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🔨 Hard hats, big plans
The project’s current design meets all zoning requirements. | Rendering provided by City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review — L
Last month, the city’s Board of Architectural Review — L granted conceptual approval for a proposed MUSC sky bridge to better serve healthcare workers, patients, and students during flooding. The 25-ft-tall bridge, suspended 18 ft above ground, would connect four buildings. The next step for the project is preliminary design review.
This got us thinking. What other improvements would you like to see around the Charleston area? We want to hear everything from practical options like bridge and road expansions to outside-the-box ideas like adding a row of boat homes on Shem Creek to help add more housing here in the Lowcountry.
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We want to know what improvement projects you’d plan for the Holy City.
Today through Sunday, Annie Mae’s Bakeshop (a new spot offering pies, cakes by the slice, breakfast biscuits, and lattes) will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sounds like the perfect excuse to treat yourself.
Traffic
Today at 1 p.m., the Town of Mount Pleasant will break ground on the final 1.4-mile section of Billy Swails Boulevard. The project will connect Sweetgrass Basket Parkway to the rest of Billy Swails Boulevard. It’s expected to take approximately 18 months to complete. (WCSC)
Shop
Charleston Candle Company launches The Parks Collection today, a collab with the Charleston Parks Conservancy featuring three park-inspired scents: Colonial Lake, Rose Pavilion, and Gather + Garden. The candles feature original artwork by painter Rebecca Hoyle, and a portion of the proceeds supports the conservancy’s mission.
Try This
Need weekend plans? Look no further, round up the crew, and head to SEWE at the Bluff. There are still tickets available for Saturday Admission. You’ll enjoy live music, works by 20+ SEWE-selected artists, curated tastings, and, of course, wildlife demonstrations.
Eat
Move over, happy hour,Sullivan’s Fish Camp has introduced Oyster Hour, taking place every Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. The special menu changes regularly and features things like fresh Steamboat Creek Oysters served with Grit Bakery baguettes. Pro tip: add a Freezer Martini to any dozen oysters for $10.
Sports
Get a taste of Augusta National at home. Did you know you can order an official hosting kit with pimento cheese, egg salad, barbecue, and other classic Masters concessions? Plus, no need to recreate the Azalea Cocktail when you can get the real thing.
Drink
Soft-serve margaritas are the latest TikTok trend, and it seems they’re hard to find. I’m on the hunt for a local spot that’s serving them. Know of a spot swirling out this trend? Reply to this email and let me know.
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Who’s ready to unleash the fun? | Photo by Charleston County Parks
Take advantage of this warm weather and join one of these events at a Charleston-area park.
Starlight Yoga | Thursday, April 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier | $12+ | Find your flow in this all-levels class under the moon and stars sigh a glow-in-the-dark prize.
Music in the Parks | Thursday, April 9 | 5:30-7:30 p.m | Magnolia Park | Free | This series brings live local music, food trucks, and community to neighborhood green spaces.
Neighbor Nights | Wednesday, April 15 | 5-7 p.m | Tiedemann Park | Free | Join this hands-on way to support local parks through light gardening and volunteer projects — all supplies and snacks are provided.
Yappy Hour | Wednesday, April 29 | 5:30-7:30 p.m | Dog Park at Wannamaker County Park | Free with admission | Bring your four-legged friend for some live music and drinks.
Today marks the official first day of spring. To celebrate, we’re sharing our wardrobe must-haves for the season:
👚 Slip on this short sleeve cardigan for seamless warm weather layering.
☀️ Stay comfy and cute in this elevated casual gingham two-piece set.
👕 Opt for a lightweight henley tee on those chillier spring mornings.
👗 Flaunt this boho maxi skirt available in springtime hues like light pink, baby blue, and rose.
🩳 Lounge in these casual high-waisted shorts with pockets and a drawstring.
🏀 Let’s go, Cougs. The No. 14 College of Charleston women’s basketball team will make its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance today. Cheer them on as they face No. 3 Duke in Durham at 11:30 a.m.
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