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Daniel Island’s only grocery store is set to reopen next month following a renovation and expansion. The Publix Supermarket on Seven Farms Drive will host its grand reopening on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7 a.m. Just in time to start planning your holiday meals.
Traffic
This Friday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m., the Town of Mount Pleasant will hold a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of the Shem Creek bike lanes project. The new lanes start at Coleman Boulevard and continue across the Shem Creek Bridge. Construction began earlier this year. (WCBD)
Number
$2,625,000. That’s how much funding was awarded to 13 Lowcountry startups (10 professional and three student-led). The recipients pitched their ventures to more than 400 people at the inaugural Catalyst by Beemok Live Pitch Competition. (Holy City Sinner)
Listen
It’s timeee — ready or not, Christmas music is playing on Y102.5. The radio station made the switch from their typical playlist to the holly jolly jingles last Friday, Nov. 7.
Quoted
Kelsea Ballerini’s new EP titled “Mount Pleasant,” is set to debut this Friday, Nov. 14. Inspired by the Lowcountry, Ballerini told RollingStone it’s a “Collection of six songs I’ve written throughout the summer, marking a chapter of heavy self-examination, longing, and stepping further into who I am as a 32-year old woman.” (RollingStone)
Watch
Reel talk — have you seen “Jaws” recently? The 1975 film is the most popular horror movie in the Palmetto State, according to a new study. Now that spooky season has come and gone, we recommend turning on a flick with ties to the Holy City. (CW33)
Try This
Keith Haring: Radiant Vision offers a colorful, energetic experience for visitors of all ages. From bold figures to playful motifs, the exhibition blends creativity with important social messages. Families and art lovers alike can explore Haring’s iconic works and discover how his vision continues to inspire today.*
Finance
Imagine a place where your financial needs are met with a genuine smile and a helping hand. Enter: Huntington Bank. Their hub on King St. will expand into a full-service branch this December. Until then, swing by the office if you need to make a transaction and say hi to the local team.*
Sports
Padel has arrived, Charleston. LTP Daniel Island is offering the Lowcountry’s first padel membership, complete with free paddles, guest passes, and advanced booking. Founding memberships start at $55/month — get the details.*
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Development
Boeing begins billion-dollar expansion
Speaking of jobs, the construction effort will employ 2,500+ people. | Rendering provided by Boeing
ICYMI: Last Friday, Nov. 7, Boeing broke ground on a $1 billion expansion right here in North Charleston. The ceremony celebrated a project that will add a second final assembly building for the company’s 787 Dreamliner program.
The expansion will include:
A final assembly building similar to the current 1.2-million-sqft facility
A parts preparation area, a vertical fin paint facility, and Flight Line stalls
Additions to the area where parts for the aircraft’s interior are made
The construction effort will employ more than 2,500 people, and the project promises to bring over 1,000 new jobs to the area over the next five years.
Boeing has the goal to increase production to a rate of 10 airplanes per month in 2026. The new expansion will allow the site to support higher 787 production rates.
The Buy
The ultimate fast-charging phone charger for your car. It features two retractable cords and two additional ports so you can charge up to four devices at once. Read: No more fighting over a single car charger.
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