Buying a home is one of the most significant investments that you will ever make. Like most good things, finding the perfect home comes with a lot of work. From your initial search online to your home tour and finally closing, there are many difficult decisions to make along the way. The bottom line is that the entire home buying process can be very stressful, especially when it comes to finding the right mortgage broker and loan for your new home. Since market conditions and mortgage programs change frequently, you have a lot riding on your broker's ability to provide quick and accurate financial advice. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or own several residential properties, you need a mortgage broker in Summerville, SC, who can educate you on mortgage rates and provide trustworthy guidance to help you make an informed decision.
My name is Dan Crance - Summerville's most trusted mortgage loan officer with more than 30 years in the mortgage industry. I bring unparalleled insight and decades of experience into your home loan process. If you're looking for a new home loan, are interested in refinancing your current mortgage, or need information regarding FHA, VA, or other types of loans, Dan Crance is Your Mortgage Man.
Unlike some mortgage loan officers in Summerville, my primary goal is to help you make the right mortgage choice for you and your family. Mortgage lenders have a horrible reputation for turning over clients quickly to expedite cash flow and make the most money possible. While some mortgage brokers come off as pushy and impatient, I encourage my clients to take as much time as they need to ask questions and review their mortgage agreements. I'm here to help answer those questions and provide you with easy-to-understand advice so that you can rest easy knowing you made the right choice. I could say that I strive to provide service that exceeds your expectations, but I'd rather show you. In the end, I want you to leave feeling confident in the loan you've selected, as well as in your choice of broker.
Clients choose my mortgage company because I truly care about helping them navigate the often-confusing landscape of the mortgage process. I am fiercely dedicated to my clients and make every effort to provide them with trustworthy advice and an open line of communication.
In my business, I work for two different customers. On one hand, I have the buyer: the person entrusting me with the responsibility of guiding them through one of the most important decisions ever. Serving homebuyers is not a task that I take lightly. I work with them daily to help them through the process and provide timely updates and news on their mortgage status. On the other hand, I have the realtor: the person who works with my client to find their dream home. Since their commission is in my hands, working with realtors is also a very important task. I update these agents on the status of their customers weekly. Only when I take care of both parties can I say my job as a mortgage loan officer is complete.
As a mortgage broker with more than 30 years of experience, I pledge to give you the highest level of customer service while providing you with the most competitive loan products available. That way, you can buy the home of your dreams without second-guessing your decision.
At Classic Home Mortgage, our team works diligently to close on time without stress or hassle. Whether you're a seasoned homeowner or are buying your new home in Summerville, we understand how much stress is involved. Our goal is to help take that stress off of your plate by walking you through every step of the home loan process. Because every one of our clients is different, we examine each loan with fresh eyes and a personalized approach, to find you the options and programs you need.
With over 30 years as a mortgage professional in Summerville, Dan Crance will help you choose the home loan, interest rate, term options, and payment plans that fit your unique situation.
30-Year Loan - This loan is often considered the most secure option to choose. With a 30-year loan, you can lock in a low payment amount and rest easy knowing your rate won't change.
FHA Loan - If you're not able to make a large down payment, an FHA loan could be the right choice for you. With an FHA loan, many of our clients have successfully purchased a home with less than 4% down.
VA Loan - This loan is reserved for military veterans and active-duty men and women. Those who qualify may be able to purchase a home with no down payment and no Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).
Choosing a home loan is an important step in the home buying process. At Classic Home Mortgage, we are here to make choosing a loan as easy as possible, so you can focus on the joys of being a homeowner. Contact our team of experts today and ask how you can get pre-qualified for your home loan in Summerville, SC.
Because home mortgage rates in the U.S. have been so low over the last year, many current homeowners are opting to refinance their home loans. Simply put, refinancing is replacing your existing mortgage with a different mortgage under new terms. Homeowners who refinance their homes enjoy lower interest rates, lower monthly payments, and even turn their home's equity into cash. If you're interested in refinancing your home, it all begins with a call to your mortgage broker in Summerville, SC - Dan Crance.
Refinancing from a 30-year to a 15-year mortgage might seem counterproductive on the surface because your monthly payment usually goes up. However, interest rates on 15-year mortgages are lower. And when you shave off years of your previous mortgage, you will pay less interest over time. These savings can be very beneficial if you are not taking the mortgage interest deduction on your tax returns.
FHA loans are notorious for paying premiums for the life of the loan. Mortgage insurance premiums for FHA loans can cost borrowers as much as $1,050 a year for every $100k borrowed. The only way to get rid of mortgage insurance premiums is to refinance to a new loan that the Federal Housing Authority does not back.
Sometimes, borrowers with adjustable-rate mortgages refinance so they can switch to a fixed rate, which lets them lock in an interest rate. Doing so is beneficial for some homeowners who like to know exactly how much their monthly payment is each month. Conversely, some homeowners with fixed rates prefer to refinance to an adjustable-rate mortgage. Homeowners often go this route if they plan on selling in a few years and don't mind risking a higher rate if their plans fall through.
Finding the right loan can be a difficult proposition, even if you have been through the process before. This is especially true since mortgage rates and market conditions change frequently. If you're like most of my clients, you probably have questions about interest rates, refinancing options, and a litany of other topics. To help alleviate some of your stress, here are just a few common questions with answers so that you can better educate yourself as we work our way to securing your loan.
Whether you're selling, buying, refinancing, or building the home of your dreams, you have a lot riding on your home loan specialist. When you need a mortgage broker who works tirelessly for you, answers your questions, provides guidance, and does so with a genuine smile, Dan Crance is your mortgage man. Contact Dan today at 843-478-5612 to get pre-approved and discover why Summerville loves Classic Home Mortgage.
After hours by appointment only. CONTACT DANSUMMERVILLE — On the 100th anniversary of the Charleston area’s longest high school football rivalry, Summerville senior wide receiver Yannick Smith put his personal stamp on the game, leading the Green Wave to a 62-27 win over the Berkeley Stags at John McKissick Field.Smith had a remarkable first half with four touchdowns, two via the air and two on the ground, as Summerville opened a 35-6 halftime lead. The 6-3 East Carolina commit had touchdown receptions of 45 and 33 yards from quarterback Jaden Cummings, and also ran...
SUMMERVILLE — On the 100th anniversary of the Charleston area’s longest high school football rivalry, Summerville senior wide receiver Yannick Smith put his personal stamp on the game, leading the Green Wave to a 62-27 win over the Berkeley Stags at John McKissick Field.
Smith had a remarkable first half with four touchdowns, two via the air and two on the ground, as Summerville opened a 35-6 halftime lead. The 6-3 East Carolina commit had touchdown receptions of 45 and 33 yards from quarterback Jaden Cummings, and also ran for scores of 11 and 47 yards.
Cummings also tossed a touchdown pass to Sheldon Green in the first half. Cummings threw for 262 yards in the game. Running back Trae Green had two rushing touchdowns and Ashton Allen-Hawkins had a score.
Summerville scored on the second play of the game when Cummings connected with Green on their 60-yard touchdown less than a minute into the game.
After forcing a Berkeley punt, Summerville scored again on their second snap with Cummings and Smith combined on a 33-yard pass and run and the Green Wave led 14-0 with 9:28 left in the first quarter.
Summerville’s defense was up to the task as well early on, limiting the Stags to just four total yards in the first quarter. The Green Wave went up 21-0 on Smith’s 11-yard rush out of the wildcat formation. That score was set up by an interception and return of 74 yards by Jaden Kelly to thwart a Berkeley drive.
Berkeley put together its best drive of the first half, driving 86 yards on nine plays with freshman quarterback Henry Rivers scampering in from 19 yards to trim the lead to 21-6.
But Smith was not done, adding a 47-yard run out of the wildcat and catching a 45-yard pass from Cummings to give Summerville the commanding halftime lead.
Berkeley put together a scoring drive, aided by a key Summerville penalty on fourth down, to open the third quarter. Rivers capped the drive with a 40-yard pass to Kaden Bash, cutting Summerville’s lead to 35-13 with 8:28 left in the third.
Berkeley’s Logan Gaskins picked off a Cummings pass but the Stags were forced to punt. Summerville responded with an 85-yard drive, culminating on Green’s five-yard scoring run to push the Green Wave to a 42-13 lead with 2:18 left in the third.
Allen-Hawkins opened the fourth quarter with an eight-yard touchdown run to give the Green Wave a 49-13 lead. After Berkeley’s Dominic Fox scored a touchdown early in the fourth, Green scored his second touchdown of the night on a one-yard run with 6:12 remaining in the game.
The Stags got on the board once more with Rivers tossing his second touchdown pass of the night, a 28-yarder to Kevin Boone with 3:40 left.
The final minutes were played with backups and Summerville added a touchdown run with :34 seconds left in the game.
With the win, Summerville pushed its overall lead in the rivalry to 62-23-4. The Green Wave has won the last four.
One hundred years ago, Berkeley and Summerville played football for the first time.
“Moncks Corner overwhelmed by large score,” reported the Charleston News and Courier on Nov. 3, 1923. Summerville defeated the old Moncks Corner High School by 59-6.
“The entire Summerville backfield, Riggs at tackle and Hutchinson at end starred,” the article said. “O. Sanders at quarterback played a splendid game for Moncks Corner.”
Friday’s contest at John McKissick Field in Summerville will be the 88th overall in the series. The teams played sporadically in the 1930s and ’40s, mostly in the postseason.
The rivalry has featured many players who went on to star in college and in the NFL, and great coaches such as Summerville’s John McKissick and Berkeley’s Gerald Moody and Jerry Brown. Summerville announced Friday that the McKissick Museum, dedicated to the winningest football coach of all time, will open at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 before the Berkeley game.
Our town, our coach.Join us this evening for the McKissick Museum grand opening, tonight at 6:00 before we take on the Berkeley Stags. pic.twitter.com/jkVptNq7JZ
— Summerville Football (@SummervilleFB) September 1, 2023
The series heated up in the late 1950s, and the teams have played nearly every year from 1960-2007. That 2007 season saw each school play teams from Florida as part of a doubleheader. The series resumed in 2008 and has been played every year since.
Summerville holds a 61-23 edge in victories, with four games ending in a tie. The Green Wave holds the longest winning streak at 11 games in the series. The Stags won three straight from 2017-19, but Summerville has won the last three contests.
Current Summerville head coach Ian Rafferty is 5-0 all-time in the series. Rafferty was a player in two wins back in the 1990’s and has won all three meetings since he has been head coach.
For a long time, Berkeley and Summerville were the only high schools in their respective counties. The creation of new high schools over the years have added other rivals to each team’s schedules. Goose Creek came along in 1969, followed by fellow Berkeley County schools Stratford (1983) and Cane Bay (2008).
In Summerville’s district, Fort Dorchester (1992) and Ashley Ridge (2008) have also become rivals for the Green Wave.
“I think it still means a lot to some people, but things have really changed over the years,” Rafferty said of the Berkeley game.
Berkeley’s Eric Lodge, as a new head coach in the Lowcountry, is experiencing his first game against Summerville. The game still means a lot in Moncks Corner, he’s been told.
“I heard about that game during the interview process,” Lodge said. “I got the impression that for a lot of people, it’s still a big deal.”
As for this year’s meeting, one team will take its first loss of 2023. Summerville, the top-ranked team in the state for Class AAAAA, won its opener last week at Carolina Forest. Berkeley is off to a 2-0 start with wins over Timberland and Hanahan by a total of five points.
Both teams have excellent quarterbacks in junior Jaden Cummings at Summerville and freshman Henry Rivers at Berkeley.
“We need to play better than we did last week,” Rafferty said. “Berkeley has some good talent. Their quarterback (freshman Henry Rivers) is the real deal. They have our full attention.”
Lodge says the Green Wave is worthy of its lofty state ranking. He says Summerville has explosiveness on offense with a physical, fast defense.
Another area rivalry resumes on Saturday night as Cross hosts Berkeley County rival Timberland at 6 p.m. Cross head coach Shaun Wright and Timberland head coach Greg Wright are first cousins (their fathers are brothers). This will be the third matchup between the two as head coaches, with each having a win.
Timberland has dominated the overall series, which began after Timberland opened in 1997. Cross won games in 2000 and 2001 but did not win again in the series until last season.
In fact, Cross won the 2001 game when Greg Wright scored the winning touchdown for the Trojans. His cousin, Shaun, was an assistant coach on that team.
“Timberland sort of took off when Art Craig got there as head coach,” said Shaun Wright, who became an assistant at Timberland in 2002. “It should be a great game on Saturday night. Timberland is 0-2 but they could easily be 2-0. They are good.”
Cross is 1-1 with a win over Hemingway and a loss to Calhoun County. Timberland lost to Berkeley (36-32) and Indian Land (7-6).
1. Summerville
2. James Island
3. Fort Dorchester
4. Philip Simmons
5. Oceanside Collegiate
6. Lucy Beckham
7. Ashley Ridge
8. Woodland
9. West Ashley
10. Berkeley
Sept. 1
Berkeley at Summerville
Ashley Ridge at Conway
White Knoll at Colleton Co.
Grayson (Ga.) at Fort Dorchester
Sumter at Goose Creek
Lexington at Stratford
Stall at Wando
Cane Bay at West Ashley
Timberland at Cross, 6 p.m. Saturday
Lucy Beckham at Bishop England (canceled)
First Baptist at James Island
North Charleston at Baptist Hill
Philip Simmons at Georgetown
Woodland at Bluffton (canceled)
Academic Magnet at Burke
Colleton Prep at Branchville
Palmetto Christian at Military Magnet
Denmark-Olar at St. Johns
Camden Military at Porter-Gaud
Northwood at Thomas Heyward
Ben Lippen at Pinewood Prep
Conway Christian at Faith Christian
Cross Schools at Dorchester Academy
As Hurricane Idalia spins a gradual, destructive path through Florida on its way to Georgia and South Carolina, cities and towns in its way prepare for the usual possibilities of strong winds, heavy rains and storm surge.But forecasts suggest coastal area residents should prep for another weather event associated with the incoming storm: tornadoes.The Nat...
As Hurricane Idalia spins a gradual, destructive path through Florida on its way to Georgia and South Carolina, cities and towns in its way prepare for the usual possibilities of strong winds, heavy rains and storm surge.
But forecasts suggest coastal area residents should prep for another weather event associated with the incoming storm: tornadoes.
The National Weather Service based in Charleston is predicting about a 5 percent chance of isolated tornadoes across the coastal South Carolina from the afternoon of Aug. 30 into the morning Aug. 31.
It’s not unusual for tornadoes spurred by hurricanes or tropical storms to form on the northeast flank of a storm system, said Brian Haines, a NWS meteorologist in Charleston.
“Hurricanes and tornadoes have always gone hand in hand,” Haines said.
South Carolinians don’t have to look far back in time to find that’s true.
In 2004, Hurricane Frances made landfall in Florida before sweeping up to South Carolina. That storm spawned 46 twisters in its wake.
The 1994 Tropical Storm Beryl is another example that comes to mind for Frank Strait, a severe weather liaison with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.
Beryl churned out 23 tornadoes in South Carolina. The storm hit Lexington hard, causing millions of dollars in damages, Strait said.
Most tropical tornadoes that hit South Carolina are from systems that make landfall in the Gulf of Mexico and continue on a path toward the north or northeast.
Usually, tornadoes produced by tropical cyclones are relatively weak and short-lived, but they can still pose a significant threat, according to the National Weather Service.
The number of tornadoes possible with Idalia is difficult to forecast, Strait said.
“The important thing to keep in mind is that people who live along our coast need to be ready for this tornado risk that’s coming Wednesday night,” Strait said.
That preparation includes tuning in to local weather stations, turning on weather radios and forming a plan to find shelter well before a tornado touches down.
Idalia reached hurricane strength early Tuesday, and the National Weather Services predicts the storm will continue to intensify. It’s expected to make landfall north of Tampa, Fla., the morning of Aug. 30.
The National Hurricane Center issued a storm surge watch for the entire South Carolina shoreline. A flood watch has been issued in Charleston, coastal Colleton, Beaufort and Jasper counties for Wednesday and into Thursday morning.
Despite the potential for Idalia to churn out a tornado or two, Haines ranks storm surge, coastal flooding and heavy rainfall as more pressing and dangerous potentials than the possibility for isolated tornadoes.
He urges coastal residents to prepare.
CHARLESTON - Another tornado warning as been posted in portions of Charleston and Dorchester counties.It remains in effect until 4:15 p.m.A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Magnolia Gardens at 3:38 p.m. The storm was moving north at 35 mph. Radar images indicated rotation in the storm.Impacted areas include North Charleston, Summerville, Ladson, and Magnolia Gardens. The warning also includes I-26 between mile markers 205 and 209.The National Weather Service has reported a weak t...
CHARLESTON - Another tornado warning as been posted in portions of Charleston and Dorchester counties.
It remains in effect until 4:15 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Magnolia Gardens at 3:38 p.m. The storm was moving north at 35 mph. Radar images indicated rotation in the storm.
Impacted areas include North Charleston, Summerville, Ladson, and Magnolia Gardens. The warning also includes I-26 between mile markers 205 and 209.
The National Weather Service has reported a weak tornado touched down in Goose Creek Aug. 30, flipping a car but otherwise not causing damage.
The vehicle was flipped at the intersection of Camelot Drive and South Goose Greek Boulevard.
The tornado warning started just before noon Aug. 30 for areas include Johns Island, Hollywood, Ravenel, Meggett, Yonges Island and Wadmalaw Island.
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Yonges Island, moving north at 25 mph.
The NWS warning noted that “flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.”
BEAUFORT — Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida just before 8 a.m. on Aug. 30, and since then it’s been working its way across Georgia toward Beaufort County.
Rain, intense at times, has been falling in the county throughout the day, though winds at mid-afternoon were still mild.
While the storm’s exact path and projected impacts are constantly evolving, one thing is nearly certain. It’s going to get worse before it gets better.
The heaviest rains and strongest winds are still to come according to the current forecast.
Local institutions are making preparations for the storm’s arrival, and a number of closures and schedule modifications have been reported.
The Beaufort County School District announced eLearning and remote workdays for its students and staff on Aug. 30 and 31. All school district buildings will be closed those days. Extracurricular activities and afterschool programs scheduled for Aug. 30 and 31 have been canceled.
All classes at the Technical College of the Lowcountry are canceled and the campus is closed Aug. 30 and 31.
All online and in-person classes at the University of South Carolina Beaufort are canceled Aug. 30 and 31. Residence halls and ding halls will remain open but may have limited services. All other university offices will also be closed. Classes are expected to resume Sept. 1.
Officials in Beaufort County declared a state of emergency that will remain in effect until Sept. 3.
The declaration allows government officials to take any action necessary to mitigate emergencies caused by Hurricane Idalia. These actions may include imposing curfews, reentry procedures and any other short term emergency matters.
No curfews or limitations on travel have been enacted in the county at this time.
Hilton Head Island Mayor Alan Perry has likewise declared a local state of emergency for Hilton Head Island beginning Aug. 30 and continuing through Sept. 3.
“Emergency measures are necessary to cope with the existing and anticipated dangers presented by Hurricane Idalia,” Perry said in a press release.
The following local governments will be closed Aug. 30 and 31:
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Center was activated at 2 p.m. It will remain operations through the duration of the storm to address any storm-related emergencies.
The Town of Yemassee will be closed Aug. 30. Offices are tentatively scheduled to reopen Aug. 31, though a final decision based on current conditions will be made in the afternoon of Aug. 30.
Beaufort County Convenience Centers will be closed Aug. 30 and 31, and all county Parks and Recreation programs are canceled.
Jasper County is opening an emergency shelter at Ridgeland School located at 250 Jaguar Trail in Ridgeland. The shelter will open at 10 a.m. Aug. 30. The shelter can accommodate pets.
Officials recommend that people utilizing the facility bring:
Residents with pets must bring: a crate; pet food; vaccination records; rabies certificate; most recent heartworm test; most recent FeLV/FIV test result (for cats); at least a seven-day supply of their medications; litter and litter box (for cats); cleaning supplies; and food and water bowls. Pets who are not service animals will not be permitted in the main shelter area due to safety considerations.
Hilton Head Island Airport and Beaufort Executive Airport remain open, but all commercial flights in and out of Hilton Head Island Airport have been canceled for Aug. 30. Travelers are advised to check with their carriers for any possible flight delays and cancellations.
According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, there are no plans to restrict driving within the county. However, residents and visitors are encouraged to limit unnecessary travel during peak storm hours. Standing water may be possible on roadways due to rain accumulation. Use extra caution when driving.
The Daufuskie Island Ferry service will be suspended beginning Aug. 30 following the 11:30 a.m. departure. The 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. ferries departing Buckingham and 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. ferries departing Melrose Landing are canceled.
Ferry service may resume Aug. 31 based on conditions and an assessment of the docks and boats. Be aware that the captain can suspend operations anytime it is unsafe to travel. Unscheduled delays and cancellations may occur without notice.
The parking lots at both Melrose Landing on Daufuskie and Buckingham Landing in Bluffton are in very low-lying areas and are prone to flooding. Parking in those locations is not recommended until the storm passes. Drivers are advised to move vehicles to the Daufuskie Island Visitors Center parking lot, located at Tanger 2 Hilton Head Outlets on Fording Island Road.
Power outages can be reported to Dominion Energy at 888-333-4465, while suspected gas leaks should be reported at 800-815-0083.
Customers of Palmetto Electric Cooperative Inc., can report outages at 866-445-5551.
The Beaufort Jasper Water and Sewer Authority offices are closed Aug. 30 and 31. Maintenance crews will respond as conditions allow.
No evacuation order has been given as of this time for the Marine Corps Air Station - Beaufort. Efforts to prepare Marine Corps Recruit Depot - Parris Island for the storm are reported to be underway.
Charleston gained one restaurant and lost another during the past few days while two new dining venues are coming to the S...
Charleston gained one restaurant and lost another during the past few days while two new dining venues are coming to the Summerville area.
Charleston Hospitality Group opened Republic of Pizza at 451 King St. on May 31 next door to sister restaurant Toast! on King. Salad-server Verde at 347 King closed its doors on May 26.
The pizzeria is the group’s 11th property in South Carolina, joining several Toast! All Day locations, Queology, Eli’s Table, John King Grill & Bar and Honkytonk.
The new restaurant offers appetizers, small plates, salads and Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas. It’s open from 3 p.m. until midnight daily. Beer, wine, cocktails as well as cappuccino and espresso drinks also are available.
A second pizza location is planned for Savannah later this year, according to Eric Parker, chief operating officer.
A couple of blocks north of the pizzeria, a restaurant that launched a dozen years ago shuttered its flagship venue.
Verde closed after the owners decided not to renew their lease, according to a Facebook post. The owners hinted that they might not go away completely from the peninsula.
“We will continue to focus on our smaller footprint locations (keep your eyes peeled downtown),” according to the posting.
Verde has other restaurants on Coleman Boulevard and Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant and on Magnolia Road in West Ashley. It also offers On the Go locations at Charleston International Airport and the Medical University of South Carolina.
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Another restaurant tenant has signed onto a new retail development near Summerville.
Mexican venture Catrinas recently leased 4,567 square feet in the One Nexton development at One Nexton Boulevard off Nexton Parkway. The site will be anchored by Publix supermarket.
Hannah Kamba and Brent Case of Coldwell Banker Commercial Atlantic represented the tenant. Jeff Yurfest of The Shopping Center Group represented the landlord, C4 Nexton PLX LLC, an affiliate of Charlotte-based developer Crosland Southeast, which bought the 24-acre site in 2021 for $12 million.
Sweet shop Dulce and Woodhaven Pizza recently signed leases in One Nexton as well.
Also in the works is a new restaurant venture in Summerville by the owners of a nearby dining venue.
Ginny and Chris VanZile, who own Lowcountry Fish Camp at 903 Central Ave., will open a pub-style diner called Lowcountry Public House at 1426 Central Ave. by late summer. It’s the former location of Ledyard Bar B Que Co.
A clothing retailer with stores in several major U.S. cities and abroad is coming to downtown Charleston.
Reformation plans to open in the summer in the 3,000-square-foot space vacated by retailer Steve Madden earlier this year at 287 King St., according to Wade Allen, president of the commercial real estate firm Lee & Associates, which handled the lease for the landlord.
The Los Angeles-based retailer’s website shows it is looking for a store manager in Charleston. Interior renovation is underway.
In addition to its home base, the company has shops in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Honolulu, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and sites outside the U.S. in Toronto and London.
A company representative did not immediately respond for comment.
A downtown Charleston restaurant plans to add a sipping lounge and private salon where an ice cream shop once operated.
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine at 550 King St. will add La Cave at Felix later this year in the 1,650-square-foot space left vacant in February when Odd Fellows Ice Cream Shop closed after 15 months in business.
A new brewery is inching closer to opening in the Charleston area.
High Score Brewing Co. recently applied for a state license to sell beer and wine for on-site use at 8210 Windsor Hill Blvd. near Ashley Phosphate Road in North Charleston.
Last fall, the brewery leased 5,000 square feet with a target of opening this summer. The new business also will offer arcade games and consoles from the 1970s through the 1990s.
It’s still in the construction phase but look for an opening by late summer, according to a company representative.
Enrollment is officially open for interested parents and families to sign up for a new private preschool opening up in the summer of 2024.SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Enrollment is officially open for interested parents and families to sign up for a new private preschool opening up in the summer of 2024.Goddard Schools Summerville is a unique program focused on behavioral health and well-being through play and inquiry-based training.“Our mission is kindergarten readiness for all of our students,” Goddard School...
Enrollment is officially open for interested parents and families to sign up for a new private preschool opening up in the summer of 2024.
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Enrollment is officially open for interested parents and families to sign up for a new private preschool opening up in the summer of 2024.
Goddard Schools Summerville is a unique program focused on behavioral health and well-being through play and inquiry-based training.
“Our mission is kindergarten readiness for all of our students,” Goddard Schools Summerville Co-owner Amy Strickland said. “And we serve families with little ones from 6 weeks up til right before kindergarten starts.”
The curriculum gives kids a chance to learn their own way by using their senses and minds to make early education more engaging and exciting.
“It empowers children to find their voices, ask questions,” Strickland said.
There are hundreds of these programs across the nation, Nexton’s new location being the eighth in South Carolina.
Tuition will vary depending on the age of your children, how many you hope to enroll and what schedules you would prefer.
The school needs final approval before it can begin building the facility. Officials hope to start construction next week.
The school will be located in a developing shopping center on Nexton Parkway and Brighton Park Boulevard.
The area is being built up and occupied by young families.
Some tell me that’s why it is the perfect spot.
One local parent with a former Goddard student says it’s been hard for young families to find childcare resources in the area.
“The Charleston childcare scene is absolutely in a deficit, we really need more and more,” Parent Katie Olejniczak said. “I know a lot of families there that desperately need daycare or desperately need an early childhood development program. And these waitlists are absolutely absurd.”
Olejniczak says the program made a remarkable impact on her daughter’s lifestyle.
“Cam in general loves being around people, loves playing, and she was just in such a positive environment.”
Strickland says it’s the most fulfilling experience she’s had.
“To be able to send 40 kids year after year to kindergarten not scared, not anxious, but happy and confident and ready to take on the world and so excited about school,” Strickland said. If they’re excited about school when they start kindergarten, that really maintains.”
Owners hope to kickstart an office space so that interested families can meet in person and ask questions.
For now, if you’re interested in joining the program as family or staff, you can find out more here.
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