Home prices in Savannah increase
Home sale prices in Savannah, including distressed sales, increased by 7.9 percent in April compared to the same month in 2013, according to CoreLogic, a national property information provider.
On a month-over-month basis, home prices locally, including distressed sales, increased by 2.2 percent from March to April.
Excluding distressed sales, year-over-year prices increased by 5.5 percent in April 2014 compared to April 2013. On a month-over-month basis, excluding distressed sales, CoreLogic reports home prices increased by 2.8 percent from March to April.
Nationally, CoreLogic reports home prices, including distressed sales, increased 10.5 percent in April 2014 compared to April 2013. This change represents 26 months of consecutive year-over-year increases in home prices nationally.
Goose Feathers garners TripAdvisor award
For the third consecutive year, Goose Feathers Café has been awarded a TripAdvisor certificate of excellence.
Goose Feathers, owned by Beth and Michael Meeks, is located at 39 Barnard St. near Ellis Square .
TripAdvisor rated the restaurant number eleven out of 751 Restaurants in the Savannah area.
Beaufort Chamber announces award winners
BEAUFORT, S.C. — The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2014 Civitas Awards during its annual meeting on May 30 at Dataw Island with 300 people on hand.
The winners are:
• Chamber Ambassador of the Year — Lynn McCartney, Marine Federal Credit Union;
• Tourism Leadership — Anita Singleton-Prather, ASE-Gullah Education;
• Outstanding Employee — Tracey Robinson, Wardle Family YMCA;
• Outstanding Lowcountry Young Professional — Stephanie Greene, River Oaks Assisted Living;
• Outstanding Leadership Beaufort Alumni — Jack Cunningham;
• Outstanding Non-Profit — Second Helpings;
• Community Stewardship — Harris Pillow Supply;
• Excellence in Free Enterprise — Sea Eagle Market;
• Regional Economic Impact — Heritage Classic Foundation;
• Non-commissioned Officer of the Year — Cpl. Juan A. Garay, USMC;
• Junior Enlisted Service Member of the Year — LCpl. Timothy J. Zawiski, USMC;
• Military Citizenship — Lt. Col. W.R. “Skeet” VonHarten, USMC (Retired);
• Lifetime of Leadership — Susan Cato;
• Palmetto Achievement Award — Pat Conroy.