Plus: Update on the former Henry P. Archer School.
Real Estate
6 homes we’re drooling over this month
Check out 6 homes on the market in the Charleston area. | Photos via Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty , Smith Spencer Real Estate, The Cassina Group, Kiawah Island Real Estate, William Means Real Estate, Daniel Island Real Estate
If you’re like us — whether you’re in the market for a new home or not — you’ll take any excuse to look at real estate in Charleston and our surrounding areas.
Here are six stunning homes to take a look at (and swoon over):
Charcuterie Workshop @ Two Blokes | Tuesday, March 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | $65 | Grab a ticket to create an 8-by-8 box with charcuterie and cheese for two — all supplies will be provided.
BIG Boat Raffle | Tuesday, March 7-Friday, March 31 | 12-6 p.m. | Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry, 4151 Spruill Ave., Charleston | $100 | Enter for a chance to win a Key West 1720 boat with trailer included + all taxes paid.*
Wednesday, March8
Coffee and Conversation | Wednesday, March 8 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | John’s Island Library, 3531 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | Free | Socialize with other older adults and enjoy some coffee.
Share House Women Crush Wednesday | Wednesday, March 8 | 6-9 p.m. | Share House, 23 Ann St., Charleston | Free | Celebrate local female business owners and entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day.
Restorative Yoga | Wednesday, March 8 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | CornerCopia James Island, 1230 Camp Rd., Charleston | $20 | Spend an hour moving through deep stretching, breath work, and heart work with local instructor Alex Clark — all levels are welcome.
Thursday, March9
Brewery Bingo Night | Thursday, March 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Free | Pair your craft beer with local seafood from NXSE Oysters and desserts from Sugary Unicorn while you play family-friendly bingo.
Saturday, March 11
Charleston Battery vs. Phoenix Rising FC: Opening Night at Patriots Point | Saturday, March 11 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Patriots Point Soccer Stadium, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $14.00 - $40.00 | Pack the Point this Saturday for the Charleston Battery’s opening night — enjoy food and drink from Chucktown favorites and a pre-match concert by Greg Keys and Co.*
Thursday, March23
Toast Under The Oaks | Thursday, March 23, Thursday, April 6 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Johns Island County Park, 2662 Mullet Hall Rd., Johns Island | $20-$25 | Enjoy drinks and live music under the oaks of Johns Island County Park — ticket includes wine, beer + live music.*
Saturday, March25
Ready. Set. Glow | Saturday, March 25 | 6-10 p.m. | College of Charleston Cistern, 66 George St., Charleston | $115-$215 | Join Kids on Point as they celebrate 13 years of service to Charleston students and their families while raising funds — this 21+ event features food, drinks + live music.*
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
How Wake Forest can prep your high school student for college ✏️
If your child is intrigued by a certain subject, like medicine, and would like to explore it in-depth before college, here is their chance. | Photo provided by Wake Forest University
Are there subjects your high school student is considering studying in college, but they want to know more about it first? Here’s their chance to do so. Wake Forest University’s Online Immersion Program, designed for high schoolers ages 13+, was created for this exact purpose. Through online coursework led by Wake Forest University professors, it covers exciting topics, including:
Renovations are underway at the former Henry P. Archer Elementary School on Nassau Street. The $42 million project is set to transform the building into a home for low-income older adults, which may be complete by spring2024. 🚧 (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
ComingSoon
Central Creek Park, Goose Creek’s 13-acre park, is hosting a grand opening celebration for a new 2,600-sqft splash pad, coined Splash Creek, on Saturday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get the details. (WCIV)
Eat
Grab a pen, Charleston: This month’s highlight on Eater Carolinas’ list of The Hottest New Restaurants in Charleston, March 2023 is Sorelle. Dig into a selection of seafood, pasta, and pizza atthe Broad Street restaurant. 🍴 (Eater Carolinas)
Sports
The countdown is on for the Charleston RiverDogs’ 2023 season, set to begin on Tuesday, April 11, and the team’s promotion schedule has been released. ICYMI, we recently shared a guide to local sports teams — take a look. ⚾
Network
The City of Charleston’s 2023 Small Business Opportunity Expo is scheduled to be held at the Charleston Gaillard Center on Friday, March31 and registration is now open. Secure your spot. ✍️
PlanAhead
Mark your calendars: The annual Blessing of the Fleet is set to be held on Sunday, April30, and will feature a boat parade, local vendors, contests, and bites. Admission is free. 🎣 (WCBD)
Ranked
The Holy City is ranked No. 35 on WalletHub’s list of 2023’s Happiest Cities in America. The study examined categories including emotional and physical well-being, income and employment, and community and environment. View the full list. 🏆 (WalletHub)
Number
$35 million. That’s the value of a grant program announced by the SC Dept. of Health and Human Services, said to “help hospitals [in the state] build specialized departments for emergency behavioral health services.” Hospital grant decisions may be selected by June. 🏥 (WCSC)
Health
It’s never too early to begin skin cancer screenings.Hear from Dr. Daniel Kirchoff about who should get screened and when, early detection signs, and common risk factors.*
Wellness
Our go-to product to relieve tensionand 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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EAT AND DRINK
Food
CHStoday brewery bracket
Help choose the best brewery in the Holy City. | Graphic via 6AM City
In order to get our initial lineup of eight contestants, we want to know your favorite brewery around town. Tell us with this survey and stay tuned to learn how to participate in the tournament.
Editor’s pick: I’ll be honest, now that Charleston Wine + Food is over, I don’t quite know what to do with myself. I spent Friday at theCulinary Village with our sales rep Stephanie, former CHStoday editor-turned-managing-editor Katie, and COLAtoday sales rep Lindsey and we had a blast.
After rounding out the event at TheFinale on Sunday night, I’m already counting down the seconds until next year’s festivities. Read: March 6-10, 2024 is already blocked off on my calendar. Until next year, Holy City. 🍷
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