Recent Articles from Contributing Writer
Follow the money – the supply remains ample
We believe that the primary cause of the run-up in inflation in 2020 and 2021 was excessive growth in the money supply. The Fed initially believed that the inflation surge was caused by temporary factors such as the dramatic increase in energy prices and supply shortages that materialized following the surprisingly robust, extremely rapid, economic […]
Global social club coming to French Quarter in downtown Charleston
Charleston creatives will soon have a new place to eat, drink, relax, work and have fun when London-based Soho House comes to town. Plans are in the works to bring the concept to the Wagener Building located at 161 E. Bay St. in Charleston’s historic French Quarter. The three-story Victorian, built in 1880 by F.W. […]
Behind the Charleston area’s latest Bohemian Bull
Richard Thomasson spent 25 years in financial services before he decided to delve into the restaurant business. “About eight years ago, I decided to become a little more entrepreneurial and take some chances, so this is just another progression in my life,” said the 58-year-old who opened Bohemian Bull at 2668 N. Highway 17 in […]
Boeing holding up North Charleston-built Dreamliner deliveries due to flaw
Boeing is holding up deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner because of yet another manufacturing problem. It’s the latest in a string of setbacks affecting the 787 and another Boeing plane, the 737 Max. Boeing said Tuesday that it is inspecting fittings on part of the tail of 787s called the horizontal stabilizer for “a nonconforming […]
Opening timeframe eyed for $20M Park Circle revamp in North Charleston
North Charleston is anticipating the opening of an inclusive playground and a completely revamped Park Circle that’s on track to open this fall, according to Ryan Johnson, a representative for the mayor’s office. Johnson said the playground will likely be finished before the park opens in November, but it will officially open along with the […]
Breakfast spot to replace Cabana Burgers in Mount Pleasant
The burgeoning Mount Pleasant region will add another business to its lineup. Big Bad Breakfast, known for its custom-created meats, fresh biscuits and preserves and locally roasted coffee, will be moving into the former Cabana Burgers and Shakes at 2664 N. Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant. Wayne Bumgardner, who accepted the job as chief operating […]
Tampa-based taproom to open Charleston location
When Matthew Luciano and Crystal Coslop decided to move from South Jersey to Charleston, they were determined to do it big by opening the first Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar in the area. Luciano said his plans for running a bar business have been in the works for quite some time now and touts a […]
Downtown Charleston luxury living development opens retail expansion
Charleston residents might recall when The Beach Co. broke ground on The Jasper in 2018. The 78-year-old company, which is known as a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, threw a party, touting The Jasper as a structure that would be looked upon as a “jewel in the city’s […]
TedX Charleston takeaway: How teamwork can strengthen your business
During a presentation at TedX Charleston on March 29, a neurologist at the Medical University of South Carolina said he regularly experiences an almost higher state of being while working with his team — everyone working together seamlessly, blending roles in an “unconscious state of peak human performance.” He described what he believes is the […]
Iconic downtown Charleston building revived as luxury condo development
An iconic Charleston building is about to take on new life and luster after an extensive makeover. The building at the corner of Wentworth and King streets, 71 Wentworth, is an especially interesting iconic structure in a city known for interesting, iconic structures. Designed by 19th century Charleston architect John Henry Devereux, 71 Wentworth was […]
Johns Island multifamily property sells for $16.3M
Cushman & Wakefield arranged the recent $16.3 million sale of Forest at Fenwick, an 80-unit multifamily property located in Johns Island. The commercial real estate services firm’s John Phoenix, Richard Gore and Tyler Fish represented the seller, Southwood Realty/Triangle Real Estate, in the transaction. The multifamily property was acquired in a partnership managed by Rowin […]
Multifamily housing is cooling – here’s where South Carolina stands
Despite stiffening market headwinds, demand for multifamily remains strong in South Carolina. With an overall national housing shortage and a strong trend of people relocating from large, expensive metro areas to smaller, more affordable metros — especially Sun Belt markets such as South Carolina — it’s a safe bet that multifamily will maintain its relatively […]