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Trying to pick a health insurance plan can be a chore for anyone. For many people, just mentioning the word "open enrollment" sends shivers down the spine. It seems like there's always a nagging feeling that you're wasting money, choosing a plan with poor in-network care, or both. One would think that health insurance gets easier as you approach retirement age, but the truth is that picking an initial Medicare coverage plan can be daunting.

Unfortunately, the confusing process of signing up for Medicare causes many seniors to forego healthcare coverage altogether. After all, Medicare enrollment can involve several federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration (or SSA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (or CMS).

At Senior Medicare Insurance Services, our passion is guiding seniors through the confusion of Medicare. That way, they can enjoy retirement with peace of mind knowing they are protected and ready for life after 65. We work with dozens of insurance companies, giving our clients the chance to choose a plan that best fits their lifestyle.

We choose to design our senior insurance plans with a focus on optimal benefits structure, lower costs, and personalized service. Some independent insurance agencies see their aging customers as nothing more than a financial transaction waiting to happen. In contrast, we treat each of our clients with respect and dignity as we help them navigate the confusing waters of Medicare. Combined with individualized service, we help older Americans make well-informed decisions about insurance. Whether you're in need of senior Medicare Supplement Plan insurance in North Charleston or simply have questions about signing up for Medicare, our team is here to help.

Helping Seniors Make Better-Informed Medicare Decisions
What is Medicare?
The amount of money you pay for your health care depends on several factors, including
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Important Information About Senior Supplement Plan Insurance
Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance in North Charleston, SC
How Medicare Advantage Plans Work
Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance Rules
Paying for Your Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance
The Senior Medicare Insurance Services Commitment

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What is Medicare?

If you're approaching the golden years of your life, it's important you understand what Medicare is if you don't already.

Medicare is a federal health insurance program reserved for people older than 65 who have worked full-time for at least ten years. The Medicare program is paid for by a combination of worker payroll tax, premiums paid by Medicare enrollees, and the U.S. government.

There are four parts of Medicare:

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This type of Medicare is free for most U.S. citizens. Medicare Part A helps older adults pay for care in a nursing facility, hospital visits, and some forms of in-home senior care.

This tier costs around $100 per month. It covers different outpatient services like lab tests, preventative care, doctor's visits, mental health care, clinical trials, and some forms of surgery.

This type of Medicare is most often called Medicare Advantage. This tier of Medicare allows seniors to choose health plans provided by insurance companies like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. Individuals who use Medicare Advantage commonly use Medicare supplement plan insurance to help pay for health care costs that Original Medicare won't cover, like coinsurance, deductibles, and copayments.

Sometimes called "PDPs," these plans add drug coverage to standard Medicare, some Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), some Medicare Cost Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans (MSA).

The amount of money you pay for your health care depends on several factors, including:

What kind of care you need, and how often it is needed.
The type of Medicare coverage you choose.
Whether there are alternative insurance policies that will help fill gaps in your coverage
Whether a doctor agrees to charge you the same amount that Medicare will cover for a medical service

At Senior Medicare Insurance Services, we offer a number of health insurance solutions for seniors. Two of our most used services include Medicare Advantage plan insurance and Medicare supplement plan insurance.

Senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in North Charleston

Sometimes called Medigap, the purpose of Medicare Supplement Insurance is to help fill in "gaps" that might not be covered by Original Medicare. You can think of a Medigap policy as a supplement for your Original Medicare benefits.

Private companies like Senior Medicare Insurance Services sell this type of insurance right here in South Carolina. While Original Medicare will pay for much of the cost associated with health care services you need, it may not cover all of your expenses. Generally, Medigap policies do not cover costs stemming from eyeglasses, private-duty nurses, dental care, hearing aids, or long-term care.

Depending on the Medicare Supplement Plan that you choose, it may cover out-of-the-country medical services when you travel abroad. Assuming you have Original Medicare coverage, your policy will cover its share of Medicare-approved health care costs. Once your Original Medicare coverage reaches its limit, your Medigap policy will pay its share of the fees.

Our Medigap policies are drafted to meet your specific needs, and can help cover remaining health care costs such as:

Deductibles

Copayments

Coinsurance

Important Information About Senior Supplement Plan Insurance

To dispel some confusion, you should know that a Medigap policy is not the same as a Medicare Advantage Plan. The latter helps you receive Medicare benefits, while the former supplements the benefits you obtain through your Original Medicare plan. As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:

As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:

To qualify for a Medigap policy, you must first have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.
Payments on your Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan will be made to the private insurance company that you choose, like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. These payments are made every month and are paid in addition to the monthly payment you make for Medicare Part B.
If you are the holder of a Medicare Advantage Plan, it is illegal for an insurance company to sell you a senior Medicare Supplement Policy. If you plan on switching back to an Original Medicare plan, you may be able to purchase a Medigap policy.
If you have health problems as you age, your standardized Medigap policy is guaranteed to be renewable. So long as you pay your monthly premium, your insurance provider cannot cancel your policy.

Medigap policies only cover one person. If you have a spouse or family member that would like coverage, they must purchase a separate policy.
You may only buy a Senior Medicare Supplement Plan from an insurance agent that is licensed to sell them in your state. Senior Medicare Insurance Services has been licensed to sell Medigap policies in South Carolina for years. We have helped countless seniors get the Medicare coverage they need and continue to do so to this day.
In the past, Medigap policies were able to cover costs related to prescription drugs. As of January 1st, 2006, prescription drug coverage is not available on Medicare Supplement Plans. The best way to get coverage for your prescription drugs is to join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, often called Part D. Contact our office today to learn more about paying premiums on Medigap and Medicare plans.

For many people, the best time to buy senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in North Charleston is during the 7 months Medigap Open Enrollment Period. This period starts the day you turn 65 years old, so long as you hold Medical Insurance (Medicare Part B). Generally, during the enrollment period, you get more policy choices and better pricing. Once the enrollment period is over, you may not be able to purchase a Medigap policy. Contact Senior Medicare Insurance Services today to determine if you qualify for a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan.

Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance in North Charleston, SC

A Medicare Advantage Plan is a kind of Medicare health coverage designed to provide seniors with all their Part A and Part B Medicare benefits. Many Medicare Advantage Plans will often include coverage of the following:

Preferred Provider Organizations
Special Needs Plans
Private Fee-for-Service
Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans
Health Maintenance Organizations

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In addition, most Medicare Advantage Plans give seniors coverage for their prescription drug needs. When you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan through Senior Medicare Insurance Services, your Medicare benefits are covered through your plan and will not be paid for by traditional Medicare.

How Medicare Advantage Plans Work

Sometimes called "MA Plans" or "Part C," Medicare Advantage Plans are considered an "all in one" solution to Original Medicare. Senior Medicare Advantage Plans are only offered by private companies that are approved, like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. Seniors who enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan are still on Medicare. However, these individuals enjoy bundled plans that give seniors the benefits of hospital insurance (Medicare Part A), medical insurance (Medicare Part B), and sometimes drug coverage (Part D).

Medicare Advantage Plans are very popular because they cover all Medicare services and make life a little easier for seniors who have trouble understanding the nuances of Medicare.

When you contact Senior Medicare Insurance Services to choose your Medicare Advantage Plan, ask your agent about Medicare prescription drug coverage. Unless you already have drug coverage (Part D), you should seriously consider Part D coverage to help reduce costs associated with prescription drugs. You may also want to consider a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan to help fill gaps in coverage that Original Medicare will not cover.

Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance Rules

Medicare works by paying a set amount of money to the companies that offer senior Medicare Advantage Plan insurance in North Charleston. That money is used to pay for the care services that you need. Because Medicare Advantage Plans are different, you should expect out-of-pocket costs to vary depending on the plan you choose.

Different plans have different rules for how you receive services, such as:

If you must go to facilities, suppliers, or doctors that belong to your Advantage Plan for non-urgent and non-emergency care.
Whether you must get a referral to see a specialized doctor

Companies that offer Medicare Advantage Plans must follow strict rules, which are set by Medicare and can change every year.

Paying for Your Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance

How much you pay for your Medicare Advantage Plan varies and depends on a few different factors. In most cases, if you need a kind of medical service, you will need to rely on the doctors and providers in your plan's service area and network to pay the lowest amounts. In some cases, if you choose to use a service outside of your plan's network of coverage, you may have to pay out-of-pocket.

We encourage you to contact our office today to learn more about Medicare Advantage Plans, how they work, what your options are, and how often you will have to pay out-of-pocket, if at all.

The Senior Medicare Insurance Services Commitment

Since our company was founded, we have led the insurance industry by providing our clients with the most valuable, helpful insurance solutions available. We are fully committed to our current and prospective clients by:

Choosing to focus on personalized, one-on-one service. When you work with our team, know that we will always design your health insurance plan with your best interests in mind.
Listening to your specific needs.
Responding to all inquiries and questions promptly and with a friendly attitude.
Providing you with the best customer service in the senior health insurance industry, whether you have questions or are ready to move forward with a Medicare plan.

Our mission is to help give seniors the best Medicare assistance available so that they may understand the Medicare process and make an informed health coverage decision. We have the knowledge, skills, and experience to assist anyone interested in Medicare. Our personal goal is to become a lifetime resource for our clients and give them greater confidence in choosing their insurance plans.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 8 organizations which offer 82 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

South Carolina Ports officially ends contract with Carnival Cruise Line

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - After nearly 14 years of voyages, Carnival Cruise Line will no longer call Charleston a homeport.Carnival Cruise Line and the South Carolina Ports Authority have been in partnership since 2010, but in 2022, both parties agreed to not extend the cruise contract further. That decision will officially go into effect this week as the Carnival Sunshine ship makes its last voyage to and from the city.The Carnival Sunshine departed from Union Pier for the last time Monday and will return Saturday.The D...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - After nearly 14 years of voyages, Carnival Cruise Line will no longer call Charleston a homeport.

Carnival Cruise Line and the South Carolina Ports Authority have been in partnership since 2010, but in 2022, both parties agreed to not extend the cruise contract further. That decision will officially go into effect this week as the Carnival Sunshine ship makes its last voyage to and from the city.

The Carnival Sunshine departed from Union Pier for the last time Monday and will return Saturday.

The Director of Corporate Communications for the South Carolina Ports Authority, Liz Crumley, said that this partnership has made a great impact on the maritime industry. However, this decision was made in hopes of freeing up Union Pier Terminal for redevelopment.

“Carnival has been a great customer, and SC Ports is appreciative of the long-term partnership that’s been forged. They offered a great product that was well-liked for those who enjoy cruises. Carnival made an impact on our maritime industry not just for the Port, but also the harbor pilots, [International Longshoremen’s Association] and beyond,” Crumley said.

The area will still have some port-of-calls for the time being, according to Crumley, but a permanent decision has not yet been made. This means that some cruises will still dock in Charleston for a day visit, but no ships will begin or end at Union Pier.

Liza Holian is the communications manager for the Historic Charleston Foundation. She said the Historic Charleston Foundation has been following this journey closely and working in partnership with the ports and the city.

She said that they are excited about this change and hope to use it as an opportunity to make Charleston even more of a destination that would bring in money, economy and sustainability. She said they believe that this change will help free up some of the traffic and overflow of parking that is currently caused by cruise passengers as well as provide several benefits to the area.

“Charleston has been facing rising sea levels and more weather events, so that has caused a higher amount of flooding. We also face a housing shortage. And all of those things, you know, we need different land in a different area, and so having that site be used as just a giant parking lot was really inappropriate. So now, that change is positive for the city. And as we adapt and as we have these new challenges in the future, Charleston has to adapt too,” Holian said.

While it is still unclear what exactly will be replacing Carnival, Ports Authority representatives say that it will ultimately be redeveloped in conjunction with the local buyer, city and community. Holian said that, no matter what, they are excited to see what comes of this change and think it was necessary for the area.

“All of this together just helps move forward to a place that the foundation has advocated for. So, it’s more sustainable for the economy, for the environment with flooding and a better use of land, while also keeping that money here in Charleston and cultivating it in a smarter way, which we ultimately want,” Holian said. “Immediately, Charleston and the peninsula should see a reduction in traffic and cars. We all know too well… just driving past the Union Pier site and just seeing rows and rows of cars which is just an inappropriate use of that waterfront property and so that will be no more… we are really looking forward to that.”

North Charleston could host new cruise line

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new cruise line could be coming to North Charleston.North Charleston’s mayor and council members are in preliminary discussions about its potential.It’s a mixed reaction to a possible cruise line coming to the old Navy port in North Charleston. For many the answer had pros and cons.“I think for the economy, of course, and small businesses here that would be wonderful however, I think it is going to take a really special and quiet place and bring a lot more people, with ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A new cruise line could be coming to North Charleston.

North Charleston’s mayor and council members are in preliminary discussions about its potential.

It’s a mixed reaction to a possible cruise line coming to the old Navy port in North Charleston. For many the answer had pros and cons.

“I think for the economy, of course, and small businesses here that would be wonderful however, I think it is going to take a really special and quiet place and bring a lot more people, with more people usually comes more pollution and overcrowding and conflict,” Isabel Brown from Hanahan said.

“I do think we’re a little overcrowded. I don’t know what it’s going to look like having a cruise board here and it’s going to be a lot of traffic to bring a lot of people, but I think it could also be good for our city. I mean that’s going to bring a lot of money and I love a good cruise, I can’t help it,” Kimbrell Moorhouse from Charleston said.

Herbert Anderson from North Charleston agrees. He’s looking for convenience after no longer having the Carnival ship downtown as an option for his vacations.

“We’re looking for another cruise to go to now and we have to go to Miami or California and we don’t want that long trip. I don’t like to fly,” Anderson says.

District 5 North Charleston City Council Member Jerome Heyward said it would have a large impact on the economy.

The economic impact is outrageous. It’ll give the economy what we need," Heyward said.

“Of course, I would love the economic push it would give us,” Isabel Brown said.

“It’s a lot of revenue, but I can see why people are kind of objecting to it too. I don’t know it’s a tough one. We liked having the Carnival here. We went on it a couple of years ago and it was fun. Nice having it just right downtown,” Erik Wilsgard from Johns Island said.

Live 5 spoke with more than a dozen people on Wednesday. Those who spoke off camera who were against the new cruise line said one reason was because of traffic.

“I don’t mind the traffic. We have it anyway so why worry about that,” said Anderson.

Others weren’t a fan of the view. Heyward said this location could be different.

“It’s off the beaten path so really it’s where it needs to be,” said Heyward.

“It’s a pretty industrial view anyways so I get downtown and by the battery, it was kind of an ugly thing to see but it kind of fits here. I mean you’ve got cargo ships and industry,” Wilsgard said.

Wilsgard’s 9-year-old son Cooper, having been on the Carnival cruise from downtown Charleston, is a fan of having another ship to explore.

“Yeah, it’s really fun. I like the water slides and all the places,” Cooper said.

Heyward said it could be a while before we hear if the talk of the cruise line will become a reality.

“It’s being talked about right now, the mayor and his staff are vetting certain groups right now to make sure we have the right fit for the city,” said Heyward.

North Charleston leaders think these small unit rentals may be a solution to the housing crisis

NORTH CHARLESTON — As the cost of housing continues to rise, city leaders are looking to allow accessory dwelling units in residential areas to provide more housing options.An accessory dwelling unit, also known as a carriage house or in-law suite, is a ...

NORTH CHARLESTON — As the cost of housing continues to rise, city leaders are looking to allow accessory dwelling units in residential areas to provide more housing options.

An accessory dwelling unit, also known as a carriage house or in-law suite, is a separate, detached living space with a kitchen and bathroom on the same property as a single-family home. The city's proposed ordinance would allow homeowners to rent the separate unit to a long-term tenant, which would provide additional income to the homeowner and increase housing stock.

"The answer to the housing crisis is very simple. It is more housing," Councilman Brandon Hudson said. "Unless we allow more types of housing and more density, we will never be able to fully address the housing deficit."

The city currently allows ADUs in a few overlay districts, such as the Olde North Charleston Historic District and Neighborhood Conservation District, which covers a strip of Park Circle between Spruill and Virginia avenues.

The new amendment that City Council will review Jan. 9 at the first meeting of the year will allow ADUs in residential areas across the city.

However, certain restrictions in the ordinance will not allow these additional units on small lot sizes to prevent too much density, said Hudson, whose district includes Park Circle.

The ordinance is aimed at areas like Park Circle where larger lot sizes can accommodate additional density, as opposed to already dense areas like Liberty Hill, Chicora-Cherokee and Accabee.

According to the proposed ordinance, an ADU cannot be more than two-thirds the size of the principal dwelling unit or exceed 800 square feet. The lot size must be at least 4,500 square feet. An additional off-street parking spot for the ADU must be provided. All ADUs must be permitted by the city.

It's intentional that these additional units are small, said Tim Macholl, the city's director of planning and zoning, during a November committee meeting. He said the space is ideal for a college student who is spending the summer at home or in-laws staying in town. It also provides an opportunity for additional income for homeowners if they choose to rent it out, he added.

However, these units are not eligible for short-term rental permits, so they can not be used for vacation rental services, like Airbnb.

City leaders do not plan to impose rent control on the ADUs that would ensure affordability for renters, Hudson said. Instead, the goal is to create more housing stock, so the price of housing naturally comes down.

"If you put too many obstructions in the way of allowing people to build housing, they're not going to build housing," Hudson said.

The city of Charleston once tried putting affordability restrictions on ADUs. Charleston's ordinance is similar to North Charleston's proposed one in that ADUs cannot be used as short-term rentals and must go through a permitting process.

However, Charleston City Council added a guarantee to the ordinance in 2020 that required these units to be offered at an affordable rental rate for tenants making 80 percent of the area's median income. At the time, the rent could not exceed $1,135 per month for a one-bedroom unit.

This restriction led to a nearly two-year period where no new rental ADUs were permitted by the city, according to the city's Housing and Community Development Department at the time.

In April 2022, City Council agreed the affordability requirement was too restrictive. Council voted that ADUs built using the city's grant funding must be rented at an affordable rate, while all other ADUs are priced at the discretion of the homeowner.

North Charleston's proposed ordinance amendment will be read at City Council on Jan. 9. The public will have the opportunity to provide comments the following week at the Jan. 16 committee meeting.

Cruises from Charleston may make a comeback soon

Cruisers who rang in the new year on Carnival Sunshine may not be the last to sail on a cruise ship departing from Charleston, S.C.Although the South Carolina Ports Authority just ended its 14-year partnership with Carnival Cruise Line to homeport a ship in Charleston, discussions are already underway about a potential solution to bring cruises back to the area.Carnival Cruise Line sails last trip f...

Cruisers who rang in the new year on Carnival Sunshine may not be the last to sail on a cruise ship departing from Charleston, S.C.

Although the South Carolina Ports Authority just ended its 14-year partnership with Carnival Cruise Line to homeport a ship in Charleston, discussions are already underway about a potential solution to bring cruises back to the area.

Carnival Cruise Line sails last trip from popular port

Carnival Fantasy kicked off Charleston’s cruising era back in 2010. As 2025 begins, one final cruise on Carnival Sunshine marks the end of large cruise ships sailing from Charleston. At least for now.

Carnival Sunshine departed on its last cruise from Charleston on Dec. 30 after the Ports Authority decided not to extend its cruise homeport contract with Carnival. The Ports Authority is making way for redevelopment of the city’s downtown Union Pier Terminal.

As Carnival Sunshine leaves Charleston and prepares to sail new cruises to the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Caribbean from its new homeport of Norfolk, Va., cruisers from Charleston may get a new cruise option to look forward to soon.

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North Charleston could become a cruise ship homeport

Charleston's local newspaper, The Post and Courier, reported that just before Carnival Sunshine set sail on its last cruise from Charleston, North Charleston’s mayor and city council members toured the downtown cruise terminal to get a better understanding of current cruise ship operations.

According to Charleston's WCSC-TV, preliminary talks are happening about potentially bringing a new cruise line to the former Navy port on the Cooper River in North Charleston, which would move traffic away from Charleston’s congested downtown.

Local leaders see it as a possible economic development opportunity. District 5 North Charleston City Council Member Jerome Heyward told WCSC that potential cruise line partners are already being considered.

“It’s being talked about right now, the mayor and his staff are vetting certain groups right now to make sure we have the right fit for the city,” Heyward told WCSC.

One of the criteria North Charleston leaders are likely considering in potential partners is the size of the cruise lines' ships. South Carolina Ports Authority limits the size of ships visiting Charleston to no more than 3,500 passengers.

It’s not clear yet when a new cruise line could sail from the Charleston area. Carnival fans will surely remain hopeful that North Charleston leaders will discuss a potential new partnership opportunity with Carnival too. In the meantime, Charleston area cruisers can consider Carnival Sunshine cruises from Norfolk or Carnival Elation sailings from Jacksonville, Fla.

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Cruise ships will continue to call to Charleston

Cruise passengers can also still visit Charleston on certain cruise itineraries, though the city limits cruise ship calls to a maximum of 104 visits per year. Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas will visit the port on a few upcoming itineraries. Celebrity Silhouette will call on Charleston in May and Virgin Voyages’ new ship Brilliant Lady will visit in October.

With the end of Carnival cruises from Charleston, small-ship cruise line American Cruise Line is the only cruise line with ships that homeport in the city. Its ships carry just 90 to 180 passengers and sail river and intracoastal waterway cruises.

As North Charleston leaders discuss potential cruise port plans, they should take note that an up-and-coming operator of smaller mainstream cruise ships, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville at Sea, has reportedly been eyeing a new homeport.

Jimmy Buffett was known to have a strong connection to Charleston among other Southern coastal cities like Mobile, Alabama, a city that has been in talks with the cruise line about the possibility of bringing a cruise ship to its growing port.

One Carnival Cruise Line ship currently sails a seasonal schedule from Mobile, and the city is hoping to attract a second cruise line to sail from its port in the future.

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16 Excellent Chicken Wing Spots in Charleston

Chicken wings — that messy appetizer that bargoers 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 stops in Charleston for that essential bar snack. ...

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Nigel’s Good Food is a North Charleston staple (with multiple locations). Folks travel far and wide for their 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.

King BBQ co-owner Corrie Wang grew up in Buffalo, New York, so husband Shuai Wang had to put out some real-deal Buffalo wings covered in the distinctive tangy, buttery red sauce. They are only available on Sundays and pairs well with the Bills games on the television. They have also offered Sichuan wings as a special.

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 Sichuan 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.

Stop by rollicking Vietnamese restaurant Pink Bellies for the garlic “KFC” wings. Despite the moniker, these are far superior to anything the fast food chain puts out. Chef Thai Phi covers the chicken in a sweet soy glaze and tops it with bleu cheese and pickled daikon.

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 many of the usual offerings, plus pineapple Sriracha.

Most regard Prohibition for its nightlife or as a place to have a great cocktail, but 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 are 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 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.

Customers can order regular or boneless wings at Charleston Sports Pub locations across the Lowcountry. There’s 17 different flavors, and it offers a family wing box with 40 wings and French fries for $59.99.

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.

Though a brewery, Frothy Beard has a following for its wings. Sauces largely lean classic but range from honey mustard to sweet chili buffalo to teriyaki; dry rubs like lemon pepper and Old Bay are also available.