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Vicki Gannon has been bowling at Sandpiper Lanes in North Charleston for more than 40 years.

By the end of the month, she will have to find a new place to enjoy the pastime with friends.

The 2.5-acre corner property at the heavily traveled Ashley Phosphate and Cross County roads intersection where the bowling alley has hosted countless tournaments for the past 45 years has been sold. Employees have been told the lanes will close by the end of May.

The buyer of the property is Encore-Ashley Phosphate LLC of Sullivan’s Island, an affiliate of Encore Real Estate Development of Tampa, Fla. The firm paid $3.1 million for the 32-lane bowling center in late March, according to Charleston County land records.

The previous owner was the family-operated CGC Recreation Inc. of Greenwood, which paid $1.25 million for the property in 2003.

An Encore representative did not immediately respond for comment about the purchase.

A site work permit application for a convenience store and gas station has been submitted to the city of North Charleston, city spokesman Ryan Johnson said.

Bowling center manager David Morga found it hard to digest when he first heard about the sale and looming closing of the longtime business.

“I was shocked,” Morga said. “They remodeled in 2017, and last year was one of the best years we ever had. This is definitely going to hurt the bowling world. Tournaments bring people from all over the state as well as North Carolina and Georgia.”

Gannon said she was saddened by the closing of the bowling alley, where senior leagues have played for many years.

“We have become like family,” she said.

Longtime bowler Michelle Eleazer Smith said she, too, was stunned to learn of the decision in April.

“The closure is so sad,” said Smith, who has been bowling since 1978 at Sandpiper Lanes. “There are not a ton of options if you play in a league or are a sanctioned player looking to play in a tournament.”

Smith said the bowling alley’s demise will leave three other venues in the Lowcountry for sanctioned players: Royal Lanes in Goose Creek, Ashley Lanes in West Ashley and Swamp Fox Lanes in Moncks Corner. Other public and private bowling sites are in the Charleston area, as well.

In a farewell nod to the longtime entertainment site, Morga said Sandpiper Lanes will throw a going- away party from 8 p.m. until midnight May 14.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A little over one week after a youth baseball game in North Charleston was interrupted by gunfire, the kids involved will get to continue their game under the bright lights of “The Joe!”

The players, whose last memories of a baseball game are gunshots and screams of panic rather than home runs and rounding the bases, will get a unique experience to hopefully remind them of the joys of America’s favorite pastime.

The two Dixie Youth League teams involved in the incident will play at 5 p.m. at the Charleston RiverDogs' field, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, two hours before the RiverDogs game vs. the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.

Players from both minor league teams will be on the field during the game to interact with the kids and give out memorabilia.

The young ballplayers, as well as the U-15 softball team that was warming up in the parking lot during the incident at the Pepperhill baseball facility, will get to stay to watch the RiverDogs game for free.

Team leaders say it’s all in an effort to bring some joy to baseball for these kids once again.

“This is our community. I don't want anybody, whether it's in the sport, feeling like they can't be outside and enjoying the sport,” General Manager and President of the RiverDogs Dave Echols said. “And we hope it will let the kids and the coaches and the parents think of fun when they think of baseball. Safety and just being able to relax as kids and play the game that we love. So, we hope this is a step in the right direction for everybody to heal.”

The kids and parents of the players involved will also get a free picnic to enjoy during the RiverDogs game.

Echols said he coordinated the event with the City of North Charleston Recreational Department shortly after the incident. However, he added that the RiverDogs weren’t the only ones looking to show support to these kids.

Echols stated that just hours after the video went viral, he was contacted from representatives from MLB’s corporate office in New York and the RiverDogs' parent club, the Tampa Bay Rays.

They were all asking one question: “How can they help?”

Leaders with the Rays and Houston Astros, parent clubs of the two minor league teams playing Tuesday, asked the players if they were okay to skip warmups at the game to let these kids resume their contest under the bright lights of “The Joe.”

The players immediately agreed, and Echols said that shows the importance, across all levels of baseball, of these kids' right to play.

“Executives at the level of major league players, and our young professionals all remembering what it's like to be a 9 and 10-year-old playing the game that everybody loves. And you can't tell me that's not connecting the community fabric. I mean, I got goosebumps thinking about it. I feel terrible, we have to do it, but baseball has always been a sport that that bridges the community together and hopefully this will be another bridge that we can build,” Echols said.

Representatives from the Rays and MLB will also send signed t-shirts and baseball hats for the kids to have.

The facility where the incident took place, the Pepperhill baseball facility in North Charleston, will open back up for events on Wednesday.

Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!

Season tickets for the 2022-2023 North Charleston POPS! season are on sale NOW. Concerts for the North Charleston POPS! 2022-2023 season previously announced in April. The season features something for everyone. The shows are: LaKisha Jones: QUEENS OF ROCK & SOUL on Saturday, September 24; STAR SPANGLED EVENING on Saturday, November 12; DANCE PARTY on Saturday, January 28; MAESTRO NICK'S PICKS on Saturday, March 25; and SUPER HEROES on Saturday, April 29. All performances are at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Show time for all concerts is 7:30 PM. The season is sponsored by The Boeing Company.

New season tickets are on sale NOW. To purchase season tickets go to www.NorthCharlestonColiseumPAC.com or www.NorthCharlestonPOPS.com. To purchase by phone, call 843-202- ARTS (2787). Single show tickets will go on sale at a later date.

"Wow do we have some super fun music for you next season!" said Nick Palmer, North Charleston POPS! Conductor and Music Director. "Audience members will certainly remember the amazing singing of LaKisha Jones, opening our season with a superb program featuring songs from Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin. POPS! favorite Rich Ridenour will be returning in November, this time to the podium, for a patriotic program loaded with his signature wit and the added talents of the School of the Arts Chorus. We open 2023 with Dance Party: just about every kind of dance you can imagine performed by your hometown orchestra, followed by Maestro Nick's Picks. I can't wait for this one... our greatest hits from the last 10 years of the Pops plus my personal favorites. The season will conclude with an exciting program of music from Super Heroes including Iron Man, Jurassic Park, Black Panther, Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter and The Avengers. Let us reserve your seats!"

Season ticket packages start at only $90. In addition to having the same seats for all performances, North Charleston POPS! season ticket holders enjoy many other benefits such as free parking, priority access to tickets for select Coliseum & Performing Arts Center events before they go on public sale and special discounts & offers not available to the general public.

The North Charleston POPS! made their concert debut on June 26, 2012 at the North Charleston Coliseum to back up legendary musical group Earth, Wind and Fire when they made a stop in the Lowcountry as part of their "Guiding Lights" tour and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the City of North Charleston. Members of the North Charleston POPS! have performed with such national touring Broadway shows as WICKED, MARY POPPINS, CHICAGO, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE BOOK OF MORMON and BEAUTIFUL THE Carole King MUSICAL during their engagements at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – This weekend features a one-of-a-kind show by Cirque de Soleil, foodie events, a concert at Charleston Pour House, and much more.

Check out this roundup of happenings planned for this weekend:

Cirque du Soleil’s Crystal

This Thursday through Sunday, Cirque du Soleil will bring its first acrobatic performance on ice at the North Charleston Coliseum.

Cirque du Soleil will be performing its one-of-a-kind “Crystal” show that mixes circus art with ice skating.

The performance schedule and ticket prices can be found here.

North Charleston Coliseum is located at 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston.

OMIWIMO at Charleston Pour House

Taking the deck stage Friday at Charleston Pour House is psychedelic quintet OMIWIMO.

The quintet (pronounced “oh-me-we-moe”) is known to perform at various Charleston venues, breweries, and backyards.

The band will be performing two sets.

All ages are welcome to the show, however, attendees under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Attendees under 21 are subject to a $5 cash-only surcharge (in addition to the ticket price) that must be paid at the door.

Doors open at 4 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Charleston Pour House is located at 1977 Maybank Highway in Charleston

Simple Fest

LO-Fi Brewing on Saturday will host its unique Simple Fest.

Simple Fest will highlight South Carolina music, food, and art.

Talent includes The Simplicity, Invisible Low End Power, Abstract That Rapper, J.S. Terry & The Holston Creek Boys, and Charlie Boy.

Simple Fest is set to run from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $25.

LO-Fi Brewing is located at 2038 Meeting Street Road in Charleston.

A Southern Made Celebration at Firefly Distillery

This Saturday, Firefly Distillery will host an event celebrating southern lifestyle brand Palmetto Moon’s 20th Anniversary Bash.

The ticketed event will have live music, craft cocktails, limited edition spirits, a YETI Chill Lounge, and a Palmetto Moon pop-up shop.

The celebration kicks off a 12 p.m. with live music starting at 12:30 p.m.

Firefly Distillery will also have a special edition of their signature Sweet Tea Vodka as a collaboration piece with Palmetto Moon.

Tickets are $15 for ages 10 and up.

Firefly Distillery is located at 4201 Spruill Avenue in North Charleston.

Boozy Book Fair: Foodie Edition

Stems & Skins on Saturday will host a special book fair, just for grown-ups.

Local bookworms can fulfill their bookish joy by shopping for a great read with a glass of rose, spritz, some delicious summertime foods, and ice cream.

The catalog and order form can be found here.

Locals who know what books they would like to order are encouraged to purchase them in advance through the book order form.

The “Not Scholastic” book fair is set from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Stems & Skins is located at 1070 East Montague Avenue in Park Circle.

Bingo & Brews

This Friday evening, locals can try their luck and have a brew over at Brewlab Charleston’s Bingo & Brews event.

Bingo cards are $5 each or 5 for $20 with all proceeds going towards Respite Care Charleston’s support services for families battling Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Prizes include gift cards and swag from Charleston restaurants and small businesses.

No purchase is necessary to participate.

Brewlab is located at 2200 Heriot Street in Charleston.

Charleston Farmers Market

The Charleston Farmer Market is returning the Marion Square this Saturday.

Local vendors and artisans will be selling fresh produce, meats, cheeses, prepared/prepackaged foods, flowers, and crafts

There will also be performers and entertainers with an assortment of activities.

The market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through November 26.

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market

Come out for the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market on Sunday.

The farmers market will feature 50 local vendors, a full deck bar, live music, delicious food, and local good of all kinds.

Admission to the market is free and will happen from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Sunday Brunch Farmers Market is located behind the Charleston Pour House at 1977 Maybank Highway.

PHILADELPHIA – Temple Football head coach Stan Drayton continues to build his football team with the additions of three players to his initial recruiting class. Temple added two offensive skill position players with Power 5 experience - running back Jakari Norwood and wide receiver Adonicas Sanders - and junior college transfer safety Brenyen Scott to the 2022 roster. All three will join the team this summer.

Jakari Norwood RB 5-10 185 r-Jr Pompano Beach, FL / Deerfield Beach / Illinois 2021 (Redshirt Sophomore): Had 27 carries for 120 rushing yards on the season … first career start was vs. UTSA … 2020 (Redshirt Sophomore): Played in one game … 2019 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in six games with 15 carries for 94 yards … notched career-long 50-yard run at UConn … 2018 (Freshman): Played in three games but redshirted … had five rushes for 29 yards and one reception for 11 yards … High School: Played running back for head coach Jevon Glenn at Deerfield Beach … 2016 and 2017 Sun Sentinel honorable mention … ranked No. 96 running back in the nation by ESPN and No. 142 by 247Sports … ranked No. 246 recruit in Florida by ESPN and No. 320 by 247Sports … also ran track … Personal: Born Jakari Norwood … mother is Angela McCutcheon … has an older sister, Vertaisha Torres, and older brother, Israel Rutledge … recreation, sport and tourism major.

Adonicas Sanders WR 6-1 195 r-Sr North Charleston, SC/Ft. Dorchester/Ga. Tech 2021 (Redshirt Junior): Played nine games and totaled 29 receptions for 362 yards and three touchdowns … had two big catches at Duke – for 36 and 37 yards – including a touchdown in a 31-27 win … had season-high four catches at Miami … 2020 (Redshirt Junior): Played in all 10 games, starting in the home opener vs. UCF … finished fourth on the team in receptions (17), receiving yards (223) and touchdown receptions (1) … enjoyed a breakout performance at NC State, shattering his career-highs with seven receptions for 105 yards … had a season-long 33-yard reception in nationally televised primetime win over Louisville … 2019 (Redshirt Sophomore): Appeared in all 12 games, with seven starts at wideout … made his first collegiate start against North Carolina … was one of Georgia Tech's top targets, finishing second on the team with 249 receiving yards on 19 catches … hauled in his first career pass (6-yards) in the home-opening win over South Florida … in his first start, caught three passes for 67 yards against UNC, including a career-long 39-yard catch in the fourth quarter … hauled in a career-high five receptions for 21 yards at Virginia … 2018 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in two games but did not record any statistics … 2017 (Freshman): Redshirted … High School: Finished his prep career as Fort Dorchester's all-time leading receiver, despite the fact that he only played at the school for two seasons … coached by Steve Laprad … all-state honoree averaged more than 100 receiving yards per game as a senior in 2016, including five receptions for 139 yards in state semifinals … in addition to the semifinal appearance in '16, helped lead Fort Dorchester to 15-0 record and South Carolina 4A state championship as a junior in 2015 … selected to participate in the prestigious Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas all-star game … attended Charleston's Burke H.S. as a freshman and sophomore, where he helped lead the Bulldogs to the S.C. 1A state basketball championship in 2015 … earned all-state honors on the hardwood twice — as a sophomore at Burke and as a junior at Fort Dorchester … Personal: Born Adonicas Sanders … youngest of three siblings … brother, Sidney Jr., played two seasons of college basketball at Fairleigh Dickinson and averaged 19.1 points per game in his final season at FDU (2013-14) before embarking on a professional playing career in Lithuania … majored in business administration … member of the ACC academic honor roll.

Brenyen Scott SAF 6-1 200 So Ruskin, FL / Pinellas Park / Coffeyville (KS) CC 2021 (Freshman): Played in eight games for Coffeyville CC and totaled 39 tackles, 26 solos, 5.5 TFLs, and 2.0 sacks … also recorded two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery … earned national JUCO player of the week after the opening game against Hutchinson CC when he collected two interceptions and five tackles … 2020 (Freshman): Played six games and notched 26 tackles (8 solos) and one fumble recovery … High School: Played running back and cornerback at Pinellas Park in Largo, Fla., for head coach Kenneth Crawford … earned all-district honors as a senior and played in the All Star County game … named to the Tampa Home Team Top 100 … Personal: Born Brenyen Scott in St. Petersburg, Fla. … mother is Cuvette Robinson … brother, Iy'rese, and sisters, Bre'shayla and Iy'shanti … has two cousins playing college football - Keyvone Lee is a running back at Penn State and Aleem Coley is a linebacker at Valdosta State … list of favorites include: The Power of Now, The Giver, The Outsider (books), The Dark Knight, All About the Benjamins (movies), Jamal Adams, Sean Taylor (pro football players), Green Bay Packers (sports team).