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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 Goose Creek or simply have questions about signing up for Medicare, our team is here to help.
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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:
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 Goose Creek
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 Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek, 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
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 Goose Creek. 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.
Latest News in Goose Creek, SC
Entertainment venue coming soon to Goose Creek
Autumn Kleinhttps://www.live5news.com/2024/03/26/entertainment-venue-coming-soon-goose-creek/
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - Residents of Goose Creek will soon have the opportunity to enjoy concerts, events and entertainment right from their city.The Joseph S. Daning Amphitheatre will serve as an entertainment venue right behind Goose Creek City Hall. This project has been in the works for about three years now and construction began in May 2023. The project is just under $4 million and is on track for both budget and timeline. It will officially open on Labor Day.The amphitheater will hold a variety of different events, na...
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) - Residents of Goose Creek will soon have the opportunity to enjoy concerts, events and entertainment right from their city.
The Joseph S. Daning Amphitheatre will serve as an entertainment venue right behind Goose Creek City Hall. This project has been in the works for about three years now and construction began in May 2023. The project is just under $4 million and is on track for both budget and timeline. It will officially open on Labor Day.
The amphitheater will hold a variety of different events, national shows and concerts. The city is already planning for three major shows after the grand opening in September. They are anticipating one in September, one in October and one in November and plan to make all three of these free for the public to attend.
Recreation Director for the City of Goose Creek Crystal Reed says that this is what the city needs and it will provide a great benefit to the community.
“I think the goal is to bring entertainment and opportunities to our residents, so they don’t have to travel outside of city limits to get what they need. This will give us opportunities for neighbors to get to know each other and congregate and celebrate in their city,” Reed says.
When no events are happening, the venue will serve as a park for residents to enjoy all the time with the opportunity to enjoy lunch from the food trucks. The amphitheater will be able to seat about 800 people and there will be plenty of overflow room on the nearby lawns.
This amphitheater is named after former South Carolina Representative Joe Danning, who served as a Council member for the City for over 20 years and helped secure $1.5 million of state funding for this project. The remainder of the project was funded by ARPA funding.
The majority of the project is completed. The final steps are to finish the stage, add an area for the food trucks and add the grass. The city also recently hired an arts and entertainment coordinator who has been able to help them prepare for the opening.
The location of the complex plays a major factor as it is central to the city and will provide residents with the opportunity to walk to it using nearby trails. Reed says this is a priority of the city as they are growing and expanding.
“In this complex the goal really is to make our city more walkable. So, we have the rec complex here. We’ve got our municipal center. And so, as growth comes, we want people to be able to spend less time in their cars and more time getting to things in the city of Goose Creek. So, the goal is to add more entertainment, more recreation opportunities within the city. And so that’s what this will do for us,” she says.
Reed says she is excited to see what comes of this new addition to the city. She says they want to accommodate the community through the growth of the area.
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ROUNDUP: Goose Creek girls are Berkeley County champions
Rob Gantthttps://www.postandcourier.com/our-gazette/sports/prep_sports/roundup-goose-creek-girls-are-berkeley-county-champions/article_b01bc422-f7a1-11ee-b860-6772ed768f93.html
Goose Creek High School's girls track and field team hoisted the championship trophy in the Berkeley County School District meet Wednesday, April 10, at Cane Bay High School.The Lady Gators amassed 185 points to edge runner-up Philip Simmons by eight points. Stratford's girls were third with 144.5 points.Coach Deshon Baylock's bunch finished first in 10 of 18 events, powered by senior Faith Jones.Jones earned individual victories in the 100-meter dash and 400-meter hurdles, and ran a leg on the Gators' winning 4x100 and ...
Goose Creek High School's girls track and field team hoisted the championship trophy in the Berkeley County School District meet Wednesday, April 10, at Cane Bay High School.
The Lady Gators amassed 185 points to edge runner-up Philip Simmons by eight points. Stratford's girls were third with 144.5 points.
Coach Deshon Baylock's bunch finished first in 10 of 18 events, powered by senior Faith Jones.
Jones earned individual victories in the 100-meter dash and 400-meter hurdles, and ran a leg on the Gators' winning 4x100 and 4x400 relays.
“She's kind of like our Swiss army knife," Baylock said about Jones. "She does anything we ask of her. She wanted to do something different this year so we put her in the 400 hurdles. She likes the challenge of doing different things."
Kourtney Horne (100 hurdles), Kamille Whitfield (shot put), Keoorah Capleton (discus), Joslynn Moultrie (long jump), Autumn Williams (triple jump) and Karma Moultrie (high jump) also took a spot atop the awards podium for Goose Creek.
Jones won the most outstanding track athlete and Williams the most outstanding field athlete for the Gators.
"We believed if everybody did what they were capable of this would be possible," Baylock said. "I don't know for sure, but this might be the first time the girls team has ever won county."
Philip Simmons captured the boys crown with 183.5 points and Stratford placed runner-up with 149 points. Goose Creek finished third, 2.5 points behind Stratford.
In addition to Jones, Stratford sprinter Patience Grant, Cane Bay thrower Joshua Frost, Cane Bay hurdler Jayden Anderson and Philip Simmons' jumper Bryce Ellington won two individual events.
Girls
Team Scores
Goose Creek 185, Philip Simmons 177, Stratford 144.5, Berkeley 72.5, Cane Bay 60, Hanahan 45, Timberland 9, Cross 5.
Winners
100 m – Faith Jones, GC, 12.45
200 m – Patience Grant, S, 26.28
400 m – Patience Grant, S, 59.08
800 m – Cloe Runion, S, 2:29.98
1600 m – Laura Perry, PS, 5:11.92
3200 m – Avah Mallek, PS, 11:51.35
100 h – Kourtney Horne, GC, 15.57
400 h - Faith Jones, GC, 1:06.08
4x 100 m – GC, 48.77
4 x 400 m – GC, 4:12.49
4 x 800 m – PS, 10:08.24
Shot put – Kamille Whitfield, GC, 34-4.25
Discus – Keoorah Capleton, GC, 92-6
Javelin – Elisia Hamilton, S, 94-11
Long jump – Joslynn Moultrie, GC, 17-8.75
Triple jump – Autumn Williams, GC, 37-1.75
High jump – Karma Moultrie, GC, 4-11
Pole vault – Ashley Roush, PS, 12-0
Boys
Team Scores
Philip Simmons 183.5, Stratford 149, Goose Creek 146.5, Cane Bay 114.5, Hanahan 45.5, Berkeley 21, Cross 19, Timberland 16.
Winners
Today's Top Headlines
100 m – Evan Daniels, GC, 10.67
200 m – Corey Steed, PS, 21.87
400 m – Ethan Sullivan, PS, 51.36
800 m – Bobby Gibson, S, 2:02.69
1600 m – Chase Hoppock, S, 4:36.79
3200 m – Pierce Walker, PS, 10:00.13
100 h – Jayden Anderson, CB, 15.43
400 h - Jayden Anderson, CB, 59.18
4x 100 m – PS, 42.83
4 x 400 m – GC, 3:26.93
4 x 800 m – PS, 8:29.75
Shot put – Joshua Frost, CB, 43-9.75
Discus – Joshua Frost, CB, 133-9
Javelin – Matthew Yaun, PS, 156-10
Long jump – Bryce Ellington, PS, 23-1.75
Triple jump – Bryce Ellington, PS, 44-4.75
High jump – Javion Brown, H, 6-2.75
Pole vault – Trey Hensley, PS, 13-0
County squads ranked in soccer
Five high school soccer teams from the Berkeley County School District are ranked in the latest South Carolina Soccer Coaches Association Top 10 polls.
In Class 5A, Stratford’s boys are No. 7.
In Class 3A, Philip Simmons’ boys are No. 4 and fellow Region 8-3A squad Hanahan one spot back at No. 5.
In the Class 3A girls poll, Hanahan is No. 7 and Philip Simmons No. 8.
Berkeley softball 4
Cane Bay 0
Berkeley improved to 4-0 in Region 6-5A victory at Cane Bay April 10.
Stags leadoff hitter Savannah Scott went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, while third baseman Payton Gamble collected three hits and drove in a run. Second baseman Courtlyn Cox and pitcher Reese Watson contributed two hits each
Watson was the winning pitcher, going three innings with six strikeouts. She allowed one hit.
Cane Bay pitcher Isabella Kelly hurled five innings, allowing five hits while striking out three batters. The Cobras fell to 1-3 in league play.
Stratford baseball 6
Wando 5
Stratford evened a Region 6-5A series with Wando on April 10, hanging on to win by a single run against the visitors from Mount Pleasant.
Shortstop Gavin Garcia had two hits for the Knights, who lost to the Warriors by a run two days earlier in the three-game series. Outfielder JQ Crosby scored twice for the Knights. First baseman Bryce Herpolsheimer and Braydon Burnett knocked in runs for Stratford (3-3 in league play).
In another region game April 10, Cane Bay blanked Goose Creek, 5-0, to take a 2-0 series lead.
The third game for each series is set for Friday, April 12 (after press time).
$88M mixed-use development coming to Goose Creek community
Jason Thomashttps://charlestonbusiness.com/88m-mixed-use-development-coming-to-goose-creek-community/
GBT Realty Corp. will build the latest housing development in Goose Creek in Summerville. GBT’s The Village at Carnes Crossroads brings 306 multifamily homes and over 11,000 square feet of retail to the heart of the Lowcountry lifestyle community, according to a news release.GBT acquired the 11.82-acre site earlier this month from Carnes Crossroads Association, the master developer of Carnes Crossroads, according to a news release. JLL Capital Markets arranged construction financing with Bank of America and Meta Real Estate Part...
GBT Realty Corp. will build the latest housing development in Goose Creek in Summerville. GBT’s The Village at Carnes Crossroads brings 306 multifamily homes and over 11,000 square feet of retail to the heart of the Lowcountry lifestyle community, according to a news release.
GBT acquired the 11.82-acre site earlier this month from Carnes Crossroads Association, the master developer of Carnes Crossroads, according to a news release. JLL Capital Markets arranged construction financing with Bank of America and Meta Real Estate Partners. JLL’s Managing Directors Matt Stewart and Chip Sykes, and Director Wyatt Strahan represented GBT Realty.
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“This is a lifestyle community that epitomizes the best of southern living,” said Barry Yoeckel, vice president, multifamily development, GBT Realty, in the release. “The Village adds a living environment that appeals to young professionals, growing families and empty nesters alike. We designed and planned our community to enhance and connect with the surrounding Carnes Crossroads neighborhoods.”
The rental homes are located at the intersection of Highway 17-A and Third Avenue, immediately across from The Marketplace at Carnes Crossroads, a Publix-anchored mixed-use development that is currently under construction.
The development team includes Atlanta-based Dynamik Design, Thomas & Hutton (civil engineering) and Samet Corporation (general contractor).
“Our plans feature upscale homes and best-in-class amenities that stretch across 11 buildings on the site,” Yoeckel said.
Floorplans offer a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units with upscale finishes, the release stated. Community amenities include separate small- and large-breed dog parks, a resort-style saltwater pool with lounge deck, an outdoor kitchen set on a community lawn, a club room with catering kitchen and golf stimulator, a state-of-the-art fitness complex and a co-working center. A coffee purveyor is set to bring classic specialties to The Village as well as the community at large.
The first units are expected to be available spring 2025.
Buyer beware: Goose Creek woman out thousands after HVAC troubles
Erin Morganhttps://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/buyer-beware-goose-creek-woman-out-thousands-after-hvac-troubles/
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – A Goose Creek woman is warning others to read the fine print after she was left with no heat during several recent cold spells.Denise Watson said her heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system was installed five years ago and it has had multiple issues since then.“Cold air would be blowing on the top of my head when I was working — I had extra layers on, I would be bundled up,” she explained.She said the company that installed the system made a mistake that...
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – A Goose Creek woman is warning others to read the fine print after she was left with no heat during several recent cold spells.
Denise Watson said her heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system was installed five years ago and it has had multiple issues since then.
“Cold air would be blowing on the top of my head when I was working — I had extra layers on, I would be bundled up,” she explained.
She said the company that installed the system made a mistake that overworked her HVAC unit, causing it to freeze over. As a result, the top floor of her home was not being heated.
“I can tell you from being in the room over the garage there hasn’t been heat in that room,” she said.
However, Watson said when technicians with the company that originally installed the system came to look at the unit, they did not find any problem.
“They told me they could find nothing wrong with the system,” she explained. “When I pressed them with the fact that the unit freezes over at like 38 degrees, they said ‘Oh, it sounds like it’s not entering defrost mode’ and I said ‘Well why is that?’ They said ‘We don’t know’ and they left.”
She then called a different company to check out the system. She said their technicians discovered that mismatched parts had been installed and the system was not communicating properly.
“That was the first time we knew what was really wrong,” she said.
Watson then went back to the company that first installed the system to explain what was happening. She said they did not offer a fix for the mistake, and they advised her that her one-year warrant had expired.
“And over the phone, they told me that we voided their service warranty by using someone else,” she said.
Officials with the South Carolina Dept. of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) said it is important to read over exactly what you are paying for, especially because service contracts can often be sold separately. They added that the agency does not regulate the industry, and they can only offer a voluntary remediation process to consumers.
“So it’s kinda working with that consumer and with the company to see what’s happened and what the obligations may be and what the contracts are,” said Scott Cooke, communications director for SCDCA.
Watson said because of the lack of consumer protections, her only option was to buy a whole new system which cost her thousands of dollars.
“When the install is taking place you only have a one-year warranty on that, and that’s not something that we were really aware of,” she said. “So our best bet now after the units have failed and the outdoor unit could be completely damaged from all the freezing over is to fully replace it.”
While the problem is now solved, Watson said she wants her story to be a warning to others to read the fine print when making big purchases and be aware of what protections may or may not be in place.
“You have to trust these people to give you the service you need for your heating and cooling — for your comfort,” she advised.
In a final attempt to get some of her money back, Watson sent the HVAC unit to the manufacturer and she is now waiting to find out if the manufacturer or the original installation company can provide any remedy.
Goose Creek unveils destination district; former Cinebarre plans take shape
Teri Errico Griffishttps://www.postandcourier.com/business/goose-creek-development-dining-retail-destination/article_b0d391b0-db4a-11ee-8142-73fad5c36c0d.html
Work, live, shop and play — a planned Goose Creek complex could set a precedent for the city’s growth.JJR Development LLC has unveiled plans for a 3-acre mixed use development on the vacant Super Carpets site on Highway 52.The project will be part of the Central Creek Destination District that officials hope will provide a family-friendly, downtown-like area where residents can stay within the city for entertainment.Phase one, which is still in refinement, wi...
Work, live, shop and play — a planned Goose Creek complex could set a precedent for the city’s growth.
JJR Development LLC has unveiled plans for a 3-acre mixed use development on the vacant Super Carpets site on Highway 52.
The project will be part of the Central Creek Destination District that officials hope will provide a family-friendly, downtown-like area where residents can stay within the city for entertainment.
Phase one, which is still in refinement, will include a 4-story building with 111 rental units expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Mayor Greg Habib said the city is conscientious about large developments and how they fit into overall plans, but at the same time infrastructure needs to grow to keep the city alive.
“This project is really the first of its kind in Goose Creek,” Habib said last week. “It imitates a lot of other projects that have happened in Mount Pleasant and west of the Ashley where housing, retail, residential and office have been put in one place.”
Goose Creek has a long-term vision to create destination districts, and Habib said this project in particular “will transform what happens next” in Goose Creek.
“I think once people see this project be successful, it will lead to other redevelopment projects where density makes sense,” Habib said.
The building itself is contemporary, designed to introduce “new architectural context” to the city, according to Jeffrey Roberts, managing member of JJR Development.
“We think this site at the old carpet store site is such an important piece of land that makes a statement that Goose Creek is growing up now,” Roberts said.
Convenient addition
A new convenience store is coming to the Nexton community near Summerville.
Encore Development paid nearly $3.3 million for the 3.2-acre site at Nexton Parkway and Scholar Way for the development of a 7-Eleven, car wash and other retail uses, according to the commercial real estate firm NAI Charleston.
The property is within a couple of blocks of two supermarkets being built by Harris Teeter and Publix. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co., which has a branch next door, was the seller.
Next act
The first phase of redevelopment plans for the darkened Cinebarre movie theater property in Mount Pleasant have been laid out.
Charlotte-based Collett Capital‘s preliminary proposal calls for two 100,000-square-foot street-side office structures to be built on the Houston Northcutt Boulevard property. The designs, presented before a town review board for commercial real estate projects, are still being finalized.
If approved, the first phase would include a single building with 90,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of retail along the streetside of the property. Plans also include an adjacent greenspace with walkable paths, seating and a pavilion for live events.
Phase two would include a second building of equal size and a 500-space garage in the back where the vacant Cinebarre building currently stands. The rest of the property will be used for parking.
Regal Cinemas closed the full-service theater, where moviegoers could order food and drinks while they took in a show, in late 2021. It then sold the property to Collett and another investor for $14.25 million.
Summer sublease
Blackbaud Inc. is getting a new corporate tenant this summer when Charleston Regional Development Alliance moves into part of its Daniel Island headquarters.
The group has subleased nearly 7,000 square feet of space within the software company’s 172,000-square-foot home office at 65 Fairchild St.
The rental suite will serve as the new base for the economic development organization’s 14 employees when the 10-year lease on its Belle Oaks Drive location in North Charleston expires in May.
The decision to move to Daniel Island, which is in the city of Charleston and Berkeley County, was less about the geographic area and more about the building itself, said Karen Kuchenbecker, vice president of operations for the alliance.
“The way that the building was developed and all the bells and whistles and amenities, etcetera — you just don’t find that type of building for lease every day,” Kuchenbecker said.
CRDA’s plan is to be fully operational in its new space on June 1.
Blackbaud completed its newly built headquarters about five years ago. Its need for office space greatly diminished when the technology company switched to a remote workplace model during the pandemic in late 2021.
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