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Given the choice, most of us want to stay in our homes. Sometimes, people need help to remain at home. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

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“Always Best Care is a great company to work for and if you are looking for care for a loved one, I highly recommend them. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and supportive. I work in the senior industry and recommend Always Best Care to my clients that need extra support in their home or while family is away. Always Best Care will respond immediately and truly show compassion to others.”

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“The Staff, the care teams and the owners are one of a kind! They take the time to ensure your care needs are met. Highly recommend giving them a call if you have senior care or senior living questions or concerns.”

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“Nate took the time to meet with me and my family and help make sense of the questions we had when it came to the short and long term care of our loved one. When you have an elderly parent or a loved one with disabilities there are so many questions and so many emotions. It can be so confusing and it was hard for us to find one person or one company that has the knowledge and grasp of this industry that Nate has. We cannot thank him enough for guiding us through this process and his amazing bedside manner!”

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“Hello to all of my Always Best Care friends, I'd like to wish you and your families a Merry, Blessed Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year!  My brother, my dad, and I really appreciate everything you did for us this year.  You're amazing! All the best for the Christmas season and 2023,”

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“This is one of the best companies I’ve worked for in a long time. The owners, Nate and Melisa, genuinely care about clients AND staff. They go above and beyond to support, encourage, and help everyone they work with. Their doors are always open, they’re generous with their time, and they truly want their staff to succeed. Donna in the billing department is fabulous, always available to answer questions or help in any way; Katrina in scheduling puts in so much time and effort to accommodate everyone’s needs and it’s amazing how well she handles everything; Angel works diligently on recruiting and training, making sure there’s plenty of staff to provide quality care; and Jackie is an incredible CHAMP, making sure clients are properly reassessed and care givers have the right tools and knowledge to do their job. ABC is a fantastic, compassionate, caring team I’m proud to be a part of, and I’m proud to serve our clients, too.”

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“They have taken care of several of my friends and ever one of them has had an amazing experience. Very professional and friendly!”

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“Always Best Care is like the name sounds, excellent care for your loved ones. The staff goes above and beyond to make certain the needs of your family member are met with kindness and dignity. Senior care is a difficult choice and Always Best Care of Columbia makes it easy, with compassion and are truly helpful in every way possible. The staff geniunely listens and cares about your expectations! I would highly recommend this business.”

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“Wonderful people. They go out of their way to make sure people are taken care of.”

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“Nate, Charlene & Simone are great people to help in a stressful situation! They have been open and caring and have provided some wonderful caregivers for a lovely lady in my church. I was instrumental in coordinating care for the family and have nothing but good things to say about the staff at Always Best Care. Simone so kindly visited my friend in hospice when she could no longer be cared for at home. She even took her flowers and has remained in contact with the family to support them as they are going through this difficult journey. I highly recommend Always Best Care.”

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“Great service and great people. Always warm and welcoming.”

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“Ives and Alicia definitely true 5 stars !! My name is Daniel Murray and I have been with Always Best Care for 2 years and I am very satisfied with the care I have received from them through the years. Everyone has been very polite and professional. My son and I are very blessed to have PROFESSIONAL CARE like this!”

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“Always Best Care of the Midlands has a dedicated staff that is always trying to provide the best care and information to all of their clients... thanks very much!”

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“Charlene & Nate work very hard to bring you the BEST healthcare service they can provide!!”

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“Congratulations to Always Best Care Midlands for qualifying for the HCSB A+ RATING. This proves that your agency has been verified by a 3rd party unbiased bureau to uphold the most stringent standards in the industry!! Great JOB!”

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“Very reliable and excellent service!”

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“Nate Rhodes takes the time to get to know each potential client and goes out of his way to make the best care plan at reasonable prices. He works hard to find the right fit for each individual.”

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“Nate Rhodes and his staff go out of their way to ensure that their clients get the utmost best care for complete customer satisfaction.”

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How does In-home Senior Care in Buffalo, SC work?

Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it's especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age. When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one ages, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a unfamiliar assisted living community, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

Comfort
Comfort

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them? A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old. With the help of elderly care in Buffalo, SC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Healthy Living
Healthy Living

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors. Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

Independence
Independence

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like an assisted living community. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

Cost and Convenience
Cost and Convenience

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, can be less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care in Buffalo, SC gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care Plans

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

Veteran's Benefits
Veteran's Benefits

Aid and Attendance benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.

Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance

Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.

Private Insurance
Private Insurance

Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.

Life Insurance
Life Insurance

Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.


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During your Care Plan consultation with Always Best Care, your Care Coordinator will speak with you about in-home care costs and what options there may be to help meet your budget needs.

Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Buffalo,SC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

An assessment of your senior loved one

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An in-depth discussion of the needs of your senior loved one to remain in their own home

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Reviewing a detailed Care Plan that will meet your senior loved one's needs

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Boeing’s execs refuse to relocate, instead taking private jets to work: report

The top dogs of Boeing are living the high life — refusing to relocate their residences despite the aerospace giant’s push for staffers to return to the office — and instead commuting via private jet to the company’s headquarters, according to a report.David Calhoun took over as Boeing’s CEO just before the pandemic, in January 2020.Like most of the US workforce, he worked from home at the time between his two abodes: a sprawling waterfront estate on New Hampshire’s Lake Sunapee, and another ...

The top dogs of Boeing are living the high life — refusing to relocate their residences despite the aerospace giant’s push for staffers to return to the office — and instead commuting via private jet to the company’s headquarters, according to a report.

David Calhoun took over as Boeing’s CEO just before the pandemic, in January 2020.

Like most of the US workforce, he worked from home at the time between his two abodes: a sprawling waterfront estate on New Hampshire’s Lake Sunapee, and another in a gated resort community in Buffalo, SC, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Flight records reviewed by the Journal showed that Calhoun has taken more than 400 trips using Boeing’s fleet of private jets. However, not all of the trips have taken him to Arlington, Va., where Boeing moved its corporate headquarters from Chicago last May.

Records showed that Calhoun used the company’s private planes to jump around the US, making stops in California, Texas and multiple places on Florida’s coasts, the Journal found.

Other flights headed toward Berlin, Dublin and Turks and Caicos, according to the outlet.

Boeing’s board reportedly requires Calhoun to fly on Boeing-supplied private jets for all business and personal travel for security reasons, so it’s unclear which of the 400-some private flights Calhoun took were for business purposes.

Meanwhile, Boeing CFO Brian West also hasn’t relocated from his home in New Canaan, Conn., where the average household income in 2021 was over $214,000, according to US demographic data firm Name Census.

West landed the gig at Boeing in August 2021.

By spring 2023, Boeing opened an office in New Canaan that’s five minutes from West’s residence, according to the Journal.

However, the new office — which Boeing is leasing for over $100,000 a year — wasn’t built to accommodate West, but rather to recruit the company’s new treasurer, David Whitehouse, the Journal reported.

Whitehouse started at the company in February and lives about 30 minutes from the Connecticut outpost.

Calhoun and West have barely been spotted in Boeing’s Arlington offices since they opened two years ago, people who have worked there told the Journal, though there’s been a big push to get lower-ranking staffers to report in person.

Managers who report to the Arlington headquarters have reportedly been hosting happy hours, guest speakers and even inviting alpacas into the office to entice their staff to come in person, though it doesn’t seem to be working.

“People are pissed they’re being told to get their butts to the office,” Rich Plunkett, a union official for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace, told the Journal of Boeing’s workforce.

Boeing CFO Brian West, who joined the company in 2021, also hasn’t relocated from his digs in New Canaan, Conn.© Matt Greenslade / http://www.photo-nyc.com

Plunkett added that many employees grumble that they’re in the office doing tasks that could easily be done remotely, while Calhoun gets to stay at home when he pleases and take private jets to the office on occassion.

Boeing employees in Arlington even seem to make fun of the CEO’s absence, posting wooden “Lake Sunapee” signs in their offices — with one even drinking out of a Lake Sunapee souvenir mug that read “Love Lake Life” — in a nod to Calhoun’s lakeside residence, according to the Journal.

Though it’s not unusual for a top executive to live and work away from their company’s headquarters, Peter Cappelli, a management professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and author of “The Future of the Office,” a recent book about remote work, told the Journal that it’s out of step with current messaging from corporate America, which encourages employees to return to the office.

“If you want people to come back and you’re not doing it, that really undermines the message,” Cappelli added.

A Boeing spokesperson told The Post: “We have been transforming our leadership culture to encourage our management team to engage more frequently with employees, customers and other stakeholders. It’s why we moved senior leaders out of our Chicago office and closer to their teams three years ago, and why we continue to empower them to spend less time at corporate headquarters and more time with employees and stakeholders.”

About 30% of open positions at Boeing are for hybrid or entirely remote gigs.REUTERS

The spokesperson insisted that increased flexibility allows its workforce to be “most productive and supportive of our global business.”

“We’re pleased that this approach has allowed us to attract top talent across disciplines as we continue to execute our recovery plans.”

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Though some positions require full-time attendance, about 30% of recent job postings shared by Boeing were for hybrid or entirely remote positions.

Boeing’s website shows 128 open job positions in Arlington, Va., most of which require candidates to be able to report to an office.

Former Buffalo Mill site to be transformed into community park

[email protected] the early 1900s, Buffalo Mill in Union County was a thriving workplace employing more than 900 employees.At the time, the mill was one of six cotton mills in Union County. Located three miles west of Union it was designed by W.B. Whaley and built in 1901. The mill village grew to more than 2,000 residents in 1907 when rent was only 55 cents a month for the company-owned houses. The isolated steam electric plant continued to flourish until struggling in the 1930s and then rebounding during World War II....

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In the early 1900s, Buffalo Mill in Union County was a thriving workplace employing more than 900 employees.

At the time, the mill was one of six cotton mills in Union County. Located three miles west of Union it was designed by W.B. Whaley and built in 1901. The mill village grew to more than 2,000 residents in 1907 when rent was only 55 cents a month for the company-owned houses. The isolated steam electric plant continued to flourish until struggling in the 1930s and then rebounding during World War II.

Gone but not forgotten, the former mill site near Highway 215 on Buffalo Creek will be transformed into a community park. Union County Supervisor Frank Hart said the county purchased four acres of the former mill site in June for $65,000.

"The old Buffalo Mill was a prominent textile mill in the community," Hart said. "The plan is to restore the towers, fix the clocks, and have lights on the towers. The area will be turned into a green space for a park."

The mill was torn down years ago including the main building, which connected to the two towers still standing. The mill's design was Late Victorian Romanesque Revival. For many years, the mill was in disrepair after it closed and had become a blight, Hart said.

The county worked for years with the mill's owner to get it cleaned up. Hart said the county already owned some property at the site including an office building and power plant once used by mill employees.

"We are going to continue finishing cleaning up debris," Hart said. "The county will apply for grant funding to remove concrete from the lower level and fill it, so we can have a community area park-like environment."

The seven-story towers are 150-feet tall. Hart said the towers were evaluated and determined to be structurally safe. Hart said the county will conduct an environmental assessment and cleanup over the next two years with construction of a park to follow.

"People in the community I think have been supportive of the project," Hart said.

Union County Council member Tracie Campbell said she supports the project because a new park in Buffalo would give children a new safe place to play.

"Buffalo is a tight-knit community and a new park there would be really great," Campbell said.

Charleston’s 13 Essential Chicken Wing Stops

Chicken wings — that messy appetizer that bar-goers are always after, often debating which destination has the best offering. The Lowcountry is, of course, filled with fried chicken, but it also has its fair share of establishments serving some quality chicken wings. Whether the occasion calls for smoked, fried, charred, dry-rubbed, or lathered in hot sauce — these destinations are the undisputed best 10 stops in Charleston for that essential bar snack. ...

Chicken wings — that messy appetizer that bar-goers are always after, often debating which destination has the best offering. The Lowcountry is, of course, filled with fried chicken, but it also has its fair share of establishments serving some quality chicken wings. Whether the occasion calls for smoked, fried, charred, dry-rubbed, or lathered in hot sauce — these destinations are the undisputed best 10 stops in Charleston for that essential bar snack.

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Nigel’s Good Food is a North Charleston staple, with a second location in Ladson. Folks travel far and wide for Nigel’s very popular Geechie Wings. The chicken is battered, fried, and tossed in a homemade sweet-and-sour wing sauce.

North Charleston’s Holy City Brewery pairs its beers with an extensive bar food menu — including wings. The chicken is smoked and then fried. Customers can choose from nine selections of rubs and sauces, including Nashville hot, Carolina gold barbecue, honey sambal, and more.

Home Team BBQ’s smoked chicken wings are dry-rubbed with a touch of sweetness and served with a side of Alabama white sauce — customers looking for an extra kick can add the two-ounce Death Relish for good measure. Cool it down with a frozen Gamechanger — the restaurant’s take on a Painkiller.

The Royal American on Morrison Drive has a long list of cheap beer and food for guests looking to kick back. The Magic Wings are crispy and best finished with a spritz of lime, best followed by a sip of Miller High Life. The spice comes from Szechuan peppercorns.

Moe’s Crosstown, a cave of a sports bar, takes pride in its pub fare offerings, and the wings reflect, as they come freshly prepared with lots of meat on the bone. Find 15 different sauce options, including the sweet and spicy hot honey mustard and the diabolical Moe Hotter.

Okay, it may be hard to stray from Bay Street Biergarten’s freaky tater tots, but the sports bar also offers up some delicious smoked chicken wings with the usual offerings plus pineapple Sriracha.

Pair with one of 30 tap beers and a game on the TV for a casual day with friends.

Most regard Prohibition for its nightlife or as a place to have an expertly crafted cocktail, but it should be known that the speakeasy-style restaurant also has some of the best wings in the Lowcountry. Chef Greg Garrison uses a Memphis dry rub, and the charred wings sit on top of an irresistible gorgonzola ranch.

King Street’s Charleston Beer Works is a place to drink beer, watch sports, and consume lots of chicken wings. The sports bar offers 15 different sauces, and patrons can order up to 100 wings at a time.

Sports bar the Brick offers tons of wing flavors to pair with beers and football. There’s 18 flavors, including Old Bay, garlic parmesan, Buffalo ranch, and more.

Barbecue spot Swig & Swine offers smoked wings in a variety of flavors: dry rub, barbecue, peanut butter and jelly, Alabama white, Tabasco honey, hot honey mustard, and white hot.

This classic Avondale dive naturally offers chicken wings alongside a menu filled with bar food staples. The wings come wet, tossed in one of eight sauces, or dry-rubbed in seasonings like lemon pepper or mesquite.

This renowned dive bar offers multiple sauce options on its chicken wings, most notably its famous “buffiyaki” creation. Make sure to bring an extra dollar bill, as the Griffon’s walls are covered in George Washingtons stapled on by visitors looking to leave their mark.

The wings at Mexican restaurant Minero are grilled over charcoal and then shaken up at your tableside with a liberal dousing of Valentina hot sauce. It’s smoky, tangy, and a little messy.

Nigel’s Good Food is a North Charleston staple, with a second location in Ladson. Folks travel far and wide for Nigel’s very popular Geechie Wings. The chicken is battered, fried, and tossed in a homemade sweet-and-sour wing sauce.

North Charleston’s Holy City Brewery pairs its beers with an extensive bar food menu — including wings. The chicken is smoked and then fried. Customers can choose from nine selections of rubs and sauces, including Nashville hot, Carolina gold barbecue, honey sambal, and more.

Home Team BBQ’s smoked chicken wings are dry-rubbed with a touch of sweetness and served with a side of Alabama white sauce — customers looking for an extra kick can add the two-ounce Death Relish for good measure. Cool it down with a frozen Gamechanger — the restaurant’s take on a Painkiller.

The Royal American on Morrison Drive has a long list of cheap beer and food for guests looking to kick back. The Magic Wings are crispy and best finished with a spritz of lime, best followed by a sip of Miller High Life. The spice comes from Szechuan peppercorns.

Moe’s Crosstown, a cave of a sports bar, takes pride in its pub fare offerings, and the wings reflect, as they come freshly prepared with lots of meat on the bone. Find 15 different sauce options, including the sweet and spicy hot honey mustard and the diabolical Moe Hotter.

Okay, it may be hard to stray from Bay Street Biergarten’s freaky tater tots, but the sports bar also offers up some delicious smoked chicken wings with the usual offerings plus pineapple Sriracha.

Pair with one of 30 tap beers and a game on the TV for a casual day with friends.

Most regard Prohibition for its nightlife or as a place to have an expertly crafted cocktail, but it should be known that the speakeasy-style restaurant also has some of the best wings in the Lowcountry. Chef Greg Garrison uses a Memphis dry rub, and the charred wings sit on top of an irresistible gorgonzola ranch.

King Street’s Charleston Beer Works is a place to drink beer, watch sports, and consume lots of chicken wings. The sports bar offers 15 different sauces, and patrons can order up to 100 wings at a time.

Sports bar the Brick offers tons of wing flavors to pair with beers and football. There’s 18 flavors, including Old Bay, garlic parmesan, Buffalo ranch, and more.

Barbecue spot Swig & Swine offers smoked wings in a variety of flavors: dry rub, barbecue, peanut butter and jelly, Alabama white, Tabasco honey, hot honey mustard, and white hot.

This classic Avondale dive naturally offers chicken wings alongside a menu filled with bar food staples. The wings come wet, tossed in one of eight sauces, or dry-rubbed in seasonings like lemon pepper or mesquite.

This renowned dive bar offers multiple sauce options on its chicken wings, most notably its famous “buffiyaki” creation. Make sure to bring an extra dollar bill, as the Griffon’s walls are covered in George Washingtons stapled on by visitors looking to leave their mark.

The wings at Mexican restaurant Minero are grilled over charcoal and then shaken up at your tableside with a liberal dousing of Valentina hot sauce. It’s smoky, tangy, and a little messy.

BUFFALO GROUPE PROMOTES GLENN GRAY TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Charleston, S.C. – Buffalo Groupe, LLC, a collection of agencies, events and media properties focused on golf and other “escape” industries, has promoted Glenn Gray to Executive Vice President. Previously, Gray served as Senior Vice President leading the strategy and vision of the Business Development department since the inception of Buffalo Groupe in 2019.“Buffalo continues to exceed the expectations of our partners in an ever-changing marketing and digital landscape,” said Glenn Gray, EVP, Buffalo Grou...

Charleston, S.C. – Buffalo Groupe, LLC, a collection of agencies, events and media properties focused on golf and other “escape” industries, has promoted Glenn Gray to Executive Vice President. Previously, Gray served as Senior Vice President leading the strategy and vision of the Business Development department since the inception of Buffalo Groupe in 2019.

“Buffalo continues to exceed the expectations of our partners in an ever-changing marketing and digital landscape,” said Glenn Gray, EVP, Buffalo Groupe. “I’m proud of the collective we’ve built and optimized in a short period of time along with our unique positioning in industries I’m genuinely passionate about.”

“Glenn has been critical to our company’s exciting growth and is one of the most connected people in the sports industry,” says Kyle Ragsdale, CEO, Buffalo Groupe. “Since he joined Buffalo more than a decade ago, Glenn has curated an impressive network while serving as a trusted advisor to some of the most powerful brands in golf and the other industries Buffalo serves.”

Gray joined Buffalo Agency in 2010 where he led marketing execution for the agency’s leading golf and travel destinations. With the launch of Buffalo Groupe, Gray has played a pivotal leadership role in evolving the company’s reputation, expertise and partners into new verticals in broader sport, fitness, entertainment and real estate categories while continuing to expand the presence and expertise in golf.

Marquee partnerships include Omni Hotels & Resorts, F45 Training, The Charleston Place, Golf Pride, Club Champion, Folds of Honor, LPGA, QubicaAMF and the recent announcement of three-time MLB MVP Mike Trout partnering with 18-time major championship winner Tiger Woods on a new golf course project in New Jersey.

In executing the long-term vision for Buffalo Groupe, Gray and his team focus on growth across all service pillars (data, digital, creative, PR) and owned companies (five marketing agencies, media and events).

About Glenn Gray

Glenn Gray is Executive Vice President at Buffalo Groupe. Previously, Gray served as Senior Vice President of Buffalo Groupe since its inception in 2019 and led key accounts at Buffalo Agency since 2010. Prior to Buffalo, Glenn held sports marketing positions with Nike and Octagon.

Gray currently serves Boards for the Virginia State Golf Association, Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Sports Leadership and University of Mary Washington College of Business. Additionally, he is a member of the U.S. Soccer Federation Development Council, Golf Writers Association of America, a Golfweek Course Rater and serves multiple sports industry committees. He has guest lectured for marketing and sports management courses at undergraduate and graduate programs such as George Mason University, Howard University, University of Mary Washington and Virginia Commonwealth University. Gray has served as a judge for the Sports Business Awards and also presented on various topics at events such as the PGA Merchandise Show, Golf Inc. Summit, National Links Trust Symposium, NGCOA Golf Business Conference, IAGA Conference, SoccerEx USA, Sports Field Management Association Conference and United Soccer Coaches Convention. He resides in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and two chocolate labs.

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3 new restaurants to open in Charleston-area retail center; coffee shop, cafe on the way

Three restaurants will open in the fall in two new multiunit retail buildings under construction in an expanding North Charleston ...

Three restaurants will open in the fall in two new multiunit retail buildings under construction in an expanding North Charleston shopping center.

In part of a 15,000-square-foot building southeast of PetSmart in Cedar Grove Commons on Dorchester Road, Buffalo Wild Wings plans to open by late September, according to city Councilman Ron Brinson. Several other units remain available in the structure.

Across the parking lot in an 8,050-square-foot building under construction, Chicken Salad Chick should open by early to mid-October while First Watch plans to open by Thanksgiving, Brinson said in an email to his constituents.

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European Wax Center also plans to have a shop in the smaller retail building, according to site plans.

Another outparcel in the shopping center will house a branch of Fifth Third Bank. Construction has not begun on the site, but it’s expected to be in operation by next spring, Brinson said.

He noted the developer informed him that tenant interest remains strong and a new phase of retail development is planned near discount grocery store Lidl, which is at the northwest end of the shopping center.

Cedar Grove also includes Ross Dress for Less, Ulta, Five Below, HomeGoods and Firehouse Subs.

Cup of java

A new place to get a caffeine boost is opening in the Lowcountry.

Scooter’s Coffee will host its grand opening Aug. 18 at 5641 N. Rhett Ave. in North Charleston where a Hardee’s restaurant once operated.

The cafe, owned and operated by Caroline Sbarra, Chandler Bigelow and Rebecca Bigelow, offers drive-thru service, specialty coffee and baked-from-scratch pastries. It’s open 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

Nebraska-based Scooter’s has other locations in South Carolina in Columbia, Greenville, Lugoff and Orangeburg. Others are in the works for Anderson, Sumter and Duncan near Spartanburg, according the company’s website.

On the way

A new restaurant is on the way to a major shopping destination in North Charleston.

Mario’s Peruvian Chicken plans to open at 4948 Centre Pointe Drive, next to Japanese restaurant Seasons of Tokyo.

It’s expected to welcome diners in the fall across from Tanger Outlets. Mario’s has one other Charleston-area location in East Cooper, next to Mount Pleasant Towne Centre.

Gassing up

A new convenience store and gas station is nearing completion in West Ashley.

Construction on a Greenville-based Spinx at 4000 W. Wildcat Blvd. is expected to be completed by September with an opening in the fall.

Under construction

A new discount store is being built between two massive housing developments in Berkeley County.

A project commencement notice recently was filed to begin construction on a new Dollar General store at 1851 State Road, also known as U.S. Highway 176.

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The site is near Nexton and Cane Bay, where thousands of homes are on the ground or on the way in unincorporated parts of the county.

The C. Leon Dennis Trust of Summerville bought the 1.42-acre tract in May for $2.4 million from SC Summerville 176 II LLC, according to county land records.

Lights out

A fast-food restaurant in West Ashley recently went dark.

Hardee’s at 2563 Ashley River Road closed near the end of July. A sign on the door directs customers to another location on Savannah Highway.

Pet project

The proprietors of three breakfast restaurants in the Charleston area are branching out into pet care.

Jackie and Marc Cotone, who own the Eggs Up Grill locations in Cane Bay, Knightsville and Ladson, will hold a grand opening celebration for the Lowcountry’s first Dogtopia franchise noon-4 p.m. Aug. 19 at 619 Myers Road in Summerville.

The business offers day care, boarding and spa services and is offering 25 percent off select enrollment plans for the first 100 dogs that are enrolled.

The 6,400-square-foot shop is part of a multitenant building. Arizona-based Dogtopia has about 200 locations nationwide, with two in South Carolina in Greenville and Fort Mill.

Opening soon

An Alabama-based breakfast restaurant chain will open its second location in the Charleston area later this month in a space that once served morning meals.

Big Bad Breakfast is taking over the spot vacated in January by Cabana Burgers & Shakes at 2664 U.S. Highway 17, near the recently opened Bohemian Bull restaurant. A soft opening is set for Aug. 26, with the grand opening on Aug. 29.

Before Cabana Burgers & Shakes’ eight-month run at the site, the property housed an Eggs Up Grill location that closed in 2021.

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The restaurant will be open 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily, serving a full breakfast menu along with lunch items such as sandwiches, burgers and salads as well as alcoholic beverages, including mimosas, beer and wine.

The other Lowcountry location, at 456 Meeting St. in downtown Charleston, opened in 2019.

Big Bad Breakfast has 17 other locations across eight states in the Southeast, with three more in the works. They stretch as far west as Little Rock, Ark., where another one is planned, to as far north as Louisville, Ky. Others are planned for Huntsville, Ala., and Durham, N.C., according to the company’s website.

Wellness at Walmart

The nation’s largest retailer is once again hosting a Wellness Day this weekend to get people on the path of healthiness ahead of a new school year.

More than 4,600 Walmart pharmacies across the U.S. will participate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19.

The promotion includes free screenings for glucose, cholesterol, body mass index, vision and blood pressure at select locations, as well as immunizations for a fee for the flu, mumps, measles, tetanus, HPV, rubella, chicken pox/shingles, whooping cough, hepatitis A & B and other maladies. COVID-19 vaccines are free. Go to walmart.com/wellnesshub to find a free event.

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