April 1, 2024

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Today’s Forecast

82º | 6% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:05 a.m. | Sunset 7:41 p.m.
Low tides 7:56 a.m. + 7:52 p.m. | High tide 1:36 p.m.

Let’s get active

The new North Charleston Sports Complex building and the parking lot

The sports complex replaced the former Danny Jones Recreation Center. | Photo by the CHStoday team.

After last week’s ribbon cutting, the City of North Charleston is ready to debut its new sports complex.

The North Charleston Sports Complex at 1455 Monitor St., is now officially open in its entirety beginning today, April 1, after certain outdoor facilities opened last Friday.

The $25 million sports complex replaced the former Danny Jones Recreation Center and has many features and amenities.

Highlights of the complex:

25-meter competitive pool to complement the North Charleston Aquatic Center in Dorchester County
Multi-use gymnasium for basketball, volleyball + badminton
Five tennis courts that meet the United States Tennis Association standards
A roller rink for street hockey and roller skating
Multi-purpose field
A walking trail

blue and green tennis courts — Here’s a peek at the courts.
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Photo by the CHStoday team.

The facility will be free to use for the community, with the exception of a fee for the pool.

“The North Charleston Sports Complex is a testament to our enduring commitment to community and wellness,” Mayor Reggie Burgess says, “Built for our residents, this facility underscores our dedication to enriching lives through comprehensive recreational opportunities. It signifies our ongoing effort to ensure that North Charleston remains a place where community and health go hand in hand.”

Its regular operating hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Events

Monday, April 1

Let’s Have a Ball | Monday, April 1-Tuesday, April 9 | 12-6 p.m. | The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston | Price of purchase | Watch the Credit Once Charleston Open in style, while you sip a Volley Tequila Seltzer, and play pickleball on the custom court.

Tuesday, April 2

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | Tuesday, April 2 | 3:30-7 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, 645 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | Don’t miss the first market of the year featuring vendors selling local farm-fresh produce, meats, sauces, baked goods
The Zombies: Different Game Tour | Tuesday, April 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston | $39.50-$75 | Enjoy a show from this band who are 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees and back with a new album.

Wednesday, April 3

Snafu Maker’s Market | Wednesday, April 3 | 4-7 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Price of purchase | This market will have lots of local vendors, plus Seol Ahs Korean Corn Dogs will be there.

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News Notes

Outdoors

Charleston County Parks purchased 10 new beach wheelchairs from a Christopher + Dana Reeves Foundation grant. The wheelchairs can be used at the Isle of Palms County Park, Folly Beach County Park, Kiawah Beachwalker Park, and the Folly Beach Pier on a first-come, first-served basis.

Shop

Everything pink. The Rebecca Illustrated Shop at The Mills House is back. Explore keepsakes, prints, jewelry, and more by Charleston artist Rachel Meixner. You can shop Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fun Fact

Actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore spent time in the Holy City this past weekend. Barrymore shared on her TikTok that she traveled in an RV and browsed antiques along King Street. (WCBD)

Sports

Canyon Barry, who played on the College of Charleston basketball team from 2013 to 2016, has been selected to represent the USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Barry will be part of the inaugural 3-on-3 men’s basketball competition. (WCBD)

Travel

If you ever find yourself on a road trip to Nashville (Hey NASHtoday), you can eat at Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ, which will open its first Tennessee outpost later this week at country music star Eric Church’s restaurant + bar Chief’s.

Feel Good

Charleston native Charles Frasier recently celebrated working 50 years with CARTA. Fraiser also known as the “King of Route 20” has driven 4 million miles throughout his career. Watch his story. (Holy City Sinner)

Travel

Celebrate the North Carolina Zoo’s 50th Anniversary with these 50 Fabulous Finds in Randolph County. Bonus: Snag a free travel guide, too.*

Wellness

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Arts

🖌️ A work of art

See the painting at a trip to the Gibbes Museum of Art. | Photo provided by the Gibbes Museum of Art

The Gibbes Museum of Art, located at 135 Meeting St., has recently acquired, “The Battery, Charleston, SC,” by Edward Hopper. The painting is now part of the museum’s permanent collection galleries.

The artist

Hopper (1882-1967) is often recognized as one of the 20th century’s most famous artists in the US and is best known for his New York and New England land and cityscapes.

In 1929, Hopper and his wife traveled to the Holy City and stayed for three weeks.

The painting

Hopper created “The Battery, Charleston, SC” with watercolor, pencil, and chalk on paper, and captured one of Charleston’s most iconic landmarks. This piece is one of eleven watercolor paintings completed by Hopper during his visit. Now, all but one are in the museum’s collections.

The painting has been exhibited at the Gibbes twice before. It has also been exhibited nationally + internationally.

The Buy

The Song of Everything Book to celebrate National Poetry Month. This poetic journey takes an adventure through South Carolina’s State Parks.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

Happy Monday, y’all. Callie and I ultimately decided to write a round-up of hidden spots locals love. Here it is.

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