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⚽️ Celebrating 50 goal-orious years

Celebrating 50 years of Men’s Soccer at the College of Charleston
An overhead shot of Patriots Point Soccer Stadium, with the Cooper River in the background.
The team calls Patriots Point Athletics Complex in Mount Pleasant home. | Photo provided by Follywood Productions
For five decades, generations of men donning maroon and white kits have laced up their cleats to represent the College of Charleston on the pitch. This fall, the Cougars men’s soccer team will do the same but with a little more pep in their step as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the program.

Led by head coach Keith Wiggans, the team is currently 3-0. Wiggans is in his fifth season leading his alma mater after he was promoted from associate head coach in 2019. He spent 11 seasons serving under the program’s all-time winningest coach, Ralph Lundy. Wiggans also played seven seasons for the Charleston Battery.

Quick facts
  • Transitioned from NAIA to NCAA Division I in 1991
  • Trans America Athletic Conference 1991-1997
  • Southern Conference 1998-2012
  • Coastal Athletic Association 2013-Present
  • 95 All-Conference selections
  • 14 All-Region selections
The team calls Patriots Point Soccer Complex home, but before the $6.5 million facility was completed in 2000, the team used to play at Stoney Field and the former MUSC Health Stadium.

Celebrate 50 years of the team and help cheer them on against Jacksonville tomorrow, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. Pro tip: Soccer games are free. During the match, the program will also honor the late Aaron Olitsky, who played for coach Ralph Lundy, and the College of Charleston from 1993 to 1996.
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Events
Thursday, Sept. 5
  • Fall Acoustic Guitar Series | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | The Waterfront Park on Daniel Island | Free | Soak in a spectacular view of the Wando River while you enjoy live music.
  • Booze and Boos Tour | Thursday, Sept. 5 | Times vary | Henry’s On The Market | $32 | Journey down the cobblestone streets to explore the city’s oldest structures + travel through alleyways that still echo with the gunshots of famous duels.
Friday, Sept. 6
  • Sipland Pop-Up | Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 1-6 p.m. | The Charleston Place | Price of purchase | Check out the “The After School Special” for non-alcohol and low-alcohol beverages from Sipland.
  • First Friday BBQ & Bluegrass | Friday, Sept. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Commonhouse Aleworks | Price of purchase | Get swept away into the heart of Appalachia while enjoying some ‘que.
Saturday, Sept. 7
  • Mom’s Coffee Break | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Blūm | $15 | Trade diaper duty for coffee and conversation.
  • September Pickers Hullabaloo Flea Market | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Firefly Distillery | $0-$20 | Spend the day treasure hunting, enjoying good food, and rocking out to live music.
  • Archaeology in Action | Saturday, Sept. 7 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Nathaniel Russell House | $7-$15 | Get up close with archaeologists as they unearth discoveries from a historic cellar.
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News Notes
Opening
  • Three new clothing brands are opening storefronts on King Street. Jenni Kayne is taking over the former Five Guys spot, Alice + Olivia is moving into the space formerly occupied by Groucho’s Deli, and Rag & Bone will also join the Holy City’s popular shopping corridor. (The Post and Courier)
Active
  • After about a year of work, the Hamlin Trail project is nearly finished. The 10-foot-wide path runs parallel to Rifle Range Road + extends the bike and pedestrian paths from the Vaughn Ed Kee Parkway project. This project is part of a larger goal to improve pedestrian and cyclist accessibility and safety. (WCSC)
Edu
  • The SC Board of Education approved the statewide ban on cell phones in the classroom following the Free to Focus initiative. The ban will begin in January, and districts that don’t comply could lose state funding. (WCBD)
Sports
  • Cheer on Charleston tennis star Emma Navarro as she takes on Belarus’ Aryna Siarhiejeŭna Sabalenka. This is the Ashley Hall grad’s first US Open semifinal match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Cause
  • Play for a cause. CHS MAHJ SQUAD is hosting a mah jong + pickleball event to benefit Kids On Point, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering underserved youth through education, mentorship, and athletics. Get your tickets for the event happening on Sunday, Oct. 8, at Crush Yard in Mount Pleasant.
Traffic
  • The Town of Mount Pleasant is rolling out a plan to address the traffic issues caused by cargo ships on Long Point Road. Public input helped shape the current plan for where trucks will exit the interstate, and the town will also add noise walls. If approved, the four- to five-year project will start in the spring of 2025. (WCBD)
Sports
  • The Charleston RiverDogs are looking to add another trophy to The Joe. The Dogs have clinched their fourth consecutive spot in the playoffs — boosting the team on their path to a back-to-back-to-back-to-back Carolina League championship. (Holy City Sinner)
Charlestonian
  • City of Charleston Traffic Safety Inspector Michael Better added another accomplishment to his resume… World Champion. Better earned a spot on the US National Flag Football team and won the championship in Finland.
Concert
  • Congratulations are in order. The Cane Bay High School Cobra Chorale will perform at the SC Music Educators’ Association In-Service Conference. Choral professionals from around the country selected The Cobras through a blind audition process. The group heads to Columbia on Friday, Feb. 7.
Plan Ahead
  • Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Kiawah Island Golf Resort transforms into a holiday wonderland. Think: Decadent dining, breathtaking decor, and festive events for all ages — from a tree lighting ceremony to Santa sightings, gift-crafting workshops, and more. Start your holiday planning.*
 
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