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Grab a paddle, pickleheads 🏓

40,000 sqft of pickleball fun
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Grab your paddles and get ready for Crush Yard. | Redering Provided by Charlotte Berger PR
A pickleball club is headed for the Lowcountry, and it’s kind of a big dill. Crush Yard aims to open this spring off Highway 17 in North Mount Pleasant, so we thought we’d show you around.

The ~40,000-sqft space will be open daily and features eight indoor courts, a restaurant with elevated pub food, a bar, and an outdoor lounge. Holy City Brewing created a microbrew for Crush Yard called Dinker’s Delight and Summerville’s One Nation Coffee will also be available on-site.

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Start warming up to hit the courts at Crush Yard. | Renderings provided by Charlotte Berger PR

You can also look forward to:
  • Events and private party rentals
  • Private and group lessons
  • Leagues and tournaments
  • Two memberships: The Crush Membership including unlimited open play every morning and the Yard Membership including bottomless fountain drinks
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Relax and refuel at the restaurant. | Rendering provided by Charlotte Berger PR

While we wait for Crush Yard to open, here are a few fun facts about this popular pastime:

🥒 Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country and is a cross between tennis, ping pong, badminton, and wiffle ball.
🥒 It was invented in 1965 by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum near Seattle, WA.
🥒 Joan Pritchard named pickleball after the rowing term “pickle boat,” aka a crew made up of leftover rowers, because it throws together elements of different games.

Stay tuned for updates on the grand opening at 3365 S. Morgans Point Rd. We’ll see you on the courts.

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Wednesday, March 1
  • A Story of Work, Home, and Family at Middleton Place | Wednesday, March 1 | 2 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | Free with general admission | This walking tour discusses four African American women who helped maintain and restore Middleton Place during the 20th century.
  • Two Gentlemen of Verona | Wednesday, March 1-Thursday, March 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Calhoun Annex: Chapel Theatre, 172 Calhoun St. | $20 | Best friends Valentine and Proteus embark on different paths in life only to run into each other again when they both fall in love in Milan.
Thursday, March 2
  • City of Charleston Wine + Food Street Fest | Thursday, March 2 | 6-9 p.m. | King and Ann streets, Charleston | Free to attend | Celebrate the Holy City’s culinary, craft, and the small business community at this family-friendly block party featuring live music and food.
  • CHSWF x Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint Signature Dinner | Thursday, March 2 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, 1622 Highland Ave., Charleston | $195 | Enjoy a multi-course tasting menu paired with beverage selections at this barbecue spot on James Island.
Friday, March 3
  • National Reading Month Book Sale | Friday, March 3-Saturday, March 4 | 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Dorchester Road Library, 6325 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston | Free | Shop books to support the Charleston County Public Library system.

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Development
  • In case you missed it: Union Pier is up for redevelopment and proposed plans include a mixed-use neighborhood. The proposal is set to be reviewed by the city this Thursday, March 2 as part of the city’s approval process. 🏗️ (The Post and Courier)
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  • Southbound opened its doors earlier this month in the Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhood from the same team behind Community Table and Kiki & Rye. Take a look at the restaurant’s sample menu and enjoy live-fire cooking at 72 Cannon St.
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  • Speaking of CofC, the college is launching its first doctoral program this fall, with plans to add more soon. The program is in mathematics with computation. (The College Today)
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  • A local barbecue spot is making a difference. Last weekend, Home Team BBQ raised thousands of dollars at its annual Rock the Block event downtown, benefiting families affected by pediatric cancer. (WCSC)
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Don’t let tax season be a stressor — these resources can help. | Photo via Unsplash
For better or worse, it’s that time of year again — tax season. Before you stress, we’re here to share some guidance for filing.

First and foremost, see the IRS’s list of up-to-date tax tips. It covers frequently asked questions like understanding business travel deductions and how military members and their families can receive help with their taxes at no cost.

Charleston is also home to these local tax resources:
Ready to get started filing your taxes? File online with H&R Block’s four different filing options, from free to Premium. Or, file with a tax pro’s help. Don’t forget, the last day to file your taxes is Tuesday, April 18.*
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Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: What are y’all’s plans for St. Patrick’s Day? I heard Ireland’s Own is celebrating with authentic dishes like corned beef and cabbage, live music and traditional dancers, and whiskey tastings.

Head to this Irish pub in West Ashley dressed in your best green garb on Friday, March 17. The festivities start at noon. 🍀

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