Several community members shared concerns at the meeting on Tuesday, April 8, and emphasized why they thought it was important to maintain public accessibility to waterfront areas. The council said they needed additional information and community input before moving forward.
Money made from this area will help maintain the USS Yorktown and USS Laffey.
Rendering provided by Mount Pleasant Town Council
What is Patriots Annex? A waterfront development at Patriots Point, spanning more than 30 acres, the project will offer locals and visitors a space to relax, dine, and work.
Spring Break at the aquarium | Until Monday, April 21 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium | $38 | Take the plunge with dive shows, a scavenger hunt, and interactive talks on SC’s wildlife.
Breakfast With the Easter Bunny | Until Saturday, April 19 | Osprey Ballroom, Isle of Palms | $55+ | Kids will enjoy the bunny + a pancake bar while adults will enjoy traditional breakfast favorites.
Thursday, April 17
Plant Propagation 101 | 6-7 p.m. | Park Circle Community Building, North Charleston | $20 | Learn how to propagate new plants from cuttings, division, and seeds + how to keep them healthy and thriving.
Benefits of Bats | 7:30-9 p.m. | Caw Caw Interpretive Center, Ravenel | $10 | Search for bats + learn about how we can help conserve this unique mammal.
Friday, April 18
The New Realm Variety Show | 7-9 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Co. | $15 | Join an unforgettable evening of entertainment, where the lineup will leave you laughing, dancing, and thinking.
2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | $20+ | Cheer on the Rays as they start their quest to claim the Kelly Cup.
Saturday, April 19
Mushroom Bucket Inoculation Workshop | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Charleston Parks Conservancy Office | $30 | Join this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn everything you need to grow your own mushrooms at home.
Door Mat Painting | 3-8 p.m. | 500 N. Pine St., Summerville | $40 | Add a personalized touch to your front porch with a one-of-a-kind doormat.
After a lengthy environmental review, Charleston County’s Airport Connector Road project is moving forward. The project will include a new five-lane roadway to the Charleston International Airport to help alleviate traffic congestion. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and will take about two years.
The Burger Battle is back at Holy City Brewing this Saturday, April 19 from 12 until 4 p.m. Your $45 ticket will unlock unlimited burger bites. Pro tip: Some proceeds will benefit the Charleston Animal Society. Take a peek at what you can expect.
Try This
Middleton Made Knives and Don Luchi are teaming up for a one-night culinary collaboration on Thursday, May 8, at Navy Yard Charleston. SUSHEE will showcase the Japanese art of sushi and Gullah Geechee seafood. You can expect sips, bites, private shopping, and demos. Pro tip: There are only a handful of tickets left; secure yours today.
Travel
Set sail to the Last Frontier on a 50-night cruise that’s leaving from right here in the Holy City. The trip to Alaska has been dubbed “Spring Across America 2026,” and will include five ships and two flights; take a look at the route. (The Post and Courier)
Cause
Need plans tomorrow? Sign up for a shift to volunteer with The Green Heart Project at The Urban Farm at Enston House. Pro tip: There will be a happy hour across the street at High Wire Distilling, so stop in before or after volunteering.
Health
Getting care in Carolina. MUSC has plans to build the state’s only dedicated cancer hospital — the building will stand next to the Rutledge Tower in what’s currently a parking lot. The facility — planned to be open by 2028 — will provide services like surgeries, stem cell transplantation, chemotherapy and infusion services, radiation therapy, and clinical trials. (WCSC)
Feel Good
Did you know? April is National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Midlands native, Clemson All-American, and two-time Super Bowl champ Jim Stuckey was honored in North Charleston after beating cancer. Stuckey had oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma, a form of cancer found in the head and neck. (WCBD)
Eat
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History
See history in a new light
At the dig site, you can chat with the Museum’s Curator of Archaeology and the College of Charleston Archaeology Department faculty and students. | Photo by CHStoday
This Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can visit the garden behind the Heyward-Washington House, to see an archaeological field school and dig in action.
Experts from The Charleston Museum — including Curator of Archaeology John Fisher — plus faculty and students from the College of Charleston’s Archaeology Department will be on-site to answer questions and share insights.
Fisher told CHStoday that digs like this are important because they help to add context and new details to history and shed light on what day-to-day life would have looked like.
The dig site is free for Charleston Museum members or free with admission to the Heyward-Washington House. Pro tip: Field school is weather-dependent; call (843) 722-2996 if there are any concerns.
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