And the rest is history

Black + white looks good on you, Charleston. | Photo by ArchiTexty via Flickr

Calling all history buffs. We rounded up seven of our favorite history articles from the past few years at CHStoday — from iconic spots to local teams. It’s time to unwind while we rewind through Charleston’s past.

The Angel Oak | This famous tree on Johns Island may be older than you think. Read about the new preserve that will surround Angel Oak Park.
Sweetgrass baskets | Sweetgrass baskets and the art of basket weaving are key parts of Gullah culture in the Lowcountry.
Broad Street | If you know Charleston, you know Broad Street. What you may not know is that this isn’t the road’s original name.
Blind Tiger Pub | Speaking of Broad Street, this former speakeasy’s history involves The Prohibition and paranormal activity.
Charleston RiverDogs | Dive into the history of the RiverDogs, aka Charleston’s Minor League Baseball team, who were crowned champions earlier this week.
Old Cooper River bridges | If you’ve been here a while, you know many bridges have come and gone over the Cooper River.
Bessie the Coburg Cow | She’s an icon in Charleston, and if you don’t know this bovine weather predictor, it’s time to get acquainted.

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EVENTS

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Today

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience | Fri., Sept. 23 - Sun., Sept. 25 | 1-8 p.m. | Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21.99-$93.99 | It’s the final weekend of this immersive exhibit featuring more than 300 pieces by Vincent van Gogh.
Village Concert Series: Gravel Road Bluegrass Band | Fri., Sept. 23 | 7 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St., Mount Pleasant | Free | Enjoy acoustic tunes by the Mount Pleasant-based Gravel Road Bluegrass Band.
Charleston Battery vs. Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | Fri., Sept. 23 | Gates open 5:30 p.m., kickoff 7 p.m. | Patriots Point | $12+ | It’s Hispanic Heritage Night at the Battery — enjoy Hispanic food trucks, exclusive Hispanic Heritage Night merchandise, pre- and post-match concerts, and more. ⚽ *

Saturday

Mermaids & Mateys: Salty Saturday | Sat., Sept. 24 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Center Street, Folly Beach | $9+, free for Folly Beach residents | Explore this street fair featuring a costume contest, food and drinks, local live music, and a kids area. ⚓
2nd Annual Apple Festival | Sat., Sept. 24-Sun., Sept. 25 | Times vary | Jedburg Junction, 850 E. Butternut Rd., Summerville | Free | Celebrate the beginning of fall with music, food, desserts, beverages, family-friendly activities, and a variety of apples.
Library Day | Sat., Sept. 24 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Patriots Point, 40 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free or general admission | Readers who completed the CCPL summer reading program will have free access to hands-on history, giveaways, and food trucks — also open to all visitors who purchase general admission. 📚
PWAC Stroll #1: A Musical SPARK | Sat., Sept. 24 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Public Works Art Center, 135 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville | Free | Join the Summerville Orchestra with this stroll through the art center’s three gallery spaces in this “arts-mersive” experience.

Sunday

Celadon Flea-esta! | Sun., Sept. 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Celadon Warehouse, 2221 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston | Free | Join this home furnishing + lifestyle store on the last Sunday of every month and enjoy vendors, food trucks, and major sales.
Cinema Sundays-Selma | Sun., Sept. 25 | 2:30-4:45 p.m. | Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. | Free | Catch a showing of “Selma” during this new film series every other Sunday. 📽️
Evening of Remembrance | Sun., Sept. 25 | 4-7 p.m. | McLeod Plantation Historic Site, 325 Country Club Dr. | $75 | This fundraiser supports the Charleston County Parks Foundation’s Cultural History Fund + will feature the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.

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TECH

Now entering: Charleston’s golden age of robotics 🤖

Most robotic automation is complex and expensive, but Ally Robotic’s programming-free robots represent a step forward for affordable automation. | Photo provided by Ally Robotics

The year is 2022. Robotics company CEO Mitch Tolson is tasked with automating production in a popular fast food chain — and he invents a new type of robot to do it.

It’s not science fiction — Ally Robotics has created a first-of-its-kind scalable robot that bypasses the need for programming and learns by watching humans work.

Charlestonians are invited to invest in robotic technology (a $114 billion market) before it rolls out across agriculture, construction, and manufacturing industries — the investment deadline is Thurs., Sept. 29.*

INVEST

NEWS NOTES

Weather

78º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:07 a.m.
Set: 7:17 p.m.

Tide

Low: 12:51 a.m. + 12:59 p.m.
High: 6:56 a.m. + 7:13 p.m.

Biz

Sweet Grass Vodka plans to establish operations in Charleston County with a new bottling plant + tasting room. Here’s the impact: This $1.7 million investment will create 47 new jobs. The facility will be located at 1640 Meeting St. and operations are expected to be online in October. Reach out about career opportunities.

Plan Ahead

Get fired up, because Lewis Hatch Chile Roast is back. This free-to-attend celebration will take place in the courtyard by Rancho Lewis on Sun., Oct. 9, and feature 3,000 pounds of fresh hatch chiles, tasting tents with local chefs, and live music. Pre-order roasted chiles + pick them up at the event at 1503 King St. 🌶️

Opening

PetSmart is celebrating the opening a 16,000-sqft store in North Charleston this weekend. Pets + owners can attend the grand opening on Sat., Sept. 24 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and get a free goodie bag with a $10 gift card, a bandana, and toys while supplies last. Head to the opening at 8821 Dorchester Rd. in Ste. 101. 🐈

Arts

“Celebrating American Craft” is an upcoming fall exhibit at Charleston Crafts Gallery from Oct. 9-Nov. 8. This free event will showcase local artisans working in clay, wood, glass, and metal + will open with a reception during 2nd Sunday on King Street. Artwork will be available for purchase. Find the gallery at 84 Society St.

Eat

Mexican eatery Jalisco Taqueria on James Island has launched a new menu with dishes like nachos and grilled poblano rellenos. Sip on the Pina Colada’rita marg and get $5 off tequila flights every Friday night at 1271 Folly Rd. Live music will soon debut every Saturday night. 🌮

Active

Charleston County Parks’ Starlight Yoga continues this fall on Thurs., Oct. 13 at Wannamaker County Park and Mon., Nov. 7 at James Island County Park with lakeside views of the Holiday Festival of Lights before the festival opens. Bonus: Participants will receive a glow-in-the-dark prize. Preregister for $10.

Community

As a thank you for helping save lives, two SC locals are headed to Darius Rucker’s Riverfront Revival. Blood drive host Madelaine Mordenti and blood donor Robert Harris received two tickets to the music festival, courtesy of The Blood Connection. All blood donors through Sept. 30 will receive a $50 gift card. 🩸
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Regional

The Lowcountry Fish and Grits Music Festival is happening on Sat., Oct. 1 at Celebration Park in Hilton Head. The event will feature live performances, spoken word presentations, local artisans, food trucks, and craft beer. This family-friendly event aims to raise awareness of Gullah Geechee culture. Check it out from 1-6 p.m. at 90 Pope Ave.

Health

With testing sites closing and lab staffing decreasing to almost pre-pandemic levels, are we finally moving into a COVID-19 endemic? Find out what Julie Hirschhorn, Ph.D., director of the Molecular Pathology Lab at MUSC, says about where we’re at with the pandemic.*

Wellness

We’ve all been there — trouble falling and staying asleep is infuriating. Your mind races, you toss and turn, and the harder you try, the harder it is to drift off. Healthycell is a new, drug-free, pill-free sleep supplement to help you fall asleep faster, sleep deeply + wake up refreshed. Use code 6AM for 20% off.*

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EAT AND DRINK

‘Cue the music

We can’t wait to try out the new location. | Photo by Jonathan Boncek

Smokers lit, sauces ready. Home Team BBQ of Mt. Pleasant is now welcoming customers down the road from Roper Hospital.

The iconic barbecue spot opened its doors yesterday in the former home of the Rusty Rudder. Look forward to slow-smoked meats, frozen cocktails, daily specials, and an extensive bar program.

Highlights include the courtyard with picnic tables, six TVs for game day, cornhole, and a 20-ft community table where you can hang out and wait for a table or watch the game.

Take a look around the new digs then head to 3563 N. Hwy. 17 to scope it out for yourself. Visit Wednesday through Sunday, 11-12 a.m.

THE WRAP

	Today’s issue was written by Tatum. Editor’s pick: The beginning of autumn in Charleston doesn’t mean cool weather, it means new flavors at Off Track Ice Cream to enjoy during “second summer.” What’s “second summer,” you ask? It’s one of SC’s 11 seasons, coming right after “false fall.” The downtown ice cream shop’s latest release is the Vegan Maple Oat Milk Pecan, featuring oat milk and coconut cream, maple syrup, and local pecans. Dig into vegan + traditional scoops at 6 Beaufain St. 🍦 Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Try out our end-of summer bucket list, here.
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