Join North Charleston next week to welcome Catnip and Coffee to the area!
Catnip and Coffee will be the first Catfé in North Charleston!!
A place where adoptable cats, coffee☕, tea, wine, beer, & charcuterie come together.
When: April 18, 2023 at 10:00 am
Where: Catnip and Coffee, 3414 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
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Have you noticed these blue pinwheels in the Greenway at MUSC Health in downtown Charleston? They’ll be up throughout April for #NationalDonateLifeMonth and represent the 512 lives saved by South Carolina organ donor heroes in 2022.
Sharing Hope SC team members gathered with MUSC’s Transplant Center team to organize the pinwheel installation. As South Carolina’s only full organ transplant center, MUSC Transplant Center works closely with SHSC to facilitate the gift of life. Our teams work in partnership to recover transplantable organs from South Carolinians to South Carolinians.
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Charleston, SC has a number of great resources for mental health. Here are some organizations that you may find helpful:
These are just a few of the many mental health resources available in Charleston, SC. It’s important to find a resource that meets your specific needs and preferences.
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Between 2020-2022, South Carolina had the 6th largest population increase in the country. Where are they all moving?!
Check out this informative and insightful video by Bill Olson to learn more:
Here are some of the best Black-owned businesses in Charleston, SC:
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – The Town of Mount Pleasant has been designated the Lowcountry’s first “certified” Autism Friendly Town by Just Bee, a local nonprofit created to connect neurodivergent families with their communities.
In conjunction with Just Bee, the Town is committed to further educating citizens on the signs, symptoms, and best practices for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Mount Pleasant businesses have an opportunity to become Autism friendly designated businesses by completing a training seminar created by Just Bee. Once completed, a seal depicting the Just Bee logo can be placed in the window of the business to alert neurodivergent community members and families that it is considered a “safe space.”
As part of the Town’s dedication to openly advocating for and welcoming individuals diagnosed with ASD, Mayor Will Haynie has proclaimed April as Autism Awareness Month.
In addition to the proclamation, Mount Pleasant Town Hall will light up blue throughout the month of April to further promote autism awareness.
Autism is a lifelong neurological disorder ranging from mild to severe. Current statistics show 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism.
For more information about ASD, Just Bee, and becoming an Autism friendly certified business, visit JustBeeTheChange.com.
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Spirit Airlines will inaugurate nonstop service to and from Charleston, South Carolina to Las Vegas, Nevada, the company announced Wednesday.
Charleston is very excited to have this new non-stop service to the gambling and entertainment utopia of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Charleston, South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers. The average temperature in Charleston ranges from a high of around 90°F (32°C) in the summer months to a low of around 50°F (10°C) in the winter months.
In terms of rainfall, Charleston receives an average of around 52 inches (1,320 mm) of precipitation per year, with the majority falling in the summer months. The wettest months are typically July and August, while the driest months are usually October and November.
Here is a breakdown of the monthly average temperature and precipitation in Charleston:
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[MOUNT PLEASANT, SC] – Charleston County Parks’ Inclusive Superhero Dance Party returns to Mount Pleasant this spring! People with disabilities and their families and caregivers are invited to this evening event, held Wednesday, May 10 at the Cooper River Room at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park.
From 6 – 8 p.m., these superheroes will take a break from saving the day to enjoy a dance party. Festivities will include a DJ playing favorite dance hits, snacks and refreshments! Costumes are welcome.
Advance registration is recommended for the Inclusive Superhero Dance Party. Advance admission is $4 and can be made by calling 843-795-4386. Admission will be available for $5 on site. Chaperones are required, but are free with participant registration. Click to Register.
Charleston County Parks will host other inclusive events throughout the year, including Inclusive Swim Nights at the waterparks and West County Aquatic Center on select evenings this summer, and the annual Inclusive Prom at the R.L. Jones Center in August. The Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC) invites people with disabilities to experience its programs, services, trails and facilities to discover how they can enrich their lives.
The Cooper River Room at the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park is located at 99 Harry Hallman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant.
For more information on the Superhero Dance Party or any Charleston County Parks program, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386.
The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes seven regional parks, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, a skate park, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, a historic plantation site, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386, or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.
Making the most of your beach trip with Charleston County Parks
Tips to ensure fun this spring and summer
(CHARLESTON COUNTY) – With summer 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 our Lowcountry beaches.
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. To make the most of your beach outing, consider arriving 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 to the beach parks during warm spring and summer days, guests should create an alternate parking plan in case the park is full. Keep up to date on the latest beach traffic reports by downloading the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Government’s Beach Reach app, or by visiting the ABC News 4 Beach Information Page.
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.
For 2023, Charleston County Parks will conduct many mitigation efforts to help with traffic and parking at the beach parks. Efforts vary from park to park and include extra signage denoting when parks are full, off-duty sheriff deputies assisting with traffic control, increased staffing at the parks, a new entrance lane, and virtual queuing software.
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 are on duty, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
Parents are strongly advised to watch their children at all times. Charleston County Parks recommends that parents teach their children to always look for the lifeguards or other park staff in the event that they get separated from their caregiver. Missing children should be reported to lifeguard or other park staff immediately so that they can aid in the search process. 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 that beach-goers learn to identify rip currents and how 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 back to the shore in a diagonal direction to move away from the rip current. Wave to get the lifeguards’ attention so they can assist in a rescue. For more information on rip currents, visit https://www.usla.org/page/RIPCURRENTS.
When storms arise at the beach, lightning strikes are possible. If lightning is in the area, lifeguards may close the water for a period of time and all visitors should seek appropriate shelter.
For more information on Charleston County Parks beach parks and safety, call 843-795-4386 or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six regional parks, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a skate park, a historic plantation site, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. CCPRC also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and much more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386, or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.
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