The Hardys on Holiday (Courtney and Zack) took advantage of their first visit to Charleston, South Carolina by creating a cinematic journey video of their visit.
Enjoy this expose of joy and beauty
About the video
We visited Charleston, South Carolina for the first time. It was a cool city to explore – hope you enjoy this little video we put together! You can find our entire weekend itinerary on my blog.
Are you visiting Charleston, or are you just looking for things to do in the area? There is no shortage of things to do and see here! Charleston was founded in 1670 and is a living museum with an amazing history.
There are a lot of things to do with kids and your entire family, historical things to do, romantic things to do, unique things to do, and there are also plenty of free things to do in Charleston.
There is always something fun to do while you are here, and below is a list of my favorite things to do and see near Charleston!
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the winners of their 2022 Minor League awards:
Minor League Player of the Year: 1B Kyle Manzardo, Bowling Green/Montgomery – Batting .327/.426/.617 (106-for-324) with 26 2B, 22 HR, 81 RBI and 59 BB through 93 games, including 10 2B, 5 HR and 26 RBI in 30 games since his Aug 9 promotion to Montgomery. He leads Rays minor leaguers in avg., on-base pct., slugging pct. and OPS (1.043), is tied for 3rd in homers, ranks 4th in RBI, 5th in extra-base hits (49) and 6th in walks. Min. 200 AB, he led the South Atlantic League in avg. (.329), slugging pct. (.636) and OPS (1.072) and ranked 2nd in the league in on-base pct. (.436).
Minor League Pitcher of the Year: LH Mason Montgomery, Bowling Green/Montgomery – Is 6-3 with a 2.10 ERA (124-IP, 29-ER) and 171 SO in 27 starts between the two levels. He began the season with Bowling Green and made 16 starts there, ranking among South Atlantic League leaders in ERA (1.81, 1st), strikeouts (118, 1st), WHIP (1.09, 2nd) and opp avg. (.194, 2nd) at the time of his July 12 promotion to Montgomery. He has made 11 starts for the Biscuits, yielding 3 runs (or fewer) in each outing, including an active streak of 5 starts of 1 run (or fewer). He leads Rays minor leaguers in ERA, strikeouts, starts, innings pitched and opp avg. (.196) and ranks 3rd in WHIP (1.06). The 171 SO rank 4th across all of Minor League Baseball and are tied for 9th for a Rays minor leaguer in franchise history.
Relief Pitcher of the Year: RH Javy Guerra, Durham – Went 2-0 with a 1.74 ERA (41.1-IP, 8-ER) in 43 apps for the Bulls, including a scoreless streak of 16 IP from July 13–Sep 2. He was selected to the major league roster on Sep 12, his third stint with the Rays after being acquired from the Padres for cash considerations on April 17. He debuted in the majors as a position player in May 2018 before converting to pitcher during spring training in 2019.
Defensive Player of the Year: INF Carson Williams, Charleston – Appeared in 108 games (all starts) at shortstop in his first full professional season after being selected No. 28 overall in the 2021 Amateur Draft. He recorded a .968 fielding pct., making 13 errors in 401 chances. He leads Rays minor leaguers and ranks 9th in the minors with 252 assists. He made 6 errors in 83 starts from May 17 through season’s end, compared to 7 errors in his first 25 starts.Baserunner of the Year: OF Mason Auer, Charleston/Bowling Green – Was successful on 87.3 pct. (48 of 55) of stolen base attempts between two levels. He leads Rays minor leaguers in stolen bases and is tied for 19th across Minor League Baseball. At the time of his June 27 promotion to Bowling Green, his 24 SB tied for 6th in the Carolina League. From his Hot Rods debut through the end of the season, he led the South Atlantic League with 24 SB.
Erik Walker Community Champion: 1B Bobby Seymour, Charleston – Named after former Rays minor league pitcher Erik Walker, who died tragically in 2006 following his first season in professional baseball, the award annually recognizes a Rays minor leaguer who exemplifies teamwork, sportsmanship and community involvement. Seymour was selected from a field that included nominees from each Rays affiliate. The Rays Baseball Foundation will make a $2,500 donation in Seymour’s name to his chosen charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The Rays also announced the Most Valuable Players for each of their seven affiliates:
Triple-A Durham MVP: INF Jonathan Aranda – Hit .318/.394/.521 (128-for-403) with 26 2B, 18 HR and 85 RBI in 104 games for the Bulls. Despite three stints in the majors, he ranks among International League leaders in avg. (2nd), OPS (.915, 2nd), on-base pct. (3rd), hits (6th), slugging pct. (6th), RBI (tied for 6th) and total bases (210, 7th).
Double-A Montgomery MVP: INF Brett Wisely – Batting .274/.371/.460 (118-for-430) with 23 2B, 15 HR and 56 RBI in 112 games for the Biscuits. He ranks among Southern League leaders in runs (84, 1st), avg. (5th), OPS (.831, 5th), hits (tied for 5th), extra-base hits (44, tied for 6th), on-base pct. (7th), slugging pct. (8th) and stolen bases (31, 8th).
High-A Bowling Green MVP: OF Heriberto Hernández – Hit .255/.368/.499 (107-for-419) with 28 2B, 24 HR and 89 RBI in 119 games for the Hot Rods. He led the South Atlantic League in RBI and extra-base hits (53), both of which rank 1st among Rays minor leaguers. He ranked among league leaders in homers (2nd), total bases (209, 2nd), doubles (3rd), OPS (.867, 3rd) walks (67, 4th), slugging pct. (4th), runs (70, tied for 6th), hits (10th) and on-base pct. (10th).
Low-A Charleston MVP: OF Shane Sasaki – Hit .324/.410/.497 (112-for-346) with 27 2B, 9 HR, 57 RBI and 47 SB in 89 games for the RiverDogs. He ranks 2nd among Rays minor leaguers in on-base pct. and stolen bases. He led the Carolina League in avg., on-base pct., slugging pct. and OPS, ranked 3rd in doubles and tied for 3rd in steals.
Rookie-level FCL Rays MVP: INF Junior Caminero – Hit .326/.403/.492 (43-for-132) with 5 2B, 5 HR and 31 RBI in 36 games for the FCL Rays, earning an Aug 10 promotion to Charleston. Min. 100 AB, he ranked among Florida Complex League leaders in AB/RBI ratio (4.26, 3rd), OPS (8th), avg. (9th), on-base pct. (9th) and slugging pct. (11th). At the time of his promotion, he ranked 2nd in the league in RBI, was tied for 4th in hits and ranked 6th in total bases (65).
Rookie-level DSL Tampa Bay MVP: OF Ángel Mateo – Hit .269/.395/.433 (46-for-171) with 7 2B, 7 HR and 25 RBI in 52 games. He led the team in runs (32), hits, doubles and homers, tied for 2nd in RBI and ranked 3rd in steals (10).Rookie-level
DSL Rays MVP: 1B/OF Elias Petiyan – Hit .339/.430/.496 (39-for-115) with 9 2B, 3 3B, 1 HR and 14 RBI in 36 games. Min. 100 AB, he led the DSL Rays in avg., on-base pct., slugging pct. and OPS (.926).
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The weather isn’t always perfect in Charleston, SC, it rains, it gets really hot, and even a little chilly. Today we are discussing the best indoor activities for these less-than-ideal days, from the South Carolina Aquarium to free museums.
For those fortunate to catch Dawes at The Windjammer on Isle of Palms on Saturday evening, you were gifted a treat of a performance. For those that could not make it out, here is a gallery from our photo journalist Johanna Fritz
Photo Credit: Johanna Fritz
By Johanna Fritz
Undeterred by the excessive heat or the passage of time, a group of first responders, active-duty military, and community supporters made the trek across the Arthur J. Ravenel Bridge on Sunday morning to mark the twenty-first anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
I joined the group at the base of the bridge after seeing a Facebook post promoting the walk just a few days earlier. I spoke with a man, retired NYFD who had participated in the event in previous years up until COVID. As he walked in full turnout gear, the sweat dripping off his face and forehead, he shared some of his personal commentary expressing that as the event had grown so big, including local politicians, the meaning of this day of remembrance has been lost in much of the fanfare.
“We had a hurricane and COVID after that. I just need to do something on this day…to remember. When we woke up in North Charleston this morning it was raining. On the way downtown, the heavens opened up and we saw it would be a great morning to walk.”
An Army-trained nurse spoke to me about the disappointment she felt seeing so few turnouts for the Remembrance Bridge Walk.
“I am a teacher and was excited that 9/11 was on the weekend this year. I asked my co-workers to join me. They told me they would be with me ‘in spirit’.”
At the top of the Ravenel, we stopped for a moment of silence at 10:28 am, to mark the time that the North Tower collapsed, 102 minutes after being struck by Fight 11. One of the firemen activated his PASS (personal alerting safety system). This device is attached to firefighters and sounds if they stop moving for more than 30 seconds. Today, this distress signal served as a memorial to the first responder personnel who lost their lives while working to free those trapped in and around the towers, and a reminder of those troops, soon to be called up, who were killed in Operation Enduring Freedom.
“Next year, I would really like to see more people join us,” a woman commented to me as we ascended the bridge. She nodded in the direction of some of the children walking ahead of us. “It is not just important to talk about the sacrifices first responders made on 9/11… and by our military. We need to live and demonstrate that they are more than words. It’s not just a one-day thing. That is the challenge. “
As a former first responder, I challenge all of us in Charleston to “live and demonstrate” that locally.
When you are planning time with family and friends this Fall and Winter, contact your local fire or police and ask them when is a good time to send pizza. Help your kids write a thank you letter or draw a card. In an age where we are burying our heads in our phones, I challenge you to take a moment and find a way to say “Thank You” to those who protect and serve us, always.
Photo Credit: Johanna Fritz
The SeatTurtle Care Center at the South Carolina Aquarium is made of a remarkable staff dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of our precious ocean friends. The center is open to the public with paid admission and has been an inspiration for visitors for many years.
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Did you know:
All seven species of sea turtles are listed as threatened or endangered, four of which are found in South Carolina: loggerhead, Kemp’s ridley, green, and leatherback.
The Sea Turtle Care Center aids sick and injured sea turtles in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR).
When a sea turtle is found stranded or injured, SCDNR brings the animal to the Sea Turtle Care Center for treatment.
Sea turtles arrive at the Care Center suffering from a variety of ailments:
The incredible staff veterinarians diagnose each turtle and work with Care Center and volunteers to provide treatments and rehabilitative care. Patients are given IV fluids, antibiotics, vitamins, and other medications. Based on the sea turtle’s condition, a variety of procedures may be performed, such as x-rays, CT scans, or ultrasounds.
Rehabilitated sea turtles are released home in hopes that they will become reproductive members of the sea turtle population.
McNair Center for Sea Turtle Conservation and Research serves as the Aquarium’s in-house research facility specializing in sea turtle knowledge. For the benefit of researchers, and sea turtles, all over the world, we share what we’ve learned from 21 years of patient injuries and illnesses and present it to the scientific community.
The Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery area in the Aquarium is open to all guests and it makes the real-life rehabilitation of sick and injured sea turtles visible to every guest.
Interactive screens allow guests to read each current patient’s story and learn about the rehabilitation process.
Photos courtesy of South Carolina Aquarium
Bringing a tropical retreat to the heart of Charleston’s Historic District, Gingerline is thrilled to announce its opening on Monday, August 29.
Gingerline is a destination for vibrant cocktails and coastal-inspired dishes influenced by the flavors of Latin & South America.
Boasting a 3,500-square-foot venue and an expansive outdoor patio overlooking Market Street, Gingerline’s indoor-outdoor space seats up to 122 guests.
Gingerline is located at 55 Market St. and is open for dinner every day and for brunch Saturday and Sunday.
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