The shopping center is located between Highway 17 and Hungryneck Boulevard. | Rendering provided via the Town of Mount Pleasant.
Plans to add additional housing, a hotel, office space, and green space to a popular Mount Pleasant shopping center are moving forward. In a recent planning committee meeting, the board gave the plans conceptual approval.
The plans are a key topic of discussion as the shopping center’s owners have expressed concern about the long-term stability of some of its large tenants, like Belk and Regal Cinema. To clarify, these businesses aren’t planning to close, but they have experienced financial challenges in recent years. While they may be around for years to come, the owners want to create an enticing space for potential future tenants to prevent long-term vacancies, like the empty Bed Bath & Beyond space.
Tap here to take a peek at the proposed plans + what the board wants to see changed. Town leaders say traffic and school zoning concerns will be addressed before any plans are finalized.
Nature POP!® | Wednesday, July 30-Friday, Aug. 15 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation | Included with admission | See this art and nature exhibition by Sean Kenney, featuring 40 sculptures made entirely of LEGO bricks.
Deep Stretch Yoga: A Wellness Experience in Nature | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Magnolia Plantation | $35 | Whether you’re looking to relax or build strength, there’s a class for you — plus, enjoy complimentary garden admission with your yoga ticket.
DIY Candy Necklace | 3-5 p.m. | In The Comfort Of Your Home | $75 | Learn how to make a beaded candy necklace or a matching charm and dangle earring set, with guidance every step of the way.
Thursday, July 31
Punk Rock Speed Dating | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof | $15 | Whether you’re a punk enthusiast or just looking to meet new people, get ready to mingle to the rhythm of rebellious tunes.
Bourbon Tasting & Class | Bourbon N’ Bubbles | Price of purchase | Join certified Bourbon steward, Will Baber, for tastings and pours.
For the 11th year, the Medical University of South Carolina has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in SC by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital system ranked in the top 13% nationally, with 25 programs considered high performing, and 17 of those programs are here in Charleston. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
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Is love truly blind? Some Charlestonians are about to find out. The Netflix show “Love is Blind” is searching for new cast members here in the Holy City. The show is looking for single men and women ready for a committed relationship. Give it a shot; we’ll be rooting for you. (Holy City Sinner)
Real Estate
The peninsula has another pink estate turning heads. The 4,637-sqft South Battery Street home was recently featured on Zillow Gone Wild. The home boasts some original architectural features + historic gardens. (The Post and Courier)
Shop
Do your walls need some sprucing? Freshen them up with a vintage piece from Carolina Antique Maps & Prints. The shop is located at 91 Church St. and features rare maps, prints, and original works. Before you head in, check out the Charleston Daily’s recent highlight of the space.
Outdoors
A $1 million grant could help restore Newmarket Creek + support the City of Charleston in building a new public park. The proposed plan would not only address flooding but also aim to improve wildlife habitats on the east side of the peninsula. (The Post and Courier)
Announced
Have you heard? A radioactive wasp nest was found about 100 miles away in Aiken. The Radiological Control Operations team found the nest at the Savannah River Site nuclear facility. (WCBD)
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Post of the Day
We’re going way back on this Wednesday. Take a look at this hand-drawn image from the SC Historical Society archives featuring the September 1981 cover of the Junior League’s member publication “Cobblestones.” It’s advertising a Kiawah party that promises beach music. Sounds like a good time to us, who doesn’t love a coastal cookout?
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The name of the future Angel Oak Preserve’s entry road has been announced. You’ll soon be able to enter the preserve via —drum roll, please — Protected Path. The name was selected from 350+ community submissions and recently approved by Charleston County.
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