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Timelapse of the sunrise in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Filmed from Waterfront Park. March 26, 2022
Video by Trevor Erickson
Lowcountry
Short Film: “From Beyond” – Filmed entirely in Charleston, SC
Professional actor Michael Easler performs a scene from H.P. Lovecraft’s, From Beyond. “From Beyond” is a short story in the horror genre.
Lovecraft is also known for his science fiction stories. Filmed on location in Charleston, South Carolina by local filmmaker Trevor Erickson.
The ancient cobblestone alleyways of Charleston, with its history of ghosts & possibly supernatural forces, are a fitting locale for the telling of one of Lovecraft’s tales.
New Navy destroyer departs Ingalls, headed for commissioning in Charleston, SC
Guided missile destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sailed away from its berth at Ingalls Shipbuilding recently, headed for Charleston, S.C., where it will be commissioned next month.
“Watching Frank E. Petersen Jr. sail away demonstrates what this shipyard is capable of, even in the face of a pandemic,” said Donny Dorsey, Ingalls vice president of operations and previously DDG 121 ship program manager. “The Ingalls Shipbuilding team, and all those that contribute to the mission, are the best.
Caption: Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) navigates in the Gulf of Mexico during bravo trials. (Lance Davis/Huntington Ingalls Industries)
Introducing WePickle, Charleston’s First Youth Pickleball Summer Camp
Charleston, South Carolina’s First Youth Pickleball Summer Camp hosted by WePickle.
Early Drop off at 8:00 AM
Cost: $30.00 a week
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Half Day Sessions (9-12pm or 1-4pm) at $150 per week
Full Day Sessions (9–4pm) at $300 per week
Located at the North Charleston Athletic Center.
Go to https://wepicklechs.com/ for more information
About WePickle CHS
What We Do
We introduce and promote the sport of pickleball to all ages. Our goal is to encourage physical and mental wellness among every generation. We offer Pickleball Lessons, Family & Group Pickleball Training Classes and Youth Pickleball Clinics along with hosting tournaments and leagues in the Charleston SC area.
Youth Mentorship
While we are committed to helping the youth of Charleston learn Pickleball, we are also mentoring them to have a more successful future. Blending Youth Pickleball Lessons with social-emotional learning provides crucial life skills, including self-awareness, self-management, healthier relationships and responsible decision-making skills.
Our Winning Philosophy
In addition, our Youth Pickleball players have a sense of comradery and belonging among each other. Through their pickleball lessons, they are eager to engage with different cultures, resulting in better communication and teamwork, which bridges Charleston communities together.
The Top 7 Reasons Why You Should Live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina- New Video by Lively Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina is the best city in the world and one of our country’s most desirable places to live. From the history & culture to the beaches & shopping, to the restaurants & real estate… Charleston has something for everyone!
Our mission at Lively Charleston is to tell the stories of the amazing people, places, and businesses in our city.
In this Lively Charleston episode, we’re breaking down the top 7 reasons to live in Mount Pleasant South Carolina.
Named an All-American city for the 2nd time in 2018, Mount Pleasant has quickly become one of the most desirable locations for people to call home in the Charleston area!
- 1. Access to Beaches
- 2. Historical Sites
- 3. Shopping
- 4. Restaurants
- 5. Shem Creek
- 6. Education
- 7. Ravenel Bridge
GALLERY: A Day at Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island is one of the most scenic and beautiful destinations in the Lowcountry. We took a day to relax and capture the images all around. Enjoy this visual day at Kiawah
Here comes the sun….
Cabana Burgers & Shakes Opening Second Location in Mount Pleasant on April 13, 2022
CHARLESTON, SC – April 12, 2022 – Johns Island favorite, Cabana Burgers & Shakes, will start serving up its gourmet, smash-style burgers and delightful shakes to Mount Pleasant guests starting Wednesday, April 13 at 4 p.m. at their second location at 2664 N Hwy 17, Mount Pleasant.
With a menu offering delicious and carefully sourced burgers, inventive sandwiches and fun milkshakes, Cabana is a wonderful place to visit with family and friends. The new Brickyard location will welcome guests to its tropical, bright space with indoor seating as well as a full bar and seven TVs for watching major sporting events of all kinds. A relaxing, pet friendly patio with their signature Kid Zone is underway to open in the coming months. Cabana Burger Brickyard will also host weekly events such as trivia, bingo and live music.
Not-to-be-missed burgers found only at their new location include the Brickyard Brisket Burger with mouthwatering slow cooked brisket and housemade horseradish cheddar cheese, the Hangover Burger with two juicy patties and an over-easy egg, The Moultrie with double patties topped with handcrafted green chile queso, turkey chili and fresh pico de gallo and haystack onions, and last but not least, The Boone Hall Black ‘N Bleu with chargrilled onions and applewood smoked bacon. Any of their specialty burgers are the perfect pair to one of their unique shakes with options to make it boozy for those 21+ by adding a liquor floater.
“It’s been a joy to serve so many wonderful guests on Johns Island since 2019, and we couldn’t be more excited to get to know our new neighbors in Mount Pleasant,” says Owner and Chef Mike Petrillo.
Petrillo was also chef and owner behind former Johns Island staples Lokal Seabar and Crave Smokehouse. With experience in dozens of restaurants both in the U.S. and internationally, Petrillo brings his passion for exceptional food and commitment to serving his local community to every concept – and the new Cabana Burger Brickyard will be no exception. He is thrilled to engrain himself in Mount Pleasant and have Cabana be the go-to family friendly spot with fresh, delicious food and a fun neighborhood vibe.
Cabana Burger Brickyard will be open seven days a week for dinner from 4-10 p.m. with the bar closing at 11 p.m. They look forward to adding lunch service in the coming weeks.
Photo Credit: Aleece Sophia
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” will close out the 90th season of the Footlight Players
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is the knock-’em-dead, uproarious hit and was the most-nominated show of the 2014 season. With ten Tony nominations and four wins, including Best Musical, Book, Direction and Costumes, it also earned seven Drama Desk Awards (including Best Musical), four Outer Critics Circle Awards (including Best Musical) and one Drama League Award (Best Musical)
When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he’s eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn’t the only thing on Monty’s mind…
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is a murderous romp filled with unforgettable music, non-stop laughs and a scene-stealing role for one actor playing all eight of the doomed heirs who meet their ends in the most creative and side-splitting ways.
Winners of the 2022 BCLS Poetry Contest
Berkeley County Library System is proud to announce the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place winners in three separate categories from the Poetry Contest submissions. Poets of various ages and interests joined the BCLS staff on Friday, April 1, 2022, for the Poetry Reading/Open Mic Event and read their poems.
The winners are:
Children’s Division
- 1st Place Kai Cronin – Books
- 2nd Place John Cronin – How to Slide in Baseball
- 3rd Place Eloise Brauchler – Two Horses
Youth Division
- 1st Place – Isabella Weikal – Hope
- 2nd Place – Emelia Potter – God Guides Me
- 3rd Place – Sarah Guille – Ode to the Broken Bathtub
Adult Division
- 1st Place – Jacqueline Adams – Through the Eyes of a Foster Parent
- 2nd Place – Lydia Potter – A Nature Walk
- 3rd Place – Andrea Fletcher– Lost in a Book
“This was an opportunity for people to find their inner voice and share their feelings.”
– Florence Lewis-Coker, Senior Branch Librarian
BCLS wants to thank every poet who submitted a poem and/or read a poem. The BCLS staff judges enjoyed reading the intelligent, creative prose in all age categories. BCLS also wants to thank the Friends of Berkeley County Library who provided the prizes and refreshments!
CARTA, Tricounty Link Announce New Mobile Ticketing Option
RIDERS CAN NOW PURCHASE TICKETS VIA THE TOKEN TRANSIT APP
NORTH CHARLESTON (April 11, 2022) — The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and TriCounty Link (TCL) today announced their partnership with Token Transit, a free mobile ticketing application that gives riders a new, cashless payment option and eliminates the need for a paper pass.
Effective immediately, CARTA and TCL riders will have the ability to purchase digital bus passes using credit or debit cards via the Token Transit app on their iOS or Android smartphones. Fares paid for through the app can be used at the time of purchase or stored for later use and activation. Cash payments and paper passes will continue to be accepted.
After purchasing tickets, CARTA riders will hold their phones near Token Transit validators now onboard system buses. TriCounty Link riders will be able to board after presenting an in-app ticket to their driver.
“The new partnership between our local transit providers, CARTA and TriCounty Link, and Token Transit serves as yet another example of the strides we continue to take to provide convenient and efficient transportation for our riders,” said CARTA Board of Directors Chairman Mike Seekings. “For years, smartphones have made it easy for users to stay connected in the digital space, and now, with the help of the Token Transit app, connecting our riders to destinations throughout the region will be as easy as the click of a button.”
To download the Token Transit app, please visit www.tokentransit.com or search “Token Transit” in the Apple or Google Play stores.
ABOUT CARTA
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is a public transportation system dedicated to providing affordable transit in the Charleston, S.C., community through local fixed routes, on-demand paratransit, and express commuter service. For the latest on CARTA, visit ridecarta.com, like us on Facebook, or follow on Twitter at @RideCARTA. All customers are encouraged to plan rides and track buses with the CARTA-endorsed Transit app.
ABOUT TRICOUNTY LINK
The TriCounty Link system is composed of nine regular fixed routes and six commuter routes providing services to rural residents of Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. The current fleet consists of 60 vehicles seating from 14 to 32 passengers. All TriCounty Link vehicles are ADA compliant and include wheelchair lifts, and on average, two wheelchair tie-down positions per vehicle. For the latest on TriCounty Link, visit www.ridetricountylink.com and like us on Facebook.
ABOUT TOKEN TRANSIT
Token Transit is a mobile app to pay for public transportation. Using the Token Transit app, riders can purchase transit passes on their smartphones and board the bus by showing the driver a pass on their phone. Transit agencies are choosing Token Transit as a rapidly deployable alternative to smartcards in order to boost ridership, decrease costs, and improve service. Founded in San Francisco with the mission to increase access to public transportation across the United States, the company is helping transit agencies of all sizes provide an easy and convenient rider experience. For more information visit: www.tokentransit.com or download ‘Token Transit’ on your iPhone or Android.
