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We’re trying something new.

We’re featuring 40 of your friends and neighbors or people you might like to know.

1 0 YA R R U M I N V E S T S IN CHICORA

Seven-year-old Max High always wanted to be a firefighter, so his wish came true when he was made an honorary firefighter for a day.

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4 0 T H E AT T R A C T I O N S The city’s attractions run the gamut from a Civil War submarine to a top-notch golf course and a popular county park.

There’s no shortage of places to visit this fall.

1 5 S P I R I T O F ’4 5 E X P R E S S V I S I T S As the Spirit of ’45 Express visited the Lowcountry, it stopped at the “Lone Sailor” statue at the Riverfront Park to honor WWII veterans.

Actor Bill Murray, RiverDogs owner Mike Veeck and partner Ben Danoksy look to the future in old North Charleston neighborhoods.

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Folks from a fireman to a gardener to a minister to a real estate investor made our list of 40 to Know.

Check them out!

The Riverfront Park was the scene of great summer fun as residents basked in the sun and in the glow of the fireworks.

4 2 T H E R E S TA U R A N T S The variety of food in North Charleston is as varied as its neighbors. Find a new place to dine without leaving the city.

4 4 T H E E V E N T S It’s fall and there’s plenty to do. Check out some of the holiday offerings – time to mark the calendar – and don’t forget Cher and James Taylor coming to the Coliseum.

4 6 B U S I N E S S B R I E F S A new seafood restaurant is coming to North Charleston, and a well-loved nonprofit reopens, thanks to community demand.

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The cover: Corwyn Melette is making a name in real estate. Photo by Paul Zoeller of The Post and Courier

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Contributors Katrina Murphy ED I TO R ’ S LE T T ER

Originally from Vidalia, Georgia, home of the world’s best onions, Katrina Murphy is a poet, baker, writer, and editor living in Charleston.

She serves on the Board of Directors of the Charleston County Friends of the Library and is the Vice-President of the Poetry Society of South Carolina. She is primarily an editor of novels and other shorter works for nationally known authors.

She is a contributing writer with our 40 to Know series.

Prentiss Findlay Prentiss Findlay is a Georgia native and a graduate of Wake Forest University who started his journalism career in Texas. He also worked at newspapers in North Carolina and Georgia before coming to The Post and Courier, where he has covered a wide range of topics including government, crime, courts, transportation and television.

He now covers the city of North Charleston.

Denise K. James VIBRANT AND THRIVING. THOSE ARE TWO WORDS THAT I WOULD USE TO DESCRIBE NORTH CHARLESTON. THERE ARE SO MANY NEW PEOPLE COMING TO THE AREA -- BOTH TO WORK AND PLAY – THAT WE WANTED TO FEATURE 40 WHO MAKE THE CITY THE GREAT PLACE IT IS. THEY ARE NOT NECESSARILY HIGH PROFILE LEADERS, ALTHOUGH THERE ARE A FEW HERE, TOO. These are the people like Dr. Jairy Hunter and Sam Lesky who minister to their neighborhoods in different ways. Or Dr. Jeffrey Deal who is making the world a better place by using his invention in the battle against Ebola. And Christan Rainey who is fighting fires and giving his life meaning by helping others.

Or Doris Taylor and Joe Elmore who make the place a better place for our pets.

And young aspiring golfer Austin Cody who wants to play to get to a hole in one.

Seth Whipper makes a difference as a state representative, and Spencer Pryor gets the message out for the North Charleston Police Department.

These are just a few of the people we’ve profiled inside.

Of course, no mention of the people helping to make the city a better place would be without our adopted movie star, Bill Murray, whose investment near Chicora shows that even newcomers to the area recognize its intrinsic value.

Enjoy! The holidays are right around the corner and we’ve got your events lined up.

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James is a writer and editor based in Charleston. In addition to contributing to various publications such as North Charleston Magazine and Celebrate Hilton Head, she works as the managing editor of Mount Pleasant Magazine. Look her up at WordsByDeniseK.com. For this edition, James profiles some of the wonderful people of North Charleston, some that you might know and some that you need to know.

Additional Contributors A number of other writers, photographers and organizations contributed to this edition of North Charleston Magazine, including: Ryan Johnson of the City of North Charleston, Marie Rodriguez; and Grace Beahm, Stephanie Harvin, Abigail Darlington, Brad Nettles, Wade Spees and Paul Zoeller of The Post and Courier. Many of our 40 to Know honorees provided their photos to us.

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REINVESTING: Ben Danosky, a partner with actor Bill Murray in Yarrum Properties, talks about the development company’s investment in Reynolds Avenue buildings in the blighted Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood in North Charleston.

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BENEATH DARK CLOUDS, AN OLD MAN PUSHED A GROCERY CART ON REYNOLDS AVENUE PAST THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER. DESPITE ITS UPLIFTING NAME, THE BUILDING LOOKED AS BLEAK AS THE OVERCAST SKY. The place of worship was shuttered.

Word was it had been a hospital at one time.

There was even talk of a crematorium on the back side, where a chimney rose. An open door led to rooms littered with debris.

A sunnier future is in store, though, because a partnership that includes movie actor Bill Murray has invested in the rundown property. Yarrum Properties — Murray spelled backward — purchased the 10,000-square-foot brick structure for $250,000 along with a neighboring 3,300 square-foot building that cost $162,000, said Ben Danosky, an owner of the company. “He (Murray) liked the area and it made sense,” Danosky said.

It has one of the highest child poverty rates in South Carolina.

But there are signs of new life there such as a recently-dedicated 2,300-square-foot playground adjacent to the Chicora Place Community Garden, where residents volunteer time and grow fresh produce and vegetables.

However, the garden and play area are just one block from the former Navy base where a huge railyard is planned.

Activists have expressed concern about air and water pollution and a recent march on Reynolds Avenue protested the loss of Sterett Hall, a community recreation center that would be torn down to make way for the railyard.

SIGNS OF NEW LIFE The Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood where the properties are located has long been considered one of North Charleston’s most crime and drug-ridden communities.

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R E S T O R I N G T H E PA S T The efforts of the real estate redevelopment partnership of Murray, fellow Charleston RiverDogs co-owner Mike Veeck

Bill Murray photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP. Danosky photo by Brad Nettles

and Danosky reflect a growing presence of public, private and nonprofit organizations working to bring new vitality to Reynolds Avenue and Chicora-Cherokee.

The scarred street and neighborhood bustled during the hey-day of the Naval Shipyard, which was shut down in the mid90s when Congress sought to scale back the military budget by closing bases.

Today, storefront churches line the street as it cuts through Chicora-Cherokee between Rivers and Spruill avenues. The neighborhood landscape includes an empty school, boardedup homes and shuttered businesses. Some 2,789 residents call the area home. Of those, 2,429 are African-American and the rest are white. Up to 90 percent of them live on a lowto-moderate income, according to U.S. Census figures provided by the city.

“It’s really about restoring what was here, restoring the history and the pride,” said Stacy Danosky, Yarrum marketing director who is married to Ben Danosky.

INVESTING IN HOPE: Mike Veeck, one the colorful owners of the Charleston RiverDogs baseball team, is a partner with Murray in Yarrum Properties. He has helped put the baseball team on the map.

SMALL BEGINNINGS Despite the checkered past of Reynolds Avenue, Murray saw opportunity when he walked the street a few weeks before buying the properties in April.

Residents who recognized him saw a chance for a better community.

“People came up to him and said, ‘This was a great area and we would love some help,’” Danosky said.

Yarrum will set up shop on the street in the smaller building it purchased. The plan for The Empowerment Center is first-floor retail with apartments on the second floor, he said.

Other places on the avenue, such as the fire station, are also empty. Where some might see only decay, though, the partners saw potential.

“The buildings have the makings of a little downtown,” Danosky said.

But it’s not just about real estate.

Encouraging proper nutrition is part of the Yarrum vision. Chicora-Cherokee is a “food barren” area that could benefit from a market where fresh produce is offered, he said.

Long term, Yarrum could invest millions in the neighborhood, he said.

POSITIVE INVESTMENT The Rev. Bill Stanfield, a former North Charleston Citizen of the Year, lives and works in Chicora-Cherokee with his wife, Evelyn Oliveira. Stanfield started Metanoia Community Development

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Corp., which recently opened a new youth entrepreneurship center in a once-vacant 5,000 square-foot building that had been sheltering drug dealers and other illegal activity on Reynolds Avenue.

Stanfield is an associate minister at St. Matthew Baptist Church, which houses Metanoia across the street from The Empowerment Center.

He plans to meet with Ben Danosky to discuss the Yarrum projects. “We recognize that the success of the community is going to depend on positive investment,” he said.

H O S P I TA L WA S C ATA LY S T Chicora-Cherokee is getting a boost from another investment group that is offering space in the old Naval Hospital near Reynolds.

Redevelopment of the vacant building is envisioned as a catalyst to revive the fortunes of the neighborhood, North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey has said.

The new owners of the hospital, Chicora Gardens Holdings LLC, purchased it from the City of North Charleston. About 25 percent of 400,000 square feet of usable space in the 10-story structure has been leased. The first tenants beginning next year will be Charleston County services, including primary offices of the health department, substance abuse services and the coroner. Fetter Health Care Network will also be a tenant.

Members of Chicora Gardens Holdings LLC include Utah developer Douglas Durbano and New York developer Donald Trump Jr., Summey has said.

A GOOD NEIGHBORHOOD Danosky was Charleston RiverDogs director of operations from 2006-2007.

His baseball job opened a door to the Yarrum partnership with Murray and Veeck.

In Charleston, Yarrum residential restorations include properties on the East Side as well as Wagener Terrace and Hampton Park. In addition to Reynolds Avenue, the company is also at work in the Park Circle area of North Charleston.

City of North Charleston spokesman Ryan Johnson said that Reynolds Avenue is prime for a comeback and the next natural area of redevelopment in the south end of the city. “It was once a vibrant business corridor, and it can be that again. We are already seeing new life brought to the street,” he said.

At Smitty’s Super Seven Barber Shop, owner Anthony Smith gave a customer a haircut and welcomed news of the Yarrum plan that would repurpose the empty Empowerment Center across the street.

“I think it’s a good neighborhood to invest in. It’s got its problems like any neighborhood but we’re hanging in there,” he said. N

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The family-friendly Fourth of July Festival, featuring a full afternoon and evening of live music, kids games, jump castles, family activities, local cuisine and one of the largest fireworks shows in the Lowcountry drew record crowds.

Things got rolling with acclaimed countryrock singer/guitarist Eddie Bush and special guest Greg Walker of the Blue Dogs. Other music that rocked the stage was the party-rock band Plane Jane, the Charleston Groove Factory and soul/variety group the Mighty Kicks.

Kids and grown-ups alike enjoyed the riverside location that gives everyone room to spread their lawn chairs and blankets. “Big Hair Dave� Brisacher wowed the crowd with a laser light show just before the big fireworks show that lit up the skyline.

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FIREFIGHTER OF THE DAY NORTH CHARLESTON FIRE DEPARMENT HONORS MAX HIGH

In September, Max High was honored by the North Charleston Fire Department with his own special “Firefighter for the Day.� Before turning one, Max was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a rare degenerative genetic disorder that affects the spinal cord and nerves, resulting in muscle wasting and weakness. Now age seven, Max wanted to spend the day being a firefighter.

For Max’s special day, the Fire Department arrived at his home wit h the city’s newest ladder truck to give him a ride to the city’s newest fire station. During the day, Max was presented with a real firefighter’s helmet and a life-sized stuffed Dalmation, was lifted in the ladder bucket, used a fire hose and toured the station with firefighters.

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The Spirit of ‘45 Day Express is traveling throughout America to help publicize Spirit of ‘45 Day. It is also promoting interest in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II next year.

The Express has traveled more than 25,000 miles since early February of this year, visiting 40 states, including it’s stop in North Charleston after visiting the USS Yorktown where it was met by a contingent of Purple Heart veterans who participated in the traditional Spirit of ‘45 Day wreath laying on the flight deck.

Pat Keaveny of the Navy League then escorted the Express over to the “Lone Sailor” and “Homecoming” statues that stand in North Charleston so wreaths could also be laid there.

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New behavioral health unit to help meet overwhelming need

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AR TOO OFTEN, THOSE STRUGGLING WITH SEVERE DEPRESSION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, SCHIZOPHRENIA OR OTHER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES CAN’T ACCESS A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN SAFELY RECEIVE ATTENTION AND TREATMENT. The shortage of appropriate facilities for care of this population has grown worse in recent years as a result of state cutbacks in services. Trident Health has seen the effects in its hospital emergency rooms, where patients with behavioral health problems have sometimes stayed in limbo for days, even weeks, until a bed can be freed up at a licensed behavioral health facility.

Trident Health belongs to the HCA South Atlantic Division, which responded in 2010 by opening a behavioral health unit at Colleton Medical Center (CMC).

That inpatient unit has 19 beds licensed for behavioral health, and CMC receives referrals of patients from Trident Medical Center (TMC) and Summerville Medical Center (SMC). Clearly, more services are needed in the area, so Trident/HCA is investing $3.9 million to open a new behavioral health unit at TMC in North Charleston in late October.

The 17-bed unit at TMC will treat adults who need around-the-clock care because of issues related to mental health and other behavioral issues. A typical stay is expected to be around six to eight days, with some patients returning to their homes for followup care, and others being referred to longer term facilities.

Registered nurse Deborah Parker has directed the behavioral health unit at CMC since it began, and she will direct the unit at TMC as well. She has worked in mental health for most of her nursing career and focuses on being an advocate for patients to ensure they receive respect and high-quality care.

TMC’s behavioral health unit will be selfcontained on the hospital’s first floor, she explains. “There is a hallway directly from the emergency department to the behavioral health unit in an attempt to provide an efficient admission process, as well as confidentiality for patients.”

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The unit will include a group therapy room, an activity/dining room, a quiet day room and a small outdoor space for fresh air. Trident Health has also outfitted the unit so it will be as safe as possible. For example, all fixtures in the room and bathrooms are designed to prevent their use for self-injury.

“It’s very costly, but it’s the best way to treat our patients to make sure they are safe,” Parker says.

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health, says Parker, who has a master’s degree in psychiatric nursing. An activity therapist will be involved as well. “We are going to encourage patients to come out of their rooms, interact socially and attend therapeutic groups so they can learn about their illness, their diagnosis, their medications and different coping skills.”

She wants potential patients, their families and others in the community to know that Trident Health and HCA are committed to making a positive impact by opening this new unit. “There is treatment available,” says Parker. “You don’t have to suffer.”

Deborah Parker, RN, is directing the new Behavioral Health Unit at Trident Medical Center.

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Just days after knee surgery, Jackie Smith was climbing a flight of stairs pain free.

Joint replacement surgery can help you stay active for the long haul

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OME OF JACKLIN COOK’S FAVORITE MOMENTS ARE ATTENDING TEA PARTIES AND OTHERWISE SPENDING TIME WITH HER SIX GRANDCHILDREN AND TWO GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN.

“All I can say is I was born to be a grandmother,” laughs Cook, 67, a lifelong Summerville resident.

After 20 years of suffering painful rheumatoid arthritis in her knees, Cook decided she would have to make a major change to keep up with her family. In September, she had knee replacement surgery at Trident Medical Center (TMC) with Dr. Richard Zimlich of Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

She’s not alone. Many are turning to joint replacement surgery to help when knee or hip cartilage is seriously damaged or worn away. Surgeons can use high-tech artificial components to restore range of motion, help eliminate pain and allow the patient to move easily with less discomfort. And these days, new techniques, smaller surgical tools and other changes are helping to make the procedures easier on patients than in the past.

TMC and Summerville Medical Center together performed 422 knee replacements and 144 hip replacements in 2013. Trident Health has earned disease specific certification for both procedures from The Joint Commission, an independent review organization.

Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

Trident Health recently finished an extensive makeover of TMC’s sixth floor, which includes rooms for recovering orthopaedic surgery patients and a new rehabilitation gym.

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replacement patients. A pre-surgery class gives patients an overview of what to expect that covers pain management, fall prevention and other proactive tips. Physical therapy starts in the hospital, after surgery, and continues on an outpatient basis after discharge.

“One thing that we do is develop an individualized plan of care because patients have unique problems,” says Brett Peterson, inpatient rehab supervisor.

Trident Health’s surgeons, nurses, physical therapists and others involved with the joint replacement program take a team approach to providing excellent care. Cook said each person involved in her treatment was “wonderful.”

“They were just all so nice. I can’t describe how much they helped me heal.”

She was up and walking the day of her surgery and the following day practicing stairs in the rehab gym. She returned home after two days at the hospital and by the middle of September she was walking everywhere. “It’s painful, but it’s not as painful as I thought it would be.”

She intends to have a full joint replacement on the other knee in January, but only after she goes on a Caribbean cruise with her husband. The two met at a roller-skating rink when she was a teenager, and after 50 years of marriage, they still like to stay active.

They usually do jet-skis when they cruise. Cook adds, “This ship has two zip lines that I want to do.”

If you suffer from joint pain, take Trident Health’s free online joint assessment by visiting TridentHealthSystem.com.

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S.C. Institute for Robotic Surgery continues to thrive

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RIDENT HEALTH’S SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE FOR ROBOTIC SURGERY RECENTLY REACHED TWO SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES. First, the institute’s North Charleston location at Trident Medical Center, where Trident Health’s robotics program began in 2008, surpassed 4,000 surgeries.

Soon afterward, at the start of September, the institute’s Summerville Medical Center campus became the first location in the Charleston area to have a robotic-assisted hysterectomy performed with only a single incision.

Dr. Ted Brisson, the institute’s medical director, says both events speak to the quality of the program, which supports surgeons with highly trained staff and the latest generation of da Vinci robotic equipment. “There are very few hospitals in the country that have done 4,000 robotic surgeries. You just have better outcomes, better quality when you have that type of volume.”

It’s also easier for experienced staff to adapt to new procedures.

In 2012, the institute began offering da Vinci’s single-site surgery for gallbladder removal. Dr. Jeffrey Lafond became a national leader in the procedure, which only requires one small incision at the navel, making it bikini friendly.

As a result, the staff was well prepared to assist Dr. Ron Givens as he performed the Charleston area’s first single-site hysterectomy at Summerville Medical Center, also hiding the incision at the patient’s navel. “This new single-site procedure gives women a surgical option that leaves virtually no scar,” says Dr. Givens.

For more information on robotic surgery or to schedule an appointment, please call 843-797-3463 or visit SCrobotics.com

Dr. Ron Givens just performed the Charleston area’s first single-site hysterectomy at Summerville Medical Center.

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New 24/7 Emergency Room Opens Near Tanger Outlets

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OR ALMOST FOUR DECADES, TRIDENT HEALTH HAS CARED FOR MORE NORTH CHARLESTON RESIDENTS THAN ANY OTHER HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE REGION. AS NORTH CHARLESTON CONTINUES TO GROW – SO DOES TRIDENT. IN OCTOBER, TRIDENT OPENED CENTRE POINTE EMERGENCY, A NEW (24/7/365) FREE-STANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT THE CORNER OF INTERNATIONAL BLVD. AND EMMETT DAVIS JR. AVE. LOCATED NEAR THE TANGER OUTLETS AND THE NORTH CHARLESTON COLISEUM, THIS FULL-SERVICE ER OFFERS EASY-TO-ACCESS, QUALITY CARE WHEN AN EMERGENCY OCCURS. Centre Pointe Emergency is not an urgent care center.

Instead it is open 24/7/365 and is staffed by board certified Emergency Medicine doctors. Just like a hospital-based ER, Centre Pointe Emergency accepts walk-in patients and patients who arrive by ambulance. “We took the nationally recognized quality care we provide at today’s Trident facilities and made it more convenient and accessible for the Charleston metropolitan area,” said Todd Gallati, President and CEO of Trident Health.

"A freestanding emergency department is an excellent way to provide continuous coverage in a very convenient setting. We will be able to diagnose and treat almost any type of patient quickly and efficiently," said Preston Wendell, MD, Director of Emergency Services at Summerville Medical Center.

The 12,300 square foot facility will feature 12 private patient-care rooms. Besides having the 24/7 onsite presence of board certified Emergency Medicine trained physicians, there will be 18 different specialists, ranging from neurology, cardiology, surgery, and others that the ER physician can call for back up as needed. This crucial aspect, and the fact that it will be open continuously and will accept EMS transports, distinguishes free-standing emergency rooms from urgent care centers.

“Trident Health’s new emergency center is ideally located to serve families and businesses in North Charleston and surrounding communities. The facility positions us to accommodate future growth with quality emergency healthcare around the Coliseum Complex and Centre Pointe developments,” said North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey.

Diagnostic services at Centre Pointe include CT/X-ray and lab. For more information, please call 843-746-2400.

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North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey and North Mayor Summey and TridentCharleston Health CEO Todd Keith Gallati officially open Trident ToddCenter.

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Officially established in 1995, Trident Cancer Center offers Officially established in 1995, Trident Cancer Center offers radiation, infusion treatments and support services at the same radiation,within infusion treatments and support services at the same location Trident Medical Center in North Charleston.

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For more information on the Trident Cancer Center, call For more information on the Trident Cancer Center, call 843-797-3463 or visit Tridenthealthsystem.com.

843-797-3463 or visit Tridenthealthsystem.com.

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OR WOMEN WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH MASTECTOMY, THE JOURNEY TO RECOVERY OFTEN INCLUDES BREAST RECONSTRUCTION. AND WITH INCREASING NUMBERS, BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS ARE OPTING TO USE THEIR OWN NATURAL TISSUE FOR RECONSTRUCTION, RATHER THAN USING IMPLANTS. RECONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES THAT USE NATURAL TISSUE FROM ANOTHER PART OF THE WOMAN’S BODY INVOLVE ADVANCED MICROSURGERY BY SURGEONS WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE. Over the past year, Trident Health has joined together with plastic surgeon Dr. Dennis Schimpf to establish a breast reconstruction program at Summerville Medical Center (SMC), providing women the opportunity to have natural tissue reconstruction done close to home.

Dr. Schimpf previously founded and directed the Advanced Breast Reconstruction Program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He left in the summer of 2013, when he went into private practice in Summerville. Since then, he has done about a dozen and a half breast reconstruction surgeries at Trident Medical Center or at SMC, where the program will be focused.

“I have been really happy and very impressed with the care that patients have received here, and what I’ve heard from patients is that they have had great experiences,” says Dr. Schimpf.

Susan Jones of Conway started the reconstruction process with Dr. Schimpf in January after investigating her options extensively.

She was searching for a plastic surgeon who specializes in working with breast cancer patients and was impressed by Dr. Schimpf’s credentials and the way he talked with her at their first meeting. She chose natural tissue reconstruction after learning that it promises the best long-term results for women who have had radiation treatments.

Jones originally had a mastectomy on her right breast, where the cancer was found, in March of 2013, and decided as a precaution to have the left breast removed by a general surgeon at the same time as her first reconstructive surgery nine months later. A throng of family members stayed in the waiting room at SMC while she was operated on. “We were all highly impressed with, of course, Dr. Schimpf, but also Summerville hospital.”

The drive from Conway to Summerville was worth it, she says, and she would do it again if she ever needed more surgery.

“My experiences were that good, from the person who checked me in to every nurse that I dealt with, even the volunteers who were in the waiting room. It has been outstanding.”

Natural tissue reconstruction requires a great deal of precision and focus, so it’s typical for two surgeons to operate as a team.

Dr. Schimpf usually does these cases with Dr. Patrick J. O’Neill, a longtime colleague who has his own practice now as well. While at MUSC, Dr. Schimpf and Dr. O’Neill teamed up on more than 100 natural tissue reconstruction surgeries per year for almost seven years. They also had a 98 percent success rate, even though they took on high-risk patients, including those who had difficulties with previous reconstructions.

“For microsurgery, you want to have people who work together well and have experience together,” says Dr. Schimpf. “Experience is critical to good outcomes.”

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Natural tissue is recommended for breast reconstruction for several reasons, including a softer feel and more natural appearance. Dr. Schimpf frequently performs the DIEP flap procedure, which takes a flap of tissue from the abdomen, yet there are several other areas of the body that can provide tissue for reconstruction. Dr. Schimpf helps each of his patients choose the option that’s best for her. “I want patients to get the individualized care that they need and want.”

Dr. Thomas Hahm also performs breast reconstruction surgery at Summerville Medical Center.

For more information, please call 843-797-3463.

Dr. Dennis Schimpf has established a breast reconstruction program at Summerville Medical Center.

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Pediatric services in Summerville being upgraded to provide intensive care

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UMMERVILLE MEDICAL CENTER (SMC) CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS SERVICES FOR KIDS BY INTRODUCING PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE, WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE HOSPITAL BY NOVEMBER OF THIS YEAR.

SMC established a 4,000-square-foot Pediatric Emergency Department last year, and in February, opened a six-bed inpatient unit that is specially designed for children.

Both initiatives have been well-received by local families who prefer to stay close to home for quality healthcare services.

“We want to ensure that people in our community have access to the medical care they need for their children,” says Dee Bien, Trident Health’s director of Women’s and Children’s Services.

The addition of pediatric intensive care services means that more children will be able to stay at SMC rather than being referred to another facility that’s farther away for

high-level care. However, some cases, for example, those involving severe trauma, may still require treatment at a different facility.

A physician who specializes in caring for adolescents, children, and infants with serious illnesses or injuries will guide the treatment of SMC’s pediatric intensive care patients from the time they are admitted to the hospital until discharge. Nurses will have special training as well.

SMC’s pediatric unit can provide care for ages up to 17. The new, sparkling and colorful space opened less than a year ago.

Doors and medical gases are currently being adjusted to meet all the requirements and equipment needs of pediatric intensive care.

Respiratory therapy, radiology and lab services are making adjustments to support the higher level of care.

“All of our different departments will have the equipment, the means and the training to move forward in caring for the sicker pediatric patient,” says Craig Duncan, manager of pediatrics.

Duncan previously worked in pediatric critical care for several hospitals in other parts of the country, and before taking his position at SMC, he served as director of the pediatric flight team at the Medical University of South Carolina. “Pediatric critical care is my background, my specialty, and I’m really, really excited to bring that to Summerville.”

Summerville Medical Center has upgraded their current pediatric unit to include pediatric intensive care.

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Hunter Legerton is a young man who wants to inspire change.

A recent graduate of the Academic School in North Charleston, Legerton gave a Ted Talk in Charleston last April about the benefits of having a vegetated green roof.

“I aimed to design a new vegetated green roof specifically for residential homes,” he said, “so that home owners could easily and economically vegetate their roofs and take advantage of the many benefits.”

Legerton is a mechanical engineering student at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. He credits the Academic Magnet school as his favorite part of the city.

people who are making the city a better place.

70 words Vickie Waller

PARTNER AT USOBE (CAPTAINS SOURCE, RESORT BOATING AND OSA SAIL) Vickie Waller grew up near the water, wistfully watching as the boats floated by and yearning for the chance to be on board. Today, she is a partner of USOBE, which is the most trusted source in the Lowcountry for boating tours.

Waller lauds North Charleston for still having that cozy, smalltown feeling despite its expansion.

She appreciates the city’s support of small businesses and claims it’s a place “where ideas are heard and growth is encouraged.”

Chris Swan

C.E.O COBALT DEVELOPMENTS LLC.

Chris Swan is an English entrepreneur who brought his vision to North Charleston when he developed Hunley-Waters, North Charleston’s only gated, waterfront community.

Swan says he loves the pride the people of North Charleston have in their town and how helpful they’ve been. “Nothing is too much trouble,” he says of the entire town, from leadership to neighbors. “The first mover, make it happen” culture is one that makes him proud to be associated with the town.

In the UK, Swan owns a soccer club that is being developed as a community asset, including offering programs for both boys and girls, regardless of their financial circumstances. He hopes to someday bring a club to the city.

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In just the last few years, we have supported, contributed to, and otherwise helped many organizations.

In no particular order, here are a few of those organizations: East Cooper Meals on Wheels Ronald McDonald House Charities Low Country Food Bank College of Charleston Basketball Low Country Oyster Festival Greater Charleston Restaurant Association Flowertown Festival Charleston Cup Cooper River Bridge Run Ocean Conservancy Trident Technical College Goose Creek High School Gators Greater Charleston Home Show Carolina Green Fair Arts in the Park Daniel Island Park Day Cathedral Academy Football The Citadel Baseball & Football Youth Endowment for the Arts National Kidney Foundation Vintage Chevrolet Club of America American Red Cross Evening With the Stars - CCSD Woodward Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Darkness 2 Light CCPRC Dog Parks Low Country Beach Sweep Big Brothers / Big Sisters Coastal Carolina Corvette Club Surfer’s Healing for Autism

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Jamee Haley EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LOWCOUNTRY LOCAL FIRST Jamee Haley supported the farm-to-table concept long before it was cool. She was one of the founding members of Lowcountry Local First.

When it comes to North Charleston, Haley is fond of the Park Circle neighborhood because of its vibrancy and support of local businesses.

Haley hasn’t always been a city gal. She actually spent nine years living on St. John, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Nantucket and Dewees Island.

Corwyn J. Melette

BROKER/OWNER - CORWYN J. MELETTE AND ASSOCIATES

Corwyn Melette is broker-in-charge of a full-service real estate company, a position that he approaches with enthusiasm each day.

Not only does Melette help buyers and sellers reach their goals, he is also devoted to the cause of helping lower-income families find appropriate and affordable housing.

“We work closely with a number of nonprofit agencies to provide affordable housing opportunities to everyone from disabled veterans to those with other disadvantages.

This is the type of “give back” work that I believe every business owner strives to do,” he commented.

Melette referred to North Charleston as the hub of the Lowcountry, and cited how important the city is in terms of business and employment.

He considers it a privilege to work in North Charleston “in the thick of things.”

Bryan Lewis

OWNER/OPERATOR MIXSON MARKET, BASICO, MIXSON BATH & RACQUET CLUB

Bryan Lewis stays super busy—but it’s OK; he loves every minute of it. As the owner and operator of the Mixson Market, BASICO and the Mixson Bath & Racquet Club in Park Circle’s hot new neighborhood, Mixson, Lewis is enthusiastic about the growth of this bustling community.

He’s also a gifted entrepreneur, as the former chief operating officer of Palmetto Distributing, Inc. and the founder of Heirloom Book Co. in Charleston.

Lewis’ answer to the question regarding what he loves most about North Charleston is simple: its bright future.

“I am extremely excited…It has so much potential to transform into a vital social and corporate artery of South Carolina.”

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Elise Behbehanian

INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATOR/ MATH DEPARTMENT HEAD, NORTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL

Elise Behbehanian began her career at North Charleston High School by teaching math. Now, she helps steer the school’s curriculum, from deciding what materials to implement in the classrooms to evaluating the effectiveness of materials for both teachers and students.

In her spare time, Behbehanian enjoys dinner and a movie out and about in North Charleston, but she says it’s the students who actually keep her in love with the city.

They are kind, creative, and resilient individuals,” she said. “I enjoy what I do because of who I do it for.”

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Grace L. Schmidt

Spencer Pryor

Angie Grimes

Grace Schmidt has been president of Life Industries Corp since 1989 and enjoys the opportunity to deliver quality products to a variety of businesses. Prior to leading a company with over 40 years of experience in commercial chemical products, Schmidt dabbled in every other position and learned a great deal.

Schmidt loves North Charleston; she loves living the rural life on its outskirts and still being close to everything she needs.

At home, you might find her nurturing her love for music - she studied under the late June Bonner for six years and the Sacred Music Institute for three years, learning the art of Byzantine Chant. She is now able to perform, read and write Byzantine Notation.

Spencer Pryor describes his position with the city of North Charleston as a dynamic combination of both public relations and community relations. He’s pretty much responsible for the dialogue between the community and the city, fostering trust through “education, community programs and department training.”

It’s clear, then, that Pryor chose the right profession for numerous reasons, but perhaps the biggest is that he still gets actual butterflies when he speaks in public - in a good way.

“I came to realize that feeling is two-fold,” he said. “It humbles me, while at the same time giving me the boost of confidence to know I can do anything I set out to do.”

Angie Grimes’ day job allows her to help match teachers with individualized professional development plans, making them more effective. She’s found her perfect match in Park Circle, where she loves to spend a weekend afternoon feeding the ducks at the neighborhood pond. She enjoys the small-town atmosphere, the fun restaurants, and the “Main Street vibe” of Montague Avenue.

During the holiday season, you’re likely to find her gazing at the lights of the circle, but don’t be fooled; she’s probably thinking about how to fulfill her “subconscious aspirations to become a forensic scientist.”

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Germaine Jenkins CEO, FARM & MARKET MANAGER OF FRESH FUTURE FARM INC. Germaine Jenkins is an advocate for better access to healthy food—and more farm-related job opportunities—for her community by starting the first nonprofit urban farm and neighborhood market in a North Charleston food desert.

The city of North Charleston has allowed them to lease land so they hope to open to the public this winter.

One of the things that she loves is that “most livestock are welcome in North Charleston backyards.”

Julie Elmore

SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR, CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON

As the special assistant to the mayor of North Charleston, Julie Elmore never knows what her day will hold. She might be helping citizens or council members, or she might be answering phones.

She says her favorite thing about living in North Charleston is how much the city has grown and developed in such a short time.

She says she’s honored to have played a small part in that.

Elmore began what became her career with the city as a summer camp counselor when she was 15, and she’s worked her way from recreation to the Planning and Management Department, Economic Development and Revitalization Department and finally the Mayor’s Office.

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Caitlin Judd

PHYSICAL THERAPIST AT ISLAND PT

Caitlin Judd recently moved to Park Circle from downtown Charleston and really likes the neighborhood feel. She says it’s nice to be close to downtown and the beaches but still have a yard, some peace and quiet, and be part of an up and coming area.

She’s a runner and a self-described science and nature nerd. “While other kids were watching TV or playing video games, I was collecting bugs and reading nature guides. I am still outside any chance I can get.

“Part of the reason why I love the South Carolina Lowcountry so much is that there are so many diverse and beautiful ecosystems to enjoy, and the weather lets you be outside all year long.”

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Sam Lesky

John Tecklenburg

Doris Taylor

Sam Lesky is pastor for North Charleston’s Seacoast campus and takes his calling to better the surrounding community seriously.

For one thing, he founded the North Charleston Dream Center and Dream Center Clinic. The clinic serves over 6,000 patients a year with free medical, dental and vision care. “I love the people,� Lesky declared, when asked to name his favorite thing about North Charleston. “And I love coaching football at North Charleston High School as a volunteer!�

Besides coaching football, Lesky enjoys surfing, playing sports, hunting or fishing. “I’m an adrenaline junkie,� he said with a chuckle.

John Tecklenburg is no stranger to business. Before commencing his career with real estate, Tecklenburg owned an oil distribution company in North Charleston, known as Southern Oil. Before that, he owned a retail store on Daniel Island. Tecklenburg even served as Director of Economic Development for the city of Charleston.

A true businessman, Tecklenburg believes in empowering every person with the spirit of entrepreneurship. He leads a nonprofit called S.C. Strong, which is based at the old Navy base and assists ex-offenders in finding work again. He credits Mayor Keith Summey and the city as a whole for being “an integral part of the organization’s success.�

Doris Taylor is diligent about educating her fellow citizens on how to take care of their pets. Most of her position consists of guiding pet owners and members of the community on how to care for animals properly and keep the animals in good spirits and good health. However, when the going gets tough, as they say, Taylor also protects citizens from potentially dangerous animals roaming the community.

When she’s not hard at work, Taylor makes the most of her down time. She enjoys a good meal at one of the Park Circle area’s many restaurants, but she’s also happy to stay at home and relax. “I love to watch old movies,� she admitted.

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Dr. Jeffrey Deal , MD, FACS, DTMH, MA

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH STUDIES, WATER MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL

Jeff Deal designs and implements health studies for Water Missions International, a nonprofit dedicated to providing sustainable, safe water and sanitation to developing nations, based in North Charleston. He has recently returned from Liberia, where he was assisting in the fight against the deadly Ebola virus.

His favorite thing about North Charleston is Contra Dancing at Park Circle. He describes himself as “6 feet 8 inches tall and a terrible dancer,� but says they put up with him occasionally anyway.

Anthony Joyner

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, METANOIA

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Anthony Joyner helps North Charleston residents feel more at home as the director of Housing Development for Metanoia. He spends his time helping residents of the Chicora/Cherokee community find housing. He is also a certified housing counselor and enjoys educating residents on home or personal finance topics.

Joyner’s favorite part of living in North Charleston is watching his community of Chicora/Cherokee transform itself.

As an ex-Marine, Joyner served the United States in the first Gulf War. He also enjoyed competing against Willie Gault, former wide receiver in the NFL, during a track meet at the University of Tennessee.

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Austin Cody

PROFESSIONAL GOLFER

Austin Cody has what many people would consider a dream job.

He’s a professional golfer.

The 22-year-old graduated in May from Duke University, where he played on the school’s golf team.

Then he joined the pro tour. He practices and plays regularly at Coosaw Creek Country Club, which is one of the things he loves most about North Charleston. He says his other favorite thing is having Wescott Plantation in his backyard.

Cody has been playing golf since he was 18 months old, so no one should be surprised he’s gone pro, but people might be surprised to know that he’s had eight holes-in-one in the few years he’s been playing.

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Joe Elmore

CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHARLESTON ANIMAL SOCIETY

Joe Elmore considers himself the “head coach” for a team of animal lovers who work at the Charleston Animal Society. Though Elmore is the executive director, he insists that “countless people—staff, volunteers and the community” have made the Charleston Animal Society the successful no-kill shelter that it is today.

Elmore enjoys North Charleston and describes it as “a real working town,” with both industry and charm to offer visitors and residents.

He respects North Charleston’s response to the needs of animals, and pointed out that Mayor Keith Summey has led by example, frequently rescuing dogs that escaped their homes and encouraging legislation that protects animals, making the city “a more humane community for both people and animals.”

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Located 2 blocks from fashionable Park Circle and 20 minutes from downtown Charleston.

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Amy B. Brennan

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR WOMEN

As executive director at the Center for Women, Amy Brennan has the opportunity to interact with women all over the Charleston area, including many in North Charleston, a town she enjoys because of the tight-knit communities that really care about growth and success. “The businesses are creative and the people are dedicated to making the community a great place to live and work.

As a player on the first women’s swim team at The University of Kentucky, Brennan knows how to forge new ground, a skill that serves her well as she and the Center for Women help improve the lives of women and businesses through Smart Leadership and the Women’s Business Center.

Congratulations Easter LaRoche for being one of North Charleston Magazine’s 2014 40 To Know!

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PRINCIPAL, MALCOLM C. HURSEY

Dr. Schavel is the proud principal of a school that combines both traditional and Montessori philosophies for approximately 400 students. During his time at Malcolm C. Hursey, Schavel has researched to find the methods to provide a “safe and efficient learning environment” in which his students will blossom.

It’s tough for Schavel to select just one aspect of North Charleston that he loves most, but he likes many of the cultural events, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Arts Festival, Veteran’s Day celebration and Farmer’s Market.

Recently, Schavel was awarded the 2012-2013 IZLC Rookie Principal of the Year.

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Seth Whipper has served as a Democratic house member from North Charleston’s District 113 since 1995 and is a member of the Judiciary Committee. He works as an attorney.

He and his wife, Carrie Ophelia Fulse, live in North Charleston.

Whipper’s favorite thing about North Charleston is its open spaces.

And one fact that people might not know about this son of civil rights workers: that he was the most valuable player of his high school wrestling team.

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Julie Simuang

Laura Cannon

CO-OWNER, ORANGE SPOT COFFEE SHOP

CO-OWNER, ORANGE SPOT COFFEE SHOP

Julie Simuang loves owning a coffee shop in popular Park Circle and stays inspired despite the tediousness of keeping a well-run enterprise. According to Simuang, the importance of good service, coupled with finding the finest products and engaging with the surrounding community are the cornerstones of her love for The Orange Spot.

Simuang treasures the creativity and feeling of community in Park Circle.

“We love the people of North Charleston and we love showing off our little gem,” she said.

Laura Cannon is excited to serve coffee to her customers these days. During Orange Spot’s introduction to the community, she was dealing with marketing, branding and social media, which, she said, was “fruitful for the business.”

“It feels wonderful to finally work more frequently behind the espresso bar,” She loves Park Circle, a place she calls full of “real people” from different backgrounds. She grew up in rural North Dakota, where she lived a life of farming with her family, a simple existence she attempts to duplicate in Park Circle.

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Christan Antwan Rainey

Christan Rainey spends his days, and some of his nights, as a North Charleston firefighter, an organization he says was 100 percent behind him when he was experiencing the family crisis that ultimately led to his creation of Real M.A.D. “In a way,” he says, “they saved my life, and through the fire department, I thought I might end up saving someone else’s life someday.”

Certainly between his two endeavors, many lives are better. His favorite thing about North Charleston is that it lives up to its slogan, “A better place to work, live, and play.”

In what spare time he has, he works on cars and motorcycles.

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Doug Allison

CO-OWNER, THREE MATADORS

Since Doug Allison moved to Charleston in 2005, he has immersed himself in the Lowcountry culinary scene by co-owning numerous restaurants with his partner, Travis Glen, as well as running a juice distribution company. Originally from Virginia, years of working as sales manager for a beverage company gave Allison keen knowledge of both business as well as the food and beverage industry.

Allison appreciates the convenience of North Charleston, particularly how I-526 and I-26 make the city accessible to other Lowcountry residents.

A self-declared sports nut, Allison follows football and basketball, professional and college levels. He used to coach high school basketball and “loved every minute of it.”

Travis Glen

CO-OWNER, THREE MATADORS

Born and raised in the Lowcountry, Travis Glen comes by his interest in restaurants honestly. He worked for years at Moe’s in downtown Charleston. Today, along with his business partner, Doug Allison, Glen co-owns a handful of successful restaurants in the area, including The 3 Matadors, Southside 17 Bar and Grill and Creekside Kitchen and Brewhouse. His father, Mikell Glen, is a local shrimper and provides fresh shrimp for each of the restaurants.

Glen feels that Park Circle has “done a lot” for the city, especially with the abundance of events. He feels that North Charleston is quite consumer-friendly.

And Glen’s talents don’t stop at the restaurant business. He is also a carpenter, frequently building items for his restaurants as well as for personal use, such as elaborate wine cabinets.

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Dr. Jairy Hunter

PRESIDENT, CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Dr. Jairy Hunter calls the last 30 years that he has spent as president at Charleston Southern University “challenging and rewarding.� He enjoys not only his job on campus, but also representing CSU to the outside world and working with organizations such as the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, Trident United Way, the South Carolina Baptist Convention and many others.

Though he’s been there for 30 years, Dr. Hunter’s path to CSU was not linear. He has owned many small businesses, served in the military, and enjoyed other ventures before being called to a life of “joy, purpose and fulfillment� at Charleston Southern.

Lin Cook

OWNER, MOTHER’S HELPER

Lin Cook has so many good things to say about North Charleston. “My favorite thing about living in North Charleston is how vibrant Park Circle is. There are street parties, environmental activities and creative opportunities.

My neighbors are great and I feel safe.

I grew up West Ashley and never would have imagined I’d live, work and play in North Charleston! I love it here and love being a homeowner.�

Like many business owners, Lin wears more than one hat, from being a doula to teaching infant massage classes, which she says help fathers bond with their babies.

Many people don’t know that she can also help adopting mothers breastfeed, a hugely rewarding endeavor.

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Neil Bansil

REALTOR/COMEDY PRODUCER

Neil Bansil enjoys the fact that he works in the hip neighborhood of Park Circle and puts effort into helping both buyers and sellers find homes in which, to live, work and play.

Bansil is also the creator and producer of an international stand-up comedy show called MRSOE, which seeks to band together the best comedians of all races and origins in order to demonstrate that “funny is funny, no matter what culture, creed or color you are.”

Easter La Roche

COORDINATOR OF VICTIM SERVICES, CHARLESTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Easter La Roche has a special calling: to assist those who have been through something traumatic. As the Coordinator of Victim Services at Charleston County Sheriff’s Department and a Certified Victim Service Provider herself, La Roche helps those who have been sexually abused, assaulted, domestically abused, burglarized or been through other violent crimes.

Besides the emotional support, she is there for practical matters as well.

Ever optimistic, La Roche continues to treasure North Charleston for the people, whom she calls “amazing.” Her name, Easter, was given to her by nurses at Roper Hospital because she was born on Easter Sunday.

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Jaime Tenney

David Merritt

Jaime and her husband, David Merritt, founded Coast Brewery in 2007. To help change laws and make South Carolina “a better beer state,” Jaime also founded the South Carolina Brewer’s Association. She’s been an integral part of the changes the State Legislature has made regarding beer brewing and distribution over the last few years.

Her favorite part of living in North Charleston is Park Circle.

She appreciates the progressive mindset of the people and fits in the eclectic group well.

David Merritt founded Coast Brewery in 2007 with his wife, Jaime Tenney. Coast is one of the area’s pioneering breweries.

They make beer for South Carolina and have a small tasting room at the brewery, too, where they sometimes hold events.

David thinks a good beer is just one of those beautiful things in life. It makes a good day perfect and a bad day better.

Like many, Park Circle is Merritt’s favorite part of living in North Charleston. The entrepreneurial spirit of the city speaks to him as well.

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Jessica Jackson

Raymond Murray

Robert “Spence” Spencer

Jessica Jackson is the go-to person at Boeing when it comes to investment in the community. She maintains relationships to help identify community needs, and the resources necessary to accomplish community goals.

She also manages the Boeing South Carolina teammate volunteer program.

She says she loves the passion of everyone she meets in North Charleston.

“So many of our region’s nonprofits are located here and are making great strides in improving outcomes for our students.”

Jackson also served as a guardian on 2014 Honor Flight.

Raymond Murray likes that North Charleston is the same age as he, founded the year he was born. It gives him a special connection to the city he’s watched grow and develop through the years, much as he has in his career in the financial industry where he helps his customers attain their financial goals.

Murray isn’t all work and no play, though. He is an avid nature and travel photographer and has visited all but nine states. He is on a quest to see and photograph all 50.

“Without a doubt, my favorite thing about North Charleston is the people. It is amazing how supportive people from North Charleston are to one another, especially in the 405,” says Spencer, of Madra Rua Irish Pub, one of Park Circle’s favorite gathering spots. He describes the pub as a living, breathing animal that needs constant attention, so it’s a good thing he loves his job and community so much.

When he’s not working or participating in community events, Spencer is starting a nonprofit for children’s arthritis called KidsWithPain.org. It’s in the beginning stages now, but stay tuned for opportunities to help.

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Kenny Harrell

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Robert Crews

As the managing partner for the Joye Law Firm, which has offices in North Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Clinton, Kenny Harrell spends much of his time handling cases that involve nursing home abuse and neglect.

Harrell said his favorite thing about North Charleston is that it is a community of working men and women. He was raised in a blue collar family in southeastern Virginia and has held a job since he was 14, earning his keep at businesses as diverse as a Dairy Queen and a sewer plant. “The people in North Charleston remind me of the people I grew up with,� he commented. “They work hard, they play hard, and you always know where you stand with them.�

Deb Blalock thinks of her career as a vocation and privilege. She takes her responsibilities seriously and rejoices in her staff’s growth, her clients’ triumphs, and the way that the agencies in the community work together. She sees the same thing happening in North Charleston, an inclusive community with the ability to re-invent itself. She enjoys the “cool factor� of its different, vibrant parts and the town’s positive energy.

Besides the art of balancing her career and family, Deb also makes art. She learned to hand engrave jewelry more than 20 years ago at her father’s jewelry store and continues to engrave jewelry for a local establishment.

Robert Crews has been in the car business for many years. He’s fond of saying on his website that he’s not in the car business, he’s in the people business.

He’s also a professional sports fanatic, supporting local teams like the Charleston River Dogs, the South Carolina Stingrays and the Charleston Battery, as well as college programs including the Citadel football program and the College of Charleston soccer and basketball teams.

He and his wife also support charities like Camp Happy Days and Children’s Youth Development Center, Special Olympics, the Hemangioma Foundation, MUSC Children’s Hospital and many more.

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Attractions IN NORTH CHARLESTON

VISITORS TO NORTH CHARLESTON WON’T EVER RUN OUT OF THINGS TO SEE AND PLACES TO GO. THE CITY’S ATTRACTIONS RUN THE GAMUT FROM A CIVIL WAR SUBMARINE TO A TOPNOTCH GOLF COURSE AND A WILDLY POPULAR WATER PARK. NOT ENOUGH? HEAD OVER TO THE COLISEUM FOR WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS — NORTH CHARLESTON IS WHERE THE BIG NAMES COME TO PLAY. CIVIL WAR SUBMARINE HUNLEY 1250 SUPPLY ST. The wreck of the Civil War submarine Hunley was lifted from the Atlantic Ocean floor in 2000. The storied vessel had rested there since 1863, when it sank with its crew of eight men soon after participating in what is widely referred to as the first sinking of a naval vessel by a submarine. Now, this unique piece of history is preserved in North Charleston at the Warren Lasch

Conservation Center. For tour opportunities, go to hunley.org.

COLISEUM AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 5001 COLISEUM DRIVE North Charleston’s premier event destination attracts top-name concerts and hockey games featuring the S.C. Stingrays, three-time Kelly Cup Champions. The 3,000seat North Charleston Performing Arts Center was added to the complex in 1999. The city recently completed a massive renovation of the Coliseum, which included new luxury suites and 7,400-square foot addition called the Montague Terrace. For show times and more, go to coliseumpac.com.

DISC GOLF PARK CIRCLE The Park Circle Disc Golf course is located on the outer eight islands of the historic site and runs around the entire perimeter of “The Circle.” Natural beauty combines with proximity to East Montague Avenue, allowing golfers to play a round and then retire to the “19th hole” at any of East Montague Avenue’s many restaurants and taverns.

FIRE MUSEUM 4975 CENTRE POINTE DRIVE

SOUTH OF BROADWAY THEATER 1080 E. MONTAGUE AVE.

The North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center is next to the Tanger Outlet Mall, near the Charleston International Airport. The 26,000-square-foot museum houses 18 fire trucks and priceless one-of-a-kind firefighting artifacts. For more, go to legacyofheroes.org.

Nestled in the heart of the trendy Park Circle area, South of Broadway Theatre Company produces a range of entertaining and educational programs, from plays and musicals to cabarets. For complete schedule, go to southofbroadway.com.

RIVERFRONT PARK OLD NAVY BASE, MCMILLAN AVENUE TO HOBSON AVENUE The rejuvenation of the former Navy base and nearby Park Circle neighborhoods represent some of the most sweeping changes to the city of North Charleston in recent years. The development of Riverfront Park has been a key aspect of this revitalization. Set on the banks of the Cooper River, the park features a large boardwalk, fishing sites, charcoal grills, a covered pavilion and picnic tables next to a playground.

Public park hours are daylight to dark unless otherwise scheduled. For more information, go to northcharleston.org.

WANNAMAKER COUNTY PARK 8888 UNIVERSITY BLVD. Wannamaker Park offers visitors the chance to explore more than 1,000 acres of beautiful woodlands and wetlands and, in the summer months, enjoy a popular water park. Amenities include miles of paved trails, picnic sites with grills, playgrounds, an off-leash dog park and horseshoe pits.

Wannamaker also is home to Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark, a seasonal attraction that features slides, kiddie pools and wave pools. For park fees and hours, which vary by season, visit ccprc.com.

WESCOTT PARK 9006 DORCHESTER ROAD One of the city’s newest attractions, Wescott Park features a state-of-the-art youth baseball

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complex, with multiple fields, batting cages, practice pitching mounds and more. For details go to northcharleston.org.

WESCOTT PLANTATION GOLF 5000 WESCOTT CLUB DRIVE North Charleston’s premier golf facility was developed with the richest traditions of Lowcountry golf in mind. The 27-hole course, designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan, captures traditional flavor through lowflowing earthworks, classic bunkering and native vegetation. The course also offers five tees per hole for all levels of golfers.

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IN NORTH CHARLESTON HUNGRY? THEN BELLY UP TO THE BAR OR GRAB A TABLE. NORTH CHARLESTON’S GOT EVERYTHING YOU NEED, FROM FAST FOOD TO TRENDY RESTAURANTS. GOT ANOTHER LISTING YOU’D LIKE TO SEE IN OUR NEXT EDITION? SEND AN E-MAIL TO EDITOR@ NORTHCHARLESTONONLINE.COM.

ADDIELEE’S KITCHEN 2705 BONDS AVE., 843-566-7833 Addielee’s Kitchen deserves to be mentioned in any discussion of the city’s finest soul food. Known for its collards, red rice, smothered pork chops, speckled beans or oxtail (only on Thursdays), this jewel of a lunchroom also serves up an amazing chicken burger.

THE BARBECUE JOINT 1083-A EAST MONTAGUE AVE., 843-747-4567

BIG BILLY’S BURGER JOINT 5070 INTERNATIONAL BLVD., 843-747-4949

The Barbeque Joint keeps it simple over at Park Circle, from its six wooden picnic tables decked out with checkerboard tablecloths to a chalkboard menu and one wall made of corrugated steel sheet metal. The menu sticks to the same, unfussy as can be, with barbecue, chicken or a combo platter. The pulled pork tastes dense and meaty, benefiting from the three sauces available: vinegar, red and gold.

And don’t forget breakfast, which the Joint serves up Southern-style.

At first blush, it’s an odd perch. But there it is: a Bahamian-influenced burger joint in a retail center with Quizno’s, La Hacienda and Starbucks. At Big Billy’s, burgers made from hormone- and antibiotic-free beef are topped with lettuce, tomatoes and onions that were raised in the state and cushioned by pillowy buns from the Normandy Farm Artisan Bakery. Plus, the mustard, ketchup, garlic mayo and chipotle mayo are made in-house.

BASICO 4399 MCCARTHY ST., 843-471-1670

CORK NEIGHBORHOOD BISTRO 1067 EAST MONTAGUE AVE., 843-225-2675

A new addition to the trendy Mixson development, Basico functions as a bright, stylish taqueria open to the public and the Clubhouse for the Mixson Bath and Racquet Club. Scratch cooking and quality ingredients elevate mainstay tacos, enchiladas and platos.

The kitchen plays with the non-traditional, seasoning creme fraiche with avocado and lime, spiking aioli with ancho chili, cooking rice in coconut milk and making mole with pecans and prunes.

Cork comes courtesy of proprietor Tradd Ashley Gibbs, a third-generation North Charlestonian. He chose the bistro’s name to recognize the sustainability of cork materials, appropriate considering the restaurant’s usage of refurbished or repurposed fixtures.

A seasonal menu occasionally fixes on local items, such as oyster mushrooms from Mepkin Abbey, but also stretches to include PEI mussels, North Atlantic wild salmon and beef from Oregon.

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COWBOY BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 2411 Mall Drive, 843-744-9000 Carnivores, bring your appetite. This all-you-can eat “Churrascaria� features a full salad bar, Brazilian hot dishes and a parade of 16 types of meats sliced at your table by our gauchos. Beef ribs, tenderloin, filet mignon, flank steak, lamb chops, pork loin — be ready to loosen your belt.

DIG IN THE PARK 1049 E. MONTAGUE AVE., 843-225-5201 The name for this new restaurant in the Olde Village indicates it’s one of the sister restaurants of the successful Daniel Island Grille. The menu mirrors that of its namesake, with appetizers, sandwiches, salads and wraps named for athletes, stadiums, coaches and clubs. Clever descriptions, including the prophetic “Tom Brady no ring this year� onion rings, make for entertaining reading. The sports bar ethos is expressed in wings, dips, chips, nachos and poppers. Daily specials allow the kitchen staff to express its creativity and trick out basics such as meatloaf, grilled chicken and pasta.

DOE’S PITA 5134 N. RHETT AVE., 843-745-0026 Doe’s Pita is an enigma stuffed into a single-family house on North Rhett Avenue.

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ETHIOPIAN TASTE FOOD & COFFEE 5060 DORCHESTER ROAD, 843-647-1792 New to Ethiopian cuisine? Head to this relatively new spot on Dorchester Road and sample the doro wot, sometimes described as the true test of Ethiopian cooks. Or you could enjoy the subtle spicing of a sampler plate of simmered split peas, lentils, cabbage and sauteed string beans. Or you could try the spiced lamb. You can’t go wrong.

EVO 1075 E. MONTAGUE AVE., 843-225-1796 If you had an “Extra Virgin Oven� (“EVO�) pizza in the early days, it was from the only place you could get it: the trailer-based wood oven that owners Ricky Hacker and Matt McIntosh set up at farmers markets and street corners. Now they have a slick, bright restaurant producing the same crisp, welldressed pies. Ingredients are obsessively sourced locally, and fresh and bright flavors are the results, whether pizza, salad, soup

or panini. The EVO crew runs an adjoining bakery, too, which serves up hand-crafted pastries, sandwiches and, of course, plenty of bread.

FRATELLO’S ITALIAN TAVERN 1050 E. MONTAGUE AVE., 843-554-5021 Taking its name from the Italian word for “brothers,� Fratello’s has the feel of a comfortable neighborhood tavern. Stop in for a cocktail, a glass of wine or a Peroni and the friendly bartenders will make you feel right at home. Dinner options include such classics as lasagna, stuffed manicotti, spaghetti and meatballs, piccata of veal and bistecca pizzaiola.

GENNARO’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE 8500 DORCHESTER ROAD, 843-760-9875 This is old-school American Italian at its best. The decor hasn’t changed much in the 28 years Gennaro’s has been open, and the menu hasn’t either. Think red sauce and meatballs, veal and eggplant Parmesan, iceberg lettuce salads and spumoni, and you’ve got a timeless recipe for an Italian restaurant. A few newer items are miniature “gourmet pizzas,� steak and fish dishes and New York style pizza, but the piccatas and marsalas and Bolognese are all there, too.

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IDLE HOUR 1065 E MONTAGUE AVE., 843-747-3280 Anyone with an appetite for old, reliable provisions such as ham and cheese sandwiches, chili burgers, hamburger steak specials and sweet tea is welcome at Idle Hour.

For that matter, so is anyone with an appetite for nostalgia. Owned by Dolly Frock, Idle Hour calls the Olde North Charleston Business District home, just as it has for decades.

JIM ’N NICK’S BAR-B-Q 4964 CENTRE POINT DRIVE, 843-747-3800 Jim ’N Nick’s bills itself as a Southern kitchen, blessing diners with such down-home provisions as pulled pork barbecue, hickorysmoked beef brisket, spare ribs and those teeny-weeny, oh-so-cute and oh-so-addictive cheese muffins. The restaurant has managed to pull off a rare double feat, inspiring loyal devotees and critical praise. The restaurant cleaves to the ole grilling mantra of “low ’n’ slow,� cooking its pork shoulders for 20 hours.

The result: fine, tender, smoky bites, served as a sandwich or as a meal with a pair of sides.

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IN NORTH CHARLESTON NORTH CHARLESTON HAS IT ALL. VISITORS AND RESIDENTS CAN CHOOSE FROM CONCERTS AND SPORTING EVENTS AT THE COLISEUM, HOLIDAY FESTIVALS, LEAGUE SPORTS AND EVEN LOCAL THEATER AND INDEPENDENT FILM VIEWING. TO SUBMIT AN EVENT FOR THE NEXT EDITION, EMAIL EDITOR@ NORTHCHARLESTONONLINE.COM.

JAM E S TAYLO R See James Taylor in concert on November 21.

SPECIAL EVENTS Atomacon Nov. 14, 3 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-midnight; Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-4p.m at Charleston Plaza Hotel, 4770 Goer Drive.

Atomacon is a 3-day multi-genre sci-fi, fantasy, science and technology convention. It will feature tabletop gaming by Scarab and subjects such as Costuming (Cosplay), Fringe Sciences, Science and Technology, Music and Literature, and general Fandom (“Star Trek”, “Doctor Who”, “Star Wars,” etc). The guest of honor will be John Jackson Miller, author of “Star Wars Kenobi” and “New Dawn.”

Other features will include an Independent Short Film Festival, charity auction to benefit the Charleston Animal Society and more than 130 hours of workshops, discussion panels, a costume contest, movie screenings and interactive events. Price: $40 adults for 3 days; $15 teens; free for children ages 12 years old and under.

Christmas Festival and Parade: Dec. 6, 3-9 p.m, (parade is at 5 p.m.) The Park Circle Christmas Festival will include a Holiday Market with children’s activities, craft and food vendors and live musical performances on two stages. The Christmas Parade will begin at the corner of Montague and Mixson avenues, proceed down Montague, around Park Circle and will conclude at Armory Park. Immediately following the parade, Mayor Keith Summey and Santa Claus will light the city’s Christmas tree located outside the front entrance of the Felix Davis Community Center at 4800 Park Circle. Free admission.

Village Antiques & Collectibles Holiday Market: Dec. 13-14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle.

Featuring home decor, fine antiques, furniture, collectibles, antique guns, art, jewelry, rugs, crafts, vintage toys and games, silver, pottery, china, salvage items, outdoor decor, vintage instruments and more.

Price: $2.

EDUCTION, ARTS & CULTURE Beach Days & Southern Connections, by Debbie Broadway of Florence: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Nov. 30. North Charleston City Hall, 2500 City Hall Lane. The exhibit features a collection of paintings exploring beach and Carolina living themes. Free admission.

The Fall Film Program, presented by Park Circle Films: 7 p.m.

Saturdays through Nov. 22. Olde Village Community Building, 4820 Jenkins Ave. The Fall Film Program will feature a different movie each week: “An American Werewolf in London” (Nov. 1); “Frank” (Nov. 8); “Under the Skin” (Nov. 15); and “Mistaken for Strangers” (Nov. 22).

Price: $5 “West Side Story,” by Leonard Bernstein: Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m at Charleston Southern University’s Lightsey Chapel Auditorium, 9200 University Blvd. Presented by the CSU Lyric Theatre and the CSU Players. Price: $10-$15.

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“So You Think You Can Dance”: Nov. 14, 8 p.m. at North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive. The show will feature this season’s most popular routines, as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour. Audiences will experience the same action brought into their living rooms each week on the summer TV series. Price: $44.50-$54.50 “Legally Blonde Jr.” Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Nov. 16, 3p.m. at South of Broadway Theatre Co., 1080 E Montague Ave. “Legally Blonde Jr.” is a musical based on the popular movie with performances by youth for youth. Follow Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Price: $12.

The North Charleston POPS! presents Heroes and Legends: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive. A concert celebrating heroes and legends from sports and movies and will include a tribute to the Lowcountry’s first responders and those who serve in our military. Vincent Danner, Conductor. Price: $15-$35.

“Evolution of a Criminal” film screening: Nov. 16 at 4 p.m.

Olde Village Community Bldg., 4820 Jenkins Ave. How does a 16-year-old go from honors student to bank robber? Filmmaker Darius Clar Monroe explores the financial desperation that led him to turn to crime as a teenager in Texas. Free admission.

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CHER See Cher in concert on November 19.

Cher: Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Drive. Cher continues her “Dressed to Kill� Tour. Grammy Award-winner Pat Benatar along with her husband, guitarist and songwriter, Neil Giraldo, will join Cher on stage. For complete ‘D2K TOUR 2014’ details and ticket information, please visit www.cher.com.

James Taylor: Nov. 21, 8 p.m. at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive. James Taylor’s music embodies the art of songwriting in its most personal and universal forms. For more than 40 years, Taylor has been a compass for his fans, articulating moments of pain and joy. Price: $65-$85.

The Instrumental Chamber Ensembles of CSU including the Percussion Ensemble, Saxophone Quartet, Brass Choir and the Guitar Ensemble will perform various works. Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m at Charleston Southern University’s Lightsey Chapel, 9200 University Blvd.

Free admission. �Sister Act�: Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive. “Sister Act� tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent. Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. Price: $32-$62. “Winter Wonderland�: Dec. 2, noon–1:30 p.m; Dec. 3–5, 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Danny Jones Armory Park, 5000 Lackawanna Blvd. “Winter Wonderland� is a pre-school event that will provide young children the opportunity to visit Santa, make holiday crafts and take part in live performances.

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A new seafood takeout restaurant is opening in North Charleston this fall.

Shipwreck Seafood will serve made-to-order Lowcountry dishes such as shrimp and grits, fried okra and fried shellfish. The restaurant will open at 5117 Dorchester Road near West Montague Avenue at the beginning of November, owner Orrin Mallard said.

Mallard has worked in the local food and beverage industry for the past 15 years, and the new venture is his first independent project. He plans to use locally sourced seafood. “I don’t ever want to do anything frozen or from out-of-town,� he said. “I’m going to try to build a relationship with shrimp boat captains in Shem Creek to get (shrimp) straight off the boat and keep it as fresh as possible.�

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TRIDENT LITERACY BRANCH TO REOPEN A North Charleston branch of the Trident Literacy Association that closed in June has reopened after volunteers stepped up to run the location for free.

Trident Literacy Association reopened at the same site at 1914 Reynolds Ave. in the Tricounty Family Ministries building after being closed for more than two months.

Executive Director Eileen Chepenik said the association pulled the plug on classes at the location in June as a way to divert around $30,000 to pay for a program director’s position that had been vacant for more than a year. The site operated with two paid staff and several volunteers. Around 40 students were served there last year.

After hearing from volunteers and students who were upset at the decision to close the location, Chepenik worked with Tricounty Family Ministries to reopen at its Reynolds Avenue building rent-free with an all volunteer staff. “It’s easy to corporately make a decision but you don’t feel the impact on the people that you’re serving or the volunteers serving on-site who felt as deeply as the students did,� Chepenik said.

The chief issue with the closure, Chepenik said, were concerns that students wouldn’t be able to attend classes at one of the association’s other locations in North Charleston, Charleston, Goose Creek or Moncks Corner. “Many of our students don’t have transportation to come to other locations or don’t have bus money,� she said. N

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