May 22, 2023

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How much do you know about local tides?

Tides changing in and out at Sullivans Island. | Photo by @morgan_civ

Have you ever noticed we put the daily tides at the top of our newsletter? We are here to tell you why that is.

Understanding

Tides happen twice a day and are controlled by gravitational pulls from the moon. The gravity from the moon creates a tidal force that advances or recedes the water.

High tide being when the water is pushed by gravity towards the coast. Low tide is when the water is pulled away from the coast.

This happens in Charleston by water being pushed in or out from the beaches and creeks. Think of Sullivan’s Islands and the different shades of sand.

CHStoday tide receeding — The tide rolling in and out at Pitt Street Bridge.
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GIF by CHStoday using ezgif

Fishing

It is said that the best time to fish is when the water is moving between tide change.

According to a local fishing guide“the best time to get out on the water is about two hours after low tide.”

This is because the bait is pulled out off the marsh at low tide towards the mouth of creeks making the larger fish congregate by the creek opening.

Alternatively, at high tide the bait is pushed into the marsh and this draws the larger fish into the grasses.

CHStoday tidal marsh — We do not want to try navigating this tidal marsh in a boat.
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Photo by Sullivan Cox

Boating

As the water level changes swiftly it can be easy for boats to run aground. This is because a 6-ft water depth and 2-ft can sneakily look the same out in the marsh.

Docking can also be affected as the current is stronger from the tides changing. Making it more difficult to control the motion of the boat.

Flooding

Flooding is not a direct affect from tides but they can be a troublesome pair if working together. This can happen if a high tide is paired with a prolonged wind flow that is pushing the water in the direction of shore.

Picture the battery with a tall water level during high tide and the wind is slamming the water onto the battery wall.

While we are by no means tide scientists we hope this local knowledge helped you to learn about our coastline. See you on the water.

Asked

Do you have a funny tide story — i.e. your towel drenched at the beach, your boat ran aground, etc?

Give us a laugh

Events

Monday, May 22

Spoleto Poster Reveal | Monday, May 22 | 5-6 p.m. | The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Kick off the art festival and check out exciting events.
Artist Group: The Chill Art Critique w/ Artist Steph Frederickson | Monday, May 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center, 1056 King St., Charleston | Free | Check out this Critique for a relaxed feedback session for local artists to share their work.

Tuesday, May 23

2023 North Charleston Business Expo | Tuesday, May 23 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | Prices vary | This meeting is a great time to network and connect to form professional relationships.

Wednesday, May 24

West Ashley Farmers Market | Wednesday, May 24 | 3-7 p.m. | Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Ave., Charleston | Free | Join in on the perfect way to support local and get out in your community.
Life and Legacy Blood Drive | Wednesday, May 24 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | Patriots Point, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Volunteer to help hospitals save lives in the Lowcountry.
Giants of the Sky Lecture with Dr. Dan Ksepka | Wed., May. 24 | 6 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting Street, Charleston | Free | In his lecture, Dr. Ksepka will present the history of fossil discoveries that shaped our view of pelagornithid birds and ongoing research into their evolution.*

Thursday, May 25

Live Under the Oaks | Thursday, May 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Dr., Charleston | Free | Grab a blanket or chair, bring your family and friends, and sit under the beautiful oaks for this concert series.

Friday, June 2

Reggae Nights | Fri., Jun. 2 | 7:30-11 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston | The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series at James Island County Park features traditional old-school reggae with a new-school attitude.*

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News Notes

Civic

South Carolina passed a law allowing use of sunscreen in public schools. Sunscreen was not allowed before because it’s in the same category as over-the-counter medications in FDA regulations. Skincare lovers unite. (WCSC)

Open

Ma’am Saab will be opening downtown at 251 Meeting St. this Friday, May 26 at 5 p.m. The new eatery will have Pakistani-inspired food and drinks. Reservations are available now and encourage on the website.

Biz

The CEO of Firefly Distillery, Pixie Paula Dezzutti, is partnering with Ghost Monkey Brewery. This is expected to lead to cross brand collaborations and new drinks. Ghost Monkey Brewery is local to Mount Pleasant and seemed like a fit for Dezzutti who was looking to expand her role in the alcohol business. (Brewbound)

Travel

Breeze Airways introduced new flights to Charleston International Airport. There are one-way flights to Portland, ME available. On Wednesday, May 31, there will be summer seasonal flights to Charleston, WV.
Which Vrbo Vacation Home of the Year is most your style? Maybe it’s the mountain views and woodsiness at this Big Sky cabin. Or maybe it’s a Hamptons holiday at this breathtaking retreat. If vacation means heat, spas, and golf courses, check out this Palm Springs poolside property.*

Coming Soon

It’s official, the airport is getting a Chick-fil-A. If you can’t tell, we are very excited. Chick-fil-A started construction last week for a location in the Charleston International Airport.

Outdoors

Watch your toes in the water— a 12-foot great white shark was pinged off the coast of Charleston. The shark titled “Ironbound” was pinged two times on Thursday around 54 miles out from land. (WCIV)

Arts

Lowcountry artist Clementia Whitney-Nelson’s “Delivered” now hangs on the walls at Roper St. Francis Healthcare Berkeley Hospital. The painting is a tribute to Maude Callen, who worked as a nurse-midwife for over 60 years and cared for thousands of underserved residents in rural Berkeley County — see it here.*

Fitness

Couch to 5K, anyone? Here are seven local races to have on your radar via our latest CHStoday Wellness newsletter in partnership with Roper St. Francis Healthcare.*

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Check out Charleston’s front yard. Morrison Yard is leasing studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes and penthouses featuring soaring views of Downtown Charleston,The Ravenel Bridge, and the harbor. Take a peek at the property.*

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Award

Meet the Lowcountry Artist of the Year

Sign us up for one of these quilts, please and thank you. | Photo by MCG Photography

The Coastal Community Foundation has announced its 2023 Lowcountry painter of the year as Katy Mixon.

Her paintings are known for the use of texture and color. She is well known for creating quilts out of her recycled paint covered rags. Her work has been featured in the Holy City art scene through displays at the Gibbes Museum.

The Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year Award was created in 2003 to support the creation of art that highlights the look and feel of the Lowcountry.

Katy will be honoring the award by using the $6,000 grant to create a painting based on the environment. In order to achieve this, she is leaning on the Charleston Museum exhibits as inspiration for her quilt.

Answered

This week we asked “What is your favorite CHS woman owned business” and here are just a few of the great repsones:

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Feeling very jealous of everyone going to Zach Bryan this week at the North Charleston Coliseum. Yet, I can’t complain with Futurebirds and Matt Maeson on my calendar at The Windjammer and Music Farm.

What concerts are you looking forward to this season? Let me know.

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