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✨ Your ideas to brighten the block
The project’s current design meets all zoning requirements. | Rendering provided by City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review — L
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.
This got us thinking. What other improvements would you like to see around the Charleston area?
Your improvement project ideas
There were lots of ideas for fixing potholes and expanding roads. Here are a few more ideas that stood out to us:
A regular water taxi service between Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, West Ashley, James Island, and the peninsula to make use of its waterways and reduce traffic.
Make King Street pedestrian-only from Calhoun down to Queen Street.
An online parking system where you can extend the time from your phone.
Each contribution directly supports ECCO’s mission to provide assistance, guidance, and resources to local neighbors facing challenges. | Photos provided by ECCO
Mother’s Day is less than a month away on Sunday, May 10. If you’re looking for a simple way to celebrate the women who’ve shaped your life while supporting another mother in need, this initiative offers a meaningful option.
East Cooper Community Outreach serves nearly 3,000 neighbors each year — 74% of them women doing everything they can to care for their families.
This year, the organization is offering a limited-edition Mother’s Day card featuring artwork by a local Lowcountry artist. The watercolor captures a quiet moment between a mother and child, reflecting the care and connection shared by many families.
Cards are $25 or four for $100, with pickup or shipping available (through May 4).
MUSC’s master plan is the framework to grow its mission and campus over the next 20 years.
Rendering via MUSC
Development
MUSC’s Board of Trustees is moving forward with its downtown Charleston campus master plan. It aims to expand its campus and strengthen its educational, research, and clinical spaces while improving and integrating stormwater management, landscaped open spaces, and adaptive infrastructure to enhance both environmental performance and quality of life.
Real Estate
An 185-acre undeveloped parcel in Mount Pleasant was purchased by Highland Resources, the developer behind Magnolia Landing. The property sits along the Wando River near Rivertown off Highway 41. If the town annexes the land, it will control development density; if not, Highland could move forward without town review.
Community
Sorry folks, park’s (temporarily) closed. Mount Pleasant’s Memorial Waterfront Park is set to reopen tomorrow with new picnic tables, benches, and trash cans inside the play area. Make plans to visit the recently opened splash pad, basketball and pickleball courts, and a dog area. (WCBD)
Try This
Paper lovers, rejoice — it’s National Letter Writing Month. Celebrate snail mail at The Paper Canopy’s Postcard Collage on Thursday, April 23, from 3 to 6 p.m., and Pen Pal Party on Sunday, April 26, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Both are $10 or pay-what-you-can, with fees waived upon request.
Number
10,000. That’s at least how many pieces of trash were collected in just two hours at Toby’s Earth Month Folly Beach Litter Sweep on Sunday. The annual event aims to keep the beaches, marshes, and streets clean to protect the environment and its marine life. (WCSC)
Wellness
If Modern Minds’ new programming has been on your radar, here’s your in. Their classes are now available on ClassPass, making it easier than ever to book and explore offerings like strength, yoga, cardio, and more. Psst… We’ve got our eyes on the Hot Sculpt and Plunge. Learn more.*
Number
$700,000+. That’s where Charleston’s median home price stands. Thinking about buying or selling this year? Here’s what matters: Demand is steady, buyers aren’t overpaying, and overpricing is costing sellers time and leverage. Sign up for new listings and exclusive updates to stay in the know.*
Announced
The former short-haul Hampton and Branchville Railroad, located west of Charleston, has been renamed to the Salkehatchie Subdivision and will be back in action for the first time in over a decade. Palmetto Railways says it will be running this month, connecting Hampton, Smoaks, and Canadys. (The Post and Courier)
Sports
Charleston Southern University will usher in a new era of women’s sports in spring 2028 with the debut of its Women’s Flag Football program. The Buccaneers have named Angela Villarreal-Ortiz as the program’s first head coach. Villarreal-Ortiz has competed in the USA Flag Women’s National Team Trials for the past three years. (Holy City Sinner)
Try This
Mark your calendars for TEDxCharleston 2026 at the Charleston Music Hall on Wednesday, April 29. Now in its 14th year, the event features thought-provoking TED Talks from local leaders and thinkers on timely, inspiring topics. Grab tickets online or avoid fees by purchasing at the Music Hall box on John Street.*
Environment
Earth Month is happening across SC, with two Columbia events bringing the community together around conservation. On April 21, Conservation Conversation at the Nickelodeon Theatre features statewide leaders sharing environmental efforts. On April 22, Conservation Night at Segra Park unites local organizations for a ballpark evening of baseball and awareness.*
Shop
Nordstrom’s end-of-season saleis on. Save up to 50% off best-selling spring items, like Sanctuary’s top-rated The Perfect T-Shirt. Hurry — the sale ends tomorrow, April 15.*
This No. 1 best-selling jelly tote bag that we’re low-key obsessed with for spring and summer. The tip-proof design keeps your tote upright, but it still folds flat to pack or store. It’s also waterproof, easy to clean, and carry-on approved — hello, beach vacay bag. Grab your favorite color (we like iridescent) and let the compliments pour in.
Who’s up for a challenge? I’m sure you remember our game — if not, here are the deets — I drop a random photo taken around the Lowcountry, and you guess where it was taken.
Readers who get it right will get a shoutout in Thursday’s newsletter. Respond to this email with your guesses by tomorrow at 12 p.m.
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