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Today’s Forecast

80º | 58% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:30 a.m. | Sunset 8:03 p.m.
Low tides 8:40 a.m. + 8:49 p.m. | High tide 2:38 p.m.
 

🛶 Paddle for a cause

Dragon Boat Charleston provides physical and mental wellbeing to cancer survivors around the Lowcountry
participants at the Dragon Boat Festival
Participants from last year’s festival. | Photo by James Hahn
Dragon Boat Charleston (DBC) is a local nonprofit created in 2003 that serves more than 150 cancer survivors and community members in the Lowcountry. The group’s mission is to “promote physical and mental wellness among cancer survivors and their community through dragon boating.”

Throughout the year, DBC offers recreational and competitive paddling, wellness and nutrition, and outreach programs.

Each May, DBC’s premiere event, the Charleston Dragon Boat Festival provides a full day of fun.

A participant at last year's Dragon Boat Festival

We’re digging this participant’s hat.

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Photo by James Hahn

Activities include:
  • Dragon boat racing
  • Survivors’ celebration
  • Costumes and entertainment
  • Food trucks
  • Awards
More about the event’s signature race:

Teams are made up of 20 paddlers and a drummer. Leading up to the event, DCB provides two practices and professional steerers for each boat.

The teams battle it out, two by two, and awards are given to top fundraisers, winning teams, and teams with the best spirit.

This year’s event:

In its 15th year, this year’s festival will take place this Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brittlebank Park (185 Lockwood Dr.). Although race registration is closed, you can still come out, enjoy the festival, and support this great cause. The festival is free to attend.

Author Roger Jones will be in attendance to sign copies of his newly released book, “The Final Victory,” inspired by true events while paddling with Dragon Boat Charleston’s all-cancer survivor team that won the 2010 national championship against great odds.
 
Events
Wednesday, May 1
  • North Charleston Arts Fest 2024 | Wednesday, May 1-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free | The fest features five days of events highlighting regional and local artists and performers in dance, music, theater, visual arts, and literature.
  • Yarn Therapy In-Person | Wednesday, May | 2-4 p.m. | Goose Creek Library, 325 Old Moncks Corner Rd., Goose Creek | Free | Join other knitters and crocheters for a time of relaxation, socialization, and fun
  • The Sound of Charleston | Wednesday, May 1 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St., Charleston | $26-$28 | Come hear the iconic music of Charleston’s history, from gospel spirituals to music of George Gershwin, Civil War songs, jazz, and light classics.
Thursday, May 2
  • Safe Streets on Tap | Thursday, May 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Munkle Brewing Co., 1513 Meeting St. Rd, Charleston | Free | To kick off Mobility Month, roll through for beer and cheer(s), and learn about what’s on tap throughout May.
  • Stephen Marley in concert | Thursday, May 2 | 7 p.m. | The Refinery, 1640 Meeting Street Rd., Charleston | $37-$52 | This award-winning reggae singer, songwriter, and producer Stephen Marley brings his Babylon by Bus tour to Charleston.
  • The Weekend Party Silent Disco | Thursday, May 2 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Coast Bar & Grill, 39D John St., Charleston | $30 | With specially curated playlists streaming directly into your headphones, dance the night away to your favorite beats without missing a single note.
Friday, May 3
  • Welcome to the Jungle Exhibit Opening Reception | Friday, May 3 | 5-8 p.m. | The Vendue, 19 Vendue Range, Charleston | Free | Dive deep into an exhibit that explores the vibrant chaos and harmony of the jungle, both around and within us.
  • Moonlight Mixer | Friday, May 3 | 7-10 p.m. | Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave., Folly Beach | $10-$15 | Dance the night away under the stars at the Folly Beach Pier.
Friday, May 10
  • Artisphere presented by TD Bank | Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Main Street, Greenville SC, South Main St., Greenville | Free | Mark your calendars: Artisphere presented by TD Bank is back for its 20th year in downtown Greenville, May 10-12. Enjoy crafts, delicious food, live painting, street performers, and more.*
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Wellness

Wellness

This program takes a holistic, modern approach to mental health and wellness
Presented by a CHStoday partner
A group of students practicing yoga at Modern Minds.
Modern Minds is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to treating and empowering mental health and wellness. | Photo provided by Modern Minds
Looking to enhance your everyday well-being? Invest in yourself with the Modern Minds Core Immersion Program, a personalized 16-week program designed to help you develop the necessary tools to foster a more resilient mindset to better care for —and connect to — yourself and the world around you.

The evidence-based program equally prioritizes therapy and whole-person health to treat, achieve, and sustain mental health and well-being with weekly:
  • Therapy: These one-hour sessions allow you to work with a dedicated therapist to develop the core skills needed to start moving toward the life you envision.
  • Wellness navigation sessions: Choose from a range of wellness activities, like balance checks (assessing how a client feels in each cornerstone, identifying where there is room for growth), guided meditations, yoga + more.
Both are partnered in teaching practices that can support a healthy mindset and that may be applied to everyday life. The teachings are grounded in The Four Cornerstones of Mind-First Wellness™:
  1. Fuel
  2. Reflect
  3. Move
  4. Connect
Interested? Schedule a free phone consultation.
Learn more about Modern Minds
News Notes
Civic
  • The City of Charleston’s six-month Rideshare Pilot Program starts today, May 1. The pilot guides rideshare drivers to five designated pickup and drop-off points along the King Street corridor between Spring and Johns Street from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Edu
  • Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced two new hires. Dr. Lucas “Luke” Clamp was named the new Deputy Superintendent and Toya Hampton, a former CCSD trustee member, was named the district’s staff attorney. Their start dates have not been announced yet. (WCIV)
Drink
  • After serving up coffee from a food truck, Dead Low Coffee Co. has recently opened its Folly Beach brick-and-mortar space at 113 E. Ashley Ave., where Lunar Light Botanicals used to operate. The shop is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and has coffee, food, and smoothies, plus vegan + gluten-free baked goods. (The Post and Courier)
State
Legacy
  • The Folly Beach community is remembering David “Super Dave” Beltzhoover after he died last week in a house fire. Beltzhoover worked as a parking attendant in the lot behind Rita’s restaurant and according to a friend loved getting people together at the volleyball courts. His family painted the Folly Beach Graffiti Boat in honor of him. (WCSC)
Outdoors
  • Isle of Palms police are working to address recent coyote incidents on the beach community for residents and visitors. The department is working with a professional trapping service and is increasing signage + public education in hopes of raising awareness. Coyote sightings should be reported to the department’s admin line. (WCBD)
Environment
  • Howard Hogue, also known as “Beach Santa,” has reached a milestone of collecting his one-millionth piece of litter. Hogue is known for his efforts of cleaning up litter on the beach at Isle of Palms and has recently expanded his reach to areas across the Lowcountry. He has participated in more than 2,160 litter cleanup sweeps. Way to go. (WCBD)
Holiday
  • Cinco de Mayo, the celebration of Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla is this Sunday, May 5, and there are several ways to celebrate around the Holy City. Check out this round-up from the Charleston City Paper to find parties and food + drink specials.
Legacy
  • Robert “Bob” Norman King, who served Charleston County for over 50 years in several different roles, died last week at 90 years old. Most recently, King served as a North Charleston city councilman until Dec. 31, 2023. King was also a graduate of North Charleston High School and The Citadel. (WCBD)
Sports
  • The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, May 4, and Tavern & Table in Mount Pleasant (100 Church St.) will host its annual Derby Hat Contest at their Derby Party. Wear your best hat fit for the races for a chance to win a $150 gift card.
Real Estate
  • Step inside this cozy, well-kept home right in the heart of Summerville. Whether you’re considering an investment opportunity or looking for your next place to call home, this property has plenty to offer. Hint: Well-maintained homes at this price point are a rare find. Schedule a tour.*
Outdoors
Eat
  • We love the ease of this grilled salmon with avocado bruschetta recipe almost as much as the health factor. The flavors of tomatoes and basil on top reminds us of summer (yes, we’re already thinking about the next season). Bonus: It’s ready in 40 minutes — including prep time.*
Job
  • We want you. Yes, you: The curious-about-the-world person who is a creative thinker, passionate writer, big reader, hard worker, and organized desk-haver. If these traits describe you, see if you’d be a fit for our Junior Branded Copywriter role. We’re hiring now.
 
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Celebrating small businesses

Our third National Small Business Week Spotlight is Covey Collection
Kate is wearing a blue and white dress holding Covey in front of a blue building
Meet Kate and Covey. | Photo provided by Covey Collection
Get ready to raise the woof for today’s National Small Business Week series, which is also part of Six & Main, our parent company’s e-commerce site featuring premium products made by small businesses and artists.

Covey Collection is a local online retailer that offers small-batch pet products and home goods.

This business is named after a little dog with a big personality named Covey, who likes walks downtown or on the beaches of Kiawah. His “dog mom,” Kate, founded the company in 2022 as a passion project celebrating Covey’s outlook on life by offering products “Wrapped in Charleston’s unmistakable whimsy, color, and fun — and sprinkled with a dash of Southern charm for good measure.”

You can shop for things like leashes, collars, toys, coasters, baby bibs and blankets, and notepads.

Follow along on Instagram.
The Buy
A summer sip. Prepare for a summer by the pool or on the porch with these iced coffee and sparkling tea options.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Horticulturist Kellen Goodell shared his top five favorite roses with Charleston Parks Conservancy that you can admire at Colonial Lake and Hampton Park. See them here.
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