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Twenty-six years ago around midnight on September 22, Hurricane Hugo made landfall at Sullivan’s Island, SC as a Category 4 storm with an estimated maximum winds of 135-140 mph. Hugo left the Island as well as neighboring Isle of Palms completely destroyed. The months of July-October mark the most severe timeframe for hurricanes to occur. Every South Carolina homeowner should be […]

With Flu Season upon us, it is important to take a second and recognize these few tips that can help keep the pesky bug out of your office and/or home. It is a fact that 80% of all infectious diseases are spread by touch. Therefore, frequently washing your hands with soap and water for at […]

There is no denying that today’s modern technology makes life a lot easier and faster than in the past. It is now easier than ever before to get in touch with someone due to cellphones, emails or social media. We can now call, message, tweet, and Instagram to talk to others and to show others […]

  Downtown Charleston will become a wildlife lover’s dream the weekend of February 13, 14, & 15, 2015 when the Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition comes to town. The first Southeastern Wildlife Exposition was held in 1983 with 100 different exhibitors and around 5,000 visitors. Today, the Exposition, also known for short as SEWE, is the largest […]

Best of Charleston 2015 Schirmer Insurance Group has been nominated for the Best Insurance Agency in Charleston by the Charleston City Paper! The City Paper holds the “Best of Charleston” elections once a year, with categories ranging from the best restaurant to the best dentists. Nominees are nominated by fans and clients of the businesses, […]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Are you already dreading the monotony of the same old restaurant, with the same long wait and unimaginative, overpriced menu ($10 chocolate molten cake with raspberry coulis, anyone?)? Wish that you could surprise your special someone with a thoughtful, homemade meal without the hassle of a messy kitchen? […]

Lowcountry Oyster Festival! Oysters and Charleston go together like shrimp and grits! For the past 31 years the Lowcountry Oyster Festival has been bringing a variety of oysters, live music, and much more to the area! Today the Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the largest oyster festival in the world! This year’s Lowcountry Oyster Festival will […]

                                                                                            Winterize Your Pipes! Cold winters can be tough on the pipes in your home! As temperatures drop below freezing, the water in your pipes can freeze and cause your pipes to crack or burst. Pipes can crack and burst due to the pressure that builds up when the water inside freezes. Some cracks are […]

Congratulations to all of the couples who became engaged over the holidays! What a wonderful way to start the New Year! For a bride-to-be there is no better feeling than looking down and seeing a beautiful ring that represents the exciting future to come! Beginning to plan a wedding can seem somewhat daunting, no matter […]

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend $2.2 billion on Halloween candy in 2014, which leads to a heated debate: What is the BEST and WORST Halloween candy of all time? ABSOLUTE BEST: Reese’s! Even when smashed, licking peanut butter and chocolate off a wrapper is the highlight of every Halloween. Some other best […]