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⚾ A home run of fun

Support the College of Charleston this college baseball season
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Is eating a hot dog a must when watching baseball? | Photo provided by cofcsports and cofc_baseball
Batter up CHS — college baseball is in full swing and we’re giving you a snapshot of the College of Charleston Cougars’ season.

Some quick facts:
  • The 2024 roster is stacked with 41 student-athletes.
  • Head coach Chad Holbrook, is in his seventh season.
  • The Cougars play in the Coastal Athletic Association.
  • The Cougars have played four games and are on a winning streak.
  • The Cougars play home games at the The Ballpark at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant.
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Check out a game this week at Patriots Point.

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Photo provided by cofcsports and cofc_baseball

Can I catch a game this weekend?

The team is hosting Youngstown State for a three game series this weekend on Friday, Feb. 23 at 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. General admission tickets are $8. Pro tip: The clear bag policy is enforced. See the rest of the schedule.

Want to support other college baseball teams in Charleston? Check out The Citadel Bulldogs and Charleston Southern Buccaneers.
 
Events
Wednesday, Feb. 21
  • Artist and Curator Talks | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 7-8 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St., Charleston | Free | Join for an evening of exhibition talks.
Thursday, Feb. 22
  • Good Business Summit | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston | $40-$110 | A business conference with soul, this one-day event spotlights ideas and workable solutions for building your company with profit and purpose.
  • Music Bingo & Chucktown Meatball Co. | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Price of purchase | Grab a beer and some Italian food to get ready for bingo.
  • Macrame Floral Wreath Workshop | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co., 880 Island Park Dr., Charleston | $30 | This evening combines the charm of good brews with the creativity of crafting.
Friday, Feb. 23
  • The Citadel Baseball vs Akron | Friday, Feb. 23-Sunday, Feb. 25 | Times vary | The Joe, 360 Fishburne St., Charleston | $12 | Catch the Bulldogs in action this weekend against the University of Akron.
Friday, March 1
  • The Planets - An HD Odyssey | Friday, March 1-Saturday, March 2 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $25-$119 | Take the ultimate trip through our solar system during this multimedia event featuring Gustav Holst’s epic celestial masterpiece with awe-inspiring NASA images and footage projected onto the stage.*
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News Notes
Announced
  • Darius Rucker’s Riverfront Revival music festival will return for year three at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park on Friday, Oct. 11 + Saturday, Oct. 12. Festival goers can enjoy a mix of country, Americana, and rock music, plus local vendors. Pre-sale code tickets are available now.
Coming Soon
  • Downtown Charleston will get a new restaurant called Merci at 28 Pitt St. this summer. This neighborhood bistro will offer a European-inspired menu focusing on French + Italian techniques. It is the first brick-and-mortar restaurant concept from The Drifter. Stay updated on Instagram.
Read
  • Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is asking for feedback in its public survey to better understand the community’s digital and technology skills and needs. The survey results will impact the programs + services CCPL offers.
Arts
  • The Gibbes Museum announced the return of Art Charleston on Wednesday, April 24 through Sunday, April 28. The five-day program focuses on visual arts with events, experiences, artist lectures, panel discussions, gallery walks, workshops, and exhibitions led by experts. See the events.
Outdoors
Environment
  • Charleston Composts is offering free tours of the Bees Ferry Compost Facility on Saturday, April 20 and Saturday, May 11. Attendees will learn how local food scraps + yard debris are combined to make compost. Space is limited, so reserve your spot while you can.
 
Eat

🥬 Lettuce celebrate

Verde will host a weeklong promotion and host a grand opening celebration
New Verde building in Park Circle. The building is a white brick structure with green art. There's a bush and a picnic table out front.
Verde’s Park Circle location is one of its newest spots. | Photo provided by Verde.
After opening three new locations over the past month, local restaurant Verde has a lot to celebrate. The salad eatery will host Paint The Town Green, a weeklong promotion at all of its Charleston-area locations beginning next week.

The week will end with its Grand Opening Eat + Greet, happening on Saturday, March 2, from 12-2 p.m., at one of its newest locations in Park Circle. This event will feature local vendors, kids activities, and giveaways.

Paint The Town Green

Starting Monday, Feb. 26, through Saturday, March 2, guests that visit three of the eight Lowcountry locations will win a free salad for their next visit + be entered to win free Verde for an entire year.

All eight locations:
  • 433 King St. (Downtown Charleston)
  • 6 Liberty St. (CofC campus)
  • 4731 Mixson Ave. (Park Circle)
  • 13 Magnolia Rd. (Avondale)
  • 730 Coleman Blvd. (Mt. Pleasant)
  • 616-A Long Point Rd. (Mt. Pleasant)
  • Kiosk at MUSC’s main cafeteria
  • Kiosk at Terminal B at the CHS International Airport
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Erika
From the editor
Happy Hump Day, CHS. Another option to celebrate National Margarita Day tomorrow (2/22): the Pink Cactus Margarita from Pink Cactus (100 Spring St.).
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