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 North 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:
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.
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:
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.
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!
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.
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 North Charleston, SC, here are some of the most common items we remove:
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!
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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!
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.
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:
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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 North 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.
Stacker compiled the highest paying business jobs in Charleston-North Charleston, SC using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.#24. Tax preparersCharleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $37,990– #210 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 250National– Annual mean salary: $51,080– Employment: 83,190– Metros with highest average pay:— Anchorage, AK ($81,880)— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($79,470)— Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO ($73,170)...
Stacker compiled the highest paying business jobs in Charleston-North Charleston, SC using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $37,990– #210 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 250
National– Annual mean salary: $51,080– Employment: 83,190– Metros with highest average pay:— Anchorage, AK ($81,880)— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($79,470)— Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO ($73,170)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $49,910– #159 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 220
National– Annual mean salary: $57,850– Employment: 98,150– Metros with highest average pay:— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($82,140)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($79,790)— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($79,740)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $56,610– #182 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 100
National– Annual mean salary: $64,870– Employment: 82,080– Metros with highest average pay:— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($91,460)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($86,070)— Salinas, CA ($83,760)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $61,750– #255 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 1,450
National– Annual mean salary: $76,080– Employment: 727,540– Metros with highest average pay:— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($119,180)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($108,370)— Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($99,510)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $64,030– #140 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 50
National– Annual mean salary: $77,070– Employment: 63,810– Metros with highest average pay:— Urban Honolulu, HI ($104,620)— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($98,470)— Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($97,520)
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Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $65,360– #279 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 410
National– Annual mean salary: $73,740– Employment: 208,950– Metros with highest average pay:— Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH ($104,660)— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($99,450)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($98,550)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $65,980– #125 highest pay among all metros– Employment: data not available
National– Annual mean salary: $96,180– Employment: 60,750– Metros with highest average pay:— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($128,280)— Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($125,590)— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($124,070)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $67,180– #61 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 40
National– Annual mean salary: $63,200– Employment: 52,270– Metros with highest average pay:— Stockton-Lodi, CA ($102,470)— Vallejo-Fairfield, CA ($99,710)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($98,850)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $67,760– #363 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 660
National– Annual mean salary: $80,570– Employment: 340,170– Metros with highest average pay:— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($111,830)— Bend-Redmond, OR ($106,290)— Wilmington, NC ($104,930)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $68,450– #107 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 770
National– Annual mean salary: $67,620– Employment: 336,030– Metros with highest average pay:— Dothan, AL ($111,580)— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($94,720)— Decatur, AL ($94,650)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $69,300– #79 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 1,530
National– Annual mean salary: $70,720– Employment: 740,830– Metros with highest average pay:— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($102,590)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($95,460)— Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($91,400)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $69,460– #87 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 90
National– Annual mean salary: $73,810– Employment: 87,750– Metros with highest average pay:— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($103,980)— Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($97,020)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($96,830)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $71,120– #106 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 100
National– Annual mean salary: $79,940– Employment: 107,690– Metros with highest average pay:— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($121,000)— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($108,990)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($103,150)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $75,290– #170 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 2,320
National– Annual mean salary: $83,980– Employment: 1,318,550– Metros with highest average pay:— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($112,830)— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($109,330)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($107,540)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $75,970– #145 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 1,040
National– Annual mean salary: $79,230– Employment: 189,320– Metros with highest average pay:— California-Lexington Park, MD ($115,100)— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($111,740)— Kokomo, IN ($101,310)
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Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $78,360– #63 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 910
National– Annual mean salary: $75,810– Employment: 334,340– Metros with highest average pay:— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($103,650)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($99,460)— California-Lexington Park, MD ($96,030)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $82,270– #62 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 100
National– Annual mean salary: $84,240– Employment: 47,440– Metros with highest average pay:— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($114,670)— Iowa City, IA ($108,870)— Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($106,380)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $85,010– #79 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 50
National– Annual mean salary: $110,610– Employment: 54,320– Metros with highest average pay:— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($146,590)— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($141,890)— Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA ($141,590)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $85,110– #278 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 2,540
National– Annual mean salary: $100,530– Employment: 768,450– Metros with highest average pay:— Dothan, AL ($135,020)— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($127,320)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($125,250)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $85,530– #11 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 210
National– Annual mean salary: $70,960– Employment: 278,140– Metros with highest average pay:— Kennewick-Richland, WA ($104,350)— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($95,200)— Salinas, CA ($90,800)
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Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $85,920– #160 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 440
National– Annual mean salary: $103,020– Employment: 291,880– Metros with highest average pay:— Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT ($135,620)— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($133,640)— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($132,820)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $90,350– #143 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 880
National– Annual mean salary: $98,420– Employment: 743,860– Metros with highest average pay:— San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($133,950)— Birmingham-Hoover, AL ($130,250)— Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($125,330)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $93,310– #16 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 90
National– Annual mean salary: $88,030– Employment: 68,770– Metros with highest average pay:— New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA ($128,950)— Danbury, CT ($121,560)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($117,860)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC– Annual mean salary: $100,100– #266 highest pay among all metros– Employment: 410
National– Annual mean salary: $119,960– Employment: 263,030– Metros with highest average pay:— Barnstable Town, MA ($172,780)— San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA ($161,010)— East Stroudsburg, PA ($158,790)
CHARLESTON S.C. (WCIV) — Wonderful things can happen when a community comes together.Lowcountry non-profit, Metanoia SC, is listening to the people who live in North Charleston's Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood.Over the past 20 years, Metanoia has been implementing programs to meet residents' needs to generate positive changes.Shawn Saulsberry is the Board Chair of Metanoia."It's a huge responsibility because Metanoia is literally s...
CHARLESTON S.C. (WCIV) — Wonderful things can happen when a community comes together.
Lowcountry non-profit, Metanoia SC, is listening to the people who live in North Charleston's Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood.
Over the past 20 years, Metanoia has been implementing programs to meet residents' needs to generate positive changes.
Shawn Saulsberry is the Board Chair of Metanoia.
"It's a huge responsibility because Metanoia is literally serving the area that I grew up in," Saulsberry said.
Saulsberry remembers growing up in what's known as "Charleston Heights," or the "Heights" in North Charleston.
The community played an important part in his childhood.
"I didn't have the organization that we have today, but somehow I ran across those metanoia-type people who saw me, and they invested in me."
His grandfather taught him the importance of entrepreneurship.
"My grandfather taught us to work hard at an early age. He would let us rent the lawnmower from him, and we would go and cut grass in the community, and we would get to keep the profits," Saulsberry said.
Now, as a Senior Manager at the accounting firm Ernst & Young, Saulsberry uses his background of a strong work ethic to encourage the youth in the neighborhood.
Metanoia serves as a youth leadership pipeline.
"I'm not the smartest or the brightest, but I do know how to work hard, and I also know how to have endurance and not stop and just encourage them. If you do those things eventually, you're gonna find what you love. You're gonna find what you want to do in life, and it's gonna work well for you," said Saulsberry.
Metanoia was launched in 2002 by a coalition of churches across South Carolina.
By definition, Metanoia certainly works well with the community it serves.
"It means to make a positive transformation, kind of take upon a positive change of direction," explained Metanoia CEO Reverend Bill Stanfield.
Rev. Stanfield and his wife Evelyn live in the Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood with their two teenage sons.
Before Metanoia's founding, the couple spent one year getting to know their neighbors and listening to their concerns.
"We really do believe people closest to communities know the solutions to their own problems," said Stanfield.
Stanfield saw this as an opportunity to build on the positive community members saw in their neighborhood.
And Metanoia did just that.
In addition to building leaders, it's the non-profit's mission to also establish quality housing within Chicora-Cherokee.
"We build new homes for some home buyers. We also build new homes for affordable rental, all within the community where prices are going up, and people are finding it hard to afford a place to live," said Stanfield.
The organization also invests in neighborhood assets. They support black businesses on Reynolds Avenue and have a partnership with a local manufacturing company to create jobs in the community.
"There's a systematic way of listening to the community and understanding what the community needs and then coming alongside the needs of the community and becoming an advocate for what the community wants to do," said Saulsberry.
If you'd like to nominate an individual or organization for a prestigious 'Jefferson Award, email your nomination to ABC News 4's Tessa Spencer.
Multi-family developer Monday Properties, in partnership with Glenmont Capital Management, has broken ground on The Willow in North Charleston, S.C.The team purchased the site in November 2021 and secured $48 million in construction financing from Sandy Spring Bank, a Monday Properties news release stated. The 338-unit, Class A multifamily community is expected to deliver in late first quarter of 2024.“Building on the success of Monday’s completed multifamily developments in the greater Charleston area — the M...
Multi-family developer Monday Properties, in partnership with Glenmont Capital Management, has broken ground on The Willow in North Charleston, S.C.
The team purchased the site in November 2021 and secured $48 million in construction financing from Sandy Spring Bank, a Monday Properties news release stated. The 338-unit, Class A multifamily community is expected to deliver in late first quarter of 2024.
“Building on the success of Monday’s completed multifamily developments in the greater Charleston area — the Mason and the Hudson — we see tremendous opportunity to further expand our footprint in the region by delivering another first-class property that meets the market’s growing demand for accessible luxury,” said Frank Craighill, senior vice president of development at Monday Properties, in the release. “Charleston is home to one of the fastest growing and most dynamic economies in the southeast, and we are excited to deepen our presence in the area with the development of The Willow.”
Located off Ashley Phosphate Road, one of North Charleston’s busiest retail corridors, residents will have an abundance of nearby retail, dining, and entertainment options, the release stated. The Willow, 7562 Plantation Road, is in close proximity to Interstate 26, as well as major employers including Boeing, Daimler, and the Charleston International Airport.
The project is designed as a private residential community with a tranquil but modern feel, the release stated. Details include large wrap-around porches and a resort-style amenity package including a zero-entry, saltwater pool, grilling cabana, pickleball court, outdoor fitness area and courtyards.
The property also includes a clubhouse with a 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio, a lounge and game room, and a covered patio overlooking the pool, as well as other indoor amenity spaces, including a variety of co-working and conference spaces and a community room, the release stated. The pet-friendly community will also feature a half-acre dog park for residents.
“The Charleston market, as well as the greater southeast, are part of our broader multifamily investment strategy, which involved doubling down in home markets like Stamford, Connecticut, and Alexandria, Virginia,” said Timothy Helmig, managing partner at Monday Properties, said in the release. “The post-COVID landscape further reinforced multifamily as a safe and high-demand investment. With key differentiators, like positive rent trends and transaction volume in Charleston, we feel confident in a successful lease up after the Willow’s delivery.”
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – It won’t be much longer before Charleston feels like spring again – and with spring in the Lowcountry comes myriad events from the Southeastern Wildlife Expo to the Flowertown Festival, the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Credit One Charleston Open.But one thing people are always looking forward to when the warmer air arrives is enjoying live music from their favorite artists, or perhaps artists that bring back a nostalgic feeling.We saw plenty of big-name musicians make stops in the ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – It won’t be much longer before Charleston feels like spring again – and with spring in the Lowcountry comes myriad events from the Southeastern Wildlife Expo to the Flowertown Festival, the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Credit One Charleston Open.
But one thing people are always looking forward to when the warmer air arrives is enjoying live music from their favorite artists, or perhaps artists that bring back a nostalgic feeling.
We saw plenty of big-name musicians make stops in the Charleston area during their tours in 2022 Like Stevie Nicks, Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, Elton John, and Darius Rucker, and 2023 is shaping up to be rather active as well.
Here are five upcoming concerts you won’t want to miss:
The “Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight, will make a stop at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in early spring. The “Midnight Train to Georgia” singer has been touring much of the U.S. in 2022 and will perform in North Charleston on March 2nd. (tickets)
Third Eye Blind, an American rock band who rose to fame in the 90s, will perform at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center as part of their ‘Summer Gods: 25 Years in The Blind’ tour on March 21. (tickets)
Best known for their emotional ballads, American vocal harmony group Boyz II Men will appear at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on March 30th. (tickets)
Country music star Kenny Chesney will bring his ‘I Go Back Tour’ with Kelsea Ballerini to Daniel Island with a performance at Credit One Stadium on Thursday, May 25. (tickets)
American country music group Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum) will perform at the Charleston Gaillard Center on June 24. (tickets)
BONUS: For those looking for the complete music festival experience, High Water Festival will return to North Charleston’s Riverfront Park on April 15 and 16. (tickets)
Christine Crawford and Allison Dunavant are painting the town — literally.They run a mural-painting business called Girls Who Paint Murals. Mostly based in Charleston and Columbia — and occasionally working in other states along the East Coast — Crawford and Dunavant didn’t expect to be painting murals for a living.Before their paths crossed, Crawford studied marketing in college and Dunavant was an art professor before they each realized they preferred being artists.“I met this person who w...
Christine Crawford and Allison Dunavant are painting the town — literally.
They run a mural-painting business called Girls Who Paint Murals. Mostly based in Charleston and Columbia — and occasionally working in other states along the East Coast — Crawford and Dunavant didn’t expect to be painting murals for a living.
Before their paths crossed, Crawford studied marketing in college and Dunavant was an art professor before they each realized they preferred being artists.
“I met this person who wanted help on a wall, and I kind of fell in love with painting walls,” Crawford said. “I was like, ‘Oh, I’m actually pretty good at this. Let me just continue it.’ I find a lot of joy in it.”
They were running their own individual mural businesses — Dunavant in Charleston and Crawford in Columbia — but started to collaborate after Dunavant reached out to Crawford on Instagram in 2021.
“I got a really large project for the Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head, and they needed it done in three days,” Dunavant said. “I reached out to her and was like, ‘Hey, want to work with me on this project? Because I physically can’t do it by myself.’ We just worked so well together that now we kind of do everything together.”
After the initial success in Hilton Head, they merged to become Girls Who Paint Murals. They’ve been working together for around a year now, and have since painted over 50 murals. Their work appears at an Airbnb in Park Circle, Low Tide Brewing, the Medical University of South Carolina, Bodega CHS, Rivers Avenue and Red’s Ice House.
They have also done some work out of state. Crawford said the two traveled to Washington D.C. and the Maryland area to work on a mural and some signs for Amazon Fresh.
The subjects of the murals are based on what their clients want, and a include things like portraits and scenes from nature.
Both said their murals have been well-received in all the locations they’ve painted.
“We did one for the city of Conway, and it seemed like people in that particular community really enjoyed that,” Dunavant said. “They felt like their community wasn’t being neglected, and the city was actually thinking of them and bringing a public art piece to them.”
Kyle Lahm, director of the North Charleston cultural arts department, expressed support of public art and the murals Crawford and Dunavant painted in the city.
“The collaborative spirit of the artists behind Girls Who Paint Murals is something that we admire and wholeheartedly support,” Lahm wrote in an email. “The more public art we can invite into our area, the better.”
Crawford said painting murals is more of a male-dominated industry. Dunavant pointed out it’s mostly because of the physical aspect.
“Even setting up the scaffold with just the two of us, it’s fairly heavy,” Dunavant said. “It’s a very physical component, which is why I think it tends to be more male-heavy in this field.”
She noted that they’ve seen more women start painting murals. She thinks it’s because murals are becoming trendier, and more businesses are wanting them.
Crawford said she hopes to inspire other women to get into the mural industry.
“Sometimes it is so male-dominated that women are kind of afraid to take the next step,” Crawford said. “But like we say, that’s the best thing to do. Just get right into it, take that risk.”
Dunavant said while the business is still taking off, she hopes to provide educational resources to other artists. She wants to help artists learn more about treating art as a business.
“Having been to grad school for studio art, I think that’s very much neglected,” she said. “A lot of people aren’t really taught that they can do art as a lucrative career.”
For more information, visit their Instagram account girlswhopaintmurals.