Charleston Daily is a concept in community. Its mission is to promote, assist, and celebrate in everything Charleston, South Carolina. By partnering with businesses, community leaders, volunteers and events, we are spreading the love that is Charleston.
As this city continues to grow and prosper, we want to help spread the message to all about how wonderful this community is.
Charleston is about the people, community, water, land, history, heritage and the true southern warmth it brings with each and every day.
On Saturday, April 9, 2022, Yelp Charleston partnered with Keep Charleston Beautiful for a project from the heart. Women, children, and men from the Charleston Yelp Elite Squad, along with friends, gave their time graciously for a Community Clean-up Event in Charleston, SC just off of Highway 26.
During this 2 1/2 hour event, over 20 bags of garbage, debris, and a few odd items were collected including tires, rims, wiring, piping, headlight covers, frisbees, cans, bottles, plastic, and more.
There was an incredible display of energy and warmth as friends and strangers came together for the common shared purpose of keeping our home clean.
Thank you to Keep Charleston Beautiful and Yelp Charleston for your kindness, generosity, and commitment to keeping our neighborhoods clean, safe and beautiful.
Great restaurants are born out of love and passion. When you have the right formula, the rest just falls into place. 132 Spring Coffee Bar & Kitchen (You guessed it right. It is located at 132 Spring Street in downtown Charleston, SC) offers an amazing atmosphere of hospitality, great food, and even better coffee libations.
We are thrilled to feature Caitlyn Littlewood, owner and operator of Classy Cheese Chic.
Cheese and charcuterie with style, class, deliciousness and a smile
Details:
My name is Caitlyn Littlewood and I am the owner of the Classy Cheese Chic. I own a cheese and charcuterie business here in Charleston. I do boxes, platters, charcuterie islands for private events, as well as dessert boxes. I focus on seasonal and local products all in the Charleston area.
I’ve attached my social media links to this email as well as my flyer for you to take a look at to get to know me a little bit better. I am giving y’all 15% off orders with code CHARLESTONDAILY. Please DM if interested in ordering!
Charleston takes a lot of pride in its college and professional sports programs and it is the fan support that keeps them alive and thriving in our community. Do you know all the available spectator sports in our area where you can let loose and cheer on your local sports programs? We put together a guide to help build your allegiance and get you out of the house and in those stadium, arena and park seats.
Charleston RiverDogs – Our MiLB Tampa Rays affiliate plays right here at Joe Riley Stadium in Charleston, SC. They are fun, competitive and a big family friendly environment. Formally the Rainbows, the RiverDogs have become a foundation of sporting fun right off the Brittlebank Park. Also, where else can you get a sushi dog?
Charleston Battery – Are you a soccer fan? If you are, you have to make your way to Daniel Island to see our fast action team go up and down the soccer field. Fans of all ages love to watch our Battery compete in the number one sport in the world.
South Carolina Stingrays – They play hockey, they win championships and they support the community while bringing some good healthy hitting into play. The Stingrays are fast and provide most of us the only ice we typically get to see.
College of Charleston Athletics – The College of Charleston offers 20 men’s and women’s sports club programs for you to engage and be a part of. From sailing to basketball to tennis, the college has your covered. Come out and support the students that work so hard for their passions.
The Citadel Bulldogs Athletics – Just down the street from the College of Charleston is The Citadel offering 14 men’s and women’s programs from basketball, to rifling to football. With a diverse range of programs and skills, there is so much for a fan to choose from.
Charleston Southern Athletics – Just off of Highway 26 in North Charleston is the beautiful Charleston Southern Campus. Just past the entrance way are students that represent the Buccaneers in 14 collegiate programs. You will be hard pressed to find a more passionate group of student athletics. Show your support for them as they represent the Big South Conference.
Swank Desserts is a specialty dessert shop, located in the heart of downtown Summerville, that caters to dessert enthusiasts who view dessert as a necessity and not an option! –
This is more than a tagline. It is a commitment to quality, excellence, community, and the love of food. Swank has created a culture of extraordinary and beyond ordinary in the culinary area of desserts and sweets and Summerville is so thankful for its addition to the community of businesses. Let’s learn a little more about Swank Desserts and Danetra, the inspiration behind this culinary paradise.
At Swank, we pride ourselves in offering unique and thoughtful treats such as our signature Dark Chocolate, Nutella, & Salted Caramel Fudge Brownies that are fresh, made completely from scratch, and prepared with the highest-quality ingredients.
Our treats are anything BUT ordinary. We strive to create desserts that are overwhelmingly delicious, aesthetically pleasing, and that provide a contrast of flavors as well as textural elements. It is our goal to not only satisfy your sweet tooth but, create an experience for you and your taste buds. Our dedication to building flavors in our desserts is what sets us apart and you can taste the difference!
In our store, we have individual desserts and fresh coffee 5 days a week available for purchase. We also provide our cakes and desserts for weddings, events, and custom orders!
Meet Danetra – The creative artistry behind Swank Desserts
Chef Danetra was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. Her mother spent a lot of time away in the military. That time allowed Danetra time in the kitchen where she quickly realized her love for concocting delicious, flavorful creations. She knew early in life that she would pursue a career in the culinary industry. Through traveling with her grandparents and residing in foreign countries, she has learned the importance of experiencing diversity in food!
Danetra came to Charleston, SC in 2008 for a three-month internship at Magnolia’s Restaurant and soon thereafter fell in love with the charm, southern hospitality of the city, and of course, the culinary scene. After obtaining a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University (Charlotte, NC), Danetra moved to Charleston and joined Magnolia’s team as a full-time employee. She worked in virtually every area of the kitchen while attending the College of Charleston to pursue a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Danetra was always unsure of how she would apply her education to her career until she stepped foot into the infamous capstone class of the HTMT program, where she learned how to write a business plan. This is when Swank was born! From this moment on Danetra decided to become a student of her own profession and channel her creativity towards everything and anything sweet.
In 2012, Danetra left Magnolia’s to start her career at the Ocean Course Clubhouse at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. There she found her home in the pastry department where she had the opportunity to play, create, and develop her unique and modern style of pastries.
With the versatility to create savory and sweet dishes, Danetra incorporates the techniques she has learned from her experience with savory food and applies them to her desserts. She believes in utilizing the best ingredients in her desserts, ensuring her clients that any product they purchase from her will taste as good as they look!
Charleston, South Carolina has an abundance of ghost stories. Meet Jenny and Gary: They’ve lived in Charleston for many, many years and can tell you stories that’ll make your hair stand straight up.
They’re like neighborhood historians that have an old-school Black American perspective that’ll really make you think.
And if you ever see Gary or Jenny walking around, make sure to ask them about the British Redcoats… This story goes back all the way to the War of 1812!
Enjoy this wonderful new video by Martin Uburu showcasing our humble origins at Charles Towne Landing.
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO
Visit the interactive museum in the Visitors Center, and then walk the self-guided history trail, using the audio tour as your guide.
Attend a black powder program and feel the earth shake and hear the cannons boom or muskets bark. Meet living history demonstrators in period costume and learn about the threats that faced the first Charles Towne residents.
Visit the wharf area where English settlers landed in 1670.
See the Adventure, Charleston’s only 17th-century replica ship called a trading ketch. Visit the Animal Forest which is home to animal species that were indigenous to South Carolina at the time of the settlement such as bison, black bear, puma, otters, and more.
Rent a bicycle and explore the garden and nature trail.
The park provides several miles of trails along the marsh or through the 80 acres of English park-style gardens.
We are grieving the tragic loss of a member of the Corps of Cadets.
We do not walk alone in times of tragedy. Every member of our Citadel family is precious.
We are doing all we can to take care of our cadets in this difficult time, and we ask each of you help anyone needing support in the wake of this loss. Guide them to the resources we offer, and please do not wait to be asked.
Some options:
The Department of Psychology’s Clinical Counseling Program will be offering drop-in support services for any cadets who would like the opportunity to talk. Those services are available:
April 7 from 5:15 – 9 p.m. in the Student Success Center
April 8 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Deas Hall, Room 105
April 8 from 4 – 9 p.m. in the Student Success Center
April 9 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Deas Hall, Room 105
Tele-health 24/7 hotline for cadets, to discuss any difficulties or concerns, or to schedule a follow on tele-health counseling appointment with an off-campus therapist. Cadets call 800-633-3353 at any time for assistance.
Cadets can also schedule an online tele-health counseling appointment via www.mygroup.com/portal/student; click “Request a Student Assistant Program (SAP) appointment” to schedule.
The Citadel Counseling Center is already engaging with cadets and available for free, confidential appointments.
Our Chaplain is available at Summerall Chapel, with a team of pastoral partners from a variety of denominations willing to help.
The natural progression of the light speed transition in the Lowcountry is James Island. From a proximity perspective, it is within three (3) and ten (miles) from historic Charleston and two (2) to ten (10) miles from Folly Beach. This is prime development land any way you shape it. Local and out of state investors see the writing on the wall and they are trying to take advantage of all the available property. This is evident in the number of downtown closures, extraordinary development of new hotels and boutiques and a city that is transitioning away from the historic culture it had built.
There are a few things we know to be true about James Island
Parts of James Island are under Charleston jurisdiction.
As tourism and population growth continues, James Island is a prime location for housing and hotel development.
Charleston has a mayor with a background in real estate development
Outside money is pouring in to capitalize on the popularity of this area.
There is tremendous admiration for the residents of James Island that are taking to public forums, digital chatter and petitions to curb the expansion of this beautiful area. We stand in solidarity.
Let us for a moment remove the politics, the greed and the overwhelming clout and money tearing this area and look at the core reasons why expanding James Island is a poor idea.
McLeod Plantation
Why James Island Should Not Expand
During the peak season, traffic to Folly Beach (with a heavy emphasis on festivals and weekends) can be backed up for miles causing disruptions to daily traffic patterns on Folly Road and hurting local businesses.
Constant traffic throughout the day on Folly Road has deterred consumers from stopping at businesses on road because of the difficulty to get back on the roadway, especially in the opposite direction.
Construction on Fort Johnson and Harborview, Camp and Folly and Central Park are only the beginning of massive road work to accommodate the growth and increased driving volumes.
The intersection of Maybank Highway and Folly Road and the draw bridge can be a logistical nightmare. This already has an affect that stretches to John’s Island and River Road. Think about what a 20% growth in new residents will do.
The Annual Festival of Lights causes a two plus week annual influx of traffic that congests the James Island Connector, Central Park, Riverland and Maybank. Expansion could force changes to a major local area tradition.
Folly Road offers an abundance of bars That is 16 bars in 7 miles. That is only a small snapshot. Many restaurants offer alcoholic options as well. With a limited staff of law enforcement, dramatic growth in population could have a negative effect on roadway safety.
James Island offers an aesthetic of simplicity, natural beauty and serenity. With places including fishing docks, Sunrise Park, Dock Street Park, McCleod Plantation, James Island County Park, Stono River, more apartments/condos and increasing traffic will destroy the natural element this community has grown accustomed to.
Our restaurants and bars still have a local hometown appeal. Bartenders and patrons, staff and guests have personal relationships. It is what separates the island from the peninsula.
James Island continues to face challenges around alternative transportation (biking and CARTA). This is an area that must be resolved before we can move forward with this level of expansion.
New state of the art development will raise property values forcing up rents and housing prices.
Changes are already in motion.
The Carmike Cinema was closed and an entire staff was told in one day, they lost their jobs.
Residents lost the only area roller rink. Drivers are making illegal U-Turns and going through red lights due to uneven traffic light patterns and lack of patience. There has been a rise in local area accidents.
The battle is simple: Corporate greed vs a standard of living built on community, family and comfort.
Keep fighting James Island.
Even if change is inevitable and the island turns into condos and hotels, know that you fought until the end.
Making the most of your beach trip with Charleston County Parks
Tips to ensure fun this spring and summer
(CHARLESTON COUNTY) – With beach season just around the corner, many locals and tourists will soon flock to our local beaches. Charleston County Parks encourages all beachgoers to familiarize themselves with important tips and practices to have the most enjoyable and safe time at the beaches of the Lowcountry.
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) operates Folly Beach County Park (FBCP), Isle of Palms County Park (IOPCP) and Kiawah Beachwalker Park (BWP), and also offers lifeguards seasonally on the beach near the Folly Beach Pier (from 2nd Street East to 3rd Street West). To make the most of your beach outing, guests are advised to arrive at the beach parks early or later in the day during the summer. Mornings and late afternoons are great times to take in the scenic Carolina coastline. Weekends tend to be the busiest times for the beach parks, but nice weather weekdays and long holiday weekends have the potential to become very busy as well.
As large numbers of people head out to the beaches during warm spring days and throughout the summer, guests should create an alternate plan just in case the park is full. CCPRC also strongly encourages guests to carpool to our beach parks to help maximize parking availability. Have payment ready to help reduce wait times at park gates and be sure to only use one parking spot. The Beach Reach app, which was developed by the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, is a fantastic resource to make planning a beach trip as easy as possible. Download the Beach Reach app to monitor live beach traffic cameras and to get information on parking and local rules and policies.
Charleston County Parks’ beach parks all offer seasonally lifeguarded areas each summer. Even with highly trained lifeguard staff on hand, it is crucial for beach-goers to familiarize themselves with important beach and water safety tips. Guests should always observe and obey all lifeguard commands, warning flags and signs. For a schedule of when lifeguards will be on duty this summer, check back to CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Parents are strongly advised to keep watch on their children at all times. Charleston County Parks recommends that parents teach their children to always look for the lifeguards in the event that they get separated from their parents or caregiver. Parents should report missing children to the lifeguard staff immediately so that the search process can begin. Taking a photo of your child when you arrive at the beach can help with the search in the event your child becomes lost.
It is also essential for beach-goers to learn how to identify rip currents and be able to escape from them. Rip currents are identified by choppy and different colored water, a break in a wave pattern or foam and seaweed moving out towards the sea. Charleston County Parks advises swimmers not to panic or swim against the current if you are caught in one. The best way to escape is to swim parallel to the shoreline and swim back to the shore in a diagonal direction to move away from the rip current. In addition, swimmers are urged to wave to get the lifeguards’ attention so they can assist in a rescue.
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