Charleston
Morning News
Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Charleston’s Colonial Lake is getting a major makeover that started last summer and will finish by October. The park will feature new plant beds and a two-day Bloom Charleston Festival—on Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 for families and residents to enjoy. Charleston City Paper
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Charleston’s Uncle Mingo will perform a ’90s funk reunion set at The Windjammer on Isle of Palms on April 19 — doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Charleston City Paper
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Candidates for the North Charleston District 3 council seat will meet at a forum hosted by the Northwood Estates Civic League on Tuesday, May 13 at Northwood Park gym to help choose a replacement for former councilman Sandino Moses—who was charged with misprision of a felony in February. All seven candidates have confirmed their participation and residents may send questions by email. Count On 2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MUSC’s Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital recently opened the nation's first EmPATH unit focused on pediatric mental health crisis care+ a special space where children get quick screenings, treatment and therapy. Doctors said they will soon expand similar units across South Carolina to meet growing mental health needs. My TV Charleston
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Tippling House, a small wine bar on Coming and Spring, has become a hub for wine lovers and food fans since chef Micah Pearson joined last fall. He creates a fresh menu with local produce — his dishes challenge what people expect and invite diners to try new flavors. Charleston City Paper
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Marcus and Millichap completed the sale of a mixed-use property at 1033 Wappoo Road in West Ashley for $4M to Adams Property Group; the 23,460-square-foot space (which includes five tenant spaces for retail, office and warehouse use) is located near Ashley Oaks Shopping Center and Westwood Plaza. The buyer plans to add improvements and fill vacancies. Charleston Regional Business Journal
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The Cousin Scoop Pre-Easter Cookout
8 PM - 3 AM — 3214 Meeting Street Rd, North Charleston, SC — Free admission — Enjoy free grill food, seafood, and a best sundress contest with activities for the kids.
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Prestige Corvette Club - 2nd Annual Car, Bike, & Truck Show
4-10 p.m. — 3923 Azalea Dr, North Charleston, SC — Free entry — Experience the coolest rides, from classic cars to custom bikes and powerful trucks, at this vibrant automotive show.
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3M Paint Protection Film Installer Training
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — EPD University — $1,395.00/person — Hands-on training to master 3M Paint Protection Film installation techniques for vehicle surface protection.
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Karaoke Night at Stones Throw Tavern
7:30-11 p.m. — Stones Throw Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy a lively karaoke night with great food and drinks in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Charleston Stammtisch at Commonhouse Aleworks
11:30 a.m. — Commonhouse Aleworks — Members Free, Non-Members $20 — Network with the German American business community while enjoying light appetizers and drinks.
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World Ballet Company - The Great Gatsby
7-8:30 p.m. — North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the glitz of the Gilded Age in this captivating ballet adaptation of Fitzgerald's classic novel.
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Goldie Boutilier with Easy Honey
9-11 p.m. — Music Farm — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Goldie Boutilier and Easy Honey.
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North Charleston Pops: Star Wars Music Celebration
7:30-9 p.m. — North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Celebrate the epic music of Star Wars in a thrilling concert experience for fans of all ages.
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Charleston Jazz Jam Session
7:30-9 p.m. — Charleston Jazz Academy — Free entry — A welcoming monthly jam for musicians of all ages to share their love of jazz.
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Automotive Window Film Training
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — EPD University — $1,295.00/person — Gain hands-on skills for automotive window film installation in this comprehensive two-day course.
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~ Theodore Roosevelt
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