Hello Thursday.
April 25 2024
An 87-acre park is coming soon to the Lowcountry. Ashley River Park is currently being built on the banks of the Ashley River by the historic Bacons Bridge in Dorchester County. The park — located by Summerville — is set to open by the end of this year.
Ashley River Park | Photo by SeamonWhiteside
What’s in the park?
- Interactive play fountain designed to look like a map of Ashley River
- 2 dog parks
- Open lawn areas
- Playground and picnic areas
- Event space with a pavilion
- Tiered lawn by a large pond with fishing piers and boardwalks
- Upgraded nearby kayak launch and picnic area
Designs for the park first began in 2015. Local land design firm SeamonWhiteside recently announced its partnership in developing the project + has focused on preserving wetlands on the grounds. The firm said its biggest goal was to make the park with the community in mind and have it become a special part of Dorchester County.
Use the button below for additional images including the Conceptual Master Plan for Ashley River Park.
Today
- Holy City Farmers Market | Wed., Oct. 13 | 4-7 p.m. | Holy City Brewing | Free | Come by for live music + support local vendors with items for sale. 🌾
- West Ashley Farmers Market | Wed., Oct. 13 | 3-6:30 p.m. | Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Ave. | Free | Shop local produce + prepared and packaged foods. 🥬
- Fall Garden Strolls + Wine Tasting | Wed., Oct. 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd. | $25+ | Sample a wide variety of wine while strolling through historic gardens. 🍷
Thursday
Friday
- Fall Nights: Constellations | Fri., Oct. 15- Sat., Oct. 16 | 7 p.m. | Battery Gadsden, 1917 I’on Ave., Sullivan’s Island | $40 | Enjoy an outdoor performance of the romantic, award-winning play “Constellations.”
- Rave from the Grave | Fri., Oct. 15-Sat., Oct. 16 | 6 p.m.-2 a.m. | The Purple Buffalo, 2702 Azalea Dr., North Charleston | $15+ | Start with the weekend with this scary-good EDM show featuring music from DJ Kinetick + Plex.
Saturday
- Walk to End Alzheimers | Sat., Oct. 16 | 10 a.m. | Riverfront Park | $100+ | Walk to benefit the Alzheimer's Association + help reach the goal of raising $296,000 — “walk from home” experiences also available.
- 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving Event | Sat., Oct. 16 | 3-5 p.m. + 7-9 p.m. | Avondale Wine & Cheese, 813 Savannah Hwy., Ste. B.| $10 | Have a gourd time + get in the Halloween spirit during this fall favorite activity — pumpkins, stencils, and carving tools included with admission.
- Challenge Course Adventures | Sat., Oct. 16 | 1-2:30 p.m. | James Island County Park | $15 | Go on an adventure this Saturday by balancing, leaping + swinging through this daring course. 🏞
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 80º | Sunny | 7% chance of rain ☀️
Sunrise + Sunset
- Rise: 7:21 a.m.
- Set: 6:50 p.m.
Tide
- Low: 8:17 a.m. + 9:15 p.m.
- High: 2:04 a.m. + 2:59 p.m.
Ranked
- Charleston was recently named on Conde Nast’s “32 Most Haunted Places in America.” The list features Dock Street Theatre, one of the oldest theaters in the country. The spot is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of Nettie Dickerson, who was struck by lightning on the balcony of the Planters Inn — a hotel that once stood where the theater is now. (Conde Nast Traveler)
Now Open
- New Mexican eatery Maya has opened downtown at 479 King St. serving up both traditional + modern dishes. What’s on the menu? We’re fired up to order the duck carnitas tacos and quesadillas with chipotle shrimp, just to name a few. 🌮 (The Post and Courier)
Number
- $1.5 million. The approximate cost of a new fire boat for St. Johns Fire District, which serves Kiawah Island, Wadmalaw Island, Johns Island, and Seabrook Island. The department has asked the county to replace its current boat, which is over a decade old. The replacement would be faster + have better navigation. (WCSC)
Seasonal
- Be the mummy of the year + bring your family to the Knightsville United Methodist Church’s annual pumpkin patch, open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Starting Oct. 16, visitors can also play in jump castles, hop on hayrides, and dig into a BBQ dinner. Check out 7 more pumpkin patches in Charleston. 🎃 (WCIV)
Traffic
- Charleston County is considering a “no-thru truck” ordinance for Berryhill Road and Walter Drive near Maybank Highway on Johns Island. The measure would restrict large trucks from driving on these roads. 🚚 (WCSC)
Arts
- The poster design competition for the 2022 North Charleston Arts Fest is now accepting applications through Dec. 15. Artists can enter to win a $500 purchase award and a solo exhibition at Park Circle Gallery and the winning art will become the official poster design of the festival. Enter for free.
- We know your mind’s on Halloween, but there’s something you should snow about. An upcoming exhibition called “A Winter Wonderland in Color: Snow Scenes of Charleston” will open Nov. 1. The exhibit will feature colorized vintage photographs of winter weather in the Holy City. ❄️ (Holy City Sinner)
CofC
- Calling all Cougars. Take this 30-question CofC quiz and test your knowledge of the college. We love Question 11: Which of the following buildings is said to be haunted? Wilson-Sottile House, Berry Hall, Blacklock House, Robert Scott Small Building, or all of the above. (The College Today)
Learn
- Ever wonder what baseball players do in their downtime? Well, Edwin Diaz and Jeff McNeil of the New York Mets have been learning new languages with Babbel, the No. 1 language learning app. Sign up for Babbel and get an exclusive deal (60% off). 🌎 Ⓟ
Biz
- Have you ever sold something on Etsy, eBay, or Facebook and found yourself craving the thrill of the sale? If yes, then consider yourself an e-commerce merchant. Ecwid (the secret behind successful e-commerce all across the world) can help turn this hobby into a full-fledged business. Learn more. Ⓟ
HGTV’s “Rock the Block” was renewed for a third season + will be set in Summerville’s Nexton community. The show features master renovators competing to add the most value to identical properties to win a street named in their honor.
Season 3 will premiere sometime next year.
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