New clothing store coming to Charleston
Draper James, a clothing brand launched by actress Reese Witherspoon, is planning to open a flagship store in Charleston. (Post and Courier)
Airport lounge now open
The Club CHS, Charleston airport's lounge, is now open with new lighting, "vibrant murals" and updated menus. Featuring six separate zones, The Club CHS will be open Monday through Sunday 4:10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET. Access is available to outbound travelers, with a valid boarding pass, who participate in the Priority Pass membership program through premium credit cards like Chase Sapphire, American Express and Diner’s Club International. For others, a day pass will be available for $50 per person. AAA members can receive a discounted rate of $42.50. Children under 24 months can accompany a member at no cost.
Ashley River pedestrian-bike bridge moves forward
Charleston is moving ahead with a pedestrian-bike bridge over the Ashley River. The city’s original proposal featured a pedestrian bridge that would come over the slip or merge lane on Lockwood Drive and connect into Bee Street and further into the medical district. However, Mayor Cogswell presented an alternative plan that includes a landing pad, or pedestrian roundabout, where the bridge meets the peninsula. It would be an elevated structure that connects to Brittlebank Park and Bee Street and includes a viewing platform of the Ashley River. The proposal would also allow for a connection between the landing pad and the Battery path in the future.
MUSC’s Blue Sky Labs opens in Charleston
Blue Sky Labs, an incubation space for startups and early-stage companies focusing on life sciences and medical research, has opened on the edge of the Medical University of South Carolina’s Charleston campus.
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High Ground Elixirs' sparkling drinks are now available at Sèchey, a boutique store in Charleston for non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages.
Carnival Cruise Line will no longer sail from Charleston
Charleston decided not to renew its agreement with Carnival back in 2022, and the Carnival Sunshine will no longer operate from the port after the end of 2024. Although Charleston will no longer be an origination or end point for cruise ships, it will still be used as a destination for ships, giving passengers the ability to visit the city.
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