Lowcountry United is excited to announce our official partnership with Aloft Charleston. Aloft Charleston will be the exclusive hotel provider of Lowcountry United. After a championship winning inaugural season in the United Premier Soccer League, Lowcountry United has been diligently working during the current off season to prepare for a successful 2019 season.

A majority of seniors (nearly 90 percent, according to AARP) say they want to stay in their own home for a long as possible, and there can be many financial and emotional advantages to this choice. But this decision also can ultimately lead to social isolation, especially if a spouse, partner, or long-time friends and neighbors pass away or leave the home because they require inpatient healthcare services...

Through the month of December, the Mount Pleasant Historical Commission is highlighting historical attractions and museums within the town. The USS Yorktown currently houses the Medal of Honor Museum. However, efforts are underway to construct the National Medal of Honor Museum on a site within Patriots Point (architect's rendering above). The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, a 501(c)(3) educational institution, has been established to design, fund, build and maintain the National Medal of Honor Museum and Education Center, with funding largely through private sector donations. 

Godfrey KHill is a renowned historian who knows Charleston and its history and always asks people "what is Gullah?" In this edition of "Quintin's Close-ups," I sit down with Godfrey, one-on-one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J34Oc_4I9ws&feature=youtu.be

Written by Christian Senger on behalf of ABC News 4

Following up on their January announcement, the Charleston Library Society and The Charleston Trust U.K. last week announced details for a new collaborative literary festival taking place in Charleston, SC from November 2-5, 2017. The festival, called Charleston to Charleston, is modeled on, and formed in collaboration with, the Charleston Farmhouse in Sussex, home to the Charleston Festival, one of England’s premier literary gatherings.

Written by Disco Teepee on behalf of ABC News 4

Friday
Plan A: White Bogan Duo / Terraphonics ft Abstract, Royal American
Plan B: Bizness Suit, JohnKing
Things around town: SpeakUP: Call for Collaboration, John Dart Library

Written by Christian Senger on behalf of ABC News 4

The second iteration of the Charleston Arts Festival will once again celebrate area creatives working across genres like music, dance, visual arts, comedy, culinary arts, and more. The 2017 edition features periodic events from Friday, September 22nd until Saturday, October 28th.

The festival will celebrate creators of all types through a variety of events held throughout the Charleston area...

Due to the great success of the Insurance "Spring Cleaning" Program, Green Law Firm is happy to announce that it has now become a permanent initiative for members of the community to take advantage of. If you haven't heard about it yet, attorney Bill Green invites you and your family members to have their home, auto, and renters insurance policies reviewed by an unofficial “Insurance Detective” on the Green Law Firm team for free. Policies will be examined to uncover mysteries and gaps in coverage that could leave people vulnerable after an accident occurs.

Kwame Alexander, New York Times-bestselling author and 2015 Newberry Medal recipient, will be the featured speaker at this year’s Black Ink: A Charleston African American Book Festival.

Alexander will join at least 50 black authors and hundreds of readers for the second annual event on Saturday, September 23rd from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the main branch of the Charleston County Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.

Written by Disco Teepee on behalf of ABC News 4.

Thursday
Plan A: Ohm Radio Variety Hour featuring Grace Joyner, Very Hypnotic Soul Band, The Royal Tinfoil, Effin' B Radio, PURE Theatre
Plan B: Kidd Aggie EP Release Party, Royal American
Things around town: Black Diamond Band, Pour House