Junk Removal in Charleston, SC
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Have you ever noticed how hard it is to get rid of junk? For most folks, junk is a collection of unwanted items and appliances just begging to be thrown out. But for whatever reason - work obligations, busy schedules, over-worked brains, or plain old procrastination - we're woefully content to let the junk sit. If you're sick and tired of all the old, junky items in your home and want more room to live and play, you need junk removal in Charleston, SC, today.
At Labor Bros, we mix the most comprehensive junk removal in town with the highest quality general labor services available. That makes Labor Bros your one-stop shop for all your junk hauling and labor needs, from house cleaning to power washing and just about everything in between. Our customers choose Labor Bros because we prioritize friendly, helpful customer service and good old-fashioned hard work. We take pride in our work, and you see evidence of that with each of our Labor Bros, who are anxious to work hard for you, no matter the size of the project. We're very proud of the fact that we're locally owned and operated. We know the local roads, grew up in these parts, and know the people. As such, we offer fair and competitive pricing for all our customers, whether they're new or returning.
Our goal is to make your life easy, so you can focus on the most important aspects of life while we handle the hard stuff. We understand that your life is busy, and you probably don't have the time or energy to haul away old junk or climb up on a ladder to trim your trees. Why risk a trip to the emergency room when you can call the Labor Bros to handle the heavy lifting? At the end of the day, we do the jobs that you can't or just don't want to do - and that makes us happy. Just click or call and consider it done!
Our fully trained Labor Bros have extensive experience, unmatched work ethic, and crazy cardio. This combo lets them tackle a wide variety of junk removal and labor service projects, including:
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The Top Junk Removal Company in Charleston, SC
On average, the typical American creates more than four pounds of waste every day. That figure doesn't include the items in your home that need to be hauled away but remain for whatever reason. The reality is most South Carolina residents have tons of junk lying around that they don't need. Unfortunately, most of us don't have the time or patience to get rid of these items in an efficient, eco-friendly way. That's where Labor Bros junk removal swoops in to save the day.
What is Junk Removal in South Carolina?
If you have never used or even heard of junk removal, don't sweat it - we've got you covered. Junk removal is an on-call service that removes all of the old trash and junk from your home or business. It works like this:
Call or Click
You give our office a call or use our online contact form to set up an appointment. You let us know how much junk we'll be hauling in our junk removal trucks. You then choose a time and date for an appointment, and the Labor Bros will be there on time, ready to work.
Haul Away
Once you give us the green light, our team will get to work hauling all your old debris and junk items from your home or office. It's that simple!
Time and Date
We'll come to your location to get the full scope of the job we're completing for you. Once we do, you get a no-obligation, affordable quote.
What Are the Most Common Junk Removal Items?
Here at Labor Bros, we've hauled away an incredible amount of junk since we opened our doors. Whether it's the hundreds of unsightly, heavy mattresses or old, unusable TVs, our crew has hauled some serious junk over the years. For each truckload of junk that we remove from a home or business, we work hard to donate applicable items and recycle others, to give back to the community and keep it clean.
When it comes to junk removal in Charleston, SC, here are some of the most common items we remove:
Mattresses
Even the best mattresses will need to be replaced with enough time. Over the years, your mattress will begin to break down, causing you more pain than pleasure when your head hits the pillow. When your quality of sleep is affected, so too is your day-to-day life and wellbeing. To make matters worse, your old mattress is a haven for dead skin cells, hair, and even bugs. When it gets to this point, it's time to get rid of your mattress. Unfortunately, that can be easier said than done, especially if you're working 40 hours a week and must balance a family too. Luckily, the Labor Bros can remove your old mattress quicker than it takes you to snooze on a Sunday afternoon.
Labor Bros Pro Tip: Mattress parts like steel springs, wooden frames, and coils can often be donated or recycled. Our team is happy to handle this part of the junk removal process, so you don't have to!
Refrigerators
If you plan on upgrading your kitchen, chances are you will need to update your old fridge too. Refrigerators are notorious for being big, clunky, hazardous appliances to remove. Most folks don't want to deal with the lengthy process of removing the appliance and disposing of it safely. That's where the Labor Bros come in! Whether you have a regular-sized fridge at your home or several large chest freezers at your business, the Labor Bros are here to haul them away today.
Labor Bros Pro Tip: Remember, many refrigerators and freezers have harmful chemicals that need to be disposed of properly. The Labor Bros always take these hazards into account, so you don't risk your health. Once these materials have been dealt with, our junk removal experts will either donate your unwanted fridge or haul it to the appropriate recycling facility.
Flat Screen TVs
With new technology and features debuting every other day, it's no surprise that we haul away old TVs every day. Whether you're moving to a new home or just want a new TV, we can remove your old flat screen quickly and safely. Our customers choose the Labor Bros for their TV removal not just because we're fast and effective, but because many modern TVs contain hazardous materials. Once our team removes your old TV from your home or business, we'll make sure your TV is disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.
Your First Choice for General Labor in Charleston, SC
In addition to our junk removal services, Labor Bros also offers the highest quality general labor services in South Carolina. In today's fast-paced world, many home and business owners don't have the time or staff to handle labor-intensive jobs like garage cleanouts and yard debris removal. There's no need to call in a favor with your best friend or father-in-law. Contact the Labor Bros for fast, efficient service for any of your general labor projects. We save you time, money, and the possibility of injuring yourself or your friends.
General Labor Services for Residential Needs
If you own a home, you probably know how frustrating it can be to keep up with odd jobs around the house. Sometimes, you need a little more than a helping hand - you need a team of experienced professionals to get the job done right. And that, in a nutshell, is why we founded Labor Bros - to give good people like you the chance to keep their homes looking great, inside and out. Here are just a few of the most common general labor jobs we complete for homeowners in South Carolina:
Garage Cleanouts:
If you're anything like us, your garage space doubles as a storage unit. Over time, the items you store in your garage can pile up. Often, these items go unused for years, essentially becoming junk right before your eyes. At some point, you will need all that junk and debris cleaned out. When you want it done right, it's time to call the Labor Bros. Our team will not only remove the junk from your garage - we'll clean your garage afterward, so it looks and feels like it was brand new.
Yard Debris Cleanup:
Cleaning up your yard debris can be a real pain in the butt. You need the right clothes to protect your legs and arms, gloves for your hands, possibly a back brace, and a lot of patience. After you're done, you're bound to need a shower and a long break. With all that in mind, it's no wonder why so many South Carolina residents call the Labor Bros for yard debris removal! Our general labor techs have cleaned up dozens if not hundreds of yards, and they can help you too. We make yard debris cleanup easy by taking everything: limbs, leaves, grass clippings, wood chips, and more. Simply click or call, and we'll haul it all!
Assembly Services:
If you just bought a new couch or desk but don't have the time to set it up yourself, call the Labor Bros for a fast solution. Whether you're moving into a new home and you need help mounting your TV, or you need a large piece of furniture assembled, we can do it all.
General Labor Services for Commercial Needs:
At Labor Bros, we don't just serve homeowners - we offer general labor and junk removal services for businesses too. All businesses generate junk in some form or fashion. Typically, entrepreneurs don't have the time to handle junk removal and odd jobs like window washing on their own. That's why business owners in South Carolina trust the Labor Bros - because we make their lives easier and more productive, at a reasonable rate. If you're sick of making complicated arrangements that don't fit your business needs, it's time to call our office. We can help with just about any general labor services you need, from removing old office furniture to transporting new equipment to your job site.
Here are some of our general labor specialties for local business owners:
- Interior Cleaning & Maintenance
- Exterior Cleaning & Maintenance
- Window Washing
- Office Cleanouts
- Moving Services
- Parking Lot Surfacing
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At the Labor Bros, we do junk removal a little differently than our competition. We strive to provide the very best residential and commercial junk removal in Charleston, SC. To achieve that goal, we prioritize customer service, meaning our clients come first before anything. We know it can be hard to trust junk removal companies, which is why we offer transparent services and pricing. No small print. No sneaky fees. Just hard work at a cost-conscious rate.
As professionals, we treat your home or business like it was our own. Our Labor Bros will work as long as it takes to get the job done while respecting your space. At the same time, we're not your cable TV technician, so we won't be moping around your house all day. We'll show up on time and get the job done effectively, so you can get back to living life.
When you book an appointment for junk removal, you can feel good knowing we'll recycle as much of your used junk as possible - because Mother Earth needs a helping hand too. If you're looking for a hassle-free junk removal experience with fair, upfront pricing, look no further than the Labor Bros.
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Enjoy the 12 drinks of Christmas with these holiday-themed cocktails at Charleston bars
Kalyn Oyerhttps://www.postandcourier.com/food/bar_tab/enjoy-the-12-drinks-of-christmas-with-these-holiday-themed-cocktails-at-charleston-bars/article_384ae0ee-7a3f-11ed-b0a2-e3551aa175b4.html
Bar Tab is a recurring column in The Post and Courier Food section that highlights a locally made or sold adult beverage.Because there are so many holiday-themed beverages around town, I decided to compile some of them into a “12 cocktails of Christma...
Bar Tab is a recurring column in The Post and Courier Food section that highlights a locally made or sold adult beverage.
Because there are so many holiday-themed beverages around town, I decided to compile some of them into a “12 cocktails of Christmas” roundup.
Some of these are traditional offerings with festive names, others are dressed up with snowman mugs or holiday glassware, others still are given some seasonal ingredient touches, like peppermint candies on top.
All are worth putting on the nice list.
Gingerline Coquito
The Coquito, a beverage originating from Puerto Rico that mixes rum, nutmeg, coconut milk and seasonal spices to create a coconut eggnog flavor, is being served up at Gingerline.
“As so much of Gingerline’s inspiration comes from South America and the Caribbean, I wanted to bring a staple of the tropics to Charleston for our first holiday season, and the coquito seemed like a perfect fit,” said beverage director Maureen Samu.
The Loutrel The Wrapping Paper
The Wrapping Paper cocktail is a Frosted Flakes milk punch infused with local Nippitaty gin, Frangelico and lime juice, topped with an Aperol strawberry and vanilla whipped cream and singed snickerdoodle skewer. This is a holiday present to yourself. The Winter’s Kiss and Flipping Apple Pie are two other suggestions I’ll make from The Loutrel.
Mex 1 Merry Margarita
If margaritas are your go-to cocktail, the Merry Margarita from Mex 1 Coastal Cantina is one to add to the repertoire this holiday season, and it’s a festive shade of red. It’s made with tequila, blackberry brandy, chicory liqueur, pomegranate juice and lemon-lime simple syrup, garnished with a cinnamon sugar rim and lemon wheel.
“This margarita is made with inspirations of cozy holiday nights around the fireplace with friends and family,” said beverage director Morgan Hurley.
Islander 71 Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal
You’ve got to love a good holiday movie reference. The “Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal” cocktail at Islander 71 on Isle of Palms comes from 1992 classic “Home Alone 2.” The drink named in its honor is a play on a White Russian that features vodka, mocha rum cream, screwball, almond or oat milk, cinnamon simple syrup and chocolate bitters. The glass is lined with a caramel drizzle and garnished with holiday sprinkles.
Bar Mash Heat Miser
Coming at us with another holiday movie reference in its title is Bar Mash’s Heat Miser, an ode to the villainous character in 1974′s stop-motion animated film “The Year Without a Santa Claus.” Who can forget the Snow and Heat Misers’ theatrical ballad?
“Whatever I touch, starts to melt in my clutch.”
Hopefully this drink will be melting in your mouth, made with tequila, firewater tincture, pineapple and ginger beer. The icy glow is a magical touch.
Also notable at Bar Mash are the North Pole Nightcap and Yule Shoot Your Eye Out. The decked-out decorations are also top-notch at this locale.
The Woodruff Treat Yo’ Elf
Johns Island cocktail bar The Woodruff is laying it on this season with a full holiday-themed drink menu, with offerings such as the Sleigh it Ain’t So, Prosecc-ho-ho-ho and Birch Please. For the creamy drink lovers, the Treat Yo’ Elf is a dreamy all-white dessert treat, made with vodka, cream, peppermint Schnapps and creme de cocoa. It’s garnished with a peppermint candy and mint chocolate candies to top it all off.
The Longboard Far From the Tree
The contrast of bitter, spicy and sweet has this winter concoction in a completely different orchard at The Longboard on Sullivan’s Island. Dark rum, Aperol, apple shrub, Fresno agave, lemon and soda water are topped with a dehydrated apple and mint spring for a seasonal spin.
Maya Santa Sangre
This Santa Sangre is made with rosemary, blood orange, bison grass vodka and lemon. Another option at Maya is the Lil Rummer Boy, made with dark rum, spiced pear liqueur, sherry and orange bitters.
Rusty Bull Flannel Weather
Rusty Bull in North Charleston, and with a downtown location at Chucktown Brewery, has a whole holiday cocktail menu, from the Jingle Juice to the Secret Santa Sour. A standout is the Flannel Weather, made with the brewery’s Livin’ Easy lager, vodka and apple cider. It has a caramel rim.
Bar Vaute Eggnog
Made with bourbon, brandy, vanilla, spiced syrup and a whole egg, the Vaute Eggnog at Bar Vaute is one to try for those looking to spike up this classic holiday beverage.
Uptown Social Creamy Mintini
For the dessert drink lovers, this one is it, plus it’s green for Christmas. The Creamy Martini at Uptown Social has green creme de menthe, vanilla vodka, heavy whipping cream and a crushed candy cane rim with a mini gingerbread man garnish.
Indaco Peppermint Mocha Espressotini
A spin on your classic espresso martini, this holiday version at Indaco is made with Hilton Head Distillery’s Santa’s Secret Peppermint Spirit, along with fresh espresso, chocolate simply syrup, Borghetti, Frangelico and cream. The peppermint rim really is a festive favorite.
NO. 23 CHARLESTON 92, NORTH CAROLINA A&T 79
Huron Daily Tribunehttps://www.michigansthumb.com/sports/article/NO-23-CHARLESTON-92-NORTH-CAROLINA-A-T-79-17695209.php
FG FT Reb COLL. OF CHARLESTON Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Brzovic 16 6-11 0-1 0-2 1 1 12 Bolon 24 10-16 2-2 1-10 2 0 22 Larson 29 3-9 0-0 1-1 4...
| FG | FT | Reb | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLL. OF CHARLESTON | Min | M-A | M-A | O-T | A | PF | PTS |
| Brzovic | 16 | 6-11 | 0-1 | 0-2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| Bolon | 24 | 10-16 | 2-2 | 1-10 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| Larson | 29 | 3-9 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Scott | 26 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 1-3 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Smith | 22 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| R.Horton | 22 | 3-8 | 2-2 | 1-3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| Burnham | 18 | 4-8 | 2-2 | 3-7 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| P.Robinson | 18 | 5-9 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| Faye | 17 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-7 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Lampten | 8 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Totals | 200 | 38-77 | 8-10 | 10-39 | 15 | 10 | 92 |
Percentages: FG .494, FT .800.
3-Point Goals: 8-28, .286 (R.Horton 3-5, Larson 2-6, Burnham 1-2, Scott 1-3, Smith 1-6, Brzovic 0-1, P.Robinson 0-1, Bolon 0-4).
Team Rebounds: 7. Team Turnovers: None.
Blocked Shots: 4 (Faye 2, Scott 2).
Turnovers: 10 (Brzovic 3, Scott 3, Faye 2, Lampten, R.Horton).
Steals: 5 (Bolon 2, Brzovic, P.Robinson, Smith).
Technical Fouls: None.
| FG | FT | Reb | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC A&T | Min | M-A | M-A | O-T | A | PF | PTS |
| Filmore | 10 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| J.Robinson | 18 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Watson | 34 | 5-17 | 2-2 | 3-12 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| D.Horton | 32 | 1-8 | 0-0 | 0-3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Woods | 40 | 12-20 | 0-0 | 1-6 | 6 | 2 | 30 |
| D.Powell | 31 | 7-14 | 3-4 | 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Duke | 13 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Elliott | 11 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| McDuffie | 8 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bettis | 3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Totals | 200 | 32-74 | 5-6 | 9-33 | 14 | 14 | 79 |
Percentages: FG .432, FT .833.
3-Point Goals: 10-28, .357 (Woods 6-12, D.Powell 3-6, D.Horton 1-7, McDuffie 0-1, Watson 0-2).
Team Rebounds: 4. Team Turnovers: None.
Blocked Shots: 2 (D.Horton, D.Powell).
Turnovers: 11 (D.Powell 3, Woods 3, D.Horton 2, Watson 2, J.Robinson).
Steals: 6 (Duke 2, D.Horton, D.Powell, Elliott, Woods).
Technical Fouls: None.
A_2,655 (5,700).
Battery Home Opener Set for March 11 Against Phoenix
Charleston Batteryhttps://www.live5news.com/2023/01/05/battery-home-opener-set-march-11-against-phoenix/
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 4, 2023) – The Charleston Battery announced Wednesday the club’s 2023 season will kick off at Patriots Point on Saturday, March 11, against Phoenix Rising FC. The interconference clash is the first-ever meeting between the clubs as the Battery embark on their 30th anniversary season.Information on the kickoff time, single-game ticket sales and the full 2023 schedule will be announced in due course.Phoenix are the first team that Battery Head Coach Ben Pirmann will face in league competition si...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 4, 2023) – The Charleston Battery announced Wednesday the club’s 2023 season will kick off at Patriots Point on Saturday, March 11, against Phoenix Rising FC. The interconference clash is the first-ever meeting between the clubs as the Battery embark on their 30th anniversary season.
Information on the kickoff time, single-game ticket sales and the full 2023 schedule will be announced in due course.
Phoenix are the first team that Battery Head Coach Ben Pirmann will face in league competition since he took the reigns of the Black and Yellow in November 2022. Coach Pirmann is highly enthusiastic about the home opener.
We are all very eager to kick off the 2023 season, from the players to the staff to our supporters and the entire Battery family; March 11 means everything to us,” said Coach Pirmann. “Any time we can take the field, we are representing something bigger than ourselves. Being able to represent our club and our community on opening night at Patriots Point will make it a truly special event.”
Charleston open their season at home for the second year in a row after they defeated FC Tulsa 1-0 in 2022′s home opener. That night, Augustine Williams scored his first of 16 goals during the year, which set a new club record in the USL Championship era. The All-League striker will look to pick up where he left off.
Rising FC have been a formidable side in the Western Conference since joining the league in 2018. The Arizona club have twice reached the USL Championship Final (2018 and 2020) but were kept out of postseason play last year.
“Phoenix are one of the biggest clubs in USL and will be looking to implement their identity in that first match,” said Coach Pirmann. “They are well-coached, have a solid squad built and we are looking forward to welcoming them to Patriots Point.
“We want our community to enjoy the Charleston Battery and we want to represent this club with the utmost honor to make those around us proud. We can’t wait to have that first opportunity to wear the Black and Yellow on opening weekend at Patriots Point.”
Two away matches for the Battery have also been confirmed as Charleston will visit Sacramento Republic FC on March 18 and Las Vegas Lights FC on May 5 for their respective home openers.
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CSU releases 2023 baseball schedule
CSU Athleticshttps://www.live5news.com/2023/01/05/csu-releases-2023-baseball-schedule/
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Head Coach Marc MacMillan announces his home-heavy 2023 baseball slate, as an opening series at Florida (Feb. 17-19) marks the only time the Bucs travel out of Charleston, South Carolina until a March series with Tennessee.KICKIN’ IT OFFThe Bucs travel down to Gainesville, Mississippi as they take on Southeastern Conference power Florida to kick-off the 2023 campaign, as the three-game series spans from Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 20. MacMillan is very familiar with starting the season...
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Head Coach Marc MacMillan announces his home-heavy 2023 baseball slate, as an opening series at Florida (Feb. 17-19) marks the only time the Bucs travel out of Charleston, South Carolina until a March series with Tennessee.
KICKIN’ IT OFF
The Bucs travel down to Gainesville, Mississippi as they take on Southeastern Conference power Florida to kick-off the 2023 campaign, as the three-game series spans from Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 20. MacMillan is very familiar with starting the season off with an SEC opponent, as the Bucs opened with eventual National Champion Ole Miss a season ago.
NON-CONFERENCE NOISE
The Bucs see The Citadel (Feb. 21) in a mid-week affair before playing host to Marshall in a three-game series and then hits the road for a mid-week two game set with Tennessee (Feb. 28-Mar. 1).
Charleston Southern then plays host to three programs in Air Force, Michigan State and Holy Cross in the next week of action. Air Force is up first on Mar. 3 before Michigan State comes the following day followed by a final contest with Air Force the fifth. Holy Cross rounds out the slate of mid-weeks on Mar. 7 before the Bucs hit the road for another SEC affair.
Other non-conference road contests include a three-game set at Georgia (Mar. 10-12) and one more trip across town to The Citadel before a trip to College of Charleston (Apr. 11) and a trip to Columbia for an in-state affair with South Carolina comes later in April.
The Bucs also play hosts to Kansas in a two-game set (Mar. 14-15) before both The Citadel (May 3) and College of Charleston (May 9) each make return trips to complete the non-conference slate at Nielsen Field.
LEAGUE PLAY
Charleston Southern is scheduled to play nine series against Big South Conference foes, with four at Nielson Field and five on the road. Home matchups include opening Big South play with UNC Asheville (Mar. 17-19), followed by Winthrop (Apr. 6-8) and Longwood (Apr. 21-23), and their lone May home series versus USC Upstate (May 12-14).
The Bucs will visit Presbyterian (Mar. 24-26) and Campbell (Mar. 31-Apr. 2) as the two March away series before trips to Radford (Apr. 14-16) and High Point (May 5-7). The final road trip of the season takes place in Boiling Springs, North Carolina as Gardner-Webb stands as the final series for the Bucs before the Big South Tournament.
A week after the conclusion of the Longwood series, the top six teams will advance to the 2023 Ingles Big South Championship, hosted at Truist Point in High Point, North Carolina. The dates for the tournament are set for May 25-27.
A season ago, the Bucs entered the Big South Tournament picture on the last weekend of play and made it to the final game of the event before falling just short to Campbell on the final day to see their season end in High Point. Charleston Southern opened the tournament with a commanding win over High Point before topping the top-seeded Camels as well as No. 2-seeded USC Upstate to clinch a berth on Championship Sunday.
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Charleston Wine + Food Festival names new executive director
Parker Milnerhttps://www.postandcourier.com/news/charleston-wine-food-festival-names-new-executive-director/article_294bb50a-8b9c-11ed-aaa1-1f9d26fb5417.html
With the 17th running of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival just two months away, Alyssa Maute Smith has already spearheaded the nonprofit organization’s planning for the March 2023 event as interim executive director.On Jan. 3, the festival’s 15-member board of directors made her role official: Maute Smith, a Charleston native, has been named the new executive director of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, which first debuted in the Holy Ci...
With the 17th running of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival just two months away, Alyssa Maute Smith has already spearheaded the nonprofit organization’s planning for the March 2023 event as interim executive director.
On Jan. 3, the festival’s 15-member board of directors made her role official: Maute Smith, a Charleston native, has been named the new executive director of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, which first debuted in the Holy City in 2005.
“I am so passionate about this community. … I really do feel like this community has helped shape me,” she said. “I’m really, really excited to be leading this organization.”
Maute Smith, who has a master’s degree in strategic communications from the College of Charleston, formerly owned a marketing communications firm, managed other businesses and was a fellow in Washington, D.C., with U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn’s staff. She’s been with Wine + Food since February 2016, previously serving as its marketing and communications director.
She was selected after the festival’s board of directors conducted a national search that entertained applications from more than 70 individuals.
“As strong as the pool was, we make this decision with absolute confidence that Alyssa is the right choice for the future of this organization,” board chair Mamie Bush said in a statement.
Maute Smith’s appointment follows the departure of Gillian Zettler, who served in the top post for nine years. She left the festival in March 2022 to accept a new role in Charleston with Beemok Hospitality, an affiliate of Beemok Capital, the family office of local businessman and philanthropist Ben Navarro.
“Gillian was always a big dreamer. She had a huge imagination,” Maute Smith said. “I think that in the live events industry, that’s something that’s always needed.”
The festival returned after a one-year hiatus in 2022 with a new look. The flagship Culinary Village was moved to Riverfront Park in North Charleston after the three-day extravaganza featuring drinks and samples from chefs was stationed in Marion Square in downtown Charleston from 2005 to 2020.
Riverfront Park will again host the Culinary Village in 2023.
Restructuring this signature event to address concerns about long lines and a shortage of food has been one of Maute Smith’s primary areas of focus heading into 2023.
This year, Riverfront Park will be split into four food-focused neighborhoods, each with a different theme that aims to “authentically” tell the stories of Charleston through food and wine, Maute Smith said.
After what many considered to be a successful event in 2022, the new director is confident that attendees will be just as enthusiastic about a festival of Wine + Food’s size and scale this year.
“Walking into (last year’s opening night), it was so evident that, not only were live events back, but live events were needed more than ever,” she said. “We’ve really focused the last nine months on perfecting logistics.”
Overall, the Charleston Wine + Food Festival will host 111 events in downtown Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, Dorchester, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, Sullivan’s Island and Wadmalaw Island.
Tickets are still available to several events, including the Culinary Village, the World of ’Cue, Kamayan Night and Rice: The Global Grain, among others.
For more information, visit charlestonwineandfood.com.
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