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Books written by authors from Charleston

Pick up reads by local authors at Blue Bicycle Books downtown. | Photo by @bluebicyclebooks

What’s better than a good book? A good book written by your neighbor.

Brew up a batch of your favorite cup of tea from the Charleston Tea Garden or grab a latte from Mercantile & Mash and get ready to meet your next read, because we’re talking about locally written books in Charleston.

Fiction

“A Flicker in the Dark” by Stacy Willingham | Release date: Jan. 11, 2022 | A thriller about a woman who is coping with the aftermath of her father’s confession to serial murders… in the midst of an investigation of a missing teenager.
“South of Broad” by Pat Conroy | Release date: August 11, 2009 | Follow the story of Charleston teenager + outcast Leopold Bloom King who navigates life through the bond of friendship.

For the family

“Teddy Spaghetti” by Dorothea Benton Frank | Release date: May 12, 2020 | The first children’s book by New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank about a spaghetti-loving kid who learns to stick up for himself.
“Heyward the Horse and the Founding of Charleston” by Andrew Barton | Release date: Oct. 5, 2021 | A history-loving carriage horse takes children back in time to learn about the beginnings of Charleston.

Expand your worldview

“The River Where America Began: A Journey Along the James” by Bob Deans | Release date: March 15, 2007 | Learn about the history of the James River and how the history of the nation is rooted in its shores.
“Voices of Black South Carolina” by Damon L. Fordham | Release date: Feb. 1, 2009 | A collection showcasing the stories of notable Black South Carolinians, some of whom were never recognized.

Part of a series

“The House on Tradd Street” by Karen White | Release date: Nov. 4, 2008 | A chilling series about a young woman who can see ghosts involving romance, old houses, and even murder.
“The Summer of Lost and Found” by Mary Alice Monroe | Release date: May 11, 2021 | The latest installment of the best-selling Beach House Series by New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe.

Personal stories

“Monsoon Mansion” by Cinelle Barnes | Release date: May 1, 2018 | In this engrossing memoir, Charleston resident Cinelle Barnes recounts her family’s rise and fall in the Philippines.
“A Memoir of James De Veaux” by Robert W. Gibbes | Release date: Aug. 16, 2012 | Originally published in 1846, this biography + collection of letters and diary entries chronicle the life of a Charleston artist who died young.

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Today

Third Thursday/Open Studios/Artisan Market | Thu., Sep. 15 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Public Works Art Center, 135 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville | Free | Check out the night market and three exhibitions at this family-friendly event.

Thursday

Lauren Hall | Thu., Sep. 15 | 6 p.m. | Saltwater Cowboys, 130 Mill St., Mount Pleasant | Free | Enjoy a live performance by rising country music artist Lauren Hall. 🎶
Live Under the Oaks | Thu., Sep. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre, 1218 Belk Dr., Mount Pleasant | Free | Look forward to tunes by Anders Thomsen and eats by Johnny Focaccia food truck. 🌳

Friday

Kees Kitchen Pop-Up | Fri., Sep. 16 | 4-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., Ste. A, North Charleston | Free | Dig into eats like tacos, fried pickles, and goat cheese fritters while you have a pint at this pop-up. 🌮

Saturday

2022 9/11 Heroes Run | Sat., Sep. 17 | 8-11 a.m. | 235 Seven Farms Dr., Daniel Island | $31.50 - $130 | The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who have served our nation since. 🏃
Oktoberfest! | Sat., Sep. 17 | 1:30-4 p.m. | Fam’s Brewing Co., 1291 Folly Rd. | Free | Swing by this celebration concert featuring music by the Charleston Symphony Polka Band.

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100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather

86º | Mostly sunny | 4% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:02 a.m.
Set: 7:27 p.m.

Tide

Low: 6:02 a.m. + 6:38 p.m.
High: 12:02 a.m. + 12:28 p.m.

Civic

Charleston is applying for a $10 million grant to address flooding at King + Huger streets. The funding would support the final phase of the drainage project at this intersection, addressing high tide and heavy rain floods — potentially completed by the end of 2023. 🌊 (The Post and Courier)
This morning, Mayor Tecklenburg will proclaim Sept. 15-Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the city of Charleston. The community can live stream the press conference on this page. Browse 40+ Hispanic Heritage Month events here. 🗓️

Community

Drumroll, please... The official design for the 2023 Cooper River Bridge Run, which will take place on Sat., April 1, was unveiled on Tuesday. Take a look. Local artist Marcus Cripps received a $1,000 cash prize for his design, which will be featured on all event t-shirts and posters. 👀 (WCSC)
On Tuesday, the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina ordained a Black woman as a priest for the first time in the diocese’s history. Rev. Henrietta McDougal Rivers became a priest at St. John’s Chapel downtown. (WCSC)

Plan Ahead

Speaking of flooding, Charleston Green Drinks’ next community event on Tues., Sept. 20 will focus on flooding issues in the Charleston area. The event will include tabling time and open networking. Register here and head to Commonhouse Aleworks at 4831 O’Hear Ave. in North Charleston.
The Local Palate’s Whiskey After Dark is back, right on ‘cue. On Thurs., Nov. 3 at the Cedar Room, sip on whiskeys, seltzers, and craft beer + feast on barbecue from local spots like Rodney Scott’s BBQ. Bonus: All donations and a portion of proceeds will benefit nonprofit Lowcountry Local First. Score tickets. 🍖

Award

Charleston-based real estate firm The Cassina Group was named one of the 40 high-growth companies in SC. The company received the 2022 Roaring Twenties award for the fifth time from SC Biz News. Check out the full list of honorees. 🏆 (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Biz

Koniver Wellness and Aesthetics will open a second location at The Jasper in downtown Charleston in November — and is booking appointments now. The company is the first practice in SC to carry AviClear acne treatment and will hold an AviClear open house event on Sept. 20.

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Sip, sip, hooray

Brighter Days Ahead Campaign in Charleston, SC

Pick up a “Who Says We Cantaloupe?” cocktail from The Cocktail Club. | Photo by CHStoday

Hey Holy City, it’s Tatum. 👋

Pay It Forward Charleston recently launched the “Brighter Days Ahead” campaign, an awareness and fundraising campaign that helps support locals in the food + bev industry.

Now through Sept. 25, over 25 bars and restaurants in the Charleston area are serving up special cocktails featuring High Wire Hat Trick Botanical Gin + I had the opportunity to try a handful of them.

My favorites so far are the “Who Says We Cantaloupe?” with cantaloupe, honey, and mint at The Cocktail Club and “The Veranda” with apple, thyme, and lemon at Vintage Lounge.

What’s extra cool about it: A portion of proceeds from each drink will benefit Pay It Forward Charleston’s Emergency Relief Fund to help local food + bev workers in need.

Check out participating bars and restaurants here + ask for the Pay It Forward / “Brighter Days Ahead” cocktail when you go. Cheers. 🍸

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: Oyster lover here. I just read there’s a documentary coming out soon called “Honor’s Best: Journey of an Oyster Shucking Champion.”

The show follows U.S. Oyster Shucking Champion Honor Allen + features local oyster shucker Isabella Macbeth of NICO in Mount Pleasant — aka the 2021 U.S. Women’s National Oyster Shucking Champion.

The documentary will be available to stream on Prime Video, Google Play, and Apple TV this month and I can’t wait to check it out. 🦪

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