If you're an entrepreneur, you know how important image is for your brand and business. In many cases, you have one chance to make an excellent first impression. If your warehouse, apartment complex, or storefront is grimy and unattractive, chances are you're leaving money on the table. Think of it from the customer's standpoint: If a business owner doesn't take the time to clean walkways and other high-traffic areas around their location, they probably won't invest time and money into selling a great product.
Every building, entryway, parking lot, walking path, or storefront represents a chance for your business to impress customers. With commercial pressure washing, your business is seen as welcoming, orderly, and detail-oriented. That's why commercial pressure washing in Hanahan, SC, is so crucial when it comes to image, upkeep, and maintenance.
Much like you would clean the interior of your building, your exterior needs to be cleaned too. Failing to do so means making less money and potentially losing long-term customer relationships. Pressure washing for your commercial property saves time, money, boosts brand loyalty, and also serves as a great marketing tool.
At Tidal South Pressure Washing, our goal is to help hardworking business owners, property managers, and other entrepreneurs manage their building's exterior appearance with superior, long-lasting pressure washing. We're proud to take care of all the hard work involved with pressure cleaning. That way, the business owner can focus on what they do best: serving clients, growing their business, and driving revenue.
Tidal South has extensive experience in commercial pressure washing, working closely with property managers and contractors for maintenance and new construction projects. Our crew utilizes top-quality commercial equipment, including:
Our commercial clients take their jobs seriously. They have high standards, and as such, we provide the highest-quality, most efficient pressure washing options to exceed those expectations.
If you're a property manager or business owner looking for relief, your property is in good hands with Tidal South Pressure Washing. Some of the most common pressure washing options we offer to commercial customers include:
At Tidal South Pressure Washing, our team is committed to making your business or property shine. Unlike mediocre "big box" brands that only offer cookie-cutter solutions, we tailor our commercial pressure washing services to your needs. With over 10 years of professional pressure washing experience, we believe the customer should come first, which is why we prioritize customer service, value, and professionalism.
We only employ the best and brightest pressure-washing experts, who work extra hard to exceed expectations in an efficient, streamlined manner. No matter the size of your commercial or industrial cleaning needs, Tidal South has the team to handle it.
For new clients, we offer a free on-site pressure washing demonstration and consultation for any property you may have in South Carolina. If you have properties outside of the state, we're happy to work with you as well. Monthly, quarterly, and even annual contracts are available, and we aim to keep your property looking its best all year long with minimal effort on your end.
When it comes to pressure washers in Hanahan, SC, Tidal South is the top choice in Hanahan and the metro area because:
With over a decade of serving business owners, property managers, construction sites, and more, our team takes pressure washing to the next level of excellence. Industrial-grade equipment, expert pressure washers, and unwavering commitment to the customer make Tidal the top choice for your large-scale project.
How can you partner with a pressure washing business that doesn't look out for your best interests? Tidal South carries full liability and equipment insurance and has the proper permits and licenses for every service we offer.
When you trust Tidal Pressure Washing, you don't have to worry about annoying upsells or confusing fine print. Our services are packed with value at cost-conscious prices, so you can make your business or property look great without breaking the bank. We like to look out for our clients because, without them, we wouldn't exist. There's a reason why we have so many positive reviews and testimonials!
Having completed hundreds of commercial pressure washing projects, we know that no two clients have the same needs. If you have a specific pain point or special request, we go the extra mile to ensure it's taken care of. Our attention to detail helps us provide a superior product to you and your business.
As metro Hanahan's top choice for pressure washing, Tidal South has the team, tools, and resources you need to keep all exterior aspects of your business looking great year-round. From high-traffic walkways to hard-to-reach areas, we keep your exterior surfaces clean and attractive, which boosts curb appeal and increases its lifespan.
Keeping the exterior surfaces of your business clean and tidy is a benefit all on its own, but there are many more advantages of commercial pressure washing to consider. Here are just a few:
Especially in terms of selling and buying real estate, commercial pressure washing can boost your property's value. Our commercial services are excellent for curb appeal, but if you keep a record of our pressure washing, window cleaning, and building washing services, your property value may go up, adding value to your investment over time.
Business owners and property managers are quick to replace what they think are unusable items with new ones. However, many times, items like signs, awnings, and roof shingles just need a good professional cleaning. Instead of replacing high-dollar items, call Tidal South. Our exterior cleaning services for businesses are often much cheaper than buying brand-new products.
Most business owners would agree that their employees and customers deserve a healthy, clean place to work and shop. Our cleaning and pressure washing services help remove algae, mold, pollen, grease, and mildew from your commercial building's exterior. That way, your patrons and employees are happy, and you can avoid unflattering health inspection reports.
It's critical for business owners and property managers to maintain a great reputation. If the front entrance to your business is dilapidated and filthy, your customers may assume that management has “checked out." This often raises questions about the business owner and whether or not they genuinely care for their customers. Just like registers and bathrooms, your property's exterior features should also be clean.
This is especially true for food service businesses. Oil spills, food splatters, and unsightly sidewalks aren't just ugly. They can be dangerous. All it takes is one slip-and-fall accident to ruin your good name and cost your business untold amounts of money in court.
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Owning or managing an apartment complex or condominium community is a time-consuming, multi-faceted task filled with stress and high demands. You're not just dealing with your tenant's ever-changing issues - you must beautify and maintain the property to keep it functional and safe. After all, no apartment owner wants to live in a dilapidated, dirty complex. With so many moving parts, it makes sense to bring in professionals who can handle your pressure washing needs while working with your schedule.
Tidal South delivers a full suite of apartment complex pressure washing services that ensure your property is clean, attractive, and inviting for every resident in your community. Property managers and apartment complex owners choose Tidal South for their pressure washing needs because we prioritize the following:
Having served apartment complex owners for years, we step in when you need us the most. Some of our apartment and condo pressure washing services include:
Our highly-effective pressure washing services for apartments cleans oil, gum, grease, grime, dirt, and just about everything else. We can also pressure wash your community's sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and much more.
Our washing methods help remove mildew, mold, dirt, and stains in a safe manner for your buildings and tenants. By cleaning the exterior of your apartment building, you can boost curb appeal, maintain siding quality, and protect your tenants' health.
We use safe washing tactics to clean the roofs in your apartment community. This process protects your shingles and eliminates those ugly black streaks that ruin your shingles.
Why let your walkways, parking lots, gutters, and siding accrue dirt, grime, mold, and algae? When residents and guests complain about how dirty their apartment community is, you must act quickly. Tidal South Pressure Washing is here to serve you with streamlined, efficient pressure washing services that keep tenants happy.
Here are just a few surprising benefits of apartment complex pressure washing:
If you want to attract new residents to your apartment complex, make a great first impression. One of the best ways to do that is with professional pressure washing. As an owner or landlord, you need to show future residents how beautiful their soon-to-be community is. That's true even if you're not charging a lot for rent. Nobody wants to live in a filthy-looking apartment complex.
As a property manager or landlord, you must abide by your tenant's rights. You have to provide them with a habitable place to live. As such, you must keep your apartment complex clean and free of health hazards like mildew and mold. To avoid liability and litigious action, include pressure washing from Tidal South on your maintenance checklist.
Even the most well-built apartment buildings will suffer from wear and tear with time. Exposure to the elements, especially in areas with a lot of rain and snow, may cause your complex to degrade. When pollutants fester, it accelerates that degradation. By getting rid of those pollutants with pressure washing, you can extend your property's lifespan.
Though Tidal South Pressure leads the field in commercial pressure washing, we're also proud to offer premium pressure washing for homeowners too.
As one of the premier home power washing companies in metro SC, we're passionate about restoring the outside appearance of homes. We guarantee your satisfaction by using the highest-quality power washing tools and proven techniques to clean your home. Whether you're trying to sell your house or just need to update its look, we're here to help. Give us a call today to learn more about the Tidal South difference.
Some of the most popular residential pressure washing services we offer include:
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A lot of homeowners believe they can spray down their home with a hose and get the same effects as pressure washing. While DIY cleaning methods are great for minor issues, residential pressure washing is much more comprehensive and effective. It's about more than removing a little dirt from your siding or your gutters.
Here are a few of the most common benefits homeowners enjoy when they use Tidal South for their pressure washing:
So you've got mold or moss growing on your home's exteriors. What's the big deal? As it turns out, grime, moss, dirt, and other built-up substances can cause corrosion, running your home's exterior surfaces. When left unaddressed, that corrosion can seep into the materials under your concrete sealant or paint, like the wood on your deck. Substances like dirt also tend to accumulate in the small crevices that every home has. Out of reach of the wind and rain, this type of grime can add up for years until it becomes a bacterial breeding ground. Tidal South's residential pressure washing removes dirt, grime, and mold while hitting those impossible-to-reach crevices that damage your home.
When you think about all the damage that pressure washing prevents, it makes sense that you'll be saving money when you hire Tidal South. Having your home pressure washed regularly is usually less expensive than the repairs you'll need to pay for if you were to avoid keeping your property clean.
As you probably know, you can't paint over a dirty surface. If you're thinking about applying a new coat of paint to your home or even adding a deck or new room, pressure wash first. Pressurized washing helps clean your surfaces and can remove peeling paint and other defects that may affect the surface you're working on.
Keeping your home or business looking its best is a great feeling. But pressure washing goes beyond aesthetics. It protects your property from unnecessary damage, keeps your family or employees happy and safe, and even saves money, time, and stress.
Remember - a thorough pressure wash isn't an extravagance. It's a necessity. Let the friendly professionals at Tidal South Pressure Washing handle the hard work for you. Our goal is your 100% satisfaction, whether you're tending to your home or protecting your business.
Have questions about our process? Contact our office today. We'd be happy to answer your questions and explain how we can solve your pressure washing needs.
Baseball757Teamz Top 15#6 Menchville 8, Kecoughtan 2WP: Davis (4-0). LP: Boyd.Joseph Helmsderfer was 2 for 3 with a double, two runs and an RBI for the Monarchs (10-0). Chance Jones and James Blotter each had a hit, a run and an RBI.Norfolk Academy 8, #13 Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 7WP: Winn. LP: McGhee.Matt Camardella was 4 for 5, and Jack Gross reached base six times.#11 Greenbrier Christian 11, Massapequa (New York) 5WP: Langston. LP: V...
Baseball
757Teamz Top 15
#6 Menchville 8, Kecoughtan 2
WP: Davis (4-0). LP: Boyd.
Joseph Helmsderfer was 2 for 3 with a double, two runs and an RBI for the Monarchs (10-0). Chance Jones and James Blotter each had a hit, a run and an RBI.
Norfolk Academy 8, #13 Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 7
WP: Winn. LP: McGhee.
Matt Camardella was 4 for 5, and Jack Gross reached base six times.
#11 Greenbrier Christian 11, Massapequa (New York) 5
WP: Langston. LP: Vilardi.
Thomas Conrad, Dylan Wood and Payton Shipman hit home runs as the Gators finished a 4-0 week and won the Hanahan Invitational Tournament in Charleston, South Carolina. Shipman was named the tournament MVP.
#12 Maury 4, Canfield (Ohio) 3
WP: Gillespie. LP: Patellis.
Brian Jones collected seven strikeouts over five innings as the Commodores won a game at the Ripken Experience in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Brycen Hamilton hit the winning sacrifice fly, scoring Jack Bonney on a field modeled after New York’s historic Polo Grounds.
Non-district
Bayside 3, Hickory 1
Ethan Blakeney had two hits and two RBIs for the Marlins. Will Cox collected three hits.
Catholic 11, Grafton (West Virginia) 5
WP: Marfeo (2-1).
Joe Norman went 4 for 4 with three RBIs and scored twice at the Mingo Bay Classic in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Alex Chalfant and Anthony Tortorice had three hits apiece. The Crusaders improved to 3-0 in pool play.
Landstown 7, St. Maria Goretti (Maryland) 3
WP: Hogan. LP: Fuller.
Trey Campos and Cameron Tellefsen each had two RBIs for the Eagles, who went into the seventh inning trailing 2-1 but erupted for six runs to beat a team from Hagerstown at the Mingo Bay Classic. Zach Blevins added two hits for Landstown.
Softball
757Teamz Top 15
#2 Kellam 8, #3 Grassfield 1
Ava McMichael started in the pitching circle for the Knights, and Abby Adamek came in to secure the win at the 11th annual Jazmine Foreman Memorial Scholarship Tournament at Grassfield. Chloe Jackson led the Knights’ offensive charge, going 4 for 5 with two RBIs. McMichael added three hits, and Karly Boone had two hits.
#2 Kellam 10, Currituck (North Carolina) 0
Sydney Harris and Hannah Lebert led the Knights with two hits each. Grace Andes had one hit and three RBIs. Abby Adamek pitched for Kellam, striking out 10.
#3 Grassfield 6, Currituck (North Carolina) 1
WP: Harford (1-0). LP: Rumanzek.
Cydney LaFon was 2 for 3 with three RBIs for the Grizzlies. EG Hatcher was 2 for 3 and Emma Joy was 1 for 2. Chase Harford gained the victory.
#6 Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 15, Norfolk Academy 0
WP: Smith. LP: Bandy.
Ellie Benes and Addy Smith combined for the shutout in a 2 1/2-inning game. Benes and Smith also combined for five hits and seven RBIs.
Anderson County (Kentucky) 2, #7 Greenbrier Christian 1
A team from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, edged the Gators at the Grand Strand Softball Classic in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Pitcher Haleigh Murphy (3-3) took the loss.
Menchville 8, #12 Kecoughtan 7
WP: Richardson (5-1). LP: Ackerman.
Kinsey Knapp hit her fourth and fifth home runs of the season and had four RBIs to lead the offense for Menchville, which beat the Warriors for the second time in three days. Dylan Dziechiarz and Leann Vo also had multiple hits for the Monarchs (8-1). Lynlea Boone homered for Kecoughtan (7-2) in a back-and-forth game for first place in the Peninsula District.
Bay Rivers District
Gloucester 18, Woodside 1
WP: Bowden. LP: Davis.
Kaia Hutton was 3 for 3 with three RBIs, and Sadie Bowden was 2 for 4 with two RBIs for the host Dukes in the 4 1/2-inning game.
Peninsula District
Bethel 17, Denbigh 2
WP: Gray. LP: Baranowski.
Taylor Gray, Kayla Harmon, Skylar Dyke, Maddy Morris and Madi Fortune all had multiple hits for the Bruins. Gray, who pitched 4 2/3 innings, was 4 for 4.
Warwick 14, Hampton 0
Yanaiya Burke and Tanaysha Dixon each singled and drove in a run, and Nataleigh Gabriel had an RBI.
Private schools
Isle of Wight Academy 23, Norfolk Collegiate 0
Boys soccer
Bay Rivers District
Lafayette 0, Bruton 0
Liam Ferguson made three saves for Bruton (5-1-1, 1-1-1 Bay Rivers), while Clark Canova made five saves for Lafayette (1-5-2).
Girls soccer
757Teamz Top 15
#7 Norfolk Academy 7, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 1
G-Norfolk Academy, Hennessy 3, Bosma, Delyannis 2, Scott; NSA, Edwards.
Addy Hennessy had a hat trick and Maria Delyannis contributed two goals for the Bulldogs. The Saints’ Meredith Edwards scored a penalty kick in the final minute.
Peninsula District
Kecoughtan 3, Bethel 3
The Warriors’ goals came from Arianna Carr, Ellery Lapointe and Maya Winters. Belma Tihic scored all three for the Bruins, though Kursten Clark had 15 saves for Kecoughtan.
Private schools
Norfolk Christian 3, Summit Christian Academy 0
Paige Milligan had two goals for the Ambassadors. Caroline Bishard added a goal and Elise Marsh had an assist.
Norfolk Collegiate 7, StoneBridge 0
Jillian Reed had a hat trick, and goals from Mary Bradley Howlett, Erin Sullivan, Maya Dixon and Jordyn Adams also sparked the Oaks.
Boys lacrosse
Private schools
Norfolk Academy 16, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 2
G-Norfolk Academy, Doyle 4, Rhoades 3, Violette 2, Janney 2, Husson, Payne, Ott, Hnath, Snyder; NSA, Yates, Jensen.
Kaleb Doyle’s four goals and Connor Rhoades’ three guided the Bulldogs.
Boys tennis
Bay Rivers District
Grafton 5, Bruton 4
Rainer Christiansen, John Cloud, Nathan Chan, Alec Denny and Noah Mitchell won in singles to lift the Clippers, who substituted in doubles.
Jamestown 9, Warhill 0
The Eagles lost no more than three games in any match against the Lions (2-6).
Tabb 7, Lafayette 2
Nicolas Crespo, Matthew Wornom, Jacob Dunster and Gus Alston won in straight sets in singles for the Tigers, who swept three doubles pro-sets.
York 7, Poquoson 2
Roman Vander Kooi, Austin Linsk, Brooks Morgan and Reece Zabler earned singles and doubles victories for the Falcons. Cole McDade took the Islanders’ only singles triumph.
Private schools
Norfolk Academy 9, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 0
The Bulldogs continued to dominate the TCIS.
Girls tennis
Bay Rivers District
Jamestown 9, Warhill 0
The Eagles improved to 8-0 by beating their Williamsburg-area rivals.
Poquoson 7, York 2
Maddie Wyatt won her match in a hard-fought two sets and Ava Cook also won in straight sets for the Islanders.
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Hanahan High School’s next football coach has won better than 72 percent of his games in three Peach State stops as a head coach, including one state championship.Milan Turner has certainly been around a lot of winning football going back nearly three decades.Counting his time as an assistant coach in the mid-1990s, Turner has been on the sideline for six state championship games with five programs. Two of those won it all in Georgia, where he’s coached his whole career until now.“We are elated to welco...
Hanahan High School’s next football coach has won better than 72 percent of his games in three Peach State stops as a head coach, including one state championship.
Milan Turner has certainly been around a lot of winning football going back nearly three decades.
Counting his time as an assistant coach in the mid-1990s, Turner has been on the sideline for six state championship games with five programs. Two of those won it all in Georgia, where he’s coached his whole career until now.
“We are elated to welcome Coach Turner to the Hawk family,” Hanahan High Principal Tom Gallus said. “Our community is very fortunate to have a coach of this caliber to lead and develop our student-athletes on and off the field. Coach Turner is a proven educator and leader. He knows what it takes to build a successful high school football program and to ensure that each student is prepared for their next steps after high school. I look forward to serving alongside Coach Turner and seeing our Hawks shine under the Friday night lights.”
Most recently, though, Turner was on the college level for one season, serving as the director of high school relations for the Georgia Southern football program.
Before Georgia Southern, where he earned his undergraduate and Master’s degrees, Turner compiled a 112-43 mark over 13 seasons as a head coach for three Georgia programs: Emanuel County (2005-10), Thomson (2011-13) and Veterans (2018-21). Turner’s teams won 65 games in six seasons at Emanuel, claiming the Class A crown in 2007 and finishing runner-up in 2008. He was 24-10 at Thomson and 23-21 at Veterans, both marks skewed heavily by one rough season.
In between Thomson and Veterans, Turner was on staff at Coffee High School for four seasons. Coffee was the Class 6A runner-up in 2017. He was also an assistant for the Class 4A state champion at Warner Robins in 2004 and played for state titles as an assistant at 2A Fitzgerald in 2000 and 2A Screven County in 1994.
Turner takes the reins from interim coach Steve Blanchard, who guided the Hawks for most of the season after Art Craig stepped away mid-season and eventually retired.
Last fall, Hanahan started off 6-1 and dropped three straight to finish 6-4 after a first-round playoff loss to Brookland-Cayce.
“First, I would like to thank Coach Clay Helton and Georgia Southern University for the incredible opportunity I had to serve this year on the football staff,” Coach Turner said in a statement released by HHS. “I want to also thank Principal Tom Gallus, Athletic Director Kim Joseph, the search committee, and the Berkeley County Board of Education for this incredible opportunity to be a teacher and head football coach at Hanahan High School. I am extremely excited for the future of our school and athletic program. I cannot wait to get to work with our team and to meet the Hanahan community.”
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HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – It was a chilly and crisp October night in the Otranto neighborhood on Monday, a perfect setting for the community’s annual Halloween decorating contest.A walk down many of the Italian-named streets and you’ll see the sparkle of orange, green and purple lights inviting a view from passersby — but look a little closer and you’ll find skeletons running amuck and ghosts dangling in the trees high above.While many homes in the neighborhood are beautifully decorated for the fall s...
HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – It was a chilly and crisp October night in the Otranto neighborhood on Monday, a perfect setting for the community’s annual Halloween decorating contest.
A walk down many of the Italian-named streets and you’ll see the sparkle of orange, green and purple lights inviting a view from passersby — but look a little closer and you’ll find skeletons running amuck and ghosts dangling in the trees high above.
While many homes in the neighborhood are beautifully decorated for the fall season, the star of the show is there along Monte Sano Drive where you’ll find home after home boasting dazzling but spooky décor.
Just past a home where Freddy Kruger himself sits off the front porch — and across from Roma Road — is a wildly haunted cemetery scene. There is much to take in with a dark creature looming over the graveyard and eye-catching creatures no matter where you turn.
At this home you will find a sign out front begging neighbors to keep Halloween a beloved holiday. “Do not let Halloween be a thing of the past,” the sign read. “Decorate, turn on your light, hand out candy … Be a community!”
It was the Judge’s Choice 1st place winner.
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A walk around the loop, enjoy the sights and sounds of inflatable ghosts and animated ghouls shouting at you from the roadway. Or a skeleton who was not able to keep anything down.
On the opposite end of Monte Sano Drive is a home you simply cannot miss. Set with a purple and green glow are myriad Halloween animatronics begging for your soul. From witches to skeletons, a giant werewolf and even the headless horseman — be sure to stop and see what this yard has to offer.
Our favorite was the green goblin and a nicely timed scare. The home won second place scariest yard.
And just across the street you’ll find large sheets of spiderweb draping portions of the yard. A frightening scarecrow and large ghosts were the setting for this home winning second place most creative.
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A short trip away down Monte Sano Court and you’ll find a home fit for Jack and Sally.
Say hello to Oogie Boogie and the gang as you walk through the pumpkin shaped door and take in the Nightmare Before Christmas themed yard including scenes from Halloween, Easter, and Christmas.
HANAHAN — A parade of emergency response vehicles and a school bus were the first to drive a newly opened mile-long stretch of Railroad Avenue, a road project recently completed after years of work.The extension runs from Mabeline Road to Eagle Landing Boulevard, adding a two-lane roadway along the eastern side of the existing CSX rail line, with a sidewalk along one side of the road.Though only a mile, the new stretch connects the northwest corner of the city, where several neighborhoods and Hanahan Elementary School are...
HANAHAN — A parade of emergency response vehicles and a school bus were the first to drive a newly opened mile-long stretch of Railroad Avenue, a road project recently completed after years of work.
The extension runs from Mabeline Road to Eagle Landing Boulevard, adding a two-lane roadway along the eastern side of the existing CSX rail line, with a sidewalk along one side of the road.
Though only a mile, the new stretch connects the northwest corner of the city, where several neighborhoods and Hanahan Elementary School are, to the rest of the city, said Mayor Christie Rainwater.
Prior to the extension, drivers had to take a roundabout route and cross the railroad tracks twice.
“In order to get to the Eagle Landing ... part of the city, you actually had to leave the city, cross over the railroad tracks, go to another city (North Charleston), and then go down Rivers Avenue, cross back over the railroad tracks and get back into (Hanahan),” she said. “So obviously it was inconvenient to say the least.”
It was also completed after more than two decades of delays, which ballooned the cost from a $4 million federal earmark in the 1990s to more than $20 million by the time the county broke ground on the project in 2021.
Berkeley County’s 1 percent sales tax to pay for infrastructure contributed more than $16 million to the funding.
Officials said the delays were due to a number of bureaucratic hurdles and discussions between the county, the S.C. Department of Transportation and CSX, all of which had to review and approve various aspects of the project. Funding issues contributed as well, Rainwater said — the longer other delays took, the more expensive the project became and the more time it took to secure further funding.
Town and county officials held a ribbon cutting for the road extension on March 17, with a cohort of former mayors and other public officials in attendance such as former U.S. Rep. Henry Brown, who helped secure the initial federal earmark. Officials, local emergency responders and other attendees took to the school bus and emergency vehicles to drive through a blue ribbon and up the mile of road.
NORTH CHARLESTON — As dusk fell the Saturday before Halloween, a coven of witches paraded through Park Circle, donning conical black hats and dark-colored clothing.
Instead of casting mischievous spells, this group of friendly witches passed out candy to children in the neighborhood.
Known as the Park Circle Witches Ride, this annual Halloween event focused on bringing the community together for an entertaining evening while supporting a cause. Each year, the event raises money for the Carolina Youth Development Center, an organization that supports foster children.
The event raised $900 this year, bringing the total to $6,000 since the witches ride started five years ago.
Cruising through Oak Terrace Preserve and nearby neighborhoods, the group of 30 witches rode bicycles decorated as broomsticks and golf carts with string lights, shouting “Happy Halloween” as they passed out candy to children standing outside their homes.
Some golf carts had skeletons as passengers, and there was even a headless horseman riding a bike with a plastic pumpkin mask over his face.
Sarah Cross, an Oak Terrace Preserve resident, drove a festive golf cart with purple Halloween-themed garland and pumpkin decorations during her third witches ride. She continues to be involved in the event each year because it’s a form of outreach in the community across various neighborhoods.
“We love to do anything that’s going to bring the kids out,” said Cross.
Laura Kate Whitney, a Park Circle resident who started the witches ride five years ago, had seen similar events in other cities and wanted to emulate the experience for her neighbors.
“It’s really an opportunity to bring community together in a really fun way and to do something like that, there had to be a beneficiary,” said Whitney.
Since CYDC’s North Charleston campus is close to her neighborhood, she used the witches ride as an opportunity to bring awareness to the organization. The witches were encouraged to raise money for the nonprofit, but it wasn’t a requirement to participate.
One aspect of CYDC’s services includes residential group homes in North Charleston and Berkeley County where children stay if they are in need of a safe place to live. The North Charleston campus was the first stop of the witches ride to ensure the children at the CYDC home received candy.
Another facet of the organization is to provide preventative services for families in crisis, such as the Strengthening Families program where a family success coach works with parents and children to help stabilize the family, said Joseph Mooradian, the director of development at CYDC.
“We’re really looking in the future at adopting more of a preventative method of community-based intervention, making sure that we get the families in crisis before the kid is taken out of the home,” said Mooradian.
Over the last several years, Whitney said the witches ride has become a tradition for families in the neighborhood. She said one mother told her that her elementary-aged daughter looks forward to making her broom and costume for the event each year.
While Whitney has goals of continuing to grow the witches ride, she wants to make sure it’s as easy as possible for participants to be involved.
“My only hope is that we successfully raised money and people had fun, and I think we’ve been able to achieve that over the last couple of years,” said Whitney.
HANAHAN, S.C., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UEC Advanced Electronics is excited to announce that we are standing up a Gen 3 6T Li-ion battery manufacturing line in Hanahan, SC. (Q4 2023) in support of the Army ground vehicle transition to hybrid vehicles.UEC Advanced Electronics will be manufacturing Gen 36T Li-ion batteries in Hanahan, SC made in the USA in 2024. ...
HANAHAN, S.C., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UEC Advanced Electronics is excited to announce that we are standing up a Gen 3 6T Li-ion battery manufacturing line in Hanahan, SC. (Q4 2023) in support of the Army ground vehicle transition to hybrid vehicles.
UEC Advanced Electronics will be manufacturing Gen 36T Li-ion batteries in Hanahan, SC made in the USA in 2024.
UEC is currently going through qualification testing to MIL-PRF-32565 and compliance testing to NAVY S9310 with third-party test facilities, forecasting completion in 2024.
UEC Gen3 6T Li-ion Battery advantages:
- NATO 6T Gen 3 Li- ion Battery 24 Volt- Nuclear hardened option- Capacity (typical) 135Ah- 4 times the energy of Lead Acid 6T batteries- 1,200 charging cycles and 5-year operational life- Smart BMS with self-charging- CAN Bus communications (SAE) 1939 + MIL-PRF-3265C)
Matt Bakker, President UEC. "Lithium-Ion battery technology is an exciting step forward for our UEC Advanced Electronics business in South Carolina. We look forward to contributing to electrification and 6T lead-acid replacement initiatives within the US defense community."
About UEC Advanced Electronics
UEC Advanced Electronics (https://uec-corp.com/) specializes in the design and manufacturing of reliable power systems (military and industrial) which include vehicle power systems, clean energy power systems, power distribution, mobile power management products and intelligent battery systems. In addition to design and development we are a full-service contract manufacturer of electronics, electromechanical assembly, intelligent battery systems and complex wire & cable assemblies.
For more information about UEC Advanced Electronics visit https://uec-corp.com/ or contact Jim Murray, jamesmurray@uec-electronics.com.
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