06.12.2024

Today’s Forecast

87º | 10% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:09 a.m. | Sunset 8:29 p.m.
Low tides 7:08 a.m. + 7:17 p.m. | High tide 1:28 p.m.

🥾 Time to hit up a hike

Take a hike: A guide to trails around Charleston

Explore the West Ashley Greenway. | Photo by @annie_o_love

From quick and easy loops around town to paths that take you to marshes and beaches, our city has so many options to hit the trail. So lace up your boots, because we’ve compiled a trail guide for the Charleston area with routes and trails to help you plan your next adventure and experience breathtaking views.

Note: While parks and trails may be listed as open, we recommend checking park websites before visiting for further info, current trail conditions, and safest practices for the area.

Key: Easy = 🥾 | Moderate = 🥾🥾 | Hard = 🥾🥾🥾

Charleston

West Ashley Greenway, Albemarle Road

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 10.5 miles out and back
Wheelchair accessible: Portions
Pet-friendly: Yes

The West Ashley Greenway is a partially-paved trail with water views that are great for walking your dog.

trail surrounded by greenery — Take a peaceful stroll on Johns Island.
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Photo provided by @explore.chs.sc

Charles Towne Landing Historic Site Trail, 1500 Old Towne Rd.

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 2-mile loop
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes

This trail offers scenic views of the Ashley River and is popular for birding, walking, and biking.

James Island County Perimeter Trail, 871 Riverland Dr.

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 3.5-mile loop
Wheelchair accessible: Portions
Pet-friendly: Yes

Go for a jog with your running buddy on this trail around James Island that’s open year-round.

Mount Pleasant

I’On Village Walk, North Shelmore Blvd.

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 2-mile loop
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pet-friendly: Yes

This easy route in the I’On neighborhood includes sites like the Rookery Wildlife Refuge and Mt. Pleasant Amphitheater.

grand trees lining this trail — How beautiful are these trees at Laurel Hill County Park?
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Photo provided by @blushingalpacas

Laurel Hill County Park Loop, 1251 Park West Blvd.

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 5-mile loop
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes

Follow this dirt path with your furry friend on a leash through Laurel Hill County Park.

Palmetto Islands County Park Marsh Trail, 444 Needlerush Pkwy., Mount Pleasant

Difficulty: 🥾
Length: 0.9-mile loop
Wheelchair accessible: Portions
Pet-friendly: Yes

Grab your friends, lace up your sneakers, and go for a 15-minute walk on this open-year-round loop.

Folly Beach trails + gear

Asked

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A. Level of difficulty
B. Time to complete/number of miles
C. Unmatched views
D. It’s all about the hiking location

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Events

Wednesday, June 12

Checkout Challenge | Wednesday, June 12-Wednesday, July 31 | 3-4 p.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St., Charleston | Free with admission | Bring the kids to this interactive grocery store exhibit where they can learn to become savvy shoppers and strategic thinkers.
Weekly Trivia | Wednesday, June 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Indigo Reef Brewing Company, 2079 Wambaw Creek Rd., Ste. 1, Charleston | Free | Put your knowledge to the test, it’s free to play and winners will receive house prizes.
The Menzingers | Wednesday, June 12 | 8 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St., Charleston | $35 | The Pennsylvania punk rock band brings their tour to the Holy City.

Thursday, June 13

Spring Music Series | Thursday, June 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Magnolia Park and Community Garden, 720 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | Free | Gather your friends and family for an evening of live music, food trucks, and beer + wine.
2024 Carifest Symposium: St. Vincent & the Grenadines | Thursday, June 13 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | International African American Museum, 14 Wharfside St., Charleston | Free | Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month and learn about Carnival culture through food, music, and stunning costumes.
Father’s Day Beer Dinner | Thursday, June 13 | 7-9 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co., 880 Island Park Dr., Charleston | $65 | Celebrate your dad or father figure with a five-course meal expertly paired with craft beer from New Realm’s head brewer.

Friday, June 14

Elise Testone’s Amy Winehouse Experience | Friday, June 14 | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St., Charleston | $20-$25 | This nine-piece band led by Elise also includes trombone or baritone sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and background vocalists.

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News Notes

Civic

Yesterday voters across the Palmetto State participated in the primary election by casting their votes. See the results.

Community

Joint Base Charleston shared that multiple agencies will take part in a two-day exercise by the Don Holt Bridge, beginning tomorrow, Thursday, June 13. The exercise will be a simulated oil spill scenario, and the purpose is to test + evaluate communications between the different agencies. (WCBD)

Edu

For the fifth consecutive year, CofC’s Board of Trustees approved a plan to freeze tuition for in-state students for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. The board approved a 3.95% tuition increase for out-of-state students. A new program, a two-tiered system, will determine graduate students’ tuition. (WCBD)

Open

Relax, refresh, and unwind. Hand + Stone Massage and Facial Spa has a new location in West Ashley at 1133 Savannah Hwy., Ste. 510. Guests can enjoy professional massages, facial hair removal, and skin treatments. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Festival

Carifest, Charleston’s Caribbean Festival, returns tomorrow, June 13 through Sunday, June 16. This is a chance for attendees to learn about Caribbean culture through food, music, and costumes. See the list of events planned. (WCIV)

Traffic

Did you catch this? Monday night’s severe storm caused I-26 to be gridlocked for hours due to downed trees and power lines. Watch some footage.

Environment

Dale Morris, Chief Resilience Officer, for the Office of Resilience and Sustainability for the City of Charleston, is stepping down from his role. Morris served for almost three years. The city will be announcing updates on the position and other environmental initiatives, including flooding, at a later date.

Plan Ahead

📖 Round one of authors

Charleston Literary Festival reveals a preview of this year’s author lineup

Catch a show at Dock Street Theatre. | Photo by @shaughntillman

Bookworms, get this. This year’s Charleston Literary Festival, which takes place Nov. 1-Nov. 10 at Dock Street Theatre, revealed the first 14 of the 35+ acclaimed authors who will be part of the festival. Authors involved include Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, and National Book Award nominees and winners.

Preview of this year’s lineup:

Nikki Giovanni
Colm Tóibín
Jayne Anne Phillips
Ilyon Woo
Paul Murray
Eddie Glaude
James Shapiro
Catherine Lacey
Lottie Hazel
Claire Messud
Attica Locke
Marie Arana
Charan Ranganath

Early Bird All-Session Access Passes are available for purchase but only for a limited time. These pass holders will have access to all 30+ author sessions.

The full Charleston Literary Festival schedule will be announced on Thursday, Sept. 5.

The Buy

Strut your stuff this summer with accessories from Designed For Joy. The Birdie purse comes in various colorways and features a scarf detail on the handle – perfect for a summer date night.

Answered

How do you like your iced tea — sweetened or unsweetened?

City Editor Erika here. I’m shocked after seeing the results from the iced tea poll. Nearly 200 readers voted, and here’s the breakdown.

57% unsweetened
35.9% sweetened
6.7% don’t like iced tea

See how readers voted about lemons

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

Happy Hump Day, CHS.

I know that pineapples on pizza is a touchy subject — but what do you think about peaches? Now that the juicy fruit is in season, The Obstinate Daughter on Sullivan’s Island is now offering its peach pizza with Gorgonzola, mozzarella, red onion, prosciutto, and vin cotto.

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