Walk this way

$200+ million development in Summerville, SC

Take a look at the Sawmill site plan. | Image via Lee & Associates

Lace up your sneakers and take a stroll through Summerville’s new ~200+ million development with us. 👟

Sawmill, a walkable mixed-use community, is now underway at the corner of Berlin Myers Parkway + Highway 78, near the Sawmill Branch Trail and downtown Summerville.

Peer into Sawmill’s future with this rendering. |

Here’s what to expect:

474 multi-family units
Green space
Restaurants
Breweries
Self-storage
Retail
Offices
Banks
Service amenities
Transit solutions

The development’s first tenant has been announced: Roper St. Francis Healthcare. Plans include a two-story, 40,000-sqft medical office building offering outpatient services.

Sawmill_RSF_Press-Release_10.11.22-scaled.jpg — Here’s a rendering of the medical office building coming to Sawmill. |

The healthcare system aims to care for more patients + better serve future generations. Construction on the medical office will begin within the next year and services are expected to be offered in 2025.

The project’s lead developer, Milton Thomas at Lee & Associates, says Sawmill will help address the local demand for transit connections, proximity to jobs, and access to public services.

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Wednesday, November 2

The Reckoning | Wed., Nov. 2 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $5 at the door | Don’t miss Dead on the Deck with local Grateful Dead tribute band The Reckoning.

Thursday, November 3

Village Concert Series Presents Pianist David Kiser | Thurs., Nov. 3 | 7-8 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 302 Hibben Street, Mount Pleasant | Free | The Village Concert Series will present an evening of classical music by pianist David Kiser.

Friday, November 4

First Friday Artwalk | Fri., Nov. 4 | 5-8 p.m. | King Street, Charleston | Free | Explore more than 40 galleries during the First Friday Artwalk sponsored by the Charleston Gallery Association.
Monarch Migration | Fri., Nov. 4 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Folly Beach County Park, 1100 W. Ashley Ave., Folly Beach | $9 | Join a naturalist to search for and potentially tag monarchs while learning about their annual migration — register soon while spots remain.

Saturday, November 5

51st Annual Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering | Sat., Nov. 5 | 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Avenue, North Charleston | $25 admission | Visit Scotland for the day and experience live music, competitions, demonstrations, and tastings with a mix of free and ticketed events.
South Carolina Stingrays vs. Atlanta Gladiators | Sat., Nov. 5 | 6:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21-$37 | The Stingrays will wear specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game to benefit the Charleston County Public Library.
Fall Fun Fest | Sat., Nov. 5 | 12-4 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry Hallman Jr. Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $20+ | Enjoy a day of fun for the whole family including games and crafts for kids, a food village and raffles, and college football tailgating.

Friday, November 11

Holiday Festival of Lights | Fri., Nov. 11 - Sat., Dec. 31 | 5:30-10 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston | $15.00 - $30.00 | It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Holiday Festival of Lights — open nightly.

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You don’t have to wait until Tues., Nov. 8 to vote — here’s how. 🗳

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VOTE411 also features a checklist to make voting for the first time stress-free. | Photo provided by the League of Women Voters

Did you know there are still three days left to cast your vote early? Charlestonians can take advantage of Early Voting with 13 locations open across Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston counties from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sat., Nov. 5.

Ready to vote — today or Tues., Nov. 8? Head to VOTE411, the League of Women Voters’ nonpartisan information site, to:

Compare candidates
Find your correct polling site
Review a personalized ballot
And more*

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Weather

75º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 7:37 a.m.
Set: 6:29 p.m.

Tide

Low: 9:27 a.m. + 10:16 p.m.
High: 3:20 a.m. + 3:59 p.m.

Development

Mayor Tecklenburg will join other community leaders in announcing the development of six new affordable homes on America Street at a groundbreaking ceremony set for 11 a.m. today at 67 America St. The project is part of the city’s Homeownership Initiative and will use $1.9 million in funding.

Opening

Coffee fanatics, listen up: Interstate 95 Coffee will open its first brick and mortar store this Friday on Savannah Highway. Have a cup of Joe at the grand opening from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1300 Savannah Hwy. in Suite 3.

Ranked

Charleston was recently ranked the No. 1 city for veterans to live in after service. The Holy City snagged the top spot due in part to its vibrant military community, with Joint Base Charleston located 25 minutes from the heart of downtown. (Navy Federal Credit Union + The Post and Courier)

Festival

Shuck, yeah. ICYMI: Tickets are on sale for the 2023 Lowcountry Oyster Festival. The event will be held on Sun., Jan. 29 at Boone Hall Plantation. Enjoy buckets of market-priced steamed oysters, live music, oyster shucking + wine and beer. Tickets start at $23. 🦪

Number

$2.4 million. That’s the amount granted to the Medical University of South Carolina + the College of Charleston from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. The grant will be used to establish STEM-related resources to support the increase of women entrepreneurs. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Eat

Minero Mexican Grill & Cantina is now open for weekday lunch on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays with new dishes on the menu. The restaurant opens at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday for lunch + dinner service. Try the latest menu items like chimichangas or crunchy ground beef tacos at 3140 Maybank Hwy. 🌮

Biz

Bilda Bike, a custom bike business, announced a second retail location and inventory warehouse in North Charleston. It will be located in Park Circle and span about 3,000 sqft. The business plans to open the space in 2023 at 4263 Spruill Ave.

Cause

Tickets are now on sale for the Alliance for Full Acceptance’s annual gala on Fri., Nov. 4. This Studio 54-themed fundraising event + dance party will take place at Union Station and raise money for the nonprofit, which promotes equality for members of the LGBTQ+ community. 🪩

Asked

We don’t know about you, but that leftover Halloween candy is staring us down. Does anyone have suggestions on where to donate candy around town? Share it here. Thanks, reader Cara C. for the sweet question. 🍫

DYK

Did you know you can share your Black Friday deals with our CHStoday readers? Promote your business with us by submitting a deal to be included in our Fri., Nov. 25 newsletter. Pricing varies by market + must be submitted by Wed., Nov. 16.

Try This

Ever heard of Cryotherapy? It’s just one of an impressive list of well-being amenities that Synchronicity offers Charlestonians who are craving some R+R. We recently tried the mind + body resetting oasis for ourselves — and we’re here to show you how it went. Hint: It was worth every minute. *

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Four tickets to Aquarium Aglow? Yes, please. ✨

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Bask in the glow of the season at Aquarium Aglow. | Graphic by the South Carolina Aquarium + CHStoday

In case you missed it, we’ve partnered with the South Carolina Aquarium for a special Aquarium Aglow giveaway. ✨

One lucky Charlestonian will win a special swag box and four complimentary tickets to their annual holiday event, which features interactive displays, refreshments, and tens of thousands of lights that completely transform the aquarium.

Details on how to enter to win are over on our Instagram — we’ll announce the winner on Instagram on Tues., Nov. 15 and here in the newsletter the next day. Good luck, Charleston.*

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: Here’s a sweet treat for making it to the end of today’s newsletter: I heard Mercantile and Mash‘s Biscoff Cookie Butter Cookie is back. Feast your eyes on this tasty snack and try a bite at 701 E. Bay St. 🍪

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