Summer to many means enjoying a cold beverage outdoors with friends, but in this case why not sample many cold adult beverages!  The Charleston Beer Garden Festival is a one day fest that boasts itself as the largest pop-up beer garden in Charleston.  Why not spend a Saturday afternoon sampling craft beers from such brewers as Magic Hat, Blue Moon, Holy City Brewing Company, Thomas Creek Brewery and...

Park Circle Films Cool things area always happening in the Park Circle area, and if you have never been to a movie screening at The Olde North Charleston Picture House then now is your chance.  This Saturday, June 16, the Greater Park Circle Film Society is presenting "Jiro Dreams of Sushi", which is a story about an 85 year old sushi chef by the name of Jiri Oro.  Jiri is considered one of the...

Thinking about Investing in Charleston, SC?  Is the Charleston area an investment goldmine?  According to Real Estate investing guru Greg Rand, Charleston is in his top two of investment locations.  Charleston's long term market stability was cited as one of his main reasons for choosing the Holy City.  If you're an investor, you need to seriously consider the Charleston area with its high quality of...

Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, Teachers, Nurses, Firefighters, Veterans and Emergency Medical Services who are interested in becoming homeowners can now take advantage of a special program offered by the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority.  The program is called the Palmetto Heroes Program, and it is designed to assist those who are employed in the above...

Jamestown Properties, an Atlanta based developer pulled the plug on this housing project in 2008 as the market went south, but in 2012 it looks like the Mixson development is back on track, albeit a little smaller in scope.  This is hopefully good news to the existing owners of the 18 completed homes that currently stand there today. This unique project was originally slated to have over 900 housing...

Every Thursday until Mid-October, local farmers and growers sell their goods at the North Charleston Farmers Market.  The market is located at at Felix C Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle.  It's a great place to get all your fresh fruits and vegetables as well as locally caught seafood!  Local vendors can be found there as well selling arts and crafts and various goods.  Each week the city's...