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If you see 100+ boats racing around the Charleston Harbor today, it’s because Charleston Race Week is officially underway.
Happening today through Sunday, April 19, the annual keelboat regatta is one of the largest and most prestigious, attracting international sailors.
Pro tip: Watch the action for free along the waterfront at Patriots Point. Tap the button below to view the race from atop USS Yorktown and gain access to post-race parties and entertainment.
Plans for The Bellinger, a boutique Daniel Island hotel, are on hold as the land was listed. The project included a restaurant, event space, and guest cottages + cabanas. Hospitality Group, Indigo Road, is no longer involved. Developers say the project remains possible as they seek the right partner. (The Post and Courier)
Coming Soon
Shoppers will soon have more options at Tanger Outlets — Abercrombie & Fitch, Swarovski, Spring Step, and Simply Southern will set up shop this summer. Palmetto Clayground, a walk-in studio, is set to open next month. Shake Shack is scheduled to open next year. (Holy City Sinner)
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The Charleston Learning Center has expanded its artificial intelligence curriculum to build confidence, reduce confusion, and empower the community. Tri-county residents can explore AI for free through a Google-funded grant or join the new Collaborating with Agents series to better understand modern AI systems and how techniques like reverse prompting.
Try This
Celebrate the 79th annual Charter Day award winners on Thursday, April 30 at 6 p.m. Each spring, the Historic Charleston Foundation commemorates its 1947 founding by honoring contributions to the preservation of Charleston’s architectural character. Following the ceremony, there will be a reception at the Nathaniel Russell House.
Asked
Businesses, like the Charleston Area Model Railroad Club, were asked to vacate their spaces at the Citadel Mall to make way for the MUSC expansion. Now, the train club is looking for a new home. Know a space?Let them know in the comments of this post. (The Post and Courier)
Sports
Let’s go, Cogus — the College of Charleston Women’s Tennis team is competing in its conference championship. The Maroon and White are taking on Campbell University tomorrow at 6 p.m. for the Coastal Athletic Association title.
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38,775. That’s how many people registered for the Cooper River Bridge Runthis year. That’s a few thousand off from the record-breaking 45,663 folks who registered to get over it in 2006.
How, you ask? Use the Citizen Services Desk, of course. In case you didn’t know, it’s your one-stop shop for non-emergency, local government information + services.
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👁️ One of the most popular brands is grace & stella. Try a variety pack to learn which key ingredient — whether retinol, caffeine, or firming peptides — makes the biggest difference to your skin.
Whoa, you’ve outdone yourselves. A record-breaking 25+ readers were spot on when it came to guessing where this week’s mystery photo was taken — Fleet Landing. Stay tuned, we’re taking up the difficulty level in the next round.
As promised, here are those shoutouts for those of you who nailed it. Congrats: Kerry D., Donna G., Mikaela M., Annie M., Wendy L., Janet, Tory A., Cheri B., Rachael S., Emilie B., Patti D., Nate B., Albert A., Abigail N., Jeff A., Joan K., Jaclyn C., Payton M., Steve J., Linda W., Cristin D., Michelle H., Katherine F., Peter E., Judy D.
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