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New and coming-soon businesses to Charleston

Renderings of a green space with a fountain at The Charles

Here is a closer look at the features of The Charles. | Renderings provided by The Beach Company.

🗓️ Coming soon

Every time we look around, it seems like something new is popping up in Charleston. Whether you’re looking for your next go-to brunch spot or a new public park to stretch your legs, we’re rounding up a few things coming soon to the Holy City.

Community

Keith Summey North Charleston Library, 3503 Rivers Ave., North Charleston | Opening 2023 | A 20,000-sqft library with meeting rooms, a learning lab and creative studio, a 100-person auditorium, and outdoor reading areas

Pine Trace Park, off Miles Jamison Road, Summerville | Opening TBD | A 300-acre park including two dog parks, a disc golf course, picnic shelters, a playground, and trails

Dining

Costa, 310 Broad St. | Opening summer 2023 | A coastal Italian restaurant and bar at The Jasper

Beautiful South, 128 Columbus St. | Opening summer 2023 | A restaurant inspired by the foods of Southern China from the team behind Kwei Fei

EXT_8 - Photo.jpg — North Charleston is getting a new athletic facility. | Rendering by @mpsarchitecture

Recreation

North Charleston Sports Complex, 1455 Monitor St., North Charleston | Opening TBD | A 25-meter competitive pool, five tennis courts, a roller rink, a multi-purpose field, and a gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, and badminton

Urban Air Adventure Park, 7800 Rivers Ave., North Charleston | Opening TBD | A 40,000-sqft park with a wide selection of attractions including dodgeball and laser tag

✅ Now open

If there’s one thing we love even more than looking ahead to the future, it’s enjoying the present at one of Charleston’s newest spots. Check out this list of the Holy City’s recently opened establishments.

Dining

Southbound, 72 Cannon St. | Opened winter 2023 | A restaurant with live-fire cooking in the Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhood

Sorelle, 88 Broad St. | Opened winter 2023 | An Italian restaurant, mercato, pizza counter, wine room, and bar rolled into one

Folly Pier 2022 (20) wide 12.44.20 AM.jpg — Folly Beach Pier had its official dedication ceremony yesterday. | Photo courtesy of @charlestoncountyparks

Recreation

Folly Beach Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave, Folly Beach | Opened winter 2022/2023 | A 1,049-ft pier with a diamond head platform, shade structures and benches, and a 65+ year lifespan

Topgolf, 5000 Topgolf Way, North Charleston | Opened winter 2023 | 70+ climate-controlled hitting bays, a nine-hole mini golf course, and a sports bar and restaurant

Community

Ashley River Park, 200 Renken Rd., Summerville | Opened winter 2022 | A park with a splash pad, playground, fishing lake, and walking trails

Carr-Richardson Park, 1071 Bender St. | Opened winter 2023 | A ~2.9 acre-park in West Ashley with an indoor facility, walking trails, and a playground

18 MORE NEW SPOTS IN CHARLESTON

How many new openings did we help you discover?

A. Barely any — I’m the first to know everything
B. There were a few I hadn’t heard of
C. Most of them
D. These were all news to me

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Thursday, March 2

Abstract Art Class with Julie Wheeler | Thursday, March 2 | 6:30 p.m. | CornerCopia Market, 1230 Camp Rd., Charleston | $60 | Learn to paint your own abstract masterpiece with instruction by local artist Julie Wheeler — supplies and light refreshments included.

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.
First Friday Artwalk | Friday, March 3 | 5-8 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Explore 35+ galleries around the Lowcountry on the first Friday of each month with the Charleston Gallery Association.
South Carolina Stingrays vs. Atlanta Gladiators | Friday, March 3 | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21+ | Cheer on the Lowcountry’s professional minor league hockey team against the Atlanta Gladiators.

Saturday, March 4

Champagne Breakfast with Dom Ruinart | Saturday, March 4 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hotel Bennett, 404 King St., Charleston | $150 | Dive into the details of the Vintage 2010 with Tahiirah Habibi and enjoy a curated breakfast by Hotel Bennett’s Executive Chef Edgar Kano.
Hampton Park Terrace Tour of Homes | Saturday, March 4 | 2-5 p.m. | Allan Park, 365 Ashley Ave., Charleston | $35 | Tour six to eight houses with architecture of the 1910s and 1920s and learn about their histories and interior designs.

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100+ MORE EVENTS

Explore history from a harbor side perspective ⛴️

Presented by a CHStoday partner

This event is part of the 76th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens. | Photo provided by Historic Charleston Foundation

Y’all aboard. The Historic Charleston Foundation is hosting a Sunset Harbor History Boat Tour on Wednesday, March 22 and Wednesday, April 5, giving locals two opportunities to experience scenic views and learn about colonial history from a harborside perspective.

Attendees will board the Carolina Belle (which is wheelchair accessible), for a panoramic perspective of the South’s most storied seaport. Carin Bloom, published historian and the Foundation’s Manager of Education and Programming, will host the expedition and provide colorful commentary + historic facts while you enjoy stunning sunset views of Charleston’s architecture.

Limited space is available, and tickets include:

Light bites
Soft drinks
A drink ticket (plus, a cash bar)

The ship will leave promptly at 6:15 p.m. from 10 Wharfside (guests must arrive no later than 6 p.m.).*

LEARN MORE + GET TICKETS

Weather

79º | Mostly cloudy | 22% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 6:45 a.m.
Set: 6:19 p.m.

Tide

Low: 10:36 a.m. + 10:40 p.m.
High: 4:16 a.m. + 4:41 p.m.

Development

Today at 1 p.m., tune into the City of Charleston’s first official public consideration of the Union Pier redevelopment proposal on Zoom. At 6 p.m. this evening, head to the Sottile Theatre for the Post and Courier’s free follow-up panel — RSVP and submit a question.

Community

The Charleston Farmers Market at Marion Square will run on Saturdays from April 8-November 25 with a limited market on March 4, 11, 18, and 25. The West Ashley Farmers Market at Ackerman Park will run on Wednesdays from April 19-October 25. Explore more farmers markets. 🍅
The Whipper Barony Neighborhood Association in North Charleston is asking locals to sign a petition for bike lanes and sidewalks, intended to be presented to council members. The neighborhood is located between Meeting Street Road and Rivers Avenue. 🚴 (WCSC)

Sports

The Charleston RiverDogs, back-to-back league champions, return to the Joe on April 11 with single-game tickets on sale Tuesday, March 7. Snag tickets for opening night by this Friday to get half-off tickets for the next day’s game.
CofC’s board of trustees has approved a $5 million contract extension for men’s basketball coach Pat Kelsey. The contract will run through the 2027-2028 season. 🏀 (WCSC)

Plan Ahead

Spring Wine Festival is back next month. Charleston Wine Festivals will host the second annual fest at the Charleston Harbor Cruise Terminal near Fleet Landing on April 22. Look forward to 50+ wine selections, mimosas, and beer. Grab tickets by March 13 for $35 before the price goes up.

Job

The City of Charleston is calling for officials and umpires for youth soccer, baseball, softball, and lacrosse games this spring. A free training session will be provided. Everyone is welcome to sign up. To get involved, call Charleston’s Dept. of Recreation. (WCSC)
Do you eat, breathe, and dream about editorial content? We’re hiring a Managing Editor to support the strategic growth and development of 6AM City’s editorial team, specifically as it relates to content management, creation, and strategy. See details + apply.

Travel

JetBlue Airways, which recently marked 10 years at Charleston International Airport, will offer new daily nonstop flights from the Holy City to New York starting May 25. The flights will land at Westchester County Airport, ~30 miles north of Manhattan. ✈️

Real Estate

The Anne Boone House on East Bay Street has sold for $8.6 million, the highest downtown sale so far in 2023. William Means Real Estate represented the sellers of this 7,000-sqft home dating back to the 1700s. Who’s Anne Boone?

Wellness

Our go-to product to relieve tension and decrease under-eye puffiness: an ice roller. Not to mention, it’s the perfect way to cool off your face after an intense workout or morning run. These ice globes are also a great skincare addition to help soothe and depuff. *

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Pickleball puzzle

Play a mini pickleball crossword puzzle

See if you can solve the puzzle. | Puzzle created via crosswordlabs.com

March has arrived and we can’t wait for the new pickleball club and restaurant coming to Mount Pleasant this spring. This mini crossword will test your knowledge of pickleball, one of Charleston’s most popular pastimes. We’ll give you a hint and it’s up to you to piece together the puzzle. Speaking of sports, check out our new CHStoday Wellness newsletter.

Across

2. What’s used to volley the ball over the net in pickleball?
4. What crew term inspired pickleball’s name?
5. What’s the name of the pickleball club coming to Charleston?

Down

1. Which state was pickleball invented in?
3. Pickleball matches typically include up to how many players?

PLAY THE PUZZLE

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: Hey readers, Charleston Wine + Food is well underway and I’m pretty stoked. Didn’t grab tickets yet? No sweat, there are spots left at several events. Grab tickets.

For free festivities, head to the City of Charleston Wine + Food Street Fest tonight from 6-9 p.m. on King and Ann streets featuring food, music, and fun.

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