BadmintonCharleston.com

Charleston is a lot of things, but a hotbed of badminton? You know the game with the "birdie," or shuttlecock. So what if it doesn't rank up there with golf, tennis and boating?

For years, a dedicated group of badminton enthusiasts has gathered at the College of Charleston on Friday nights to play (it's on holiday hiatus until Jan. 23).

Some of the players actually are accomplished, including Toronto native Mike Twiner. The 34-year-old research scientist for NOAA has won or reached the finals in several regional badminton and squash contests in the past four years.

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