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What we Love About the Lowcountry

If you are considering moving to Charleston, you are making an incredibly good choice.

Charleston is teeming with glorious white sandy beaches, marshes that are home to some of the most endearing and unique habitat and eclectic cuisines offered nowhere else on earth. It also offers a close-knit community of strangers who quickly become friends and neighbors, with a modern flair and convenience, while still maintaining its historical and artistic tradition.

What we love about the Lowcountry is its mild weather year-round, with average temperatures never swaying from the mid-60s to lower 80s. That means residents can enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year. Whether you are a beachcomber looking to sit a spell or an outdoor enthusiast who wants to take to the waterways, there is a little something for everyone. And after a long day of fun and sun, there is no shortage of restaurants and cafes to fill yourselves, shopping to peruse, and side stands to take in some sweet tea and watch the sunset down on the water.

Along with the historical and artistic side of Charleston is its affinity for sporting and games. Charleston is home to minor league soccer, baseball, and hockey teams. It also has an abundance of world-renowned tennis courts where matches are made from around the world. When living or playing in Charleston, there is never a shortage of things to do.

All the Other Amazing Things You'll Find in the Lowcountry

The Economy and Commerce

Although feeling like a quaint and old-world community, the economy in Charleston is anything but small-town. Over the last year, the job market Charleston-wide has increased by 0.7%, with future job growth forecasts being about 35.9% over the next decade. That is more than the average job growth prediction for the nation as a whole. And while the unemployment rates around the country are at their lowest, 3.7%, Charleston is still beating the average with a current low 2.6% unemployment rate.

The Lowcountry is also home to some of the biggest industries and Fortune 500 Companies nationwide. It currently supports more than 100 aerospace companies, with Boeing topping the list. And was ranked third in the automotive manufacturing sector, according to a Business Facilities 2012 Report. Charleston, along with the entire state of South Carolina, is gaining in the biotechnology and life sciences industry too. It has over 35 pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers and 50 research development and laboratory companies.

The Port of Charleston is the seventh-largest container ports in the US, and it also has five major airports to supply its commerce and industry internationally. The Lowcountry has a good majority of the recycling market, which employs 37,000 in South Carolina. So although it has a small community feel, there is no lack of potential and job advancement. An abundance of opportunities exists for people to set down roots, while also conquering the marketplace.

Art and Culture

One thing certainly not lacking in Charleston is art appreciation. Charleston is home to the Dock Street Theatre, the very first public theater in America, which is now only one of many. There are a vast number of community theaters, one being the new Gaillard Center, which is where you can hear the majestic sounds of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. And on any given night, you can also see modern dance, ballet, and stage performers. The Lowcountry also has numerous art studios and exhibits, as well as comedy improv and community-based poetry readings.

Charleston is also teeming with festivals and community arts affairs. It hosts internationally recognized festivals like Spoleto Festival USA and the Charleston Wine and Food Festival, which has people flocking from all ends of the earth. The Lowcountry encourages artistic display throughout the city where performers sing and act out in the open, talented weavers show off their sweetgrass baskets, and musicians are welcomed to play to their heart's content.

History

What people love most about the Lowcountry are its deep-seated tradition and old-world preservation. The downtown, although brimming with modern conveniences and upscale industry, is still lined by quaint cobblestone streets. The churches of Charleston date back hundreds of years and have been well-maintained, enough so that you feel as if you walk back in time. So although it is a community that is growing with industry potential and modernity; none of the elegance and charm has been lost or overshadowed. Many things stand today, just as they had pre-civil war era and earlier.

Charleston Nightlife and Cuisine

Although the architecture and rich historical feel of Charleston might lead you to believe that it is a town set in the past, the food scene would say otherwise. The restaurants are just one of the reasons that Charleston is a tourist's favorite destination. Whether you are looking for eclectic, Southern-style BBQ, or sushi, there is something for every taste and palate. Some of the most world-renowned chefs have made Charleston their home and continue to cook up some of the freshest and most spectacular plates from around the world. At night, the not-so-sleepy Lowcountry comes alive with incredible nightlife, cuisine that is outstanding and unique, and skyscapes and ocean views that are breathtaking.

When you make the Lowcountry home, you get the best of all things possible. It is a community like nowhere else on earth, where you get the best of modern times combined with the history of the past that should never be forgotten.

William Means

Kenton Selvey

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159 Civitas Street, Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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