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Sunset at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Stadium in Charleston.

FOCUS: Baseball season opens Tuesday to sold-out venue

Staff reports | After a year in Charleston without minor-league baseball, the Charleston RiverDogs open their season 7:05 p.m. Tuesday at The Joe with a game against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.

“We’ll pull out all the stops for the first game of the season,” according to the ‘Dogs’ website. “A pre-game flyover, first pitch and national anthem from Mayor John Tecklenburg and a post-game light show are all part of our return.”

The game, presented by REV Federal Credit Union, is sold out, but there are tickets still available for other games throughout the week:

May 5, 12:05 p.m. It’s Perros Santos de Charleston Day in this Cinco de Mayo game versus the Pelicans.

May 6, 7:05 p.m. Thirsty Thursday returns in this match with the Pelicans.

by Charleston Currents · 05/03/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Focus, Good news

NEW for 5/3: Baseball returns; Governor’s race starts; More

WIDE LOAD. Here’s a picture that shows something often seen around Charleston — a packed wagon of large tourists. We’re happy they’re here. Perhaps they’d be happier — and healthier — by walking. See something you think our readers would enjoy? Snap a shot and send it along to editor@charlestoncurrents.com. Photo by Andy Brack. FOCUS: Baseball season opens Tuesday to […]

by Charleston Currents · 05/03/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

NEW for 2/1: Remembering Jim Campbell and Hank Aaron; More

IN THIS EDITION
FOCUS: Remembering Jim Campbell
COMMENTARY, Brack: Boyhood hero Aaron continues to inspire
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Morris Financial Concepts
NEWS BRIEFS: Charleston Animal Society celebrates 8-year milestone
FEEDBACK: Send us a letter
MYSTERY PHOTO: Interesting wall
CALENDAR: Land trust to benefit from Feb. 11-21 online auction

by Andy Brack · 02/01/2021 · Comments are Disabled · Full issue

WHAT WE LOVE: Minor league baseball

Minor league ball at Joe Riley Stadium is a thrill to behold. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable experience with cold beer, hot dogs, boiled peanuts and great action. There’s excitement after each half inning with special contests and races. And then there’s the wacky promotions that draw fans and import delight. It’s also fun watching kids learn the game and seniors recall how it was back in the days of yore.

by Charleston Currents · 04/30/2018 · Comments are Disabled · What We Love

CALENDAR, Aug. 14+: From baseball to a pop-up photo exhibit

Public Transit meeting: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 15 @ ConNECKted, City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St., Charleston. Best Friends of the Lowcountry is hosting a town hall to talk about transportation issues in the gallery, which offers the ConNECKted art exhibition on the same date. More.

Week of baseball. The Charleston RiverDogs are in town for a week starting Aug. 15 with a three-day series against Greenville’s Drive and a four-day series versus the Augusta GreenJackets. More.

Pop-up exhibit: Aug. 20, McLeod Plantation Historic Site, James Island. This one-day photo exhibit will feature photos from award-winning photographer Pete Marovich from his exhibit entitled Shadows of the Gullah Geechee. More info: Charleston County Parks.

by Charleston Currents · 08/14/2017 · Comments are Disabled · calendar