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Hurricane kit haul: The essentials your kit needs this season 🌀 – SC Public Radio
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Hurricane kit haul: The essentials your kit needs this season There’s a popular saying if you live in a hurricane-prone area: “Hurricane season is a marathon, not a sprint.” If you check the pulse of spectators on social media, you will get the sense that the marathon is particularly long this year.
As we head into the 2nd half of hurricane season, the National Weather Service wants to make sure you are ready if and when a storm threatens where you live.
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LNM: UPDATE: Myrtle Beach ICW Boat Parade, Sep 28, Myrtle Beach, SC
BOAT PARADE – ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
AICW, Horry County, SC
The Coast Guard has been informed the “Myrtle Beach Trump Boat Parade 2024” will occur on Saturday, September
28th between 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Horry County, South Carolina. The
planned parade route will begin near the US Highway 501 Bridge in Myrtle Beach, SC and proceed at no wake speed
approximately 14 miles north to Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
The boat parade will consist of a high volume of recreational boat traffic before, during, and immediately after the parade.
Mariners are advised to plan accordingly and use caution when transiting the area.
This MSIB can be viewed at https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/charleston. For questions or concerns regarding this MSIB, please contact the Sector Charleston 24-hour Command Center at (843) 740-7050.
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Get Your Tickets Today for Charleston’s Most Glamorous Night – Charleston Parks Conservancy
Tickets are On Sale Now!
Today is the day! Tickets for the 14th Annual Party for the Parks are officially up for grabs, and they’re bound to go fast. With a theme that blends the glamour of 1960s Palm Beach with Charleston’s unique charm, this year’s event at Colonial Lake promises an unforgettable night of style, fun, and community spirit.
Don’t wait—secure your spot now and be part of one of Charleston’s most celebrated events, all while supporting the parks that make our city so special.
GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!Ticket Details
General Admission – $175: This all-inclusive ticket includes complimentary tastings from some of Charleston’s trendiest restaurants, access to a full open bar, and an evening packed with live entertainment and dancing under the stars.
VIP Tickets – $300: Enjoy an elevated all-inclusive ticket with exclusive access to the VIP lounge, featuring a private premiere bar, restrooms, elevated tastings, complimentary hair and makeup services, and more. It’s the ultimate way to make your night even more special.
Thank you to our Sponsors and Partners
Join Charleston’s leading businesses, elevate your brand to a coveted audience, and guarantee a spot at the most exciting party of the year and become an event sponsor! Sponsorships start at $1,500, and customized exclusive sponsorships start at $5,000.
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Help Us Win Nonprofit of the Year
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has been nominated as the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Nonprofit Organization of the Year, and we need your support to win! As a community-driven organization, we are dedicated to nurturing and enhancing Charleston’s parks, creating vibrant spaces that connect people to nature and each other. Your daily vote will help us raise awareness of the importance of parks and our mission. Voting is open through Friday, September 27.
To vote, click on “Companies of the Year,” then scroll to “Nonprofit Organization of the Year,” find Charleston Parks Conservancy, and click “Vote.” You can vote once per day, every day, so let’s show Charleston the power of our community!
VOTEABOUT THE CONSERVANCY
Charleston Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to securing 100% of the funds essential for the operation and programming of Charleston’s parks, acting on behalf of the city. While our partners at the City contribute 10% of the Conservancy’s required budget, donations from supporters and attendees of our paid programs enable us to continue our high standard of care to keep the park clean, green, and thriving.
The core mission of Charleston Parks Conservancy revolves around safeguarding, nurturing, and enhancing the various parks under its purview, cultivating an atmosphere conducive to connecting people with their parks. As diligent stewards, the Conservancy is committed to actively involving the community through cared-for gardens, welcoming amenities, and top-notch programming. The organization believes that within an urban landscape, every individual deserves access to a park that facilitates recreation, provides moments of respite, and stewards community relationships. Read More.
When parks thrive, people thrive. Donate today to make an impact in our community.
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Charleston Parks Conservancy
720 Magnolia Road, Suite 25
Charleston, SC 29407
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South Carolina’s movable bridges come from a different time. Some are here to stay.
Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge, Beaufort, SC Photo by Tony Kukulich
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Final Pier Dances – Charleston County Parks and Recreation, Charleston, SC
Pier Dances Spend your Friday night on the dance floor with us this summer! Whether it’s a Moonlight Mixer on the Folly Beach Pier or Dancing On The Cooper on the Mount Pleasant Pier, we’ve got plenty of space to move and groove.
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Tropical Storm Debby closures for Charleston County Parks
Media Alert:
All Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission parks and facilities will close at 3 p.m. today and remain closed on Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7.
All Charleston County Parks programs and camps have been canceled through Thursday, August 8.
Please visit our alert center (https://ccprc.com/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Park-Facility-Operational-Updates-due-to-847) for more information. Once Tropical Storm Debby has passed and conditions have been assessed to ensure staff and visitor safety, we will update this webpage on the status of our parks and programs.
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LNM: near AICW MM 472 Special Bridge Notice, Comments Requested, Charleston, SC
This is the much debated and postponed extension of the 526 interstate.
SOUTH CAROLINA – STONO RIVER – CHARLESTON: Special Bridge Notice
The Coast Guard has published Public Notice 03-24 after having received a bridge permit application from South Carolina Department of
Transportation. The applicant is requesting approval of the location and plans for the Mark Clark Extension Bridge across the Stono River, Charleston,
Charleston County, SC. Public Notice 03-24 outlines the proposed bridge project and solicits comments on proposed navigation clearances, placement
of a bridge protective system and other navigational safety issues. The public notice is available at: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/public-notices-forbridges-active-by-district?district=7&subdistrict=n.Be the first to comment!
July 3rd Volunteer Meeting – Wounded Nature, Working Veterans
Join us Wednesday to hear updates on issues impacting the critical coastal areas and marine debris removal efforts.
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What’s Happening in Your Parks, Charleston, SC
Get Out(doors)
Here’s your perfect excuse to cut out early and head to our parks — June is National Great Outdoors Month! Fly a kite in the meadow, build a sandcastle on the beach, hike a trail, go fishin’ from the pier, watch for birds on the marsh boardwalk, or splash around the waterpark!
Cool ‘n’ Fit
When you need to hit the gym but really want to go to the pool, dive into our aquatic fitness classes for the best of both! Enjoy a wellness-boosting workout in the water when you register for the July session of H2O Moves 4.5 or H2O Balance & Flexibility.
#LifeguardGoals
Give your young swimmer a sneak peek at lifeguarding in our Junior Lifeguard Program. Kids will get hands-on experience in first aid, training, environmental awareness, rescue equipment and more. Spots are filling quickly, so nab yours today!
Your Holidays Start Here
Escape for a cozy holiday weekend – right in our backyard. Enter to win a magical 2-night stay at a cottage in James Island County Park on the opening weekend of the 2024 Holiday Festival of Lights. The winner will be drawn on June 20.
Go Skate Day
This Friday, grab your board and head to SK8 Charleston for a local celebration of international Go Skate Day. Newbies are welcome, and more experienced skaters can show off their skills – and win sweet swag – in our Mini-Quarter and Euro Gap contests.
PaddleSUP
Ease back on the throttle this summer when you sign up for our paddlesport essentials classes. Cruising local waterways in a kayak or on a SUP offers a fresh, relaxing perspective on coastal living. Plus our instructors have that whole “fun teacher” thing going for them, so it’s a whole chill vibe.
Mark Your Calendars June 20 Yoga Fest
June 21 Reggae Nights
June 22 Cast Off Fishing Tournament
June 26 Summer Entertainment Series: SC Aquarium
June 29 Inclusive Swim Night at Whirlin’ Waters
July 3 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
July 4 Beginners Night at the Climbing Wall
July 11 Starlight Yoga
July 11 Decoding Dolphin Behavior
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For information on sponsorship opportunities, please email the Sponsorship Coordinator.
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LNM: AICW MM 536 Schedule Change, Comment Period Ending Soon,Ladys Island Bridge, Beaufort, SC
This reminder from Ted Arisaka: Comment period ends May 20.
Three and a half hours to accommodate “rush hour” vehicle traffic twice daily seems extreme, especially during summer months. Please see Comment Portal link below to submit your opinions. With a closed vertical clearance of 30ft, the Ladys Island Bridge crosses the Waterway at statute mile 536 on the eastern edge of Beaufort. Vessels capable of transiting without an opening may pass under the bridge.
SOUTH CAROLINA – AICW (BEAUFORT RIVER) –LADY’S ISLAND (WOODS MEMORIAL) BRIDGE: Rulemaking / Temporary Deviation:
The Coast Guard is proposing to change the operating schedule that governs the Lady’s Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (Beaufort River), mile 536.0, at Beaufort, SC. SCDOT has requested a permanent change to the drawbridge operation regulation for the Lady’s Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge. This temporary deviation will test an operating schedule to determine if a permanent change is necessary.
Under this temporary deviation, the Lady’s Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge shall open on signal; except that the draw need not open from 6 a.m. to 9:29
a.m. and 3:31 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need open only once an hour on the half hour. Public vessels of the United States and tugs with tows, will be passed through anytime.
This temporary deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on March 25, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on September 29, 2024. A request for comments will be published in the Federal Register. Comments may be submitted under docket number USCG-2024-0198 using Federal Decision Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If you have questions on this rulemaking, call or e-mail Ms. Jennifer Zercher, Bridge Management Specialist, Seventh
Coast Guard District, telephone 305-415-6740, email Jennifer.N.Zercher@uscg.mil. LNM: 10/24Click Here To View the Cruisers Nets South Carolina Bridge Directory Listing For Ladys Island Bridge
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S.C. Has a Clever Plan: Let’s ‘Insurance’ Derelict Boats Out of Existence – Peter Swanson
This is one of 161 derelict boats that the non-profit Wounded Nature-Working Veterans has helped remove from South Carolina waters. The group’s leader thinks a new kind of insurance would solve the problem.
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Wounded Nature-Working Veterans is a group of veterans, non-veterans and active duty military personnel run locally by Captain Rudy Socha, a former Marine turned conservationist. The non-profit volunteer organization is working to cleanup, preserve and protect our coastal environment, particularly from derelict vessels.
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Make your Beach Visit a Breeze: Tips for visiting Charleston County Beach Parks
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We’re Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, April 13, James Island County Park, Charleston, SC
Lowcountry Cajun Festival
Spice up your Spring! The Lowcountry Cajun Festival is bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry with a full day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, kids activities, and all-around ragin’ Cajun fun!
Saturday, April 13
12-6 p.m.
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Moonlight Mixers are back at the Folly Beach Pier! Charleston, SC
Moonlight Mixers are back at the Folly Beach Pier!
Enjoy 5 nights of dancing and music this summer
[FOLLY BEACH] – The Moonlight Mixer series on the Folly Beach Pier is back once again! The pier’s Mixers series will kick off on Friday, May 3.
All ages are invited to celebrate summertime with some dancing on the Folly Beach Pier. On five Friday evenings this summer, dancers will enjoy music from a DJ or live band. On May 3, July 26 and Sept. 20, DJ Bill Shelton will spin the hottest oldies and beach music. And on June 14 and Aug. 16, the Dave Landeo Trio will perform a variety of upbeat, energetic covers and originals.
Advance tickets are $10 per person. If the event has not sold out, on-site tickets will be $15 per person. Tickets are limited and the events are expected to sell out, so advance purchase is recommended. Event hours are 7 – 10 p.m.
Beverages will be available for purchase on site. No outside food or drink is allowed, and pets are not permitted at the event. Food and snacks will be available for purchase at the Pier 101 Restaurant and the Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop, both located at the entrance to the pier. Food, beverages and parking fees are not included with ticket purchase. Chairs are welcome as seating is limited.
The 2024 Moonlight Mixers schedule is as follows:
- May 3 with DJ Bill Shelton – Purchase Tickets
- June 14 with Dave Landeo Trio – Purchase Tickets
- July 26 with DJ Bill Shelton – Purchase Tickets
- Aug. 16 with Dave Landeo Trio – Purchase Tickets
- Sept. 20 with DJ Bill Shelton – Purchase Tickets
The Folly Beach Pier opened to the public on Dec. 26, 2022. The 1049-foot-long pier is 25 feet wide and features concrete pilings and substructure, with a wooden walkway and railings. Amenities at the Folly Beach Pier include restrooms, the Pier 101 Restaurant and Bar, beach access, showers, and the Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop (which sells gifts, sundry items, refreshments and tackle/bait, and offers rod rentals). The iconic Folly Beach Pier is the perfect location for saltwater fishing, walking, birding and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the “Edge of America.”
Moonlight Mixers offer accessible parking, restrooms, and water fountains, as well as an accessible ramp to the pier and an accessible route to the event area at the end of the pier. KultureCity Sensory Bags are available for checkout on a first-come, first-served basis during the event. Visit the event gate for more information on accessibility in your parks. For additional information on the Folly Beach Pier, visit ccprc.com/follypier.
For details or to purchase tickets, call 843-795-4386 or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link). This event is brought to you by Dasani and your Charleston County Parks.
Owned and operated by the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission (CCPRC), the Folly Beach Fishing Pier is located at 101 East Arctic Avenue on Folly Beach. 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, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, a skate park, three waterparks, a historic plantation site, 19 boat landings, 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. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, volunteer opportunities, and more. For more information, call 843-795-4386, or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.
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USCG: New South Carolina Vessel Turn-In Program
‘Sullivan, James P LT USCG (USA)’ via General Contact
Mon, Mar 11, 10:31 AM (1 day ago) to D07-SMB-SECTORCHASN-WWM Good Morning All,
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (DHEC OCRM) is piloting a new preventative Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) to allow boat owners to surrender aging, unwanted, or at-risk vessels (for free) before they become a problem. They will even disassemble and dispose of the vessel at no cost to the owner, using the most sustainable disposal and recycling options available. Although this program does not apply to existing abandoned and derelict vessels, it is a huge step forward for protecting SC waterways.
Please see attached one-pager and text below for additional information. Feel free to forward this email as you see fit.
When is the first Turn-In Event?
The first Vessel Turn-In event will be held in the Charleston area in the summer of 2024. Details will be published by SCDHEC once plans are solidified.
Who is Eligible?
Private citizens and businesses within South Carolina’s eight coastal counties.
How can I Apply?
Complete the South Carolina VTIP application by visiting https://scdhec.gov/ADV
Contact Julia Chrisco for additional information.
Very Respectfully,
LT James P. Sullivan
Waterways Management Div., Chief
CG Sector Charleston
(843) 740-3184
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March 6th Volunteer Meeting, 5:30-7:30pm, Charleston, SC
Wounded Nature-Working Veterans is a group of veterans, non-veterans and active duty military personnel run locally by Captain Rudy Socha, a former Marine turned conservationist. The non-profit volunteer organization is working to cleanup, preserve and protect our coastal environment, particularly from derelict vessels.
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Oysters on the Point at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, Patriots Point, SC AICW MM 465
Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits on the Mount Pleasant side of Charleston Harbor, hard by Patriots Point between Horse Reach’s flashing buoys #34 and #36.
Join us for Oysters on the Point in 2024 with Thomas Champagne & Friends!
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Check out the updated Holiday Hours for the Synthetic Ice Rink located at The Lookout Pavilion!
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Wounded Nature-Working Veterans January 3rd Volunteer Meeting, 5:30pm, Fish House, Mt Pleasant, SC
Wounded Nature-Working Veterans is a group of veterans, non-veterans and active duty military personnel run locally by Captain Rudy Socha, a former Marine turned conservationist. The non-profit volunteer organization is working to cleanup, preserve and protect our coastal environment, particularly from derelict vessels.
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January events and programs in your Charleston County Parks!
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