Rain, rain, go away

Did you know this area of the peninsula was built on an old tidal creek bed? | Photo by CHStoday

It’s 5 p.m. in Charleston and you hear an ominous rumble of thunder. Just as you reach for the phone to cancel your downtown dinner reservations, the downpour begins.

We’re no strangers to flooding around these parts — especially on the peninsula. Grab your thigh-high rainboots, because we’re diving into The Market Street Drainage Improvement Project, five-minute FAQ-style.

What is the purpose of the project?
The city of Charleston’s Dept. of Stormwater Management aims to reduce flooding around the Historic City Market area through this project.

Why is there often flooding around the market?
The City Market, located between North and South Market streets + Meeting and East Bay streets, sits at the lower end of the Market Street Drainage Basin — a 55.5-acre crescent-shaped basin.

For two centuries, the basin’s main drainage has been brick arch drains that lead to an outfall past Concord Street. This brick arch system has filled with sediment over time. What’s more, the surface collection system is outdated + the conveyance system is not operating at full capacity.

What changes will be made?
The project is split into three divisions. Division I included upgrading the pump station controls, improving surface collection on Concord Street, and installing an additional pump. Division II included the construction of an underground tunnel connecting the drainage area to the pump station.

In Division III, improvements and updates will be made to the surface collection system, conveyance system, and streetscape.

How far along is the project?
According to Director of Stormwater Management Matthew Fountain, the goal is to complete designs for the final phase of the project by mid-2023. However, designs may be not completed until the end of 2023. Construction may begin in 2024.

In the meantime, stay dry out there. ☔

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EVENTS

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Today

Studio Art: Lecture by Caroline Del Giudice | Mon., Sep. 19 | 6-7 p.m. | Education Center, Room 118, 25 St. Philip St. | Free | Sculptor Caroline Del Giudice will present a guest lecture hosted by the Department of Studio Art. 🗣️

Tuesday

College Admissions Unplugged | Tue., Sep. 20 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant Library, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Dr. Sean Cleveland will speak with teens and parents about the college admission process.
Public Reading of the U.S. Constitution | Tue., Sep. 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Duckett Hall Auditorium, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St. | Free | Join members of the student body, faculty, and public as they take turns reading The Constitution and Bill of Rights — stick around for a discussion. 📜
Business Week: Mayor’s Appreciation Luncheon | Tue., Sep. 20 | 12-1 p.m. | Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle St., Mount Pleasant | Free registration | Calling all Mount Pleasant business representatives — enjoy a catered lunch while Mayor Haynie discusses the local business community.

Wednesday

Indaco’s Fall Equinox Wine Dinner | Wed., Sep. 21 | 6 p.m. | Indaco, 526 King St., | $135 | Dig into a four-course, family-style dinner featuring local produce and Cottanera wines. 🍷
The Sound of Charleston | Wed., Sep. 21 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. | $26-28 | Come enjoy the music that is a large part of the Holy City’s rich history including gospel, jazz, and light classics.

Thursday

2022 Mount Pleasant Business and Community Expo | Thu., Sep. 22 | 1-6 p.m. | Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free to attend | Register for interactive exhibits, demonstrations, giveaways, food samples, games, prizes, and vendors. 💼
Charleston’s Choice 2022 | Thu., Sep. 22 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Joe, 360 Fishburne St. | $80 | Celebrate with Charleston Choice finalists and winners featuring tastings from winning restaurants, local wine and spirits, and live entertainment.
Colonial Cocktails: Beer and Gin | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Captain James Missroon House, 40 E. Bay St. | $45 | Mixology meets history — join Carin Bloom, Manager of Education and Programming, for a night of historically accurate, and a bit unusual, cocktail recipes of Charleston’s past. 🍺*

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DRINK

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Super Coffee is designed to impress your taste buds. | Photo provided by Super Coffee

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

87º | Sunny | 14% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:05 a.m.
Set: 7:22 p.m.

Tide

Low: 9:30 a.m. + 10:24 p.m.
High: 3:27 a.m. + 4:00 p.m.

Coming Soon

A new biz is coming to King Street. Studs, an ear piercing studio and earrings brand, is opening its first permanent location in downtown Charleston on Thurs., Oct. 6 at 346-B King St. Studs has partnered with Charleston-based nonprofit The Green Heart Project + will be donating $5,000 to the organization. 👂

Eat

Make room for barbecue. The inaugural Getting Saucy BBQ Sauce Competition is happening this Sat., Sep. 24 at Firefly Distillery and tickets are on sale now. Taste sauces, enjoy live music and cornhole, and grab eats from food trucks. Bonus: Proceeds from this event will support The Arc of the Lowcountry. 🍖
Little Palm, The Ryder Hotel’s poolside bar + restaurant, is hosting a Family Meal for members of the hospitality industry. From 11 a.m. to close on Sundays and 9 p.m. to close every other night of the week, come by after your shift for two sliders and a draft beer or a well shot for $10. Just bring proof of industry employment.
Expecting a busy week? This Easy Cheesy Lasagna recipe takes only 15 minutes to prep + makes great leftovers (that don’t feel like leftovers). 🥘 *

Plan Ahead

Downtown theater The Riviera will host its inaugural Riviera Rockin’ Holiday Special on Thurs., Dec. 1-Fri., Dec. 2, and tickets are on sale now. This Christmas show will feature The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra and benefit local nonprofit Meeting Street Schools. Kick things off at the rooftop bar with the “Santa’s Sleigh” specialty cocktail. ✨
Catch a wave, Charleston. Grab passes to the 2022 Carolina Surf Film Festival at Mex 1 West Ashley on Oct. 15. Sip on a margarita from Mex 1, shop vendors, and enjoy a lineup of surf films including locally-produced flicks. Movies will begin at dusk.

Cause

ICYMI: The 6th Annual Hike for Mike will be held on Sat., Oct. 1. at Palmetto Islands County Park featuring a memorial hike, food trucks, live music, and a raffle. The event benefits children affected by their parent or caregiver’s cancer diagnosis + honors local and father Michael Lonon who lost his battle with cancer. Get tickets. 🥾
From Sat., Oct. 22-Sun., Oct. 23, Lowcountry Land Trust will host its annual Sporting Clays Shoot fundraiser at Brosnan Forest including a silent auction, lunch, and post-shoot cocktails. Experienced and novice shooters are welcome. What is sporting clays? Learn more here.

Drink

A bartending competition is headed to town. Locals will compete for the title of Charleston’s Fastest Bartender© on Monday nights in October at Ireland’s Own Irish Pub, plus a trophy + cash prize. Partial proceeds will be donated to Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary and Pattison’s Academy. Sign up to sling cocktails at 3025 Ashley Town Center Dr.

Job

Palmetto Primary Care Physicians is hiring a Physical Therapist to work directly with patients by providing evaluations + establishing and administering a specialized treatment plan specific to their needs. Learn more + apply.*

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ARTS

Check out the new digs 👀

We love that Charleston cityscape in the back. | Photo by @colorcreativeco via @charlestonartistcollective

In case you missed it, Charleston Artist Collective has a new studio in The Charleston Place hotel, and it’s open every day. We love that you can shop these paintings online, but there’s something about seeing art up on the wall that helps you visualize it at home.

Here’s the best part: When you purchase a piece of original art from the Collective, you’re not only supporting local artists, but also benefiting the community — a portion of the proceeds goes to a designated local charity. Nominate an organization.

Shop the new studio now through the spring of 2024 at 205 Meeting St.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: I recently visited Share House for the Brighter Days Ahead Campaign, and got to dig into the new fall menu.

I tried the fried calamari (don’t sleep on the spicy mayo sauce), shishito peppers (only some are spicy, but they all look the same), and tavern-style wings (you’re going to need more napkins) — and they didn’t disappoint.

Feast your eyes on the full menu and head to 23 Ann St.

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