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Musicians and business owners across the Charleston area will be celebrated for their achievements at the annual Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame.

The idea to create a local celebration for the area’s musicians came from Michael Davis in 2015. Davis owns the 25-plus-year-old Ye Olde Music Shop in Hanahan. The store is advertised as the largest Gibson, Fender, Martin, Taylor and Paul Reed Smith dealer in South Carolina. Davis was inspired by his business and customers to create a new Lowcountry tradition that went beyond his beloved shop.

The Hall of Fame has inducted several well-known Charleston artists, as well as some “unsung heroes” who can benefit from the recognition. The inaugural ceremony in 2015 inducted local music stores, politicians and music schools, with the tradition continuing into 2023.

The Lowcountry Hall of Fame will introduce 15 artists, business owners and radio personalities into the 2023 catalogue.

Attendees can enjoy food trucks, music mastery and good times with local music lovers at the induction ceremony for the 2023 Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame at 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Hanahan Amphitheater, 3100 Amphitheater Ave.

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If you’re catching our Best of SC Music 2023 edition, then you’ll see the records voted the top 20 out of South Carolina this past year.

But what about the albums we loved that missed the cut? Here, our writers share their picks that didn’t quite make it into the top 20 and why we think they still deserve some recognition.

Charleston Scene

Vincent Harris

Hirow, EL and Ivory Keys: “One Spliff And Three Minorities”

An EP came out in August that quickly established itself as one of the most interesting local releases from the 2023 Charleston music scene. A trio of hip-hop artists, Hirow, EL and Ivory Keys, collaborated on the EP, released under the title “One Spliff And Three Minorities,” which is also the name of the group. The EP immediately envelops the listener in its atmosphere with a dark and cinematic sound. Skeletal, low-tempo electronic beats anchor the songs’ moody twists and turns through movie-score string arrangements, muted bass lines and a generally haunted feel. The three MCs shadowbox each other throughout the song, dipping into their verses with lines like: “One too many shots I turn into Keith Urban” and “Stuck inside a house like I’m Macaulay Culkin,” which drift up out of the hazy, seductive feel of the music, turning the tired cliché of rap boasting into something funnier and more universal.

The Travelin’ Kine: “Ride”

The first two tracks on veteran Charleston sextet The Travelin’ Kine’s new album “Ride,” released in early September, will feel like home to longtime fans. These two tracks — “Again” and “Mean It This Time” — are right in the band’s wheelhouse. Singer and guitarist Slaton Glover’s rough-hewn vocals and heartfelt lyrics fit perfectly over the band’s deft mix of Americana roots music and country. The album’s producer, Josh Roberts, seems to be everywhere these days; he just finished producing and playing guitar on Columbia folk singer Danielle Howle’s new album “Current,” and he leads his own popular rock band, Josh Roberts & The Hinges. The sound Roberts and the band created on “Ride” definitely has a little more muscle than the 2016 debut album “Change In The Wind,” but these opening tracks sum up The Travelin’ Kine’s familiar easy-rolling sound.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Hundreds gathered in Hanahan on Saturday for a full-day affair dedicated to honoring the nation’s veterans.

Several community members say it is vital to prioritize our Lowcountry military before, during and after their service.

“That’s what it’s all about,” Navy Veteran Jerry Oldham says. “Right here. I’m one of you all, you’re one of us. We’re in this all together.”

After two tours in Vietnam and several years of service, Oldham now calls the Lowcountry his home.

He believes post-military resources didn’t always exist, but they are more important than ever.

“There’s more programs, opportunities, more things that look to help veterans today that weren’t there in the past.”

400,000 veterans currently live in the state out of 20 million nationwide, according to studies done by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

28% of them are experiencing a disability of some kind, whether physical or mental health-related.

Besides the day filled with speeches, songs, treats and trinket shopping, a handful of vendors were in attendance to support transitioning and post-service veterans.

“Whether it’s a lifelong career or just a few years, they come out different than when they went in,” City of Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater says. “They often need services and support.”

“Education, employment, nutrition, housing, social networking, all the different things which hug a veteran through their transition,” Palmetto Pathfinder Jean Brooks adds.

Palmetto Pathfinder is one of the many options available to veterans who need assistance.

It is a three-day mentorship program through the statewide Department of Veterans Affairs.

“A Pathfinder is a mentor for other veterans,” Brooks says. “We can speak to each other in our own language and provide resources.”

Oldham says it is heartwarming to see advocacy and celebration from the community in a time where it is becoming “less common.”

“It kind of hurts me sometimes, the things that happen today because people just don’t appreciate it.”

The City of Hanahan has been a long-time supporter with a population consisting of mostly military families.

They say they hope to continue to foster relationships and work toward making resources more accessible until the festivities start again next year.

“To those post-military, say ‘Hey, how can we support you, what are you in need of? You have served us, now we want to serve you.’”

For information on Veterans Affairs services, click here.

For information on the Palmetto Pathfinder Program, click here.

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For good reason, the South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association made Hanahan High School the No. 1 team in Class 3A going into the new season. The Hawks return an experienced squad from 2023 that finished as state runner-up. They’ve also picked up a couple of key transfers.

“We’ve got a good team, no doubt about it,” said first-year Hawks coach Skylar Hunter. “We’re talented, but we’ve got to keep them focused on the little things really and keeping our emotions in check at times. If we do that, we’ve got a chance to do some special things this year.”

Hunter’s bunch went 3-1 in the preseason Shipyard Showdown and opened the regular season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory at Class 5A Fort Dorchester Tuesday, March 5. The Hawks scored the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh and the Patriots stranded the tying run at third base in the bottom of the inning.

The Hawks were coming off a 10-4 loss to James Island - ranked No. 7 in Class 4A - in the Shipyard Showdown final. Hanahan previously soared past Legion Collegiate (7-1), Riverside (6-1) and Lucy Beckman (14-2).

“The boys are very resilient,” Hunter said. “They’re very good at responding. I had a good feeling we’d come out ready to compete. To come out here and compete like we did after losing like that in a championship game speaks to how tough these kids are.”

Senior Porter Sprovero scored from third base on a safety squeeze off the bat of junior outfielder Joe Furse with one out to break the tie in the final frame versus Fort Dorchester. Sprovero got in just under the tag to put the Hawks on top. Sprovero was courtesy running for younger brother Hudson Sprovero, a sophomore catcher who doubled with one out to set the table.

Hanahan senior reliever Riley Turner allowed just a walk in the bottom of the inning and earned the win, going 2.1 innings with three strikeouts, two walks and a hit allowed.

Senior outfielder Landon Gomes and Hudson Sprovero had two hits against the Patriots. Gomes drove in a run with a double in the top of the third inning. Hanahan went up 2-0 on an error in the fourth inning before Fort Dorchester evened it with two runs in the bottom of the fifth.

“We’re going to get everybody’s best game, and that’s good,” Hunter said. “We’ve got a good schedule. That’s going to prepare us for a playoff run in May.”

As for the rest of the campaign and their season goals, the Hawks should have an opportunity to make another deep playoff run, perhaps even hoist a state championship trophy for the first time since 1976.

Hanahan has six players with college destinations already picked out. On the bump, seniors Gabe Dotterweich (Florence-Darlington), Hunter Gomes (Francis Marion) and Porter Sprovero (USC Lancaster) are a solid set of arms coming back from a team that compiled a 26-9 record.

Landon Gomes (Francis Marion) is back in the outfield, and three of four infield spots have starters returning: senior first baseman Hunter Gomes, senior second baseman Jacob Bunting and Turner at third base. New shortstop Oakley Aguilar, who transferred from a baseball academy, is a senior headed to Radford.

Another key newcomer is sophomore Sterling Coaxum, who can play on the outfield or infield. The Clemson commitment transferred to Hanahan from Oceanside Collegiate. Sophomore Bo Brabham is another pitcher and sees time at third base.

“We have three veteran pitchers we can run out there who have deep playoff experience and have thrown a lot of innings against some very good teams,” Hunter said. “We’ve got a very clean defense, and I don’t know if we have a hole in our lineup. Everybody from top to bottom can swing it. They understand the game. It’s a really fun group to coach.”

As far as docking points, Hunter said the Hawks have things to work on as the season goes on.

“We need to be more mentally resilient when things don’t go our way,” he said. “It’s still early, and we’re still preaching that. It’s something they’ve gotten better at as time has gone on. That’s something we’ll have to continue to improve on.”

In the win over Legion Collegiate, Turner drove in three runs, and Hunter Gomes collected three hits.

Coaxum went 3-for-4 from the leadoff spot and scored twice in the victory against Riverside, while Brabham hurled five two-hit innings to garner the pitching win.

In the win over Lucy Beckham, Bunting drove in three runs, and Turner was 3-for-5 with two RBIs. Hunter Gomes went 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Porter Sprovero pitched 5.2 innings and struck out six batters to pick up the pitching victory.

Landon Gomes knocked in two runs in the loss to James Island.

The Hawks host four straight games against Class 5A Ashley Ridge (Thursday, March 7), Class 2A Bishop England (Friday, March 8), Fort Dorchester (Monday, March 11) and Class 5A West Ashley (Wednesday, March 13) before heading to Ashley Ridge (Thursday, March 14) and Class 5A Summerville (Monday, March 18).

Two of those matchups stand out for the Hawks. Summerville and West Ashley are ranked No. 2 and No. 3 in the state’s highest classification, respectively.

Summerville 7

Stratford 2

Stratford fell at No. 2 Summerville 7-2 Tuesday, March 5, in a non-region baseball game. It was the opener for the regular season.

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCIV) — A Hanahan family is getting an outpouring of support after losing everything in a house fire.

A fire spread through the Stewarts' Rembert Drive home Sunday in the blink of an eye. Neighbor Mike Hinson said he dropped what he was doing to help because he knew it was right.

"Meghan was in a panic," Hinson said. "I brought the kids in, found them something to watch on TV, and made them a little snack just to kind of get their minds off stuff."

A fire gutting their home is just the latest obstacle for Meghan had Bobby Stewart.

Read more: "2 mobile homes destroyed in Colleton County fire, investigation ongoing."

Meghan fought breast cancer for five years.

Bobby is recovering from surgery.

Long-time neighbor Hinson said he had to help his fellow neighbors, remembering the support the family gave him when his wife had cancer.

"Two years ago, my wife passed away, and so many people come together for me," Hinson said. "You can't give that back. She helped my wife, Sheila, get through it the best that she could. And we did the same for her, just returning what it is that we had borrowed."

His front porch is now a sort of landing zone.

People are stopping by with bags filled with clothes and shoes for the kids, toiletries, and other items.

Read more: "Firefighter falls through floor during house fire response in downtown Charleston: CFD."

All to make life a little easier for the Stewarts.

Hinson said this is what the Hanahan community is all about.

"These people right here are the people who are doing it for the right reasons," Hinson said. "You know, it's coming from the heart. All in all, if nothing else, they feel a lot of love."

A GoFundMe for the Stewarts was created. It can be seen here.

Hanahan ... home sweet home. I regret to say I wasn’t born here. But I sure got here as fast as I could.

Growing up in Hanahan would have felt like an American dream.

However, I truly believe that not growing up here has created a deeper appreciation for where I now choose to live and raise my family. While the location is ideal and central to the Charleston region, it’s the culture and family values that I treasure most.

Throughout this year, Hanahan has been celebrating its 50th birthday. This area was populated as far back as the 1600s, and one would find plantations where homes, parks and businesses now stand.

Sir John Yeamans founded Yeamans Hall, and brothers Arthur and Edward Middleton established Otranto Plantation to name a few of the first settlers.

After Reconstruction, the Charleston region grew, and so did its needs, especially for water.

To meet that need, the Commissioners of Public Works was established and purchased the Goose Creek Reservoir.

It later developed a vast system of tunnels and a pumping station to supply potable water to the region.

In addition to being a businessman and influential leader of this time, J. Ross Hanahan was named the first chairman of the Commissioners of Public Works. Upon his departure, the pumping station was named after him, and the area became known as Hanahan.

Schools were built. Business were created. Homes were established.

In September of 1973 (only a year after North Charleston officially became a city), the city of Hanahan was officially incorporated.

The city is still known for its award-winning schools, sports and community culture.

I recently co-authored a book called “Hanahan,” released by Arcadia publishing, as a part of its Images of America series.

When we met with people to learn about how Hanahan came to be, the stories weren’t just logistical. They were personal.

Stories of jumping off the train trestle into the water, dads coming home from work from the shipyard or paper mill, students at Senior Hill, first dates at the Arcadia Rollerdrome at Port Park, fishing at Mabeline Lodge and more.

Many stories started with “One time ...” or “Back in the day ...”

While the formation of the city itself is so important, just as important are the stories of the daily experiences of the people who became the city of Hanahan.

I began by referring to Hanahan as home sweet home. Many reading this will think of a place, a location, maybe even a house.

However, those who live in Hanahan know that home sweet home means the people, because through this extraordinary community one quickly learns that home is not a place but a person, or in our case, the people who surround us.

Christie Rainwater is Mayor of Hanahan.