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Check out what’s new at the COCO 2024

Daniel Island, look closely. The signs of spring are upon us. World flags perched on Palmetto trees. Kids chasing oversized tennis balls. Moms and dads clutching a Jennifer Capriati Tervis cup. Without a doubt, it can only mean one thing: the much-anticipated, never...

VIP secrets: Inside the exclusive world of the COCO

Since 2001, when it was first known as the Family Circle Cup, the Credit One Charleston Open has welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors to Daniel Island. And some of those visitors often take things to the next level – the Club Level, to be exact. Promising luxury, top-tier...

Navigating the COCO: Traffic control, where to park

Known as the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, the Credit One Charleston Open brings fans flocking to Daniel Island, where attendees will not only meet world-class tennis players, but traffic congestion as well. With each passing year, the popularity of the...

Serving up tunes and tennis for a perfect match

Is it a tennis tournament with an all day music fest? Or a music fest with an all day tennis tournament? Either way, the Credit One Charleston Open will have a good chunk of both for fans visiting the nine-day extravaganza. Not one, but now two music stages, will be set up at Credit...

Courtside cuisine: New food options at Credit One Charleston Open

Need another reason to attend the Credit One Charleston Open? How about the world-famous tennis action in your city, and of course, the food. Set to take place from March 30 to April 7, the COCO promises a feast for the senses both on and off the court. This year, guests can...

Top-notch security provides COCO coverage beyond the court

You won’t see Lt. Matt Wojslawowicz with a racquet in hand or executing a power serve across the court, but when it comes to security at the Credit One Charleston Open, the former Team 5 commander with the Charleston’s Police Department is a seasoned pro. “I have personally been involved...

Weathering the weather at COCO

Expect the unexpected. It’s one of the most important directives followed by Credit One Charleston Open staff and volunteers during the annual WTA tournament. The competition on the courts isn’t always the only battle in play. Sometimes, Mother Nature can be a pretty fierce opponent...

DI shops and eateries seek to draw in tennis fans

Excited fans will once again descend on Daniel Island for the annual Credit One Charleston Open, and local businesses are getting prepped and ready to serve visitors and locals alike. Tournament-goers can take a break from the stadium to explore what the island has to offer, though there...

To learn more about city meetings, visit Charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter

This week, there are several developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items, as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at...

Public asked for input on Greenbelt Program

Berkeley County is hosting five public engagement sessions on its new Greenbelt Program, including one at Philip Simmons High School. Community members will have the opportunity to share ideas on what land should be protected in Berkeley County and how to improve access to outdoor recreation....