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April 19 2024
Broad Street in downtown Charleston is a business, legal, and residential hub + one of the most scenic roads in the city. Take a walk with us down the road’s long, winding history dating back to circa 1680, when the layout of the town was created in the Grand Modell of Charleston. We’ll point out key facts and historic sites along the way.
Original Name
Broad Street was originally named Cooper Street after Anthony Ashley-Cooper, a Lord Proprietor, but was renamed when locals began talking about the town’s new “broad” street. (It’s 72 ft. wide and very roomy compared to most downtown roads.) The street names were referred to interchangeably from 1698-1714 — but Broad eventually stuck.
Four Corners of Law
The intersection of Broad + Meeting is known as the Four Corners of Law: ecclesiastical (St. Michael’s Church), federal (the U.S. Post Office and Federal Courthouse), the state (State Courthouse), and city (City Hall). As reader Alan R. put it, you can be put in jail, arrange your bail, send your mail, and say a Hail Mary.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
If you’ve walked down Broad, you’ve seen this beautiful church. St. Michael’s was built in 1751 + known for its 186-ft. white steeple and ringing bells. The bells were imported in 1764 from England and have traveled across the Atlantic 7 times due to wars, an auction, a fire, and a hurricane — pretty crazy, right?
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TryThis
- Succulent + Macramé Bubble Vase Workshop | Wed., July 28 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Hobcaw Brewing Company | $38+ | Learn about succulent planting + make plant hanger with live instruction — wood fired pizza and brews will also be available for purchase 🪴
Family
- Family Film Series: Matilda | Wed., July 28 | 11 a.m. | Terrace Theater | $4 | A little magic goes a long way — free admission for kids under 10. ✨
Show
- Barn Jam with Caroline Keller Band | Wed., July 28 | 7-8 p.m. | Awendaw Green, 4853 N. Hwy. 17, Awendaw | Free | Enjoy a one-of-a-kind musical experience in the barn with the Caroline Keller Band to provide your midweek pickup. 🎶
- Out on the Town | Wed., July 28 | 9:30 p.m. | Uptown Social | Free | Soak in rooftop views of Charleston as you silently dance the night away at this disco. 🎧
Active
- Travelin' Group Run: Folly Beach | Wed., July 28 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Rita's Seaside Grille, 2 Center St., Folly Beach | Free | Put your best foot forward with this 1-3-mile beach run + end the evening with food at Rita’s Seaside Grill. 👟
Weather
- 87º | Scattered thunderstorms | 60% chance of rain
Tide
- Low: 5:59 A.M. + 6:15 P.M.
- High: 12:07 P.M.
Development
- Daniels Lake LLC purchased a 788-acre tract of land near Cane Bay Plantation last month for $14.75 million for home development. The buyer is affiliated with the Charleston firm Gramling Brothers Real Estate & Development. (The Post and Courier)
- The Golden Grove — a new housing development of 381 homes — could be coming soon to Charleston County, possibly on part of a 600-acre piece of land near Ravenel. The first houses could become available as early as next year. 🏘️ (The Post and Courier)
- Designs for a 27-guest Shem Creek boutique on Mill Street will be reviewed tonight. Current renderings by Mt. Pleasant-based LFK Architects show a rooftop pool + roof deck overlooking a tranquility garden. 🏨 (The Post and Courier)
Biz
- More cookies are coming. Grey Ghost Bakery — located on Wappoo Road in West Ashley — is expanding operations in Charleston County with a ~$400,000 investment. The expansion will create 25 new jobs + is expected to be completed later this summer. 🍪 (Holy City Sinner)
Ranked
- MUSC Health is the No. 1 hospital in SC for the sixth year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital’s Charleston’s Division specialty areas of ear nose and throat, gynecology + cancer were ranked among the best in the country. 🏥 (MUSC)
Charlestonian
- Bill Glover — a local professional caregiver — is the North American Caregiver of the Year according to home care firm Home Instead. “I don’t need the money. I do it because I love it,” Bill told The Post and Courier. 🙌 (The Post and Courier)
Regional
- The Moncks Corner project is the first of 5 spots to be developed as part of the The Liberty Trail, which will connect 30 spots across SC. The project will feature ~2 miles of trails, a pavilion, and access to the Berkeley County Museum. 🌳 (The Post and Courier)
Cause
- Want to show off your bocce skills for a good cause? The Atlas Technologies Bocce Bash will take place on Daniel Island on Sept. 18 and will benefit the Special Olympics South Carolina. Register your team on the website.
Dish
- Nashville-based Porter Road Butcher ships craft meat to doorsteps nationwide. They work with local farmers to humanely pasture-raise animals — with no added hormones or antibiotics. Offering quality brats, steaks, dry-aged hotdogs, Italian sausage + more, Porter Road is also offering readers 15% off their first order (automatically applied in checkout). Ⓟ
Shop
- Public Goods has all the premium essentials you need in one place. They search high and low for clean, sustainable products, and you can get them all in one streamlined look. Take $15 off your first order with code 6AM, no minimum purchase required. Ⓟ
Queen Street Grocery downtown recently received a sweet apology letter from Bowen Scheurer. According to the note, Bowen accidentally broke one of the eatery’s upstairs windows while practicing hand-eye coordination for lacrosse.
The restaurant responded: “You can practice against The Queen’s Wall for as long as you like...You keep being you Bowen, and we will keep being The Queen. Much respect my dude!”
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