GOOD NEWS: Holy Cow, err, Holy City! New Sunday uniforms for RiverDogs

Staff reports  |  The Charleston RiverDogs embraced their hometown’s “Holy City” moniker Sunday night with new specialty uniforms that display the “Holy City” namesake across pinstriped tops and a new HC emblem on baseball caps in the latest of the team’s innovative weekly promotions.

“There’s been a lot of buzz about the new Sunday uniforms going back to the end of last season when we rolled out our refreshed logos,” said RiverDogs President and General Manager Dave Echols. “Along with the new uniforms, I think our fans will really take to the Holy City theme prevalent throughout our Sunday games that have always been a great place for the families, religious communities and baseball fans to enjoy an evening out.”

Along with the weekly Sunday rebranding, fans will be encouraged throughout the game to show off their famous hospitality by greeting one another and extending hands in friendship as they make their way to their seats.

In association with Charleston County Parks and Recreation and Y102.5, every Sunday is also a Kids Club Sunday where fans enjoy free parking and Lowcountry youths eat for free, enjoy

In other good news around town:

County to hold James Island road meeting:   Charleston County will hold a community meeting April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Fort Johnson Middle School (1825 Camp Road, Charleston) to provide information on the coming construction phases of the Folly Road at Camp Road Intersection Improvements project on James Island. Individuals who are unavailable to attend the community meeting can attend an online meeting between April 8 and April 21 at their convenience by visiting www.follyatcamp.com. 

The Folly Road at Camp Road Intersection Improvements Project on James Island involves improvements to Folly Road from about 1,000 feet south of Camp Road to the intersection with Eugene Gibbs Street and Rivers Point Row, and improvements to Camp Road from West Madison Avenue to Oyster Point Row. Improvements will relieve traffic congestion and localized flooding by adding turn lanes and upsizing drainage pipes. Bike lanes and sidewalks will also be added.

(Almost) free money:  Charleston County Government is now accepting applications for distribution of approximately $300,000 to non-profit, 501(c) organizations that provide community programs in the Charleston County area. The overall funding amount is subject to approval by County Council.  The allocations will be approved by County Council in July/August 2016 and must be used by June 30, 2017.  Council’s new community investment policy sets deadlines, requirements and procedures for any qualifying organization seeking funding.  Applications are due May 18.

Former county administrator takes new job:  Kurt Taylor, the former administrator for Charleston County, has joined Charleston Animal Society as its new director of government relations. Taylor brings more than 20 years of government experience to the local nonprofit.  “We are so fortunate to have someone of Taylor’s caliber on our team to help us persuade key decision makers on the importance of maintaining a No Kill Community and moving forward with our No Kill. No Harm. No More. initiative,” said Charleston Animal Society CEO Joe Elmore.  Taylor, whose family recently adopted a pug/Chihuahua mix, added, “This opportunity to now advocate on behalf of animals is a great next step in my career. I feel I will be able to put all my years of government experience to good use as we work to find solutions to animal cruelty, homelessness and the overall health and welfare of our community’s animals.”

Summer camps:  Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is accepting registrations for the 2016 Kids’ College (Ages 7-11) and Teen University (Ages 12-17) summer camps. The innovative series at Trident Technical College inspires, educates and engages students by featuring fun and educational offerings in subject areas including college prep, computer technology, leadership skills, young professionals, creative arts, culinary, baking and pastry as well as math and science. Each camp runs for a five-day period, meeting three-and-a-half hours each day (8:30 a.m.-noon or 1-4:30 p.m.) and costs from $99 to $199 per camp. Camps are offered in five locations around the Lowcountry from June 13 to Aug. 5.  More:  Contact Daphne Holland at 843.574.6655.

ARK event raises $83,000:  The sixth annual Dancing with The ARK’s Stars in Summerville raised more than $83,000 – its largest year yet. Nearly 500 people came out to watch local celebrities pair with professional dancers for an evening of competition and fundraising for The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services.  Nancy Deitch, a teacher at Rollings Middle School of the Arts in Summerville, won the 2016 People’s Choice Mirror Ball Trophy. She raised more than $21,000 and danced in honor of her father, who passed away in August after eight years of vascular dementia and Parkinson’s disease.  To learn more about the event and the Alzheimer’s services it supports, go to: thearkofsc.org.