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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Three Charleston County municipalities plan to distribute sandbags to residents Wednesday to help them prepare for the effects of Ian.

Charleston County

The city of Charleston will distribute sandbags while supplies last on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for residents of the city. On Wednesday, the city announced they will distribute sandbags on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Residents should bring their own shovels to build their sandbags. Staff will be on-site to assist as needed.

The self-serve sandbag pickup locations are:

City officials say there is a limit of 10 sandbags per home.

Charleston leaders say those needing additional sandbags should contact a home hardware store.

The City of Folly Beach will offer up to 10 sandbags for residents at two locations on Wednesday.

Sandbags will be available starting at 9 a.m. at the Public Safety building.

A load of sand is scheduled to be delivered to the boat landing and residents should be able to start filling sandbags there starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The city of North Charleston will be offered while supplies last on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:

Proof of North Charleston residency must be provided. The sandbags are for residents only, not businesses.

City staff will provide up to six filled sandbags per resident, city spokesman Ryan Johnson said.

The town of Mount Pleasant is offering sandbags Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. until supplies last. The town is limiting sandbags to 10 per residence.

Sandbags are available in the town of James Island from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Residents are asked to bring their own shovels limited to 10 bags.

Berkeley County

The Berkeley County government announced locations for residents to pick up sandbags. The county says sandbags are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Dorchester County

Officials in Dorchester County announced sandbag locations will be open Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sandbags are limited to 10 per resident and residents need to bring their own shovel.

Colleton County

Officials in Colleton County say sandbag operations in the county will begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., sandbags will be available again on Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Officials say residents will be responsible for filling and loading their sandbags.

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A joint venture of CP Capital, a highly disciplined U.S. real estate manager specializing in multifamily investments, and Greystar, a leading, fully integrated real estate company with expertise in investment management, development, and property management, today announced they will be developing ‘Montague Corners’ – a 336-unit multifamily development project in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Montague Corners will be situated immediately off I-526, just southwest of the soon to be expanded I-26/I-526 interchange – providing seamless commuter access to all areas of the Charleston metropolitan area. The community will be strategically located at the epicenter of the rapidly growing market, just two miles from Charleston International Airport, one mile from the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and three miles from Joint Base Charleston.

The project is expected to break ground in October 2022. The first units are anticipated to deliver in Q1 2024, with construction expected to be completed during the summer of 2024.

“Charleston has displayed incredible economic resilience since the start of the pandemic, benefiting from consistent in-migration resulting in impressive job and population growth,” said Paul Doocy, Co-Head of CP Capital. “We are proud to continue our partnership with Greystar to deliver Montague Corners and consistently generate value for both our partners and the communities where we invest.”

Montague Corners will feature an expansive pool with outdoor entertainment, co-working spaces, a fully equipped fitness center, and charming lounge areas as well as upscale interior finishes such as stainless-steel appliances, stone-surface countertops, and vinyl wood flooring.

The three-story, surface-parked community will also benefit from its proximity to the Tanger Outlets, an open-air shopping destination, and the Park Circle area, a burgeoning hub of eclectic retail and dining options. Immediately south of Park Circle, Jamestown plans to redevelop a 45-acre site into a mixed-use project consisting of 1.2 million square feet of office space, residences, shopping, dining, and a concert hall.

“We are thrilled to continue developing multifamily spaces in the high-performing Charleston market, and could not ask for a better partner in CP Capital,” said Ben Liebetrau, Greystar Managing Director, Carolinas. “Montague Corners’ combination of a convenient, central location and best-in-class amenities will provide renters with the perfect environment for their modern lifestyle, and allow the Greater Charleston area to continue its already impressive growth.”

CP Capital, formerly known as HQ Capital Real Estate, has partnered with Greystar on five development projects in the past, most recently the Brighton Park Apartments in Brighton, Colorado.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A North Charleston man drove down to southwest Florida to help with cleanup efforts after Hurricane Ian made his parent’s mobile home unlivable.

“You could see it on television, but until you’re there seeing it in person, it’s… I was awestruck,” Edward Boggio said.

Boggio lives in North Charleston, but his parents, who are in their 70s, live in North Fort Myers, Florida. When Hurricane Ian was heading straight towards southwest Florida, he had some concerns about their wellbeing. His mother is on oxygen so he was worried if the power went out, she may not be able to get oxygen supplied for an extended period of time.

When Ian first started slamming the Florida coast, Boggio’s parents, Lucy and Larry, stayed in their mobile home, until they heard the windows crashing around them.

Boggio was able to get in contact with his parents by phone. He told them to go to a shelter. They went right away but had to drive through flooding and debris on the road. Two of the tires on their car went flat on the way there.

When the storm passed and they were able to get back to their home, they found their belongings strewn around their yard. A neighbor’s carport struck the roof of the mobile home, tearing some of it away.

“It was almost heartbreaking because they worked all these years and retired in Florida,” Boggio said.

The home is unlivable at this time. Boggio’s parents are staying at a hotel for four weeks. But after that, they will have to find somewhere else. They did not have insurance. Boggio started a GoFundMe to help with costs.

Boggio drove down to Florida from North Charleston to assist with the cleanup efforts.

“As I was cleaning up, and just looking at broken photos, family photos, picture frames, and that really hit me emotionally,” Boggio said.

What Boggio is bringing back to the Charleston area is a sense of appreciation for the goodness of humanity during tragedy.

“One thing that really moved me was seeing all the volunteers. All the volunteers not look to their own interests but to the interests of others,” Boggio said.

Boggio said his parents will stay in southwest Florida. He hopes that people will now start to take weather more seriously. When tragedy strikes, he said he hopes you can do what you can to help.

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A restaurant and bar that pays homage to the year North Charleston was founded and the Lowcountry’s aviation industry plans to open soon near Tanger Outlets.

Jason and Teresa Harter of Ohio plan to launch Hangar 72 Sports Tavern at 4951 Centre Pointe Drive tentatively in November, according to Emily Benedict of the commercial real estate firm We Sell Restaurants.

The name is meant to reflect that Charleston International Airport and Boeing Co.’s aircraft assembly plant are nearby. The 72 figure gives a nod to North Charleston when it became a city 50 years ago, in 1972.

The free-standing building has two bars and two separate dining areas “that they’re opening as a sports tavern with airport hangar vibe,” Benedict said.

The Harters have operated a similar sports bar near Columbus, Ohio, for more than five years. The North Charleston site will be their second operation.

The 6,000-square-foot space was formerly occupied by Fiery Crab Seafood, which faltered after opening at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Before that, it was Fatz Café, which closed in 2019.

What’s cooking?

The owner of a downtown Charleston building that suffered a fire in 2013 wants to add a rooftop terrace to the redeveloped property.

Yashik Development will ask the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals Oct. 18 for a special exception to allow a late-night use for a bar and restaurant that is within 500 feet of the French Quarter residential district.

The two-story structure in the tourist district is at 213 East Bay St. across from the U.S. Custom House and just south of the City Market.

New addition

Citadel Mall is welcoming its newest tenant.

Lillie’s of Charleston marked its grand opening Oct. 12 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tasting samples.

The store can be found between Center Court and the Food Court. It offers Southern and Lowcountry barbecue sauces, hot sauces, spice mixes, popcorn, gift boxes and other items.

New bling

A downtown Charleston jewelry shop is adding a new permanent collection by a New York City designer.

Croghan’s Jewel Box at 308 King St. will unveil Marla Aaron’s designs in a showcase called “The Marla Bar” on Oct. 14.

Aaron will be on hand 10 a.m.-5 p.m. to meet with customers and talk about the custom jewelry display, an exclusive to Croghan’s that will be filled with the designer’s signature locks and chains.

The Big Apple resident launched her first collection in 2012 when her combined obsessions with bridges, hardware and jewelry could no longer be ignored.

All of the pieces in the collection are made and finished by hand in New York City and sold all over the world. Although recognized for its streamlined, industrial look, the collection is rooted in the personal and emotional jewelry of the Victorian and Georgian eras and has expanded to incorporate many other elements.

The company’s approach to jewelry led to the December 2017 installation of Aaron’s first vending machine at the Brooklyn Museum. She and her company are in the process of building more machines.

Her entire collection was exhibited in 2016 in New York City at the Museum of American Finance in an exhibit entitled “Gold: Worth its Weight.”

Aaron releases new designs regularly on Instagram first. She also created the #lockyourmom project, which has given single moms across the country thousands of sterling silver baby heartlocks.

Revving up

A auto body repair shop wants to expand its footprint in West Ashley.

Caliber Collision plans to add a 1,950-square-foot building at 1077 Jenkins Road on the backside of its business at 1893 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., according to site plans.

The car repair business has eight locations in the Charleston area.

Book it

It’s getting chilly out, so why not curl up on the couch with an inexpensive book.

The Fall Book Sale to support Charleston County Public Library system is set for 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 14 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15 at the newly remodeled Cynthia Graham Hurd/St. Andrews Library Branch at 1735 N. Woodmere Drive in West Ashley.

It’s the first time the sale has been held at the library since 2019. Paperbacks start at $1 and hardbacks at $4.

Charleston Friends of the Library will host a a presale event for its members 4-7 p.m. Oct. 13.

Spooky spending

Participation in Halloween events is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels for the first time this year.

Sixty-nine percent of consumers plan to celebrate the holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. Participants will spend a record $10.6 billion on the spooky season, or about $100 per person. That’s up from $10.1 billion last year.

The outlay on costumes is expected to be $3.6 billion while candy, decorations and greeting cards round out the rest of the spending.

The top three children’s Halloween costumes will be Spiderman, princess and a witch. The top three adult costumes will be witch, vampire and ghost.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Palmetto State now has a new Miss Summerville, Miss Summerville Teen, Miss North Charleston, Miss North Charleston Teen, and Miss Lowcountry after the five were crowned over the weekend.

Sixteen women and teens, ranging in age from 13 to 25 competed for the four titles.

Mary Kimball Osborn, 21, was crowned Miss Summerville 2023. Osborn, a senior Broadcast Journalism student at the University of South Carolina, plans to pursue a career in sports commentating or sideline reporting. Osborn gave a vocal performance to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from the Wizard of Oz for the talent portion of the competition. Her platform is “I Hear You,” which focuses on the importance of being heard during this increasing time of mental health issues.

The new Miss North Charleston 2023 is Catherine Smith. The 25-year-old L2 Juris Doctor Candidate from Charleston School of Law performed an operatic vocal piece, “Donde Lieta Usci.” During her reign, she’ll be promoting “Saved by Strength: Suicide Awareness and Prevention.” Smith was also awarded the Overall Talent and On-Stage Question awards for the competition.

Amberlyn White, 25, became the first Miss Lowcountry crowned since 2019. White will spend her year promoting fire safety through her social impact initiative “Beyond Stop, Drop, and Roll.” The Clemson University graduate performed an upbeat contemporary clogging routine for her talent. In addition to being crowned, White also won the “Spirit of the Lowcountry” award for most ticket sales as well as named “Miss Congeniality” by her fellow candidates.

Osborn, Smith and White each earned a $700 college scholarship and will now go on to compete at Miss South Carolina next summer where they will be able to earn additional college scholarships and the title of Miss South Carolina.

Kailey Williams, 17, was crowned Miss Summerville Teen 2023. A senior at Socastee High School in Myrtle Beach, she performed a pop vocal with the ukulele for her talent, which won the Teen Talent Award. Williams’s platform is active bullying prevention.

Fifteen-year-old Addison Mann is the new Miss North Charleston Teen. Mann, who is a sophomore at Hanahan High School, performed a contemporary/lyrical dance to “Ghost Town” for her talent. She plans to spend her year promoting the importance of school safety. In addition to being crowned, Mann was awarded the Teen Evening Gown & On-Stage Question award.

Saturday’s competition was held at Trident Technical College’s College Center.

The five new titleholders will compete at Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina Teen Competition in Columbia next June.

Winners at the Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina Teen pageants will advance to the Miss America and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competitions.

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