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USS Frank Petersen will be commissioned in Charleston SC on May 14. The ship is named in honor of the late U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr., who was the first Black aviator and general officer in the Marine Corps.
Author: Charleston Daily
15 Best Restaurants in North Charleston, SC – New Video from Family Destinations Guide
Charleston has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. From the exciting culinary culture to the hodge-podge of antique stores, there are plenty of fun opportunities.
With a variety of local and international flavors, food lovers will enjoy a gastronomical adventure here. Some of the cuisines you’ll find here include pasta, salad, Asian seafood, and American classics.
Want a list of spots to eat? Play this short video and see for yourself all the best restaurants in North Charleston.
St. Andrew’s City Church Returns to the Charleston Music Farm (Downtown Charleston, SC)
If you live or love downtown Charleston, SC, St Andrew’s City Church has returned to bring friends and faith together once again for a weekly 10:00 AM service every Sunday morning.
What makes this service so unique is the diversity of congregants that attend. There are college students, couples, families/children, empty nesters, single parents, suburban commuters, and tourists. This eclectic and inclusive mix makes this one of the most unique service experiences in the area.
Here is what you need to know:What: St. Andrews City Church
Where: Charleston Music Farm – 32 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403
When: Every Sunday at 10:00 AM
Daycare: City Kids in the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (across the street) offers daycare for 0 – 5th Grade during the service
Parking: Free validated parking for the Visitor’s Center Garage (63 Mary Street) and all meters are free on Sunday
The Music Farm is open at 8:30 AM if you want to help set up or mingle, you can come early.
Guide to Charleston Area Farmer’s Markets
We love our farmer’s markets. Fresh produce, homemade food and drinks, live music, handmade soaps, honey, smiles, clothes and so much more. It is a lifestyle in the Lowcountry and a weekly event we love to share with neighbors and loved ones. We love them so much that we nearly have one every day of the week and most area municipalities.
Here is a short guide to help you know when and where to get your farmer’s market on in the Lowcountry
Charleston Area Farmer’s Market Guide
Charleston Farmer’s Market – Marion Square, Charleston, SC – Every Saturday from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Workshop – 1503 King Street, Charleston, SC – Every Saturday from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Year Round – Indoor)
Lowcountry Farmer’s Market at Tanger Outlets – 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29418 – Every Saturday at 9:00 AM (March 16 – December 19, 2019)
West Ashley Farmer’s Market – Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Avenue, West Ashley, SC – Every Wednesday from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hanahan Farmer’s Market – 1601 Eagle Landing Blvd, Hanahan, SC – Thursdays from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Folly Beach Farmer’s Market – Folly River Park, Folly Beach, SC – Every Monday from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
John’s Island Farmer’s Market – 2024 Academy Road, John’s Island, SC (New Location for 2017) – Every Saturday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
James Island Sunday Brunch Farmer’s Market – 1977 Maybank Highway (Behind The Pour House), James Island, SC – Every Sunday from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Isle of Palms Farmer’s Market – 1 14th Avenue, Isle of Palms, South Carolina 29451 – Every Thursday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
James Island Farmers Market – The Town Market on James Island – 871 Fort Johnson Rd (The James Island Youth Soccer Club Fields) Year round – Every Saturday 9:00 AM -1:00 PM
Daniel Island Farmer’s Market – Seven Farms Drive (In Front of Volvo Cup Arena) – Every Thursday from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mount Pleasant Farmer’s Market – Farmers Market Pavilion on Coleman Boulevard (Moultrie Middle School), Mount Pleasant, SC – Every Tuesday from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
North Charleston Farmer’s Market – Felix C Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC – Every Thursday from 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Sullivan’s Island Farmer’s Market – 1921 I’On Avenue (In Front of Poe Library) – Every Thursday from 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM – April 4 – June 27
Eat Healthy
Live Well
Have fun
6 Awesome Reasons it Rocks to be a Girl in Charleston, SC
Charleston is a haven for lovely, charming, and beautiful girls, women, and ladies from around the world and locally. It is a mecca of shopping, dining, exploring, spa, tanning, and just celebrating the beauty that is life.
If you want a true Southern hospitality experience that will leave lasting memories and Instagrammable moments, Charleston is built for you.
Here are a few reasons it is awesome to be a girl in Charleston, SC
Camellias, the pink champagne bar at the luxurious Hotel Bennett – If you need any more a reason to be at one of the most Instagrammed spots in Charleston, check out the experiences shared by so many. It truly is a pink wonderland Camellias Instagram
The Pink Figgy – It’s style! It’s elegance! It’s playful! It’s a Barbie Dreamcar!! Most importantly, it has become a mobile ambassador for the Southern hospitality culture we have come to know and love. If you are seeking the perfect engagement, wedding, or friend pics, they are for hire!
The scenic and vast wonderful beaches of the Charleston area – Depending on where you live and personal preference, you are never more than 30-45 minutes away from one of many coastal escapes. From Sullivan’s Beach, Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Edisto Beach, Seabrook, or Kiawah Beach we have got you covered (or uncovered). Great your suntan lotion, a good book, and maybe sneak in a cocktail (we won’t tell) and enjoy your favorite Charleston area beach.
Spa Treatment – Nothing says pampering like a good spa experience. Thanks to our friends at the Charleston Vistors Bureau, here are 11 of the best area spas to spoil yourself silly – 11 Best Charleston Spas
Rooftop Bars – There is no denying the Holy City has a remarkable skyline filled with scenic architecture and if the time is right remarkable sunsets. Indulging in a cocktail among friends high above the city streets is a dream and one to be embraced. Here are a few options:
Shopping on King Street – King Street is a shopping paradise. From the shops of Firenze, Italy to Louis Vitton, Target to William-Sonoma, local designers to high-end antiques, art galleries to H&M, King Street is a unique shopping experience, unlike any other place. If you want to take a break, you can sample whiskey, enjoy a craft beer or sit on a rooftop at the Restoration Hotel over a cocktail and appetizer. King Street Shopping is an attraction all its own.
Also, if you are fortunate enough to be in town on the Second Sunday of each month, the streets are closed off to traffic from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM for a festival of two and four-legged friends, musicians, and artists.
To all the wonderful ladies, whether you are planning a bachelorette event, day trip, or friends’ vacation, you are certain to have a memorable time here in historic Charleston, South Carolina. Cheers!
GALLERY: Churches of Charleston
You don’t get the title of Holy City without a special spiritual connection. As you walk the streets of Charleston, you can hear the collective chimes of the church bells echoing throughout the peninsula. It is a sound that has resonated for hundreds of years. Through natural disasters, wars, political and economic conflict, those bells have remained. As our tribute to the hallowed halls of the Churches of Charleston and the houses of the Lord that make this city special, we want to share a special gallery of some of the beautiful infrastructures.
Unitarian Church – 4 Archdale Street, Charleston, SC
St. John Lutheran Church – 5 Clifford Street, Charleston, SC
John the Baptist Church – 120 Broad Street, Charleston, SC
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church – 71 Broad Street, Charleston, SC
First Presbyterian Church – 53 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Mother Emanuel AME – 110 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC
Trinity United Methodist Church – 273 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Citadel Square Baptist Church – 328 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
St. Matthews Lutheran Church – 405 King Street, Charleston, SC
The Second Presbyterian Church – 342 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Morris Street Baptist Church – 25 Morris Street, Charleston, SC
Central Baptist Church – 26 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC
St Patrick Catholic Church – 134 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC
Churches at Night
Hidden Charleston: College of Charleston Koi Pond Offers an Escape from Studying Blues
By Mark A. Leon
One must not look far to find the historic quaint landscape of the College of Charleston. From its brick to its flowers, the college offers a sculpted architectural and floral experience.
Most know of the Cistern Yard, gated entrance guarded by the famous cougar, Mace Brown Natural History Museum, Addlestone Library, Halsey Art Institute and historically significant preserved buildings, but hidden just behind the student center is an exotic place.
This is a place of wonder, peace and comfort. The College of Charleston koi fish pond is a true escape from the trials of studying and exams. Whether you are a student, parent or visitor, take time to sit by the pond, on the lawn or rest on a table. Smell the flowers, gaze at the turtles and fish or just daydream the afternoon away.
The koi pond is one of many reasons the College of Charleston is the seamless blend of academia, history and natural beauty.
Come with us and enjoy this pictorial album
Charleston Daily is seeking a Freelance Music Journalist
- Do you have a passion for live music?
- Do you have a talent for interviewing creative spirits and sharing their stories?
- Do you want to build your writing portfolio?
If you answered yes to these questions, this may be the right gig for you.
Here are the details:
Our musical footprint in the Lowcountry has always been present, but it is expanding as more great talents are performing in the area. We need assistance with a music journalist or aspiring music journalist to do freelance interviews and/or attend shows and document their experiences.
- Each piece pays $25.00 with full writing and photo credit to you
- We will the contacts and assist in scheduling
- You will have an opportunity to speak with great musicians and attend some of the hottest shows in the area.
How to Apply
Either email us at mark@charlestondaily.net or text 612-812-5226 and just share a few sentences on why you want this gig.
That’s all. Be creative, honest, passionate, and most of all, yourself.
Some of the new realities of Charleston, South Carolina
By Mark A. Leon
Times are changing in the Lowcountry and opinions are strong along the spectrum. While many are embracing the new face of Charleston, others yearn for a time of yesteryear where simple family values and traditional Southern living was the way of life.
No matter what camp you support, we are evolving and the train is moving whether you are on or remain behind.
As a result of the rapid change, we wanted to take this opportunity to share some of the new realities or norms of everyday life here in the coastal haven we call home.
Here we go:
- The Lowcountry is a hot destination for retirees. We are seeing that with communities such as Del Webb and the new senior living community on the Crosstown. This trend will also be prevalent in drivers. Older drivers are more cautious and on average slower. This is a factor all of us must accept as we take to the roads. Be safe and careful and adjust to some of the more cautiously slower drivers on our roadways.
- Food and alcohol taxation in restaurants may have an adverse effect on locals. For a tourist who is in and out in 3-4 days, 10.5% food tax and 16% alcohol tax is just part of the vacation game, but for locals who live year-round, there may be a trend toward reduced dining out. Will this impact restaurants in the area? Time will tell.
- More opportunities for small businesses and partnerships. We have all seen or entered an Instagram giveaway where several local businesses and/or artisans give away a big prize. The idea of collaboration to maximize exposure and sales is a growing theme and we see this continuing into the future. When you see “Shop Local” you could find yourself tripping on several local brands at once. Embrace the unstructured business approach of the Lowcountry from our brick and mortar to our farmer’s markets.
- Construction! Construction! Construction! Who hasn’t done a crane count over the beautiful downtown skyway? Now the cranes are stretching, west, south, and north. Construction, whether commercial or residential is here to stay.
- Neighborhoods are seeking their own identity. Charleston is no longer the dominant neighborhood. As we expand and develop communities and neighborhoods, the desire for a unique identity is becoming more prominent. What was once the Tri-country is now individual neighborhoods and towns such as Cane Bay, Del Webb, Nexton, WestEdge, East Side, Summerville, Hanahan, Ladson, North Charleston, Mixson, Ion, Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah, Dunes West, IOP, and so on who all want to be recognized.
- Real Estate is THE dinner party conversation. Try going to a dinner party, friends’ happy hour, festival, or brunch and not have real estate come up in conversation. Whether you are looking to move, take advantage of the hot market, flipping homes, or trying to get your piece of the American Dream, real estate is as popular as food in Charleston.
- Music is finding a home in the Lowcountry. With the birth or revitalization of Riverfront Park, Firefly, The Bend, and established ambassadors of music including the Music Farm, CreditOne Stadium, Charleston Pour House, and Charleston Music Hall, Charleston is becoming a new mecca for established and emerging artists.
- Charleston is a coastal port city. No matter what highway you are on and what time of day, you will be surrounded by CDL vehicles transporting to and from our area ports.
There you have it, eight of the new norms of the Charleston Lowcountry area. We’d love to hear your thoughts.
Banner Photo: Second Sunday
Full Commencement Videos for The College of Charleston, The Citadel and Charleston Southern University
The Charleston area boasts 3 of the most prominent Southern colleges/universities, the College of Charleston, The Citadel, and Charleston Southern University. For those that attended last weekend’s emotional send-off, you witnessed our future take a giant leap forward.
For those that could not attend, here are recordings in the entirety of all four commencement ceremonies from this past weekend (2 for CofC).
Charleston Southern University Commencement 2022
The Citadel Commencement 2022
College of Charleston Class of 2022 Commencement: Humanities and Social Sciences, Languages, Cultures and World Affairs
College of Charleston Class of 2022 Commencement: School of the Arts, Graduate School, School of Science and Mathematics
