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Senior Medicare Advantage plan insurance in James Island, SC
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 James Island 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
- Senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in James Island
- Important Information About Senior Supplement Plan Insurance
- Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance in James Island, 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
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 James Island
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 James Island 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 James Island, 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 James Island. 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 James Island, SC
James Island multi-use path nearly done for resident connectivity plan
Tiana Maxwellhttps://www.live5news.com/2025/05/07/james-island-multi-use-path-nearly-done-resident-connectivity-plan/
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - The making of a new multi-use path along portions of Riverland Drive on James Island as part of an effort to create more connectivity for walkers and cyclists is nearly done.County officials recently completed a new five-foot-wide sidewalk along Riverland Drive. The new multi-use path runs about 300 feet down Riverland Drive to meet the existing sidewalk from Crape Myrtle Drive to Camp Road.Work on the project began in 2023 after a submission for funding from the Charleston County Parks and Recreatio...
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - The making of a new multi-use path along portions of Riverland Drive on James Island as part of an effort to create more connectivity for walkers and cyclists is nearly done.
County officials recently completed a new five-foot-wide sidewalk along Riverland Drive. The new multi-use path runs about 300 feet down Riverland Drive to meet the existing sidewalk from Crape Myrtle Drive to Camp Road.
Work on the project began in 2023 after a submission for funding from the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Committee. About $100,000 in funds from the Charleston Transportation Committee went toward the new multi-use path.
County officials say the issue in the area was the lack of pedestrian and cyclist safety without a sidewalk. County transportation program manager Alex Owsiak says the new safety addition gives area neighbors more secure access to nearby county facilities like the James Island County Park.
“Residents, in order to access the park or [who] were doing recreational walking had to walk in the street,” Owsiak says. “Riverland Drive is a pretty narrow roadway and cars don’t always obey… the speed limits through there. So, we’re helping; Providing this dedicated sidewalk that’s behind the ditches provides that additional offset, safety away from the edge of the roadway and provides that connectivity.”
The 300-foot-long path is set to be a part of a greater connectivity plan for the area. Owsiak says the new addition will connect to over 5 miles of existing projects, such as Camp Road, Woodland Shores and the Maybank Highway Midblock Crossing and other upcoming pathway projects.
“We’re hoping to go to advertising later this year with our Folly Road Bike and Pedestrian Improvements, which would provide an increased bike and pedestrian path width from Ellis Creek down to George Griffith Boulevard,” Owsiak says. “And then we have our Central Park and Riverland Drive project which would provide increased turn lanes at Central Park and then that pedestrian sidewalk network along Riverland Drive to the James Island County Park.”
Final touches, including beautification, will seal the deal on the pathway. The pathway is expected to be fully completed within the next 30 days.
Copyright 2025 WCSC. All rights reserved.
The Heyday is a new café with cocktails on tap and a fire pit now open on Johns Island
Chelsea Grinsteadhttps://www.postandcourier.com/food/now_open/the-heyday-restaurant-johns-island-charleston-sc/article_174b047f-1229-428b-9b23-0928057daeb8.html
A new island café and bar on Johns Island is now open daily serving those who need a quick morning caffeine kick or an evening snack on the patio.The Heyday is a new eatery born from a love of the sea island lifestyle, embodying quintessential Lowcountry culture, said owner James Groetzinger.Open seven days a week, ...
A new island café and bar on Johns Island is now open daily serving those who need a quick morning caffeine kick or an evening snack on the patio.
The Heyday is a new eatery born from a love of the sea island lifestyle, embodying quintessential Lowcountry culture, said owner James Groetzinger.
Open seven days a week, The Heyday offers a brunch and supper menu centered on farm-to-table produce, fresh seafood and local purveyors. The counter-serve restaurant will have a full bar with cocktails on tap, along with a wraparound porch and fire pit.
“The design and feel of the space is that of a classic Charleston café with modern coastal touches, an ode to the historic farmlands of Johns Island with a fresh perspective,” said Groetzinger, owner of Island Provisions, a daytime café with locations on Johns Island and in downtown Charleston.
Menu highlights include the asparagus and goat cheese frittata for brunch and the grits and creamed collards with crispy flounder for supper.
“We got our she crab recipe from an old cookbook from some church ladies on Wadmalaw,” Groetzinger said, and guests can’t go wrong with the baked clams and spring salad specials.
The new restaurant, which Groetzinger designed and constructed, opened Jan. 24 in the 16-acre Hayes Park mixed-use development, joining Somm Wine Bar, High Steaks Butcher Shop and others.
“Hayes Park has several new businesses that are locally owned, as well as 56 townhomes for sale,” he said. “So we have actual homeowners on-property. It is meant to be a little village.”
Makin’ a splash: Charleston County water parks are ready for summer
Monica Garskehttps://chstoday.6amcity.com/charleston-county-water-parks
With summer right around the corner, so are the Holy City’s famously sweltering days. To beat the heat, we suggest a trip to Charleston County’s water parks.The three splashy attractions — plus the pool at West County Aquatic Center in Hollywood — will open for weekend fun starting Saturday, May 17,...
With summer right around the corner, so are the Holy City’s famously sweltering days. To beat the heat, we suggest a trip to Charleston County’s water parks.
The three splashy attractions — plus the pool at West County Aquatic Center in Hollywood — will open for weekend fun starting Saturday, May 17, with daily operations beginning Friday, May 30. With activities for all ages, you’re sure to cool off in no time.
Pro tip: Be sure to check their website before you plan your trip — schedules are subject to change.
Goggle at these water parks:
Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark Location: Wannamaker County Park, North Charleston Highlights: The 65-ft Washout slides, the 27,000-sqft Big Kahuna wave pool, The Rollin’ River lazy riverSchedule: Opens weekends only starting Friday, May 17 (10 a.m.–6 p.m), runs daily from Friday May 30– Sunday, Aug. 10 (weekdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., weekends: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.), then returns to weekends only through Labor Day, Sept. 1.Admission: $24.99 general admission
Splash Island WaterparkLocation: Palmetto Islands County ParkHighlights: 200-ft body flume, 16-ft otter slide, raindrop waterfallsSchedule: Opens weekends only starting May 17 (Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday: 1–6 p.m.), daily hours from Friday, May 30–Sunday, Aug. 3 (Weekdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday: 1–6 p.m.), closes for the season after Sunday, Aug. 3Admission: $9.99 general admission; $2 per person Palmetto Islands County Park gate admission also required
Splash Zone Waterpark Location: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr.Highlights: 200-ft tube slide + open slide, rainforest-themed play structureSchedule: Opens weekends only starting May 17 (Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday: 1–6 p.m.), daily hours from Friday, May 30–Sunday, Aug. 3 (Weekdays: 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday: 1–6 p.m.), closes for the season after Sunday, Aug. 3Admission: $15.99 general admission
Pro tips: Admission for kids + seniors costs a few dollars less than general admission at each park. Go after 3 p.m. on weekdays to snag cheaper general admission. If you’re planning to visit the water parks a lot this summer, you might want to splurge for a Splash Pass 2025.
You better believe we’ll be floating down the Rollin’ River soon — see you there, Charleston.
James Island residents at odds over public service tax increase
Anna Harrishttps://www.live5news.com/2025/04/10/james-island-resident-odds-over-public-service-tax-increase/
|Updated: Apr. 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM EDTJAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - Some James Island residents are at odds over how their tax dollars should be spent after a years-long agreement with the public service district was put to an end.The Town of James Island first adopted a cost-share agreement in 2019 with the James Island Public Service District to help fund services like fire and solid waste collection. Now, with this agreement ending, the town is putting the money toward infrastructure and parks projects, causing residents to ha...
|Updated: Apr. 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM EDT
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - Some James Island residents are at odds over how their tax dollars should be spent after a years-long agreement with the public service district was put to an end.
The Town of James Island first adopted a cost-share agreement in 2019 with the James Island Public Service District to help fund services like fire and solid waste collection. Now, with this agreement ending, the town is putting the money toward infrastructure and parks projects, causing residents to have to pay more in their taxes to help fund the services the town once supplemented.
And the decision has some neighbors, like long-time James Island resident Ronald Wiggins, frustrated.
“It shouldn’t have been ended,” Wiggins said.
JIPSD district manager Ashley Kellahan sent the following statement in response:
The James Island Public Service District provides solid waste collection, fire projection, and wastewater services for citizens who reside in the Town of James Island as well as those who live in unincorporated Charleston County on James Island.
Since 2019, the Town of James Island offered its residents a credit to their property taxes. It’s important to note that our property taxes are for solid waste collection and fire protection services only. The Wastewater department is solely funded by user fees.
This year, we were informed the Town voted to end the Cost-Share agreement. For residents within the Town’s jurisdiction, this will result in an approximate increase of 28% to the JIPSD portion of the taxes, and an approximate increase of 15% to the overall property tax bill.
We are not raising property taxes this year, but since the Town’s credit is being removed, the result will be higher taxes for Town of James Island residents.
The town itself does not provide any tax bill.
Other resident Butch Cooper says he owns two homes on the island.
“So, my bill will probably go up $800-$900 a year,” Cooper said. “A lot of money.”
James Island Mayor Brook Lyon says the decision came from a resolution made during a recent town council meeting. Some say it should have been a town vote.
“The biggest thing, I think, is the mayor needs to start letting everybody on James Island know,” Cooper said. “If you’re going to do something that affects the whole island and everybody in it, they should know about it.”
Lyon says this extra money will now go towards more greenspace, a vac truck for drainage — which she says is desperately needed — and other additions like public restrooms and a pavilion at Mill Point Park.
“No other municipality does this sort of thing either and unfortunately, we feel like it’s a much better service for our citizens,” Lyon said.
James Island resident Schuyler Blair agrees with her.
“Unfortunately, our world is getting more expensive and sometimes money is needed to do the bare minimum and to make sure that we continue to be who James Island is,” Blair said.
Other resident Wendy Teel agrees with the mayor and provided this statement:
“There is community value in JIPSD using its funds and land sales proceeds to build updated fire stations, operate waste pickup & disposal, continue sewer operations while updating failing infrastructure.
There is also community value in the Town of James Island being able to afford securing some of the remaining green spaces on James Island for parks and community activities! Even passively, the community benefits from parks and unpaved natural spaces as they help absorb excess rain and stormwater. This helps prevent flooding in neighborhoods.
The Town of James Island should be able to use their funds to better the town for the community, and I am in support of ending the cost-sharing agreement with the JIPSD in order to do so!"
This tax increase will go into effect this June.
“We need to buy as much land left as we can to keep the quality of life improving for our citizens,” Lyon said.
“If you want to do that, get private investment and people donate to buy the land,” Wiggins said. “Don’t use tax money to do it.”
Copyright 2025 WCSC. All rights reserved.
Miniature golf course proposed for Folly Road, while LoveShackFancy plants roots near Kiawah
Jenny Petersonhttps://www.postandcourier.com/business/retail/putt-putt-proposed-for-james-island-sc/article_151d9586-addf-4e9b-a478-c7b21f6b3483.html
A miniature golf course with an onsite restaurant and bar has been proposed for a busy corner on James Island.The lot at Folly Road and Grimball Road Extension is currently empty and surrounded by a chain-link fence. It's across from Spyglass Seaside, a resort-style apartment complex.Plans have been submitted to transform the property into a development called Community Corner, which would include a miniature golf course with a restaurant, bar and retail space ...
A miniature golf course with an onsite restaurant and bar has been proposed for a busy corner on James Island.
The lot at Folly Road and Grimball Road Extension is currently empty and surrounded by a chain-link fence. It's across from Spyglass Seaside, a resort-style apartment complex.
Plans have been submitted to transform the property into a development called Community Corner, which would include a miniature golf course with a restaurant, bar and retail space on nearly three acres. The applicant is Grimball Corner Investments LLC.
The developer is looking to incorporate 114 parking spaces, most of which would be on another parcel across Grimball Road Extension. There is an existing traffic signal at the intersection, and sidewalks would be added to both sides of the property, renderings show.
The area is zoned for limited business, which allows for a variety of commercial uses and services that are compatible with residential areas.
Charleston’s Technical Review Committee, a staff-level look at site plans, considered Community Corner on Jan. 16. The city asked the owner to revise and resubmit plans based on concerns about stormwater runoff, flooding, traffic and other issues.
Charles Wilson of Grimball Corner Investments declined to comment about the development.
Pop-up no more
Think pink. Lots of it, in every shade.
That's what shoppers of Freshfields Village can expect when LoveShackFancy transitions from a pop-up to a permanent boutique at the Kiawah Island retail center.
New York City-based lifestyle brand was founded in 2013 by stylist, designer and creative director Rebecca Hessel Cohen who wanted to revel in the beauty of a rose-colored world.
The new Charleston area store offers an expanded selection of its uber-feminine women’s fashion and accessories, as well as perfume bedding and a children's collection.
In 2018, Cohen opened opened her first Charleston storefront at 218 King St. She now operates 20 stores throughout the U.S., from California to New York, and the United Kingdom.
Nearby in Freshfields Village, Café Eugenia, a to-go café and gourmet market, is expanding to a space next door and will be offering cooking classes and specialty workshops.
StretchLab, an assisted stretching studio, also opened 164 Gardeners Circle in the outdoor retail center. The studio offers help with increased mobility, improved posture and injury prevention through one-on-one stretch sessions for all fitness levels.
The franchise previously held a popup at the shopping center offering 15 minute demonstrations.
Another StretchLab is currently open on 151 Market St. in downtown Charleston.
Bank note
An Alabama lender has cut the ribbon on a new branch at 319 North Cedar St. in Summerville.
The site is the second in the Charleston area for Birmingham-based ServisFirst Bank, which for years has had an office in The Cigar Factory at 701 East Bay St. on the peninsula.
The Flowertown outpost will have 10 employees and features a drive-thru.
Coast-to-coast
Southern California lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne is making its Palmetto State debut on Charleston's busiest retail corridor.
The West Hollywood company said it plans to open its first retail location in the state on April 12 at 364 King St., between Calhoun Street and Burns Lane.
The 2,340-square-foot parcel will stock a full range of Jenni Kayne's coastal-inspired products, including apparel, accessories and décor. The store will also carry Oak Essentials, the founder's clean skincare line.
Drink up
A New Orleans-style restaurant in North Charleston is angling to add beer and liquor to its menu offerings.
The Seafood Pot recently applied to the S.C. Department of Revenue for on-site consumption of adult beverages in its Gas Lite Square location at 5629 Rivers Ave.
Taco 'bout Nexton
The Mexican-style restaurant El Patron Nexton is preparing to open and recently submitted an application to sell beer, wine and liquor at its at future Marketplace at Nexton space at 422 Cross Park Lane.
Premier Building Construction posted a sneak peek of the progress with floor-to-ceiling glazed overhead doors. The 2,900 square-foot restaurant will have indoor and outdoor bars and dining space.
A new chapter
A dark academia-inspired coffee shop and bookstore will officially open April 12 in Mount Pleasant.
Patrons of The Archive can buy a book, sit at the bar and enjoy a cocktail or mocktail, coffee, pastries and more in its corner spot at 700 Shelmore Blvd., near Mathis Ferry Road and the I'On neighborhood.
The store tailors to a subgenre of romance books and thrillers typically set in schools or secret societies, but will have something for everyone, owner Amanda Badeau said.
Enviro-outlet
Tanger Outlets in North Charleston will hold an Earth Day event April 19 from noon-3 p.m. with live music, native plant and bouquets sales, and a free gardening class. There will also be critters from the S.C. Aquarium, local vendors and hands-on workshops about protecting the environment.
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