Richard Campbell, of Park Circle Coffee and Cream fame, was nice enough to send around this letter to the editor, which was in this morning’s Post and Courier (August 8, 2008):

City’s success

As a resident of our beautiful coastal area, I am up to my eyeballs with the negativity of the media and others regarding the city of North Charleston.

There are many positive changes going on in North Charleston, which is the second largest city in the state. We need to examine, explore and report these successes.

Look at what’s happening in the historic Park Circle area, with its boutique shops, new businesses and restaurants.

The new “work/live” I’On Group project at Mixon Park Circle and the Noisette revitalization project, which had its cottage design featured in “Cottage Living” magazine, are signs of progress.

High-end residential developments along the Ashley River, such as the elegant condominiums at Reverie on the Ashley and the single-family homes in Plantation Isle right next door will give other properties out there a run for their money.

Let’s not forget the matured Coosaw Creek development, with its Arthur Hills’ designed golf course.

There also is the added convenience of proximity to the airport, and to shopping and entertainment venues, such as the coliseum, Ice Palace and parks.

Trident Technical College and magnet schools are nothing to sneeze at as far as their reputation in the state and nationally.

Crime happens everywhere and bad things happen to good people everywhere. We must be smart and always aware of our surroundings, regardless of whether we’re on the peninsula or in North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Johns Island or Kiawah.

To be honest, I’m more afraid of the white-collar crimes committed by respected economic gurus and political figures.

If more of us would open our minds and temper our mouths, North Charleston would see even more progress and prosperity.

This community has much to offer all of us. We should give it and Mayor Keith Summey the kudos they deserve.

SAMANTHA ENSIGN
Shillings Way
Ravenel

Thanks, Samantha, for drawing more attention to the good things going on in North Charleston!

Filed under: I'On Group, Mixson on August 8th, 2008