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Trying to pick a health insurance plan can be a chore for anyone. For many people, just mentioning the word "open enrollment" sends shivers down the spine. It seems like there's always a nagging feeling that you're wasting money, choosing a plan with poor in-network care, or both. One would think that health insurance gets easier as you approach retirement age, but the truth is that picking an initial Medicare coverage plan can be daunting.
Unfortunately, the confusing process of signing up for Medicare causes many seniors to forego healthcare coverage altogether. After all, Medicare enrollment can involve several federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration (or SSA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (or CMS).
At Senior Medicare Insurance Services, our passion is guiding seniors through the confusion of Medicare. That way, they can enjoy retirement with peace of mind knowing they are protected and ready for life after 65. We work with dozens of insurance companies, giving our clients the chance to choose a plan that best fits their lifestyle.
We choose to design our senior insurance plans with a focus on optimal benefits structure, lower costs, and personalized service. Some independent insurance agencies see their aging customers as nothing more than a financial transaction waiting to happen. In contrast, we treat each of our clients with respect and dignity as we help them navigate the confusing waters of Medicare. Combined with individualized service, we help older Americans make well-informed decisions about insurance. Whether you're in need of senior Medicare Supplement Plan insurance in North Charleston or simply have questions about signing up for Medicare, our team is here to help.
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What is Medicare?
If you're approaching the golden years of your life, it's important you understand what Medicare is if you don't already.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program reserved for people older than 65 who have worked full-time for at least ten years. The Medicare program is paid for by a combination of worker payroll tax, premiums paid by Medicare enrollees, and the U.S. government.
There are four parts of Medicare:
This type of Medicare is free for most U.S. citizens. Medicare Part A helps older adults pay for care in a nursing facility, hospital visits, and some forms of in-home senior care.
This tier costs around $100 per month. It covers different outpatient services like lab tests, preventative care, doctor's visits, mental health care, clinical trials, and some forms of surgery.
This type of Medicare is most often called Medicare Advantage. This tier of Medicare allows seniors to choose health plans provided by insurance companies like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. Individuals who use Medicare Advantage commonly use Medicare supplement plan insurance to help pay for health care costs that Original Medicare won't cover, like coinsurance, deductibles, and copayments.
Sometimes called "PDPs," these plans add drug coverage to standard Medicare, some Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), some Medicare Cost Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans (MSA).
The amount of money you pay for your health care depends on several factors, including:
- What kind of care you need, and how often it is needed.
- The type of Medicare coverage you choose.
- Whether there are alternative insurance policies that will help fill gaps in your coverage
- Whether a doctor agrees to charge you the same amount that Medicare will cover for a medical service
At Senior Medicare Insurance Services, we offer a number of health insurance solutions for seniors. Two of our most used services include Medicare Advantage plan insurance and Medicare supplement plan insurance.
Senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in North Charleston
Sometimes called Medigap, the purpose of Medicare Supplement Insurance is to help fill in "gaps" that might not be covered by Original Medicare. You can think of a Medigap policy as a supplement for your Original Medicare benefits.
Private companies like Senior Medicare Insurance Services sell this type of insurance right here in South Carolina. While Original Medicare will pay for much of the cost associated with health care services you need, it may not cover all of your expenses. Generally, Medigap policies do not cover costs stemming from eyeglasses, private-duty nurses, dental care, hearing aids, or long-term care.
Depending on the Medicare Supplement Plan that you choose, it may cover out-of-the-country medical services when you travel abroad. Assuming you have Original Medicare coverage, your policy will cover its share of Medicare-approved health care costs. Once your Original Medicare coverage reaches its limit, your Medigap policy will pay its share of the fees.
Our Medigap policies are drafted to meet your specific needs, and can help cover remaining health care costs such as:
Deductibles
Copayments
Coinsurance
Important Information About Senior Supplement Plan Insurance
To dispel some confusion, you should know that a Medigap policy is not the same as a Medicare Advantage Plan. The latter helps you receive Medicare benefits, while the former supplements the benefits you obtain through your Original Medicare plan. As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:
As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:
- To qualify for a Medigap policy, you must first have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.
- Payments on your Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan will be made to the private insurance company that you choose, like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. These payments are made every month and are paid in addition to the monthly payment you make for Medicare Part B.
- If you are the holder of a Medicare Advantage Plan, it is illegal for an insurance company to sell you a senior Medicare Supplement Policy. If you plan on switching back to an Original Medicare plan, you may be able to purchase a Medigap policy.
- If you have health problems as you age, your standardized Medigap policy is guaranteed to be renewable. So long as you pay your monthly premium, your insurance provider cannot cancel your policy.
- Medigap policies only cover one person. If you have a spouse or family member that would like coverage, they must purchase a separate policy.
- You may only buy a Senior Medicare Supplement Plan from an insurance agent that is licensed to sell them in your state. Senior Medicare Insurance Services has been licensed to sell Medigap policies in South Carolina for years. We have helped countless seniors get the Medicare coverage they need and continue to do so to this day.
- In the past, Medigap policies were able to cover costs related to prescription drugs. As of January 1st, 2006, prescription drug coverage is not available on Medicare Supplement Plans. The best way to get coverage for your prescription drugs is to join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, often called Part D. Contact our office today to learn more about paying premiums on Medigap and Medicare plans.
For many people, the best time to buy senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in North Charleston is during the 7 months Medigap Open Enrollment Period. This period starts the day you turn 65 years old, so long as you hold Medical Insurance (Medicare Part B). Generally, during the enrollment period, you get more policy choices and better pricing. Once the enrollment period is over, you may not be able to purchase a Medigap policy. Contact Senior Medicare Insurance Services today to determine if you qualify for a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan.
Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance in North Charleston, SC
A Medicare Advantage Plan is a kind of Medicare health coverage designed to provide seniors with all their Part A and Part B Medicare benefits. Many Medicare Advantage Plans will often include coverage of the following:
- Preferred Provider Organizations
- Special Needs Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service
- Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans
- Health Maintenance Organizations
In addition, most Medicare Advantage Plans give seniors coverage for their prescription drug needs. When you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan through Senior Medicare Insurance Services, your Medicare benefits are covered through your plan and will not be paid for by traditional Medicare.
How Medicare Advantage Plans Work
Sometimes called "MA Plans" or "Part C," Medicare Advantage Plans are considered an "all in one" solution to Original Medicare. Senior Medicare Advantage Plans are only offered by private companies that are approved, like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. Seniors who enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan are still on Medicare. However, these individuals enjoy bundled plans that give seniors the benefits of hospital insurance (Medicare Part A), medical insurance (Medicare Part B), and sometimes drug coverage (Part D).
Medicare Advantage Plans are very popular because they cover all Medicare services and make life a little easier for seniors who have trouble understanding the nuances of Medicare.
When you contact Senior Medicare Insurance Services to choose your Medicare Advantage Plan, ask your agent about Medicare prescription drug coverage. Unless you already have drug coverage (Part D), you should seriously consider Part D coverage to help reduce costs associated with prescription drugs. You may also want to consider a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan to help fill gaps in coverage that Original Medicare will not cover.
Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance Rules
Medicare works by paying a set amount of money to the companies that offer senior Medicare Advantage Plan insurance in North Charleston. That money is used to pay for the care services that you need. Because Medicare Advantage Plans are different, you should expect out-of-pocket costs to vary depending on the plan you choose.
Different plans have different rules for how you receive services, such as:
If you must go to facilities, suppliers, or doctors that belong to your Advantage Plan for non-urgent and non-emergency care.-
Whether you must get a referral to see a specialized doctor
Companies that offer Medicare Advantage Plans must follow strict rules, which are set by Medicare and can change every year.
Paying for Your Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance
How much you pay for your Medicare Advantage Plan varies and depends on a few different factors. In most cases, if you need a kind of medical service, you will need to rely on the doctors and providers in your plan's service area and network to pay the lowest amounts. In some cases, if you choose to use a service outside of your plan's network of coverage, you may have to pay out-of-pocket.
We encourage you to contact our office today to learn more about Medicare Advantage Plans, how they work, what your options are, and how often you will have to pay out-of-pocket, if at all.
The Senior Medicare Insurance Services Commitment
Since our company was founded, we have led the insurance industry by providing our clients with the most valuable, helpful insurance solutions available. We are fully committed to our current and prospective clients by:
Choosing to focus on personalized, one-on-one service. When you work with our team, know that we will always design your health insurance plan with your best interests in mind.-
Listening to your specific needs. -
Responding to all inquiries and questions promptly and with a friendly attitude. -
Providing you with the best customer service in the senior health insurance industry, whether you have questions or are ready to move forward with a Medicare plan.
Our mission is to help give seniors the best Medicare assistance available so that they may understand the Medicare process and make an informed health coverage decision. We have the knowledge, skills, and experience to assist anyone interested in Medicare. Our personal goal is to become a lifetime resource for our clients and give them greater confidence in choosing their insurance plans.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 8 organizations which offer 82 products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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Radford vs. Charleston Southern: Betting Trends, Record ATS, Home/Road Splits - January 31
Data Skrivehttps://www.wdbj7.com/sports/betting/2024/01/31/radford-vs-charleston-southern-college-basketball-betting-trends-stats/
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (6-14, 2-5 Big South) are heavy, 10.5-point underdogs as they look to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Radford Highlanders (13-9, 3-4 Big South) on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Dedmon Center. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 135.5 points.Place your bets on any college basketball matchup at BetMGM, and ...
The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (6-14, 2-5 Big South) are heavy, 10.5-point underdogs as they look to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Radford Highlanders (13-9, 3-4 Big South) on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Dedmon Center. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 135.5 points.
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Radford vs. Charleston Southern Odds & Info
| Favorite | Spread | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|
| Radford | -10.5 | 135.5 |
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Radford Betting Records & Stats
| Games Over 135.5 | % of Games Over 135.5 | Average PPG | Combined Average PPG | Average Opponent PPG | Combined Average Opponent PPG | Average Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 12 | 60% | 73.0 | 143.2 | 69.9 | 145.5 | 140.2 |
| Charleston Southern | 11 | 68.8% | 70.2 | 143.2 | 75.6 | 145.5 | 143.6 |
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Radford vs. Charleston Southern Betting Splits
| ATS Record | ATS Record Against 10.5+ Point Spread | Over/Under Record (O-U-P) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 12-8-0 | 1-2 | 13-7-0 |
| Charleston Southern | 7-9-0 | 6-2 | 7-9-0 |
Radford vs. Charleston Southern Home/Away Splits
| Radford | Charleston Southern | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-2 | Home Record | 5-5 |
| 3-7 | Away Record | 1-9 |
| 3-4-0 | Home ATS Record | 2-5-0 |
| 7-3-0 | Away ATS Record | 5-4-0 |
| 77.4 | Points Scored Per Game (Home) | 76.1 |
| 68.1 | Points Scored Per Game (Away) | 64.3 |
| 4-3-0 | Over-Under-Push Record (Home) | 2-5-0 |
| 7-3-0 | Over-Under-Push Record (Away) | 5-4-0 |
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Controversy grows over proposed boat facility in North Charleston
Webb Wrighthttps://abcnews4.com/news/local/controversy-grows-over-proposed-boat-facility-in-north-charleston-infrastructure-news-south-carolina-north-charleston-dorchester-county-charleston-county-wciv-news-4
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A proposed agreement is leaving North Charleston residents high and dry, according to city and community leaders."Folks are pretty aligned on this one," said Bill Stanfield, the chief executive officer of Metanoia nonprofit.North Charleston residents aligned against a proposed boat manufacturing facility on the old Baker Hospital property."That wouldn't necessarily happen on Daniel Island or downtown or in Mount Pleasant, or other communities that land bought for publi...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A proposed agreement is leaving North Charleston residents high and dry, according to city and community leaders.
"Folks are pretty aligned on this one," said Bill Stanfield, the chief executive officer of Metanoia nonprofit.
North Charleston residents aligned against a proposed boat manufacturing facility on the old Baker Hospital property.
"That wouldn't necessarily happen on Daniel Island or downtown or in Mount Pleasant, or other communities that land bought for public park space, intended for public park space, that the public was excited to get would then be flipped over to a private use industrial site," said Stanfield.
Read more: "Ravenel residents express concerns over proposed zoning change ahead of Tuesday's meeting."
Controversy grows over proposed boat facility in North Charleston (WCIV)
North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess sent a letter to the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission stating that the area isn't zoned for that type of project and hasn't been since the 1980s.
"We wanna make sure we do everything we can possibly so that our citizens can enjoy activities," Burgess said. "They can actually use that and create a good space so we can have citizens access to the waterways - a place where they can take their families on picnics and enjoy the city of North Charleston."
Stanfield echoed similar sentiments.
"This is land that was purchased with the intention to make it a public park that they could benefit from. They know that accessibility to the rivers," he said. "People wonder how is it possible that the public entity could acquire land for park space and then it be put into an industrial use."
Read more: "'People trust my motivations': Moore reports $117K in fourth-quarter campaign fundraising."
Community leaders said no one from Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission or Sea Fox Boats has sought input from area residents.
"Not coming and talking to the neighborhood leadership or engaging with people at, at the grassroots level," Stanfield said, "those kinds of things, I think, leave a bad taste in the mouth of a lot of the residents of the community."
In response to News 4's story, Sea Fox Boats owner Freddy Renken issued a statement.
"Sea Fox, along with CCPRC, has worked diligently over the last year planning a park for the community that will be sustainable for generations to come. We have already executed the 90-year lease, and currently, we are in our due diligence period," Renken writes. "Our plan has multiple piers accessing the waterway, and currently, the park will consume roughly 75% of the property, and the boat facility is proposed to be built on the far east side of the property closest to Albright Wilson, which is zoned industrial. No tax dollars will be needed to sustain the operations of the park, as Sea Fox will be paying rent to cover annual expenses. It’s hard to believe that the new mayor would be against 300 jobs and a new park for his community. I’m sure once he sees the plans, he will reconsider his position and not let the previous administration affect his decisions in the future."
King BBQ in North Charleston shines with a modern style unlike any other in the country
Robert F. Moss Special to The Post and Courierhttps://www.postandcourier.com/food/restaurant-review-king-bbq-chinese-barbecue-north-charleston/article_fec7e58a-b6f9-11ee-af01-5fd57878eff5.html
NORTH CHARLESTON — A couple of weeks ago, I found myself eating a salad with chopsticks in a barbecue joint.It was a really good salad, too, with lots of crunch from watermelon radish and thin, crisp-fried noodles. The concoction is dubbed, fittingly, the crunch salad ($13), and its baby gem lettuce is tossed in a delightfully creamy ...
NORTH CHARLESTON — A couple of weeks ago, I found myself eating a salad with chopsticks in a barbecue joint.
It was a really good salad, too, with lots of crunch from watermelon radish and thin, crisp-fried noodles. The concoction is dubbed, fittingly, the crunch salad ($13), and its baby gem lettuce is tossed in a delightfully creamy carrot dressing with a big surge of ginger. What really makes the bowl are the thin shreds of smoked cheddar tucked inside, which add beguiling little pops of hickory smoke amid all the greenery.
That’s the kind of salad I can get behind.
I can get behind a lot of other things at King BBQ, too, like the shrimp toast sliders ($9 for two). Each stacks a thick, golden brown cube of deep-fried shrimp toast inside a sweet King’s Hawaiian roll. The hot, crisp slab pops with rich shrimp flavor, and tangy, thin-sliced pickles and rivulets of creamy tartar sauce make for a delightful contrast.
Yes, I promise I am talking about a barbecue joint.
Behind the restaurant, secured inside a tall wooden fence, are a set of Lang offset smokers, and, man, do they smell good when you get out of the car in the broad, newly-paved parking lot — reminiscent of the approach to classic North Carolina Piedmont region joints like Stamey’s and Lexington Barbecue.
Then you walk around the corner to the front sidewalk and encounter two giant green guardian lions flanking the main door. Inside, your eye is grabbed by clumps of big red paper lanterns with long tassels dangling over the bar to the right. To the left, the dining room comprises a geometrical maze of small booths with jade green beadboard backs.
King BBQ is the handiwork of Shuai and Corrie Wang, the co-owners of Jackrabbit Filly, and Brandon Olson, Jackrabbit Filly’s former sous chef and now King’s chef de cuisine/pitmaster. They bill their offering as “Chinatown BBQ made with Southern Smoke,” and it’s an apt description.
Witness the cha shao ribs, the restaurant’s signature item ($19 half pound /$36 pound). As barbecued ribs go, they’re pretty darn good — a big meaty bite, texture a tad on the soft side but still with a nice chew. What makes them exceptional is their beautiful red lacquered surface — that cha shao (aka char siu) glaze — sweet and salty, tingling with hoisin and fragrant five-spice powder.
That’s the same basic preparation found in classic Chinese-American restaurants, but there, the ribs are typically hung and roasted in an oven. At King BBQ, they’re slow-cooked on those wood-fired Langs.
The Wangs and Olson evolved their concept quite a bit as they workshopped it through a series of pop-ups. Originally they set out to cook Southern-style barbecue with a Chinese twist — smoked meats on butcher paper, mac and cheese and collards accented with Asian spices — but it just didn’t feel right.
“At end of the day,” Shuai Wang told me in an interview last year, “we decided this is not us at all … There’s a lot of great places that already do those kind of items, and if we do the same thing, it’s going to look like we’re trying too hard to fit in somewhere we don’t really belong.”
Instead they took a more personal route, and it proved the right move. The ribs’ glaze pays homage to the Chinese American restaurants in Queens, N.Y., where the Beijing-born and Flushing-raised Shuai was first introduced to barbecued meats. The cooking technique is the contribution of pitmaster Olson, who grew up in the Piedmont area and honed his barbecue chops working the pits at Home Team BBQ.
Olson’s roots show as well in the tomato-tinged red vinegar slaw ($4), which appears alongside other side dishes like crispy curried Brussels sprouts ($8) and cheddar chili crisp corn pudding ($4).
The mashups aren’t limited to Chinatown and Southern smokehouses, though.
Why is there a regular Friday fish fry and recurring Sunday specials of Buffalo wings and kielbasa sandwiches? Corrie Wang grew up in Buffalo, N.Y., and a bit of her culinary heritage sneaks in, too.
It was at King BBQ that, for the second time in as many months, I encountered a postmodern take on crab Rangoon. (The first was at Beautiful South.) King’s version, dubbed krab Rangoon ($12), is what happens when an old-school tiki bar treat takes a side trip through North Carolina.
Inside a small blue and white bowl, a ring of five golden brown hushpuppies are topped with squiggles of hot honey and bright yellow Chinese hot mustard “Q.” The hushpuppies have a fine powdery grain, and their crisp exteriors are augmented by a sprinkling of tempura crunch — pale yellow orbs of fried batter akin to Rice Krispies. Underneath is a gooey blend of creamy cheese, corn kernels, and little pink and white flecks that I assume must be krab. Altogether, it’s a sweet, somewhat riotous combination of flavors, but the crisp texture of the hushpuppies and the tempura crunch carry the day.
King BBQ is a counter-service joint with a Texas-style setup. A low green wall corrals customers around one side of the dining area to the counter at the back. The central slate of meats are sold by the pound, and they’re presented on red plastic trays. Thankfully, in this era of ubiquitous Texas-style barbecue, these are the only traces of the Lone Star State.
The menu is refreshingly devoid of brisket. In fact, there’s no beef at all. When the restaurant runs an occasional burger special, the patties tend to be ground pork (sometimes stuffed with smoked cheese.)
Instead, there’s duck — lots of duck — in the form of a rotisserie-cooked bone-in duck breast ($22/pound), a crispy five-spice duck leg ($18) and a Saturday smoked Peking duck special.
On the duck leg, the floral astringency of the spices is sharp and almost prickly up front. The skin is crisp, and in some places shatteringly hard (watch those fillings!), but you can slip out a big chunk of luxurious meat and savor its rich, almost fruity notes overlaid with caramel sweetness.
Not every fusion at King BBQ quite works for me. The same Chinese hot mustard “Q” that’s squiggled over the krab pups also accompanies most of the bowls and plates. A South Carolina-style yellow sauce made with Chinese hot mustard sounds good on paper, but on the tongue it’s really just spicy honey mustard dressing, and it doesn’t add much to the already flavorful array of meats.
I have absolutely no qualms, though, about the noodle bowls, which is where King’s unique fusion really soars.
The prosaically named “bbq meats on noodles” ($16) deliver, as promised, bowls of long, slightly squiggly noodles topped with your choice of meat. (Mine was chopped pork.) The thin noodles are pleasantly salty and chewy. The pork mounded on top is properly chopped (not pulled), and the short, tender strands are tinged pink with smoke. Long ribbons of garlicky greens laid across one side add a perfect extra crunch to the bowl.
Those noodles are an even better companion to South Carolina’s classic barbecue side dish, slow-simmered hash. King’s meaty version has an orange hue, suggesting a healthy dose of tomato, and a nice punch of heat from red pepper flakes. Stir it into the long, thin noodles and you create the perfect balance of tenderness and chewiness — a big tangle of noodles that bursts with meaty juice as you chew. It’s the most exciting bite of barbecue I’ve had in a long time.
In 20th century South Carolina, barbecue restaurants were as dry as a Baptist family night supper. Being a thoroughly modern joint, King BBQ is dripping, and the bar offering rolls together tiki bar and motel lounge styles with an international flair.
Sake highballs ($10) blend rice wine with an array of flavored sodas. Five boilermaker options include not just the classic beer-and-a-bump (rye whiskey and Moosehead, for some reason) but also baiju with Sapporo and Japanese soda with Campari and sweet vermouth. Shots! (their exclamation point, not mine) range from PB&J (peanut baiju and loganberry, $6) to a yuzu coffee drop made with soju ($6).
You don’t see craft beer sold by the pitcher at too many places around town, but you do at King BBQ — specifically Edmund’s Oast’s Bound by Time IPA and Lucky Cat Rice Pilsner from Virginia’s Bold Mariner Brewing (each $28). For the non-crafty, there’s also Sapporo and Moosehead by the pitcher (each $24) and Coors Banquet by the can ($3).
“Wowie zowie,” reads the menu blurb for the Eye of the Tiger ($11), which states “it’s our house margarita.” The stout pebbled glass is filled with crushed ice, and its contents have the bright orange hue of Tang. It’s a smooth, citrusy blend of tequila, Thai tea and mandarin orange, finished with half a rim of salt and ground black tea leaves. Wowie zowie indeed.
The past 18 months have seen a steady parade of impressive second acts from local husband-and-wife restaurateurs — Beautiful South from David and Tina Schuttenberg of Kwei Fei, Lola Rose from Kevin and Susan Johnson of The Grocery, and Heavy’s Barburger from John and Brenda Haire of Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint. For me, it’s these mom-and-pop operations, not the flashy, well-funded restaurant groups, who are making the biggest mark on Charleston’s current dining scene.
King BBQ fits squarely into that mold. The Wangs are executing on a distinctive and very personal vision, and they’ve created a modern style of barbecue quite unlike any other in Charleston — or anywhere else in the country, for that matter. Locals need to check it out, and tourists do, too.
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South Carolina Stingrays legend Andrew Cherniwchan will have his #28 retired at the North Charleston Coliseum on Sunday, March 24
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and AHL's Hershey Bears, announced today that Andrew Cherniwchan will have his No. 28 retired on Sunday, March 24, at the North Charleston Coliseum during the game against the Trois-Rivieres Lions.Cherniwchan will become the fourth player in Stingrays franchise history to receive this distinguished recognition, joining Mark Bavis, David Seitz, and...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and AHL's Hershey Bears, announced today that Andrew Cherniwchan will have his No. 28 retired on Sunday, March 24, at the North Charleston Coliseum during the game against the Trois-Rivieres Lions.
Cherniwchan will become the fourth player in Stingrays franchise history to receive this distinguished recognition, joining Mark Bavis, David Seitz, and Brett Marietti. The last time the Stingrays retired a jersey number was during the 2003-04 season when the team retired Marietti's No. 24.
Additionally, during the March 24th game, Cherniwchan will be inducted into the Stingrays Hall of Fame.
"I am so grateful that the Stingrays are doing this. To have my jersey retired and to be inducted into the Stingrays Hall of Fame is special for me," said Cherniwchan. "I know it's my jersey going up in the rafters, but there's a long list of people who helped me throughout my hockey career. There are too many teammates and coaches to list, but they have all played a huge role in my career. Mark Bavis, David Seitz, and Brett Marietti all left the Stingrays in a better place than when they got there, and I always strived to do the same. Another important part about being a Stingray is that we have always positively impacted the community. I have met a lot of great people in Charleston, and it has always felt good to give back to the community in any way possible. I also want to thank my wife, Katie, and my family for their unconditional love and support."
The Stingrays are the only ECHL team Cherniwchan ever played for. Cherniwchan's name is near the top of nearly every franchise regular-season statistical category: 338 points (3rd), 157 goals (3rd), 181 assists (4th), and 456 games played (3rd).
Cherniwchan is the only Stingray ever to play double-digit seasons in South Carolina.
Cherniwchan spent parts of five seasons in the American Hockey League with the Providence Bruins, Springfield Falcons, Utica Comets, and Hershey Bears, tallying 49 points (26 goals, 23 assists) in 193 career AHL games. The Hinton, Alberta native has skated in 701 professional hockey games between the ECHL and AHL.
Cherniwchan served as the Stingrays' captain from 2019-2023, and he helped the Stingrays reach the Kelly Cup Finals in 2017 and 2021.
"March 24 will be a special day for the South Carolina Stingrays as we honor Andrew Cherniwchan for his accomplishments on and off the ice as a Stingray," said Stingrays President Rob Concannon. "For parts of eleven seasons, Andrew helped carry on our tradition and legacy by being a quiet leader. Andrew is a big part of the Stingrays' long-standing culture, and I can't think of another player more deserving than Andrew."
"We are so excited to celebrate Andrew's incredible accomplishments throughout his professional hockey career, largely as part of the South Carolina Stingrays," said Stingrays Principal Owner Todd Halloran. "I will always remember his many contributions during key moments, such as scoring a game-winning goal, landing a solid check in the offensive zone, or sparking a comeback with a short-handed tally. Cherny was also a player who enjoyed being in the community and interacting on a personal basis with our dedicated fan base. Retiring his jersey is an honor that he has truly earned."
Cherniwchan played in five postseasons for the Stingrays and tallied 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists) in 52 career Kelly Cup Playoff games. Cherniwchan ranks fourteenth in postseason games played among all Stingrays players.
The Stingrays are back in action this Friday in Greenville to take on the Swamp Rabbits. Puck drop is set for 7:05 pm.
16 Excellent Chicken Wing Spots in Charleston
Erin Perkinshttps://carolinas.eater.com/maps/best-chicken-wings-charleston
Chicken wings — that messy appetizer that bar-goers are always after, often debating which destination has the best offering. The Lowcountry is, of course, filled with fried chicken, but it also has its fair share of establishments serving some quality chicken wings. Whether the occasion calls for smoked, fried, charred, dry-rubbed, or lathered in hot sauce — these destinations are the undisputed best 16 stops in Charleston for that essential bar snack. ...
Chicken wings — that messy appetizer that bar-goers are always after, often debating which destination has the best offering. The Lowcountry is, of course, filled with fried chicken, but it also has its fair share of establishments serving some quality chicken wings. Whether the occasion calls for smoked, fried, charred, dry-rubbed, or lathered in hot sauce — these destinations are the undisputed best 16 stops in Charleston for that essential bar snack.
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Nigel’s Good Food is a North Charleston staple, with a second location in Ladson. Folks travel far and wide for Nigel’s very popular Geechie Wings. The chicken is battered, fried, and tossed in a homemade sweet-and-sour wing sauce.
North Charleston’s Holy City Brewery pairs its beers with an extensive bar food menu — including wings. The chicken is smoked and then fried. Customers can choose from nine selections of rubs and sauces, including Nashville Hot, Carolina Gold barbecue, honey sambal, and more.
King BBQ co-owner Corrie Wang grew up in Buffalo, New York, so husband Shuai Wang had to put out some real-deal Buffalo wings covered in the distinctive tangy, buttery red sauce. It is only available on Sundays and pairs well with the Bills games on the television.
Home Team BBQ’s smoked chicken wings are dry-rubbed with a touch of sweetness and served with a side of Alabama white sauce — customers looking for an extra kick can add the two-ounce Death Relish for good measure. Cool it down with a frozen Gamechanger — the restaurant’s take on a Painkiller.
The Royal American on Morrison Drive has a long list of cheap beer and food for guests looking to kick back. The Magic Wings are crispy and best finished with a spritz of lime, best followed by a sip of Miller High Life. The spice comes from Szechuan peppercorns.
Moe’s Crosstown, a cave of a sports bar, takes pride in its pub fare offerings, and the wings reflect, as they come freshly prepared with lots of meat on the bone. Find 15 different sauce options, including the sweet and spicy hot honey mustard and the diabolical Moe Hotter.
Stop by rollicking Vietnamese restaurant Pink Bellies for the garlic “KFC” wings. Despite the moniker, these are far superior to anything the fast food chain puts out. Chef Thai Phi covers the chicken in a sweet soy glaze and tops it with blue cheese and pickled daikon.
Okay, it may be hard to stray from Bay Street Biergarten’s freaky tater tots, but the sports bar also offers up some delicious smoked chicken wings with the usual offerings plus pineapple Sriracha.
Most regard Prohibition for its nightlife or as a place to have an expertly crafted cocktail, but it should be known that the speakeasy-style restaurant also has some of the best wings in the Lowcountry. Chef Greg Garrison uses a Memphis dry rub, and the charred wings sit on top of an irresistible Gorgonzola ranch.
King Street’s Charleston Beer Works is a place to drink beer, watch sports, and consume lots of chicken wings. The sports bar offers 15 different sauces, and patrons can order up to 100 wings at a time.
Sports bar the Brick offers tons of wing flavors to pair with beers and football. There’s 18 flavors, including Old Bay, garlic Parmesan, Buffalo ranch, and more.
Barbecue spot Swig & Swine offers smoked wings in a variety of flavors: dry rub, barbecue, peanut butter and jelly, Alabama white, Tabasco honey, hot honey mustard, and white hot.
This renowned dive bar offers multiple sauce options on its chicken wings, most notably its famous “buffiyaki” creation. Make sure to bring an extra dollar bill, as the Griffon’s walls are covered in George Washingtons stapled on by visitors looking to leave their mark.
Szechuan spot Kwei Fei goes vegan in January, but once meat goes back on the menu, try the Four Rivers wings, which are marinaded, fried crispy, and rolled in a tongue-tingling spice rub.
Customers can order regular or boneless wings at Charleston Sports Pub locations across the Lowcountry. There’s 17 different flavors, and it offers a family wing box with 40 wings and French fries for $54.99.
The wings at Mexican restaurant Minero are grilled over charcoal and then shaken up at your tableside with a liberal dousing of Valentina hot sauce. It’s smoky, tangy, and a little messy.
Nigel’s Good Food is a North Charleston staple, with a second location in Ladson. Folks travel far and wide for Nigel’s very popular Geechie Wings. The chicken is battered, fried, and tossed in a homemade sweet-and-sour wing sauce.
North Charleston’s Holy City Brewery pairs its beers with an extensive bar food menu — including wings. The chicken is smoked and then fried. Customers can choose from nine selections of rubs and sauces, including Nashville Hot, Carolina Gold barbecue, honey sambal, and more.
King BBQ co-owner Corrie Wang grew up in Buffalo, New York, so husband Shuai Wang had to put out some real-deal Buffalo wings covered in the distinctive tangy, buttery red sauce. It is only available on Sundays and pairs well with the Bills games on the television.
Home Team BBQ’s smoked chicken wings are dry-rubbed with a touch of sweetness and served with a side of Alabama white sauce — customers looking for an extra kick can add the two-ounce Death Relish for good measure. Cool it down with a frozen Gamechanger — the restaurant’s take on a Painkiller.
The Royal American on Morrison Drive has a long list of cheap beer and food for guests looking to kick back. The Magic Wings are crispy and best finished with a spritz of lime, best followed by a sip of Miller High Life. The spice comes from Szechuan peppercorns.
Moe’s Crosstown, a cave of a sports bar, takes pride in its pub fare offerings, and the wings reflect, as they come freshly prepared with lots of meat on the bone. Find 15 different sauce options, including the sweet and spicy hot honey mustard and the diabolical Moe Hotter.
Stop by rollicking Vietnamese restaurant Pink Bellies for the garlic “KFC” wings. Despite the moniker, these are far superior to anything the fast food chain puts out. Chef Thai Phi covers the chicken in a sweet soy glaze and tops it with blue cheese and pickled daikon.
Okay, it may be hard to stray from Bay Street Biergarten’s freaky tater tots, but the sports bar also offers up some delicious smoked chicken wings with the usual offerings plus pineapple Sriracha.
Most regard Prohibition for its nightlife or as a place to have an expertly crafted cocktail, but it should be known that the speakeasy-style restaurant also has some of the best wings in the Lowcountry. Chef Greg Garrison uses a Memphis dry rub, and the charred wings sit on top of an irresistible Gorgonzola ranch.
King Street’s Charleston Beer Works is a place to drink beer, watch sports, and consume lots of chicken wings. The sports bar offers 15 different sauces, and patrons can order up to 100 wings at a time.
Sports bar the Brick offers tons of wing flavors to pair with beers and football. There’s 18 flavors, including Old Bay, garlic Parmesan, Buffalo ranch, and more.
Barbecue spot Swig & Swine offers smoked wings in a variety of flavors: dry rub, barbecue, peanut butter and jelly, Alabama white, Tabasco honey, hot honey mustard, and white hot.
This renowned dive bar offers multiple sauce options on its chicken wings, most notably its famous “buffiyaki” creation. Make sure to bring an extra dollar bill, as the Griffon’s walls are covered in George Washingtons stapled on by visitors looking to leave their mark.
Szechuan spot Kwei Fei goes vegan in January, but once meat goes back on the menu, try the Four Rivers wings, which are marinaded, fried crispy, and rolled in a tongue-tingling spice rub.
Customers can order regular or boneless wings at Charleston Sports Pub locations across the Lowcountry. There’s 17 different flavors, and it offers a family wing box with 40 wings and French fries for $54.99.
The wings at Mexican restaurant Minero are grilled over charcoal and then shaken up at your tableside with a liberal dousing of Valentina hot sauce. It’s smoky, tangy, and a little messy.
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