March 28, 2024

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Today’s Forecast

67º | 83% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:10 a.m. | Sunset 7:38 p.m.
High tides 10:30 a.m. + 10:56 p.m. | Low tide 4:40 p.m.

New and coming-soon businesses

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.

Residential

The Charles, 320 Broad St. | Opening 2025 | This community will feature luxury townhomes and flats with views of the Ashley River and the Safe Harbor City Marina.

Nowell Creek Village, 2000 Daniel Island Dr. | Opening spring 2025 | This marsh-front community will have amenities and three and four-bedroom units with attached garages.

Recreation

Mindzero, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1748 Towne Centre Way, Ste. 102 | Opening summer 2024 | This wellness studio combines sauna, cold plunge, and breath to provide accessible + inclusive group sessions to elevate energy, focus, and well-being.

Palmetto Billiards Academy, 2049 Savannah Hwy., Ste. 30 | Opening April 2024 | This spot will help players of all skills elevate their game and advance the sport of billiards.

Publix Nexton — Publix will be part of One Nexton.
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Renderings provided by Shook Kelley Architects.

Businesses

Publix Supermarket, 1274 Nexton Pkwy. | Opening TBA | This new location will be part of the new One Nexton area.

Trader Joe’s, Mount Pleasant | Opening TBA | This will be Mount Pleasant’s second location.

✅ 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.

gym_CHStoday — Audacity Fitness recently opened in North Charleston.
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Photo provided by Audacity Fitness.

Recreation

Audacity Fitness, 4540 Rivers Ave. Ste. 420, North Charlleston | Opened spring 2024 | This new crossfit gym has a team of coaches that help get results consistently.

ACE: The Anneclaire Experience, 695 Meeting St. | Opened winter 2024 | This studio uses a dance-based fitness practice designed to strengthen the body + mind.

Business

Philosophers & Fools, 50 Bogard St. | Opened winter 2024 | This 1,400-sqft space serves as a new bookstore bar.

New businesses to explore

Asked

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

Answer here

Events

Thursday, March 28

Build Your Own Charcuterie Class | Thursday, March 28 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Graze Craze Charcuterie Boards & Boxes, 3373 S. Morgans Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $45 | Attendees will create their own charcuterie board with all their favorite meats and cheeses.

Friday, March 29

Garden Sip and See | Friday, March 29-Saturday, March 30 | 5-8 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation, 3550 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | $45-$55 | Enjoy wine or non-alcoholic options and a charcuterie cup and explore the river vistas, plant displays, ancient camellias, and massive live oaks draped in Spanish moss.
Spring Music on the Green | Friday, March 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Dr., Kiawah Island | Free | Celebrate the arrival of spring with an outdoor concert featuring Blaze the City.

Saturday, March 30

Family Day/ Crab Crack | Saturday, March 30 | 2-6 p.m. | Jenkins Youth and Family Village, 3923 Azalea Dr., North Charleston | $20 | Bring your family along for a fun-filled day with games, delicious crabs, and grilled food.
Spring Spritzer | Saturday, March 30 | 2:30-5:30 p.m. | The Rooftop at The Vendue, 19 Vendue Range, Charleston | Free | Get ready to thaw out with a lineup of spritzers, food, drink specials, and sweet surprises, served up with a side of live music.

Sunday, March 31

Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt | Sunday, March 31 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Five Loaves Cafe, 214 N. Cedar St., Summerville | Free | Hop over to Five Loaves Cafe in Summerville for brunch with the Easter Bunny + the annual Egg Hunt for kids 6 years and under. Pro tip: Spots are limited, so make sure to arrive early.*

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News Notes

Weather

Stay safe and vigilant. Waves of heavy showers may continue throughout the morning. There is a small chance of flooding. (WCBD)

Outdoors

Adding new signage to the West Ashley Greenway trail is underway as the first step in implementing the 2019 Greenway Master Plan. The new signs will include trail etiquette, history, wildlife information, locators, and maps. Plans for the project include parks and community gardens. (WCSC)

Development

The City of Charleston has approved the demolition of The Alley for a new hotel called The Lowline Hotel at 131 Columbus St. For now, the plans call for eight stories with underground parking and a bar and dining room. It will sit by the future Lowcountry Lowline Park. (WCSC)

Concert

Don’t stop believing. The legendary rock band Journey will make a stop for their 50 anniversary Freedom Tour at the North Charleston Coliseum on Tuesday, April 23. Get your tickets.

Sports

High school baseball is in full swing in the Lowcountry, and several area teams are performing well. The SC Baseball Coaches Association ranked these local schools: Berkeley, Summerville, James Island, Hanahan, and Ocean Collegiate. (The Post and Courier)

Health

Are you getting the nutrition you need? Give your diet a boost with helpful insights from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina this National Nutrition Month. Learn more + check out the blog.*

Finance

2024: The year of the one-card wallet. If you’ve dreamt of using one credit card for everything, wake up and get this card. Not only does it offer 0% intro APR well into 2025, but cardholders can also earn up to an industry-crushing 5% cash back, with no annual fee to boot.*

Wellness

Therapy isn’t a luxury — it’s an essential tool for navigating life’s complexities. Invest in your wellbeing with 25% off your first month of BetterHelp.*

Try This

🍵 Sip, sip, hooray

Meet Alice. | Photo provided by Hotel Bennett.

For those who are lovers of tea and “Alice in Wonderland,” Camellias, the pink champagne bar at Hotel Bennett, will be hosting tea times right up your alley.

Mad Hatter Tea | April 1, 2 + 4

Journey down the rabbit hole with decor and treats.

Seating times 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. + 2-4 p.m.
Tickets for adults are $95, and children under 12 are $65.

Alice in Wonderland Tea | April 3

Attendees will have everything they need for a mad tea party and will get to meet Alice as she makes a special appearance.

Seating time 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, 2 - 4 pm
Tickets for adults are $95, and children under 12 are $65.

The Buy

Jenni Earle Bandanas. Try a new trend this spring with these bandanas – perfect to tie around your neck, hair, or handbag.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

Just a friendly reminder that if you want to participate in the Cooper Bridge Run on Saturday, April 6, the deadline is coming up to register. Secure your spot.

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