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Fishing spots around Charleston
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See what’s biting at the new Folly Beach Pier. | Photo courtesy of Charleston County Parks
With spring just around the corner in the Holy City, you may be fishing to explore the outdoors. That’s why we put together a list of seven fishing spots in the Lowcountry that are great for reeling in a catch while enjoying the sunshine.

Mount Pleasant Pier | Hours vary | 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $5 daily fishing, free with pier fishing pass | Tucked under the Ravenel Bridge is this 1,250-ft pier with great sunrise and sunset views.

Pitt Street Bridge | Pitt Street, Mount Pleasant | Free | Fish off of the pier at the end of the bridge or launch a kayak and fish in the surrounding creeks for flounder, bass, and trout.

Copahee Sound | 902 State Rd. S-10-1075, Awendaw | Free | The Gadsdenville Public Boat Landing provides kayak and canoe access to the Copahee Sound — keep an eye on the tide levels.

Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve | Sunrise-sunset, closed on Tuesdays | Free | 1066 Botany Bay Rd., Edisto Island | Visit the preserve for surf fishing and check out Jason’s Lake for adult-youth catch-and-release fishing.

Folly Beach Pier | 8 a.m.-sunset | 101 E. Arctic Ave., Folly Beach | $5 daily fishing, parking fees vary | The new pier is one of the best saltwater fishing spots in the area and offers rod rentals.

Shem Creek Park | 5 a.m.-12 a.m. | Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant | Free | Cast a line along the park’s 3,000-ft boardwalk or fish off the pier while you take in the scenic views.

James Island County Park | Hours vary | 871 Riverland Dr., James Island | $2 admission | Enjoy saltwater fishing and crabbing from the dock on the tidal creek and bring a lunch to enjoy at the picnic tables.

Use the button below for local fishing resources including charters for in-shore and off-shore trips and information on licensing.
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Wednesday, Feb. 22
  • Library Games Day | Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 1 p.m. | Wando Mount Pleasant Library, 1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Spend an afternoon playing your favorite games including American Mahjong and Rummikub.
  • Disney’s “Aladdin” | Wednesday, Feb. 22-Sunday, Feb. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | Discover a whole new world during this hit Broadway musical.
Thursday, Feb. 23
  • Cancer Connections Lecture Series | Thursday, Feb. 23 | 5 p.m. | MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, 96 Jonathan Lucas St., Charleston | Free | RSVP for the first event of this lecture series on advances in cancer research and stick around for a cocktail reception.
  • Art Forms & Theatre Concepts presents “Smart People” | Thursday, Feb. 23-Sunday, Feb. 26 | 8-10 p.m. | Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St., Charleston | $30 | This dramatic comedy by award-winning playwright Lydia R. Diamond explores issues of self-awareness, identity, and race.
Friday, Feb. 24
  • SC Stingrays vs. Worcester Railers | Friday, Feb. 24 | 7-10 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21 | Grab a beer and cheer on the Stingrays, the Lowcountry’s professional minor league hockey team.
  • Oysterfest | Friday, Feb. 24 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston | $65 | Savor local oysters as you explore the aquarium’s exhibits — you may even get to meet a creature up close.
Tuesday, March 7
  • The Doctors Blackwell: Joseph I. Waring Lecture | Tuesday, March 7 | 6 p.m. | MUSC’s Drug Discovery Auditorium (with virtual option), 70 President St., Charleston | This lecture celebrates two complicated pioneers who exploded the limits of possibility for women in the medical field — this hybrid event has a Zoom option.*

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On the Cooper River side of the upper peninsula, North Morrison is home to artful enterprise + creative industries from breweries and bakeries, to home goods and high tech. | Photo provided by Morrison Yard
Looking to level up your living situation to somewhere more luxe? If you’re planning to pack up but can’t part with CHS (who could?), you’ll want to make sure the move will be well worth it.

Enter: Morrison Yard. Positioned alongside the Cooper River at the base of the Ravenel Bridge, Morrison Yard brings apartment homes, workspaces, shops, restaurants, and 1.5 acres of green space to Chucktown.

Custom in-home features like entryway benches, open shelving, and deep closets compliment one-of-a-kind community amenities (we’re talking like nowhere else on the peninsula) like the elevated saltwater pool — with coldbrew + local beer on tap — and a tech-infused fitness center.

Pro tip: Leasing is now open for studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Schedule a tour to see if you could make your next home at Morrison Yard.*
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  • There’s a new luxury hotel coming to the French Quarter. The Palmetto is a 45-room boutique hotel set to open next month at the corner of East Bay and Cumberland streets, next to Slightly North of Broad. 🏨
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  • A downtown restaurant is celebrating 10 years. Rutledge Cab Company, which opened in Wagener Terrace in 2013, will introduce new entrees and updated starters later this month. Happy anniversary.
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Charleston Wine + Food 2023

Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2023 schedule
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The 2023 Culinary Village will be held at Riverfront Park. | Photo by @visitnorthcharleston
Charleston Wine + Food kicks off next week, running from Wednesday, March 1 to Sunday, March 5. This year’s festival will feature new food sampling areas in the Culinary Village and a shuttle from downtown to Riverfront Park.

Nearly 35,000 people attended the festival last year, with a total economic impact of $26,593,791. And it didn’t just bring in a lot of green, it was green. Over 23,000 pounds of glass were recycled from the Culinary Village in 2022.

There are several events with tickets still available. You can also check out the free block party on King Street with live music and food on Thursday, March 2. Use the button below to explore all events. Heads up: Many are sold out.
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Editor’s pick: Before you go, I wanted to remind y’all that voting is open for Charleston City Paper’s “Best of Charleston 2023.” This is your chance to show some love to your favorite artists, businesses, and service providers in the Holy City. Nominate your local favorites by Wednesday, March 8.

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