• 70+. The acreage of the property set to be transformed
• 12. Historic buildings outlined, including the “Three Sisters” warehouses and the Navy Hospital. According to the website, the former Navy Hospital is expected to serve as apartments and live-work spaces.
• 2,400+. Residential units that may be incorporated
• 3,500,000. The square footage of expected shopping, dining, office, and residential space

Where are we now?

• Storehouse 8: This 40,000-sqft building is expected to be repurposed into offices, event space, and a restaurant. Originally constructed in 1906, plans include reconditioning early details including trim, flooring, and hallways.
• Storehouse 9: Built in 1918, this 67,000-sqft building is set to include ground-floor shops and restaurants, 86 live-work units, and a rooftop restaurant. Eight of the live-work units are expected to be “geared to makers and artisans.”

Who’s involved?

• “The Nature of Charleston” by Dayton Bryan Stone III | Wednesday, Feb. 1-Tuesday, Feb. 28 | All day | Charleston Main Library: Saul Alexander Gallery, 68 Calhoun St., Charleston | Free | Explore this local artist’s drawings using pen and ink as well as pencil and carbon dust to showcase Lowcountry wildlife and landscape.
• Music Bingo | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | Free | If you think you know music, head to this local brewery to guess song titles for the chance to win prizes.
• Black History Month Tours | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. | The Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth St., Charleston | Free with admission ($15) | Historic Charleston Foundation is hosting enhanced guided tours every Wednesday during Black History Month, focused on the viewpoint of enslaved men and women who lived and worked on the property.*
  

• Camellia Walks | Thursday, Feb. 2 and Saturday, Feb. 4 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | $15 | Embark on a guided walking tour featuring historic camellias — light refreshments will be available prior to the tour.
• Get Up! Comedy Open Mic | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | Free | Head to this local venue for free comedy — sign-up is at 8:30 p.m. with a writer’s group starting at 7:30 p.m. on the patio.

• The Gatsby Gala III | Friday, Feb. 3-Saturday, Feb. 4 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain St., Charleston | $130+ | Grab a ticket for this two-night, all-inclusive, 1920s-themed event featuring an open bar, live music, and light bites.

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• The Charleston County Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Department is seeking public comments on the Housing Our Future draft plan, in addition to hosting a series of in-person community meetings. Learn more about the plan and submit your feedback by Wednesday, March 1. 💻 (Holy City Sinner)

• Berkeley County is hosting a job fair today featuring 30 employers including Santee Cooper, Volvo, and Berkeley Electric. Grab your resume and head to the Berkeley County administration building at 1003 N. Hwy 52 in Moncks Corner from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Heads up: Berkeley County government jobs will also be available. 📃 (WCBD)

• The International African American Museum is hosting a series of free, virtual meetings on African American genealogy each Saturday during Black History Month. The first event, African American Genealogy Challenges, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. View the full schedule and register. (WCBD)

• Breeze Airways is offering discounted fares from Charleston International Airport during its “Get off the Couch” promo for tickets purchased through Monday, Feb. 6 at 11:59 p.m. Low-fare destinations include Fort Myers, New Orleans, and Richmond. Bon voyage, Holy City. ✈️

• Looking to mix up your local breakfast routine? Check out this list of 15 Vital Weekday Breakfast Spots To Know in Charleston, featuring East Bay Street’s Mercantile And Mash and West Ashley’s Early Bird Diner. Pssst: Early Bird was voted best chicken and waffles in Charleston by our readers. Wink wink. 🧇 (Eater Carolinas)

• Calling all country music fans: Luke Bryan is headed to Credit One Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28 as part of the artist’s “Country on Tour” tour. Tickets will be released this Friday, Feb. 3. 🎶 (WCBD)

• After a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Jean’s Angels nonprofit has officially launched a mobile truck designed to offer hygiene services including showers and laundry to anyone experiencing homelessness in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. The organization is said to be looking for volunteers. (WCSC + WCBD)

• Today is the first day of Black History Month. Join the Aiken-Rhett House Museum today for special Black History Month tours at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. + 2:30 p.m., which will focus on the viewpoint of the enslaved men and women on the property.*

• We’ll call this a win for modern technology: Lung cancer is now easier to detect thanks to the Ion Endoluminal System — a robotic-assisted tool that scouts otherwise difficult-to-access regions of the lungs. The win: Increased success of early detection + treatability. 🫁 *

• Instead of roses or chocolate, opt for an experiential Valentine’s Day gift this year, like an intimacy card deck or chocolate truffle making kit from Uncommon Goods. Wanna plan the ultimate date night? Order this fondue set for two or enjoy this virtual romantic painting class. 💝 *

• Blue Ion is hiring a full-time Paid Media Manager. Their dream candidate has three-five years of experience and can contribute immediately. The position’s focus will be on optimizing paid media campaigns across ad networks (search, display, shopping, social, video, audio, etc.), and they expect candidates to demonstrate their expertise during the interview process. Learn more + apply.*