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The 2014 44th Annual C.T. Lowndes and Company Sertoma Football Classic match-ups include: Thursday, August 21, 2014  Porter Gaud vs. Lincoln  Baptist Hill vs. Cane Bay  Hanahan vs. Summerville  Stratford vs. Timberland (2 Qtrs)  James Island vs. St. Johns  Goose Creek vs. West Ashley (2 Qtrs)  Friday, August 22, 2014  Academic Magnet vs. Stall  Palmetto Christian vs. Garrett  Burke vs. First Baptist  Pinewood vs. North Charleston  Northwood vs. Military Magnet (2 Qtrs)  Wando vs. Bishop England (2 Qtrs)  Gates Open: 4:00 p.m.  Kick Off: 5:00 p.m.  Tickets are $12 and can be purchase from local participating high cheerleading teams and at the gates the day of the event. Windwood Family Services, Eagle Harbor Ranch, Trinitas Foundation, Camp Happy Days, Boys Scouts of America, Ronald McDonald House, Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding, West Ashley JROTC, SCHSL, participating schools and o...

For the past 43 years, high schools from around the Lowcountry have come together to kick off football season at the Sertoma Football Classic. This year’s event, once again sponsored by C.T. Lowndes and Company, will be Thursday, August 21st and Friday, August 22nd at The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium.  This annual tradition not only signals the beginning of high school football in the Lowcountry, but also assists local nonprofits to continue their missions with 100% of the proceeds going to local charities and schools.  Windwood Family Services, Eagle Harbor Ranch, Trinitas Foundation, Camp Happy Days, Boy Scouts of America, Ronald McDonald House, Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding, West Ashley JROTC, SCHSL, participating schools and other charities were all recipients of last year’s Sertoma Football Classic. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased from participating high school cheerleading teams or at the games. Gates open at 4:00 p.m., with the program starting...

Firefly Distillery is proud to introduce a new flavor, Red Velvet Cake , to the Southern Accents Liqueurs’ line. Southern Accents, a Distillery specialty since 2011, are made locally at the distillery from family dessert recipes that have been passed down for generations. Southern Accents are best enjoyed straight, on ice cream or cakes or with a variety of mixers. These tasty libations are available at the Firefly Distillery on 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island.  Firefly Distillery is the first and largest distillery in South Carolina, and is also the first to craft liqueurs in the spirit of these down-home favorites. They are pleased to add Red Velvet Cake the to the already delicious line including:  Southern Accents Banana Pudding, Peach Cobbler, Coconut Cake, Chocolate Pecan Pie and Pecan Pie Liqueur. Each liqueur will bring back memories of your grandmother’s favorite dessert recipes.  To taste the entire Southern Accents Liqueur line, visit the Firefl...