Today’s Forecast

Flooding, draining, and sea level rise

Use this resource for sea level rise and strategy in Charleston

The City of Charleston is strategizing for its future. | Photo by @mpeacockmedia

Charleston is looking ahead to address flooding. The city released its 2023 Flooding and Sea Level Rise Strategy as an online storymap to keep citizens up-to-date on plans.

The update reflects a city-wide approach to flooding, draining, and sea level rise in the Lowcountry. The strategy includes five critical components: infrastructure, governance, land use, resources, outreach + partnerships.

This dynamic storymap is a summary resource featuring climate data, infrastructure and drainage projects, plus policies and regulations. Heads up: Questions about projects and policies can be directed to their corresponding city departments.

Use tools in the storymap to learn more about tides, flooding, and sea level rise.
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City of Charleston

The update is a team effort including the city’s Planning and Stormwater departments, Resilience and Sustainability Office, SC Sea Grant Consortium, CofC, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Hop into the storymap below to see which projects are complete, underway, and planned for the future to mitigate flooding and sea level rise in the Lowcountry.

Explore the storymap

Events

Friday, April 28

Charleston RiverDogs vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans | Friday, Apr. 28-Sunday, Apr. 30 | Times vary | The Joe, 360 Fishburne St., Charleston | $8+ | Cheer on the RiverDogs all weekend long and enjoy a fireworks show on Friday night after the game.

Saturday, April 29

18th Annual Race for Life | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 8 a.m. | Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave., Folly Beach | $35-$40 | Join the 5K run and walk or run the 10k at this event raising awareness for organ donation.
Dancing On The Cooper | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier, 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $8-$10 | Summertime calls for live music and dancing on the pier — groove to classic country and Southern rock by Mason Dixon Band.
Perfume and Cologne Making Class | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Tijon, 344 King St., Charleston | $140 | Learn the art of fragrance oil selection, blending, and curation from a certified instructor during Charleston Cocktail Week.

Sunday, April 30

Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Celebrate the local shrimping and fishing industry with a boat parade, live music, a shrimp eating contest, and activities — check before you go: rainy weather may impact this event.
Street Food Truck Finder Festival | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 12-4 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | Free | Taste some of Charleston’s hottest food trucks and kick back with a Firefly cocktail or beer while listening to DJ Badman — check before you go: rainy weather may impact this event.

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Wellness

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News Notes

Opening

Hagan Fine Art Gallery is moving to a new location at 125 Church St. Stop by the Launch Party and Ribbon Cutting at the new digs on Friday, May 5 from 5-8 pm. during the First Friday Artwalk. The gallery’s first exhibition will be Amy Dixon’s “Intuitions.” (Holy City Sinner)
The Hawks Nest Park is a new park in Hanahan including walking trails, dog parks, tennis courts, a playground, and a pavilion. The grand opening of the 53-acre park and City of Hanahan’s 50th birthday celebration will take place on Friday, May 12 at 1177 Williams Ln. (WCIV)

Traffic

Sullivan’s Island is changing up traffic. If you’re headed from Mount Pleasant to the island on the Ben Sawyer Bridge, you’ll be able to either turn left onto Jasper Boulevard or right onto Middle Street following the construction of a median. The median is slated to be completed before summer. (WCBD)

Community

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. On Monday, May 1, celebrate at City Hall with Mayor Tecklenburg, the City of Charleston, and Charleston Jewish Federation CEO Judi Corsaro. Head to this free event at 11 a.m. in the Council Chambers on Broad Street. Get registered.

Festival

Planning to go to the Spoleto Festival? You can grab tickets starting Monday, May 1 at the Charleston Visitor Center on Meeting Street or get them online. Tickets prices vary by performance. This performing arts fest features 100+ events to experience from May 26-June 11.

Biz

Defense Engineering Systems, a veteran-owned engineering and manufacturing company, is investing $2.5 million to expand operations in North Charleston. The investment will create 45 jobs and include a new 53,000-sqft facility on Weber Boulevard. Check out the careers page. (WCSC)

Eat

Planning a family cookout — or a kid’s birthday party? These s’mores cups are perfect for pint-sized party-goers, and they’re easy to make. Pro tip: Top with gummy worms for extra fun.*

Travel

Charleston-based, expert travel guide, Stefano wants to show you his home country. Spend an unforgettable week with him on a local, organic lemon farm and experience Italy with a small group (up to 16 travelers) creating memories that will last a lifetime. Learn more + book.*

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Featured Deal

In the spring cleaning spirit, CHS? Just So Mary, a new women-owned business specializing in home organization and personal assistant services, is offering 25% off a four-hour organizing session now through Friday, May 5. Schedule a consultation + learn more.*

Drink

Ditch the hangover without having to ditch your favorite cocktail with Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. The award-winning brand makes non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey so you can enjoy the ritual of having a drink without feeling icky the following day. Psst — check out Ritual’s collection of cocktail recipes.

Eat

A sweet treat this spring

Check out this vegan bakery downtown

Don’t forget the chocolate drizzle. | Photo by CHStoday

We’ll keep it short and sweet. If you haven’t heard, there’s a new vegan bakery in town + we had the chance to check it out. California-based bakery chain Cinnaholic has opened its first Charleston location at 415 King St., next to Warby Parker.

Bring your sweet tooth for build-your-own cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, and edible cookie dough. We tried the Cookie Monster with cream cheese frosting, chocolate chip cookie dough, and chocolate sauce.

Bonus: The new digs serves up local cinnamon buns like the Birthday Cake.

Browse the menu

Shoutout

Happy birthday, CHStoday members Ernest G. (April 29) and Gayle B. (May 3). We hope your special day is filled with all of your favorite things in Charleston! — CHStoday team

Your voice is valuable, and so are the special moments in your life. Shoutouts allow us to celebrate job promotions, anniversaries, and exciting experiences right here in Charleston. Become a CHStoday member today to reserve your shoutout and celebrate with tens of thousands of locals.

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Answered

Earlier this week we asked, “Seafood lovers, which dish floats your boat?” and here’s what you said:

Screenshot 2023-04-27 at 10.44.34 AM.png — We love a good Lowcountry boil with shrimp.
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Photo by @fitslowcookerqueen

Out of 279 responses, 51% said shrimp, 20% said crab, 18% said oysters, and 11% said flounder. Shrimp wins by a landslide.

The Wrap

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