care ranking as the areas fastest-growing job sectors.The emergence of technology startups heralds a growing knowledge economy and has earned Charleston the nickname Silicon Harbor.
An economic driver for the entire state, the Port of Charleston has rebounded strongly after a dip in exports and imports during the recession. The S.C. State Ports Authority saw break-bulk cargo, which is cargo that doesnt fit into molded containers, almost double to 1.24 million tons from 2009 to 2011.
Ports, logistics, manufacturing and distribution companies account for a significant amount of economic activity in the Charleston region.
As the housing market gradually recovers, the demand for commercial real estate and rental properties has surged. Construction has bounced back with an increase in building permits and the dollar value of the construction market.
Financial institutions operating in the Charleston area represent more than 25% of the financial assets in banks across the state. The largest banking institution headquartered in the Charleston area, First Federal Savings and Loan, also holds the second-highest market share for the region. The largest market share is held by Wells Fargo Bank, which took over Wachovia Bank.
In the pages that follow we give you a visual representation of some data on the Charleston market through Market Facts. Each year, the Charleston Regional Business Journal publishes Market Facts, data and facts about our region presented in chart, graph and table format. The information here is from the most recent Market Facts publication.
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Volker Mornhinweg, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Gov. Nikki Haley unveil plans for the new facility that will manufacture Sprinter vans in North Charleston.
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Manufacturing The economic landscape of the Lowcountry
changed recently when two automobile manu-facturers made the decision to invest $1 billion in new manufacturing facilities. Mercedes-Benz Vans and Volvo Cars both announced manufac-turing operations in the Charleston region to build and assemble commercial vans and auto-mobiles. The companies join a slate of manufac-turers in the Charleston region responsible for
Source: S.C. State Ports Authority
$150 million is the average value of the cargo.
Six vessels sail into South Carolinas harbors.
$150 million
The average day at S.C. ports
more than 10,000 jobs, including Boeing, Robert Bosch, KapStone, Nucor Steel, Cummins Turbo Technologies, Century Aluminum, JW Alu-minum and more. Volvo Cars picked Berkeley County for the companys first North American manufacturing operations after going through a multi-state selection process. The company expects to employ 4,000 workers at the plant near Ridgeville over the next 10 years. Source: Charleston Regional Business Journal
Port of CharlestonThe S.C. State Ports Authority expected to
handle 1 million pier containers by the end of the 2015 fiscal year, a goal that CEO Jim Newsome said the port has not achieved since before the recession. Charlestons port is the eighth-largest in the U.S., behind Savannah, Gal., its nearest competitor geographically, which ranks sixth in terms of the value of goods handled each year.
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Hospitality & Tourism Hospitality and tourism pumps tens of mil-
lions of dollars each year into Charleston and South Carolinas economy. The robust sector serves as a major economic driver for business-es and communities across the state.
The year-round tourist season in the Low-country pulls visitors to the Charleston area in support of a vibrant food and beverage sector with world-class cuisine and events, includ-ing the Charleston Wine and Food Festival, Charleston Restaurant Week and the annual Chef s Feast, among other festivals and events that center around culinary arts.
Retail shopping, performing arts, conven-tions and history all weave throughout the Charleston region.
In fiscal year 2014, the Charleston area re-ceived more than $14.2 million from accommo-dations taxes paid for hotel stays. Charleston County received the bulk of that money with $13.5 million. Overall, accomodations taxes brought more than $55 million to the state in 2014.
Source: College of Charleston Tourism Analysis
Defense Sector Joint Base Charleston, which was created when
the Naval Weapons Station and the Charleston Air Force Base joined into one military team, serves as the largest employer in the area with more than 20,000 employees. The defense sector continues to be a major jobs creator with manufacturing, technology, cyber security and contracting through SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic, Lockheed, General Dynamics, SRC and many other defense contractors throughout the region.
2013 tourism by the numbers
4.76 million visitors
$2.8 billion economic impact
$227 per peson for expenditures per Day
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Area Information2013 Charleston-area populationBy county and major city
372,803Charleston
County
194,020BerkeleyCounty
145,397Dorchester
County
71,875Mount Pleasant
38,579Goose Creek
125,583Charleston
44,719Summerville
101,989North Charleston
Berkeley Charleston Dorchester*
Workers 16 and older 84,104 175,534 56,617
Car, truck or van - drove alone 70,356 140,720 47,071
Car, truck or van - carpooled 7,144 14,609 6,146
Public transportation (excluding taxis) 444 2,870 146
Bicycle 85 2,629 N/A
Walked 2,512 6,224 587
Other means 1,024 1,794 579
Worked at home 2,539 6,688 2,088
Mean travel time to work, in minutes
20 Minutes21 Minutes22 Minutes23 Minutes24 Minutes25 Minutes26 Minutes
How people get to work in the Charleston area, 2012
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
20.7LEXINGTON
25.0RICHMOND, VA.
24.2CHARLESTON
25.2JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
24.5RALEIGH
25.5AUSTIN, TEXAS
25.7U.S. AVERAGE
22.3GREENVILLE
22.8KNOXVILLE, TENN.
23.4SAVANNAH * Dorchester Countys figures had not been estimated by the Ameri-
can Community Survey, so the 2010 figures were used.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
5 fastest-growing job sectors in Charleston MSA, 2012-2013
No. 1: 122.2%Farming, Fishing and Forestry Occupations2012: 180 | 2013: 400
No. 2: 19%Education, Training and Library Occupations2012: 14,600 | 2013: 17,380
No. 3: 9.1%Computer and Mathematical Occupations2012: 6,720 | 2013: 7,330
No. 4: 7%Business and Financial Operations Occupations2012: 11,950 | 2013: 12,790
No. 5: 4%Arts, Design,Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations2012: 3,030 | 2013: 3,150
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120
100
110
130
90
80
70Jan. 2009 Jan. 2010 Jan. 2011 Jan. 2012 Jan. 2013
Condos Single-Family
MARKET FACTS
Real Estate
Housing building permits issued by county
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Berkeley
Charleston
Dorchester
- 200 housing permits
- 2011 - 2012 - 2013
876
881
1,105
1,299
1,664
469
653
620
2,133
Median home sales prices by yearProperty types: single-family detached, single-family attached, manufactured/mobile homes
Note: Inventory calculation is active listings plus contingent listingsSource: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors
$160K
$180K
$200K
$140K
$220K
$240K
$260K
Berkeley Charleston Dorchester
2009
2009
20092
010
2010
201020
11
2011
2011
2012
2013 2
012
2013 2
012
2013
$0-$99,9991,961 sold
$100,000-$199,9994,378 sold
$200,000-$399,9994,458 sold
$400,000-$999,9991,918 sold
$1,000,000 and more
323 sold
Source: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors 2013 Annual Report
2013 sales by price range CHARLESTON
MLS
Days on the market until sale
Source: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors 2013 Annual Report
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Health & Wellness
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Taking Care of You
We like to take things easy here in the Lowcountry, but that doesnt mean we dont give attention to a diet and activity level that contributes to our health and wellbeing.
In this section you will read about all the reasons living here can help inspire you to healthy living. And when medical care is what you need, we offer the finest in physicians, clinics and hospitals. Charleston has long been home to some of the top hospitals in South Carolina.
When you are moving to a new place, finding out about health care can be a challenge. In these pages, we give you a list of urgent care centers, hospitals and retirement communities with full information about each.
We hope youll find our guide useful in helping you settle into a healthy lifestyle. Its one of Charlestons charms.
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the month.But when youre never more than five
minutes from a park, you dont have to wait for organized events to get exercise. Exercise doesnt have to be highly structured, said Tim Scheett, assistant professor of exercise science at the College of Charleston. Just take the kids to the park and play along with them.
The walk across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. bridge over the Cooper River or a jog along Folly Beach may be an inspiring choice, but there are plenty of beautiful sights to see all over the area. If you tire of walking in your own neighborhood, go downtown and walk through rows of historic homes, Scheett suggested.
Beautiful weather, lots of outdoor activities, fresh food and, when you need it, top-notch medical care what better combination could there be to encourage good health?
Charleston is blessed with all these. And if you need a nudge to get started, there are organized efforts to help you.
It takes something different (for each person) to motivate them to make a behavior change, said Susan L. Johnson, director of the Office of Health Promotion at Medical University of South Carolina. Newcomers will be checking out resources like the bridge walk and the beaches. When you take advantage of the different activities, you start to feel a part of the community.
The weekends here offer so many fitness and health-related activities. There are fun runs, walks, cycling events, urban agriculture and farmers markets.
Lighten Up Charleston, a joint effort of the mayors office and MUSC, encourages resi-dents to get moving and improve their diets. Participants can sign up on the website, light-enupcharleston.org, to get free information and track their own exercise, diet and weight loss.
Local parks and recreation departments offer dozens of fitness classes and programs of all kinds. In a recent month, the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission, Parklands Foundation and MUSC teamed up for a Green Exercise pass. Those who bought a $10 T-shirt could be admitted free to more than 30 fitness classes in county parks during
He also recommended taking the family to one of the many weekend festivals in the Low-country or nearby. Most are inexpensive or free to attend. You spend the day walking around and before you know it, youve had three or four hours of exercise, he said.
Research shows that exercising outside which you can do year round in Charleston gives additional benefits, Johnson said. You tend to stick with it more and there are mental health benefits. It also helps with circadian rhythms for people who work odd shifts. And it helps relieve stress.
Gardening another year-round pastime combines the virtues of exercise with fresh
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The campus of the Medical University of South Carolina lies along the Ashley River. Walking is great way to remain healthy.
The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is a great spot for fresh, local food.
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food. Gardening is the same as moderate in-tensity exercise, Scheett said. Its free exercise and it saves money.
MUSC has an urban farm that offers educa-tional programs on gardening. And places like
Boone Hall Plantation have events that focus on growing fresh food but also give the history behind it, Johnson said.
Theres a spreading movement to encourage Lowcountry residents to eat fresh and local.
Farmers markets selling fresh produce, meats, baked goods and other items are popping up all over. The largest ones are at Marion Square downtown and in Mount Pleasant, Johnson said, and there is also a farmers market on the MUSC campus.
CSA farms ( community-supported agri-culture) deliver boxes of fresh food regularly to their customers during the growing season. Some of them can be found at the website lowcountrylocalfirst.org. This site offers a guide to farmers markets, purveyors and growers of produce.
There are always food events, Johnson said. We are trying to do live cooking events to show that healthy food tastes good.
One of these is the Cooking Well Invitation-al, in which hospital chefs compete in an event hosted by a celebrity chef. The event is held at the Culinary Institute of Charleston.
The culinary field is moving toward health and wellness, Johnson said, and that means even when you eat out at one of our many fine restaurants, you should find some healthy choices.
When your quest for wellness means you
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need medical care, youre in a good place. The Lowcountry is home to several major hospi-tals and many specialty clinics, rehabilitation
Always on the RUN with no time to exercise? Here are some tips for fitting exercise into your schedule:
1. Park in the farthest space from the of-fice, grocery store or apartment so you will have to walk.
2. At work, take the long way to the cof-fee pot or restroom. Take a five-minute walk through the halls.
3. Opt for the stairs instead of elevators.
4. Keep a light pair of dumbbells in your desk and do arm exercises while read-ing e-mail.
5. Swap out your office chair for an exer-cise ball 10-20 minutes a day to work abs and other key muscles.
6. If your office setup allows it, look into getting a treadmill desk. You can walk on it at low speed while using the phone with a headset and while read-ing reports.
7. Spend an evening outdoors with your family. Take a walk on a greenway or on the beach. Build a sandcastle with the kids.
8. While your children are at ball prac-tice, walk or jog around the field. Or try high-intensity interval training: do any kind of exercise hard and fast for 20-30 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds. Do this for four to five minutes, then take a rest and water break. Then repeat the process. If you do this 30 minutes every day, it will really improve your fitness.
9. Organize a parent-child game for the families of your childs teammates. En-courage the parents to practice before the game.
10. Take your dog to a dog park, and walk the park while your dog runs.
Make room for exercise in your busy day
services, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. There are more than 2,100 licensed physicians practicing in Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties. The areas four biggest hospitals Roper St. Francis, Medical Univer-sity of South Carolina, Trident Health and East Cooper Medical Center employ more than 15,000 workers.
While medical centers were traditionally located in downtown Charleston, in recent years they have moved into suburban areas to provide patient care closer to home.
Taken together, the Lowcountry has all the advantages you need for a healthy lifestyle. So go outside, get moving, and when youre hungry, go shopping for some garden-fresh foods.
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Dr. Frank McGowan Jr. visits with children at the Atrium at MUSC, one of the Lowcountrys major hospitals.
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A Doctor on Call P.A.www.adoctoroncall.comadmin@adoctoroncall.com843-886-44021202-A Palm Blvd. Isle of Palms, SC 29451Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; Sat. by appointmentFamily Medicine, Botox, Juvederm Filler, Urgent Care, Immigration Physicals, Laser Hair Removal, PCA Chemical Peels, Weight LossNo. of Physicians: 1
Doctors Care Charleston [email protected] Shelby Ray CourtCharleston, SC 29414Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports and camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Non-surgical osteoarthritis knee treatment. DOT physicals and employer health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
Doctors Care Dorchester [email protected] Dorchester RoadSummerville, SC 29485Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports and camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Non-surgical osteoarthritis knee treatment. DOT physicals and employer health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
Doctors Care Ivy [email protected] U.S. Highway 17 NorthMount Pleasant, SC 29466Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medi-cine; sports and camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts, burns and other minor injuries. DOT physi-cals and employer health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
Doctors Care James [email protected] Folly RoadCharleston, SC 29412Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports and camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Non-surgical osteoarthritis knee treatment. DOT physicals and employer health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
Doctors Care Moncks [email protected] U.S. Highway 52 N.Moncks Corner, SC 29461Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medi-cine; sports and camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts, burns and other minor injuries. DOT physi-cals and employer health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
Doctors Care Mount [email protected] Johnnie Dodds Blvd.Mount Pleasant, SC 29464Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports and camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Non-surgical osteoarthritis knee treatment. DOT physicals and employer health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 2
Doctors Care Northwoodswww.DoctorsCare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-572-70008091 Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC 29406Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medi-cine; sports and camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts, burns and other minor injuries. DOT physi-cals and employer health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
Doctors Care Summervillewww.DoctorsCare.comInfo@doctorscare.com843-871-3277410 N. Main St.Summerville, SC 29483Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Online check-in. Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports and camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Non-surgical osteoarthritis knee treatment. DOT physicals and employer health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
Doctors Care West [email protected] Sam Rittenberg Blvd.Charleston, SC 29407Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Urgent care, family care. Onsite lab and X-rays; foreign travel medicine; sports and camp physicals; cold, flu and allergy testing and care; sprains, cuts, burns and other minor injuries. Non-surgical knee pain treatment. DOT physicals and employer health services. Open late and on weekend, walk-ins welcome.No. of Physicians: 25
MedCare Urgent Care Center - North Charlestonwww.medcareurgentcare.cominfo@medcareurgentcare.com843-552-36298720 Dorchester RoadNorth Charleston, SC 29420Hours: Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.Walk-in treatment for injury and illness; coughs, colds, fevers, rashes, allergic reactions, abdominal pain, lacerations, sprains, fractures workers compensation injuries; on-site lab, digital X-ray, CT scans, EKGs, IV fluids, immunizations and vacci-nations; annual physicals, sports physicalsNo. of Physicians: 3
MedCare Urgent Care Center - West Ashleywww.medcareurgentcare.cominfo@medcareurgentcare.com843-793-60931850 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.Charleston, SC 29407Hours: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sun.Walk-in treatment for injury and illness; coughs, colds, fevers, rashes, allergic reactions, abdominal pain, lacerations, sprains, fractures workers compensation injuries; on-site lab, digital X-ray, CT scans, EKGs, IV fluids, immunizations and vacci-nations; annual physicals, sports physicalsNo. of Physicians: 3
Moncks Corner Medical Centerwww.tridenthealthsystem.com843-761-8721401 N. Live Oak DriveMoncks Corner, SC 29461Hours: 24-hour emergency roomEmergency, radiology, digital mammog-raphy, lab, primary care and specialty physicians, physical therapy, ultrasound, physical rehabilitationNo. of Physicians: 12
Nason Medical Centerwww.nasonmedical.com843-300-3500319 Folly RoadJames Island, SC 29412Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Ambulatory urgent care, X-rays, lab ser-vices, workers compensation.No. of Physicians: 10
Nason Medical Centerwww.nasonmedical.com843-300-35004278 Ladson RoadLadson, SC 29456Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Ambulatory urgent care, X-rays, lab ser-vices, workers compensation.No. of Physicians: 10
Nason Medical Centerwww.nasonmedical.com843-300-35001101 Bowman RoadMount Pleasant, SC 29464Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Ambulatory urgent care, X-rays, lab ser-vices, workers compensation.No. of Physicians: 10
Nason Medical Centerwww.nasonmedical.com843-300-35005133 Rivers Ave.North Charleston, SC 29406Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Ambulatory urgent care, X-rays, lab ser-vices, workers compensation.No. of Physicians: 10
Nason Medical Centerwww.nasonmedical.com843-300-35008901 University Blvd.\North Charleston, SC 29406Hours: Mon.-Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Ambulatory urgent care, X-rays, lab ser-vices, workers compensation. No. of Physicians: 10
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FacilityPhone / Website
EmailLicensed Beds /2013 Admissions
Active Staff Physicians /Registered Nurses
Administrator(s) /Year Founded
MUSC Medical Center169 Ashley Ave.Charleston, SC 29425
843-792-3232www.muschealth.com
INP709
35,767921
2,593David J. Cole
1824
Roper Hospital316 Calhoun St.Charleston, SC 29401
843-724-2901www.rsfh.com/roper
INP368
13,157447733
Matthew J. Severance, David F. Dunlap1829
Trident Health9330 Medical Plaza DriveNorth Charleston, SC 29406
843-847-4100www.tridenthealthsystem.com
INP296
21,028556765
Todd Gallati1975
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital2095 Henry Tecklenburg Blvd.Charleston, SC 29414
843-402-1000www.rsfh.com
INP204
8,872343428
Allen Carroll, David F. Dunlap1882
East Cooper Medical Center2000 Hospital DriveMount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-881-0100www.eastcoopermedctr.com
INP132
5,046431216
Jason Alexander1986
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center109 Bee St.Charleston, SC 29401
843-577-5011www.charleston.va.gov
INP103
4,288210430
Scott R. Isaacks1966
Summerville Medical Center295 Midland ParkwaySummerville, SC 29485
843-832-5000www.tridenthealthsystem.com
INP94
5,733556765
Lisa Valentine1989
Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital3500 U.S. Highway 17 N.Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
843-606-7000www.rsfh.com
INP85
1,52224783
David F. Dunlap, John Sullivan2010
Vibra Hospital of Charleston1200 Hospital DriveMount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-375-4000www.vhcharleston.com
INP59INP
6063
Darrell Jones2004
Roper Rehabilitation Hospital316 Calhoun St.Charleston, SC 29401
843-724-2842www.rsfh.com
1,155555
David F. Dunlap, Matthew J. Severance1992
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Charleston9181 Medcom St.Charleston, SC 29406
843-820-7777www.healthsouthcharleston.com
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Troy Powell1994
Moncks Corner Medical Center401 N. Live Oak DriveMoncks Corner, SC 29461
843-761-8721www.tridenthealthsystem.com
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Todd Gallati1986
Roper Hospital - Berkeley730 Stony Landing RoadMoncks Corner, SC 29461
843-899-7700www.rsfh.com
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David F. Dunlap, Brenda R. Myers1992
Cognitive & Behavioral Health Center of Charleston29 Leinbach DriveCharleston, SC 29407
843-501-7001cbhealthcenters.com
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Cindy Carter2014
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Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412
843-762-3300www.bishopgadsden.org
357275
C. William Trawick,Sarah E.H. Tipton,
Lynne Kerrison1850
Sandpiper Retirement Community1049 Anna Knapp Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-881-3210www.premierseniorliving.com
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Susan Foreman,Sheena Janse,
Corinne Carrington1996
Franke At Seaside1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-856-4700www.frankeatseaside.org
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Sandy Stoll, Mark H.Lee
1892
Somerby of Mount Pleasant3100 Tradition Circle, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
843-849-3096www.somerbyofmtpleasant.com
247100
Lisa Kinsella2008
The Village at Summerville201 W. Ninth North St., Summerville, SC 29483
843-873-2550www.preshomesc.org/communities/summerville
227220
Robin Miller1958
White Oak of Charleston9285 Medical Plaza Drive, Charleston, SC 29406
843-797-8282www.whiteoakmanor.com
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Ruth Walker1967
Ashley Park Retirement Community1451 Tobias Gadson Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407
843-571-6075www.ashley-park.com
11714
Tom Perregaux,Roxann Perregaux
2005
NHC HealthCare2230 Ashley Crossing Drive, Charleston, SC 29414
843-766-5228www.nhccharlestonhealthcare.com
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Angela Atkinson2008
Hallmark Healthcare Center255 Midland Parkway, Summerville, SC 29485
843-821- 5005www.ra2.biz/hallmark/home.htm
83155
Durena Stinson1993
The Bridge at Charleston2590 Elms Plantation Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
843-553-6342www.thebridgeatcharleston.com
6536
Michelle Nelson1990
Summit Place of Daniel Island320 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
843-884-4104www.summitplaceofdanielisland.com
5940
Sean Davis2003
Sherman House1635 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407
843-763-2242-
564
Donna Bailey1984
Pinewood Place101 Centennial Blvd., Goose Creek, SC 29445
843-569-2520www.alcco.com
3034
Cindy William1997
Carter-May Home/St. Joseph Residence1660 Ingram Road, Charleston, SC 29407
843-556-8314www.charitiessc.org
2525
Janine Bauder1929
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Each year, more and more retirees discover the benefits of relocating to theCharlestonarea. The mild weather, historic surroundings, cultural arts and idyllic location on the water make it a picturesque place to celebrate days of leisure.
South Carolinaalso has low propertytax-esand no estate tax, enticing retirees to move to the area. The cost of living is at the national average, a typical home is priced at $228,000, and crime remains low in theCharlestonarea.
A robust economy, quality health care facili-ties and a host of recreational activities give theCharlestonarea everything retirees require for a relaxing lifestyle.
The population of those 65 years and older is growing nationwide, and theCharlestonarea is no exception.That means planning for more health care facilities, more affordable housing and recreational activities to address the needs
of the aging population.The Medical University of South Carolina,
Roper St. Francis Healthcare andEastCoo-perMedicalCenterall serve area health care needs.Trident Health Care System is another provider in theCharlestonarea, with locations
in Summerville and Moncks Corner. TheSum-mervilleMedicalCenterhas found a niche in treating ailments common in seniors, routinely scoring top points from the Joint Commission for its treatment of heart attacks, heart failure and pneumonia. Strong retirement communi-
Retiring well
Senior CentersListed alphabetically www.CharlestonBusiness.com
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Berkeley County
Moncks Corner Senior CenterBerkeley Seniors, Inc. (BSI)103 Gulledge StreetMoncks Corner, SC 29461843-761-0391
South Berkeley Senior CenterBerkeley Seniors, Inc. (BSI)103 Thurgood RoadGoose Creek, SC 29455843-761-0390
Charleston County
Awendaw Senior CenterSouth Santee Senior & Community Center, Inc.5600 N. Highway 17Awendaw, SC 29492843-928-4700
CASC Senior CenterCharleston Area Senior Citizens, Inc. (CASC)259 Meeting St.Charleston, SC 29401843-722-4127
Lowcountry Senior Center865 Riverland DriveCharleston, SC 29412843-762-9555
Mount Pleasant Senior Center840 Von Kolnitz RoadCharleston, SC 29464843-856-2166
Senior Program at Echo HouseCoastal Catholic Charities1911 Hackemann AvenueNorth Charleston, SC 29405855-377-1357
Dorchester County
Faith Sellers Senior CenterDorchester Seniors, Inc.312 North Laurel StreetSummerville, SC 29483843-871-5053
David Sojourner Senior CenterDorchester Seniors, Inc.5361 East Jim Bilton BoulevardSt. George, SC 29477843-563-3709
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ties and long-term assisted living facilities are abundant in and around theCharlestonarea.
TheCharlestonarea offers a number of public recreational activities and options for a healthy lifestyle. TheCharlestonCounty Parksand Recreation Commission has a host of parks and waterfront piers and offers discounts on yearly memberships for seniors. TheJamesIslandCountyPark,Mount Pleas-ant PalmettoIslandsCountyParkandNorth CharlestonWannamakerCountyParkoffer walking trails, canoeing, kayaking and shelters for gatherings.
For those looking for an easy stroll along the beach, theres the Isle of Palms County Park andKiawahBeachwalkerPark. The Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier has become a hot spot for catching fish.
TheCharlestonCountyParksand Rec-reation Department wants to create more biking options in the area. In the next several years,CharlestonCountyalso plans to con-struct Lowcountry Lowline, which will add miles of bike trails to connect all of the countys parks.
Numerous farmers markets address the need to purchase fresh, local produce. A weekly Saturday morning market draws hundreds to downtownCharlestonbetween April and November. A similar market draws residents
and visitors inMountPleasant on Tuesday afternoons. Food stands dot the landscape, and most accept vouchers for seniors under the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
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Finding your home
Now that you have decided to make the Charleston area your new home, youll need to decide where you want to live. There are so many choices, and all have something to offer.
You could live in the historic downtown, across the harbor in Mount Pleasant, in a suburban neighborhood or at the beach. You really cant go wrong, whether you settle in booming North Charleston or neighborly Moncks Corner.
In these pages, we tell you at length about each of the possibilities. We talk about the community, the history, the neighborhoods and businesses, with a touch of the lifestyle you can expect. To help you visualize, we show some photos of each area.
And when you get ready to move in, youll find phone numbers and web sites to help you get settled.
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The past shapes our present as new residential choices invite
Historic Charleston
With all the grace and charm of a Southern city, Charleston draws in visitors and residents with its historic charisma and waterfront panoramas. Stroll down King Street to browse boutiques, wander through art galleries in the French Quarter, or tour some of the citys historic homes. The peninsula is home to a rich history that is revealed in nearly all of its buildings, streets and parks.
A bit of history The city, originally named Charles Towne,
was founded in 1670 in current day West Ashley and started with about 30 houses. It moved to the peninsula 20 years later and grew to encom-
pass several thousand inhabitants as it became a major trading center.
After weathering several hurricanes and French and Spanish attacks during the 1700s, Charleston became a royal colony in 1721.
Charleston began to take shape as a major city, adding cultural, residential and commercial aspects. Businesses popped up, such as the countrys first fire insurance company and one of the countrys first theaters. Several historic landmarks were built, including the East Bay warehouse district, which is now Rainbow Row; and lots were laid out in 1745 for the first neighborhood, Ansonborough.
The first church services at St. Michaels Episcopal Church on Broad Street were held in
A rich history that is revealed in nearly all of its buildings.
Left: Marion Square hosts a number of events throughout the year.
Above: Rainbow Row showcases the color palette of the homes downtown.
Moving In(All phone numbers are 843 area code, except where noted)
City of Charleston .....................................724-3765www.charleston-sc.gov
Charleston County School District ........937-6300
UTILITIESBuilding permits .......................................724-7320Charleston Water System .......................727-6800S.C. Electric & Gas Co. .................... 800-251-7234Trash and recycling .................................724-7364
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Top: Upper King Street has had a resurgence and is now the center of downtown Charlestons nightlife scene.
Above Left: The Bar at Husk is one of Charlestons hidden spots to grab a drink and a bite to eat after a day at work.
Above Right : With tech companies like People Matter chosing to locate in the heart of King Street, downtown isnt just for shoppers and tourists anymore.
Left: Charleston homes, steeped in history, can be found throughout the peninsula.
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Downtown is a much sought-after location for newcomers who are attracted to its history, beauty and charming walkability.
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1761. It is now the oldest church building in the city. The Charleston Museum was established in 1773 as the first museum in what would become the United States.
Several major Revolutionary battles unfolded around Charleston, and the city eventually fell under British control for two years before it was incorporated in 1783.
The College of Charleston was granted a charter in 1785 and the school garners a large presence downtown to this day.
In 1824, the Medical University of South Carolina was founded, becoming the first medi-cal school in the South. The MUSC campus and hospital occupy a large area on the peninsula's western side between Calhoun and Bee streets, where a cluster of other health care providers
have hospitals, such as Roper St. Francis and the VA Medical Center.
Despite a major earthquake in 1886 and Hurricane Hugo in 1989, Charleston still has some of the most historic homes and buildings in the South. A designated historic district preserves many residential properties.
Neighborhoods The housing options downtown range from
the sprawling pastel-colored multimillion-dollar homes to new luxury condos overlooking the Ashley River. The median price of homes down-town is higher than surrounding areas.
South of Broad is the neighborhood literally south of Broad Street that includes the often-photographed Battery and Waterfront Park. Full
of large traditional homes, this area has some of the most expensive real estate in Charleston with most of the houses coming with a price tag in the millions. Walk down the streets in this quiet, storied neighborhood to catch a glimpse of traditional Charleston gardens and verandas.
The French Quarter, above Broad Street, is bound by Market and Meeting streets and Waterfront Park. It is characterized by the many art galleries, cobblestone streets and restaurants that fill the area, and it is named for the French merchants who once occupied the area.
Above the French Quarter is Ansonborough, the peninsulas first neighborhood, although much of it was destroyed in a fire in 1838 and had to be rebuilt. Many of the houses have Greek Revival characteristics and were built by
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Above: The Charleston City Market offers a unique shopping experience.
Below: A cruise ship docks in Charleston Harbor.
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some of Charlestons oldest family names, such as Joseph Legare and Edward McCrady.
Harleston Village is another one of the old neighborhoods that was developed in 1770. It encompasses the area north of Broad Street to Calhoun Street. It includes Colonial Lake, which was set aside for public use in 1768 and is now used by joggers and dog walkers. The architecture includes Italian and Georgian, as well as styles that span the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Radcliffeborough is bound by King, Vander-horst, Smith and Radcliffe streets and contains much of the College of Charleston campus. Many of the houses have Italian and Gothic Revival influences.
To the west and north of Radcliffeborough are Cannonborough and Elliottborough, where
homes are being renovated at a rapid rate. Close to MUSC, this area is popular with medical stu-dents and families who want a house downtown without the price of a lower-peninsula property.
New developments are opening up resi-dential spaces, such as the Midtown project, expected to help revitalize upper King Street with condominiums and single-family houses mixed in with commercial space. The recently constructed Bee Street Lofts offer views of the Ashley River. With their proximity to the Medi-cal University of South Carolina, the lofts have been popular with physicians moving to the area. This injection of residential property has attracted several restaurants to the area.
To the east of Radcliffeborough is the Mazyck-Wraggborough neighborhood, which stretches from King over to Washington Street. Anchoring the area is the landmark Marion Square, the 10-acre public park that houses a farmers market on Saturdays from April to December. The area also includes the Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry on Ann Street and the Charleston Museum on Meeting Street.
Farther up the peninsula, Hampton Park Ter-race and Wagener Terrace offer more affordable housing options with turn-of-the-century and brick bungalow homes. The Citadel campus also falls in the Hampton Park area.
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Town across the harbor offers many residential options
Mount Pleasant
After almost 250 years as the sleepy town on the other side of the harbor, Mount Pleasant forged its 20th century identity when the Grace Bridge opened in 1929, connect-ing it to Charleston and sparking a building boom that continues more than 80 years later. The Silas Pearman Bridge, built adja-cent to the Grace Bridge, opened in 1966.
Yet by the dawn of the 21st century, snarl-ing traffic on those Cooper River bridges was choking the areas prized quality of life. Things improved dramatically with the opening of the $650 million Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, an eight-lane marvel that was greeted with fireworks and celebration on July 16, 2005.
The enlarged bridge marked the beginning of a new era for the states fifth-largest munici-pality, now home to about 65,000.
Despite its reputation as the suburban gateway to Charleston and the East Cooper beaches, the historic heart of Mount Pleas-ant can still be found near picturesque Shem Creek, where the local fishing fleet dock beside popular locally owned eateries. The Old Village, founded in 1680 and incorporated in 1837, sits on breezy bluffs that overlook the harbor just seaward of Shem Creek.
Locals treasure its 18th century homes, its quaint Pitt Street commercial district and the neighborhoods authentic shade-drenched ambiance. Residents and visitors alike enjoy trips to Alhambra Hall Park and the nearby Pitt Street Bridge, which once connected the town to Sullivans Island by trolley but now offers views of Charleston Harbor and easy access to fishing and crabbing.
Other glimpses of Mount Pleasants past can be found across town on scenic Long Point Road.
On one side of the road, motorists may turn off and wander down a broad alley of oaks that leads to Boone Hall Plantation