Area Resources
Here is a list of area resources which we have compiled for your use. We hope you find this helpful. If you have any suggestions for this list, please contact us at drew@drewsineath.com.
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Charleston.net
http://www.charleston.net/Local Charleston portal site operated by its primary newspaper, The Post and Courier. Access local news, events, classified ads, shopping, entertainment, local sports and more.
South Carolina Aquarium
http://www.scaquarium.org/At the S.C. Aquarium, you will find over 60 exhibits located throughout the Aquarium that focus on five major regions of the Appalachian Watershed: the Mountains, the Piedmont, the Coastal Plain, the Coast and the Ocean. Our changing exhibit space currently showcases the Secrets of the Amazon, displaying a variety of plants, animals and habitats from the Amazon River basin.
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MUSC - Medical University of South Carolina
http://www.muschealth.com/The ten-story Medical University Hospital accepted its first patients in 1955. In 1985, the name of the hospital and its clinics was changed to MUSC Medical Center, reflecting its function in an academic health institution and its wide range of services to the public. This comprehensive facility is now comprised of three separate hospitals (the University Hospital, the Institute of Psychiatry, and the Children's Hospital). The Medical Center includes centers for specialized care (Heart Center, Transplantation Center, Hollings Cancer Center, Digestive Diseases Center). Numerous outpatient facilities include the Family Medicine Center, University Diagnostic Center, and affiliated faculty practice ambulatory care centers. In the past ten years, $200 million in capital improvements for the Medical Center focused resources on improved quality of patient care and accessibility of services. In 2003-04 there were over 27,000 inpatient admissions and almost 630,000 outpatient visits.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
http://www.ropersaintfrancis.com/Hospital and healthcare system offering medical services in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, North Charleston, Kiawah / Seabrook, Goose Creek, Walterboro and Moncks Corner.
Mortgage CompaniesTop ^
South Carolina Mortgage Company
http://www.carolinamortgages.comSouth Carolina Mortgage Company is the best in the Lowcountry simply because they offer personal service and great rates! They are lifelong residents of the Lowcountry and have an intimate understanding of the area and how to help established residents and those who are new to our little piece of heaven here in Charleston. They offer a variety of mortgage options to assist with all kinds of mortgages. Give them a call today at (843) 553-7088 and let them show you how they can help with your mortgage needs.
SchoolsTop ^
Berkeley County Schools
http://www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/The Berkeley County School District remains a state leader in innovative classroom technology. Interactive whiteboards, as well as hand-held and laptop computers, were added to many classrooms. All new and renovated schools have Cynergi technology that links safety and communication needs within the learning environment. Students have one of the state's best access rates to current technology with over 11,500 internet capable classroom computers.
Charleston County Schools
http://www.ccsdschools.com/In addition to striving to provide the best education to Charleston County students, the school district strives to be an important part of the overall community. Through programs such as continuing education, the Gold Pass Club, parent resources and emergency shelter locations, the Charleston County School District is a good neighbor.
Charleston Southern University
http://www.charlestonsouthern.edu/Charleston Southern focuses its educational programs on five life preparation concepts: values and ethics, communication, leadership, service and wellness. These five concepts not only help our students prepare for successful careers -- they help prepare our students for life.
The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Students can choose from more than 32 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in business, criminal justice and education. Each degree program is combined with a comprehensive liberal arts foundation which is designed to develop problem-solving and communication skills.
Beyond the classroom, students can participate in a variety of campus activities including academic clubs, service organizations, intramural athletics and campus ministries. The University offers intercollegiate athletics for both men and women, competing in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference. Charleston Southern fields teams in basketball, baseball, softball, women's soccer, cross country, track and field, golf, tennis and volleyball, as well as a Division I-AA football team.College of Charleston
http://cofc.edu/Founded in 1770 and chartered in 1785, the College of Charleston is the oldest institution of higher education in the state of South Carolina and the thirteenth oldest in the United States. Incorporated into the South Carolina State College System in 1970, the College began to serve a much broader region. Whereas the first class conducted at the College contained about a dozen Charlestonians, the student body now numbers approximately 9,800 students, 70 percent of whom are South Carolinians; other students come from 50 states and 65 foreign countries. The enduring commitment to the liberal arts is seen in the core curriculum of the College which requires study in English, history, modern and classical languages, math, science, the arts, and the social sciences. At the same time, the College has expanded its offerings to include new and emerging fields of study.
Dorchester School District 2
http://www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us/education/district/district.php?sectionid=10198Copy to go here...
Dorchester School District 4
http://www.dorchester4.k12.sc.us/home.aspxCopy to come...
The Citadel : The Military College of South Carolina
http://citadel.edu/The Citadel was established in 1842 by an act of the South Carolina General Assembly and was originally located on Marion Square in downtown Charleston. Today the picturesque campus, which was moved in 1922 to the bank of the Ashley River, is home to 24 major buildings and 1,900 young men and women enrolled in 19 degree programs. The College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CGPS) offers evening and summer, coeducational undergraduate and graduate degree programs. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked The Citadel among the best colleges in the region in their annual surveys of "America's Best Colleges."
ShoppingTop ^
Citadel Mall
http://www.shopcitadel-mall.com/Citadel Mall is home to all your favorite stores like Belk, Dillard's, Sears, Parisian and Target, not to mention other great shops like August Max Woman, American Eagle, Limited, Bombay Company, Babbages, The Gap and Foot Locker. Citadel Mall has over 90 fabulous stores and eateries making it truly a total shopping experience.
Northwoods Mall
http://shopnorthwoodsmall.com/Northwoods Mall is home to your favorite stores like Belk, Dillard's, JCPenney and Sears, not to mention other great shops like Hollister Co., American Eagle Outfitters, Yankee Candle, Charlotte Russe, Bath & Body Works, Jason's Deli and S & K Menswear. Also, opening soon Perfumania! Northwoods Mall has over 135 stores, services and eateries, making this mall a true shopping experience
The Tanger Outlet Shops of Charleston, South Carolina - 843-529-3095
http://www.tangeroutlet.comSpend a day of fun and shopping at the new Tanger Outlet Shopping Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Just off of both I-26 and I-526, the Tanger Outlet Center is centrally located in North Charleston, close to the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. With over 90 brand name designer and manufacturer outlets stores, selling adult and children's apparel, footwear, accessories, housewares & home furnishings and many specialty stores, there is sure to be a store for everyone. You can spend the day shopping at Apparel Stores like the Levi's Outlet Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger Company, Shoe Stores like Adidas, Nike Factory Store, Skechers, Striderite and Timberland Outlet Stores. Some of the new stores that just opened include: Mikasa, Charleston Souvenir and Little Me and Calvin Klein will be opening soon. Don't forget to check out the two-story food court, with seating both inside and outside. This Tanger Outlet center has it all and provides you with a Downtown Charleston feel, thanks to the many fountains and the "Rainbow Row" look given to the stores.
UtilitiesTop ^
Berkeley County Water
http://www.co.berkeley.sc.us/departments/water/water2.htmlProvides water, sewer and sanitation services for Berkeley County residents
Berkeley Electric Cooperative
http://www.becsc.com/Cooperatives are not-for-profit, consumer-owned businesses. Electric cooperatives were formed over 60 years ago with the specific task of electrifying rural America. South Carolina’s electric cooperatives now serve over half a million consumers, or nearly one third of the population of our state. Together, that makes them larger than any other utility in the state in the total number of consumers served.
Charleston Water System
http://www.charlestonwater.com/Charleston Water System is a public water and wastewater utility governed by a Board of Commissioners. We provide water and wastewater service to the City of Charleston, including West Ashley, Daniel Island, and James Island. In addition to our direct retail customers, we provide water service to other water utilities and government agencies in the Lowcountry and treat wastewater from Folly Beach, Hollywood, Ravenel, and Meggett on a wholesale basis.
South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G)
http://sceg.com/At SCE&G, we’re at the heart of energy – in your home, your business, your schools and all throughout your community. We focus our resources on delivering energy to you in the most reliable, efficient, environmentally friendly ways possible. We make our services convenient for you too – with online resources you can access anytime day or night. At SCE&G, we’re more than your energy provider. We’re your energy partner.
