How it works

• Corrine Jones Park (36 Marlow Dr.)
• Medway Park (Medway Road, James Island)
• Ackerman Park (55 Sycamore Ave., West Ashley)
• Bees Ferry Convenience Center (1344 Bees Ferry Rd., West Ashley)
• Folly Beach Community Center (55 Center St., Folly Beach)

The expansion

Why compost?

• YA DIY: Decorative Winter Jar Craft | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Free | Edgar Allan Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library, 1921 I’on Ave., Sullivan’s Island | Teens can head to Edgar Allan Poe Library to re-purpose glass jars into winter-themed home decor.
• Quilting Open Sew | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 12-4 p.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant Library, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Work on projects, get tips and tricks, and socialize at this event led by volunteers from the Cobblestone Quilting Guild every Thursday.
• Concurrent Solo Exhibitions | Thursday, Dec. 22-Friday, Dec. 23 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Park Circle Gallery, 4820 Jenkins Ave., North Charleston | Free | Check out sculptures and mixed media pieces by local Tina Hirsig and a series of wall hangings by Jo-Ann Morgan.

• The Night Before Christmas Eve | Friday, Dec. 23 | 4-6 p.m. | Hotel Bennett, 404 King St., Charleston | Free | Bring your family and gather in the foyer for an evening of holiday cheer with Santa, carols, and classic reads with a mug of hot cocoa.
• Dallas Baker & Friends | Friday, Dec. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $5 | Enjoy live music on the deck stage and the 3rd annual ugly Christmas sweater contest — the winner will receive a $50 Pour House gift card.
• 5th Annual Funky Jingle Ball | Friday, Dec. 23 | 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $13-$15 | The 5th Annual Funky Jingle Ball with Broken Speakers will feature The Ho Ho Horns & Santa’s Helpers and special guests Grimm’s Elf Esteem.

• Live Nativity, Petting Zoo & GLOW service | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 1-3 p.m. | Point Hope UMC, 3404 Turgot Ln., Mount Pleasant | Free | Attend a live nativity with a petting zoo and stick around for a Christmas Eve GLOW service.
• Sippin’ Santa Holiday Pop-Up | Saturday, Dec. 24-Saturday, Dec. 31 | 11-2 a.m. | Bonny’s Hideaway, 549 King St., Charleston | Free | Enjoy festive food and beverages, Santa mugs and glassware, over-the-top decor, and a Christmas-themed brunch.

Availability

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Photo by Patrick O’Brien via Solis Nexton

Amenities

• Hammock garden
• Dog park + pet spa
• Cybercafé with a locally-brewed coffee bar + cold brew on tap
• Alfresco dining area and covered terrace
• Expansive, state-of-the-art fitness center
• Private yoga/spin studio
• Electric car charging stations

• 59º | Morning showers | 38% chance of rain

• Rise: 7:17 a.m.
• Set: 5:20 p.m.

• Low: 12:18 a.m. + 1:09 p.m.
• High: 6:46 a.m. + 6:57 p.m.

• A buffered bike lane is being considered for King Street by the SC Dept. of Transportation. Read more about the proposed safety improvements. Nonprofit Charleston Moves is advocating for the bike lane and encouraging the community to sign a petition. Stay tuned for updates in the new year. 🚴 (WCSC)
• Yesterday, we shared an update on drainage improvement efforts on James Island. Meanwhile, the King and Huger Street Drainage Improvement Project could break ground on the next phase in 2023. The Barberry Woods Drainage Improvement Project on Johns Island recently received ~$375,000 in funding. (The Post and Courier)

• Clayton & Crume, a luxury leather goods retailer based in Louisville, has opened a ~1,400-sqft store under The Pinch Hotel at 332 King St. Visit the location to browse items including belts, luggage tags, bags, and coasters. 💼 (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• King Street Cookies is rebranding as Bubbie’s Cookies & Treats, representing the expansion from the original store at 370 King St. to its second location at 405 W. Coleman Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. Celebrate on Wednesday, Jan. 11 with specials, samples, prizes, and giveaways at both stores. Over the next year, more locations will open in the Lowcountry and a food truck is coming soon.

• Phase one of the Rethink Folly Road initiative is expected to begin work in spring 2023 through 2025. The goal is to improve connectivity on Folly Road with bike and pedestrian lanes. (WCSC)
• Danny Jones Athletic Complex’s $27 million renovation is underway in North Charleston. Look forward to a bigger gym, basketball and tennis courts, an indoor pool, a roller hockey rink, and walking trails. The new facility may open next fall. (WCSC)
• Isle of Palms County Park will close in January and February 2023 for improvements. As part of the project, the beach access ramp will be rebuilt and the main beach access and Park Center building will be improved. Visit the county park website for reopening updates. 🏖️

• Who forgot the rolls? Check out this list of grocery stores in the Lowcountry that will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for last-minute shopping. 🥖 (WCBD)
• The holidays are coming up, and celebrations will begin soon. If you’re curious about where you can set off fireworks in the Charleston area during the holiday season, take a look. 🎆 (WCBD)

• The crew of HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones,” which is filmed in the Charleston area, has donated food and $10,000 in items like props and costumes to local nonprofits such as the Carolina Youth Development Center, One80 Place, and Charleston Animal Society. Look forward to the third season in 2023. (The Post and Courier)

• The former site of Oaks Plantation Golf & Country Club in Goose Creek was recently purchased for $4 million. Beazer Homes bought the property and has plans to build a housing development including 89 single-family housing lots. (The Post and Courier)

• The ratings are out — and several Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals received The Leapfrog Group’s highest accolades, earning both an “A” rating + Top Hospital designation. The annual rating system analyzes hospitals for patient safety and quality. See which hospitals came out on top. 🏥 *

• Looking for something sweet to gift this holiday? Lowes Foods’ Sugar and Spice box is packed with everything nice. Pro-tip: Order five boxes or more to get free grocery pickup and delivery for a year.* 🍭

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