Hello Friday.
April 25 2025 |
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Kayaking + paddle boarding are great ways to explore the Charleston area. Tomorrow is the first day of summer, so we thought it’d only make sense to dive in to a few local spots to get your paddle on in the Holy City.
First, we should talk about paddling safety, so you don’t capsize. DYK Charleston County Parks offers classes on need-to-knows for your outdoor excursion? Register for the next class. |
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You'll often find paddle boarders or kayakers exploring the water on Shem Creek. | Photo by CHStoday |
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If you’re a first-timer or just looking for a little extra guidance, check out these local guides to enjoy your adventure. Note: This isn’t a comprehensive list. -
Nature Adventures, 1 Shrimp Boat Ln., Mt. Pleasant | Choose between two, three, four, and five to six-hour tours through the Charleston waterways.
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Coastal Expeditions, locations vary | Reserve a paddle board or kayak on Shem Creek or Isle of Palms and learn the basics from the pros.
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Charleston Outdoor Adventures, 1871 Bowens Island Rd. | Let the pros show you the ropes on a two-or-three hour guided kayak tour of the saltwater creeks behind Folly Beach.
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Charleston Paddle Co., locations vary | Explore the Charleston Harbor, Kiawah + Seabrook islands, Folly Beach, or Shem Creek on a tour from one of six launch sites.
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Charleston SUP Safaris, 83 Center St., Folly Beach | Try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding through Folly Beach waterways.
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Water Dog Paddle Co., 1880 Andell Bluff Blvd., Johns Island | Try an on-water yoga experience for a change of pace.
Here are a few local county parks + public boat landings to get your feet wet: -
Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Pkwy., Mt. Pleasant | Head to this 943-acre park + use the
kayak launch or reserve a slip.
- James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. | Rent a kayak or paddle board starting at $4 per half hour.
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Remleys Point, Mt. Pleasant | Check out the Cooper River + Wando
River from this free, public boat launch in Mt. Pleasant.
- Gadsonville, Awendaw | Paddle from this public boat landing to
explore Copahee Sound.
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Share this story with your paddling partners or anyone who has an adventurous spirit.
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Today -
Freshfields Village Farmers Market | Mon., June 20 | 3-7 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | Free | Start the week by shopping for a wide variety of local produce, products, and craft vendors including Lowcountry Olive Oil and Bohicket Blooms. 🍋
Tuesday - Andy Grammer | Tues., June 21 | 8 p.m. | Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. | $33+ | The “Fine by Me” singer is coming to the Lowcountry for one night only — snag tickets to see The Art of Joy Tour before they sell out.
Wednesday - Paint and Sip: Isle of Palms | Wed., June 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing Co., 289 Huger St. | $35 | Swing by Charleston’s first brewery for a beginner-friendly painting class — get a free pint for signing up. 🎨
Thursday -
Music at the Library | Thurs., June 23 | 7 p.m. | Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. | $35 | Join pianists Wayne Helmly and Laura Ball for a live performance of “Summer Rhapsody: Gershwin and the Holy City.”
Friday -
Reggae Nights Concert | Fri., June 24 | 8-11 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr. | $10 | Spend your Saturday night jamming to reggae-rock by NC-based band Signal Fire — chairs and blankets welcome. 🎶
Saturday -
Grand Opening Celebration of Bevi Bene Brewing Co. | Sat., June 25 | 12-5 p.m. | Bevi Bene Brewing Co., 1859 Summerville Ave. | Free | Celebrate the opening of Charleston’s latest brewery with beers, lagers, sours, and hard kombuchas on tap + enjoy music by DJ Lazercat and two local food trucks — we’d recommend the Key Largo kombucha.
Sunday -
Hatha and Hops | Sun., June 26 | 11-11:45 a.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $12+ | Kickstart your Sunday with an all-levels yoga class led by beertender and certified yoga instructor Kristen Kos + stick around for pints of beer — reservations required. 🍺
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Weather - 87º | Partly cloudy | 1% chance of rain
Sunrise + sunset
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Rise: 6:11 a.m.
- Set: 8:32 p.m.
Tide
- Low: 7:55 a.m. + 8:16 p.m.
- High: 1:44 a.m. + 2:17 p.m.
Coming Soon - Good news, Holy City:
Mixed-use development The Refinery is set to begin hosting events + live concerts at its new outdoor music amphitheater
in August, including Trouble No More and Trevor Hall on August 13 and 14. Check out the venue at 1640 Meeting Street Rd. and stay tuned for a full lineup and ticket info. 🎶
(The Post and Courier)
Civic - A Rental Registry Pilot Program —
working to record information of landlords with properties across the city — is currently being discussed by the City of Charleston’s Public Safety Committee. The city would use the program to contact landlords about potential
property livability issues, such as noise complaints + overflowing trash. ✍️
(WCBD)
- Mark your calendars. Berkeley County Council District 6’s primary runoff election will be held
June 28, with early voting held June 22 through 24. View voting hours + learn where to cast your vote. 🗳️
Number Community - Attention, business owners:
Join the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce for an intellectual disability inclusion program
this Wednesday. “Food for Thought: Intellectual Disabilities and the Workplace” will feature a panel of local experts, stakeholders +
intellectual disability resources from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Hilton Garden Inn in Mt. Pleasant. Register here. (WCBD)
Award - Submit your
product, service, process, or business model for the 2022 InnoVision Awards by June 30. Categories include technology development, technology application, sustainability, small business, education, and community service —
finalists will be announced by August 1. 🏆
Travel -
Looking to book a summer getaway? Avelo Airlines is now offering 50% off its nonstop flights
between Charleston and New Haven, CT with the airline’s “Inflation-Crushing” deal. Cash in on the deal through June 23 for travel dates through November 9 using
promo code HALFOFF. Happy flying, Charleston. ✈️ (WCBD)
Plan Ahead -
Still setting your summer schedule? Make your way to Folly Beach County Park for an “Evening in the Park” on July 20 and 27. The free events will feature live music from Jordan Igoe and Michael Duff + food and drinks from the snack bar from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Plus, your furry friend is welcome to join the fun. Peep the details. (Holy City Sinner)
Biz - Staycation, anyone? In honor of Emeline’s
second birthday, the downtown Charleston hotel is offering 20% off of all suites until this Thurs., June 23 —
for visits through August 30. Redeem the offer + stay tuned for additional activations. 🏨
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Remember when we gave you the inside scoop on three community gardens operated by the Charleston Parks Conservancy? You may not know that some of the garden produce is donated — including 42 pounds of veggies last week.
The conservancy has now partnered with the Charleston County Public Library to enhance their efforts + distribute healthy food through the Free and Fresh program, which works to provide access to fresh food in Charleston County to combat food insecurity.
Learn about the program here.
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Editor's pick: Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the soft opening ceremony for the newest brewery in town: Bevi Bene Brewing Co. If you haven’t gotten a chance to peep the space on Instagram, we can assure you: The building truly is a work of art.
While the brewery officially opened over the weekend, it will be celebrating its grand opening this Saturday, June 25 from 12-5 p.m. Head to The Lumberyard at 1859 Summerville Ave. to get your hands on the latest lager + hard kombucha. I’d recommend the Key Largo Kombucha + Blueberry Coffee Sour, and my boyfriend loved the West Coast Lager. 10/10 experience all around.
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