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Explore these 10+ farmers markets in Charleston

There are tons of options to explore at the North Charleston Farmers Market. | Photo by CHStoday

Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Charleston. In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets in the Lowcountry where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market | Sundays, year-round | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Features: Live music and ~50 vendors selling produce, clothes, and coffee
Parking: Street parking
Space: Outdoors

Sea Island Farmers Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Features: 40+ vendors and food trucks
Parking: Street parking
Space: Outdoors

Holy City Farmers Market | Sundays, February through December | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Features: Monthly pop-ups at Firefly Distillery
Parking: Free parking in the Holy City Brewery lot
Space: Outdoors

Screenshot 2023-02-15 at 11.01.23 AM.png — Navigate farmers markets around town. | Map created with Proxi

The Green Heart Project Farm Stand | Thursdays, year-round | 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Features: Pay-what-you-can produce supporting The Green Heart Project nonprofit
Parking: Street parking
Space: Outdoors

Charleston Farmers Market | Saturdays, 2023 schedule TBA | 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Features: Live entertainment and activities
Parking: Street parking
Space: Outdoors

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How much revenue do farmers markets and on-farm stores bring in across the US?

A. $1.6 million
B. $10.6 million
C. $1.9 billion
D. $2.9 billion

See the answer in the Wrap.

TAKE A GUESS

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Thursday, Feb. 16

February Third Thursday: Keep It Sweet | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St., Summerville | Free | Visit this monthly marketplace in downtown Summerville and enjoy sweet food, shopping, and tunes.
College of Charleston Watch Party | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 7-9 p.m. | The Kickin’ Chicken, 45 Romney St., Ste. 300, Charleston | Price of purchase | Cheer on the Cougars as the College of Charleston takes on Elon.*

Friday, Feb. 17

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition | Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | Multiple locations | $35-$85 | Celebrate wildlife art and the great outdoors at this annual event — pick up tickets while supplies last.
Art Walk | Friday, Feb. 17 | 4-7 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | Free | Watch live art demonstrations, view works from local and visiting artists, and enjoy live jazz music while you stroll.

Saturday, Feb. 18

African American History and Heritage Tour | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Aiken-Rhett House, 48 Elizabeth St., Charleston | $27-$37 | Explore the influence and experience of African Americans in Charleston with Bulldog Tours.
Boykin Bash 2023 | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 12-4 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $15 | Join this bash celebrating the official state dog of South Carolina with food trucks, live music, games, and local vendors.

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Weather

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Sunrise + sunset

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Tide

Low: 11:38 a.m. + 11:46 p.m.
High: 5:17 a.m. + 5:32 p.m.

Civic

A downtown drainage project’s gravity system is now functional, with water draining more quickly at low tide. Learn more about the Spring/Fishburne Drainage Improvement Project. Stay tuned for updates. (WCSC)
On Tuesday, Mount Pleasant Town Council voted to extend the moratorium on new apartment developments. This is the initial approval of a two-year extension. The ban has been in place since 2017. 🏘️ (The Post and Courier)
Listen up, Mount Pleasant: On Tuesday, town council also voted to amend a noise ordinance in residential and commercial areas. The final vote is set to take place at next month’s council meeting. 🔊 (WCIV)

Opening

REI Co-op, an outdoor gear shop, will celebrate its grand opening this weekend, Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 19. Expect giveaways and an outdoor social at Indigo Square Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant, where GreenWise Market used to be. (The Post and Courier)

Traffic

Orangeburg Road in Dorchester County is set to undergo further safety improvements as part of a three-phase project, expected to take approximately six weeks to complete. (WCSC)

Community

Charleston Moves is calling for letters of support from community groups for a bike and pedestrian bridge in North Charleston. Learn more about the Better Northbridge project and send a letter by Tuesday, Feb. 21. 🚴 (WCSC)

Coming Soon

Chicken Salad Chick will open in Goose Creek on Tuesday, Feb. 21 on St. James Avenue, near Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant. The eatery is giving away free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests, plus other giveaways. 🥪

Closing

A retail chain is closing two locations in the Lowcountry this year and everything is on sale. Tuesday Morning will shut its doors at St. Andrews Shopping Center in West Ashley and Belle Hall Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant. (WCIV)

Health

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Pizza, pasta, and gelato

Look inside Italian restaurant Sorelle on Broad Street

Broad Street has a new restaurant and we’re pretty pumped. | Photo by Peter Frank Edwards

There’s a new restaurant on the peninsula inspired by Italy’s all-day cafes and markets. Sorelle is now open on Broad Street by the Four Corners of Law and features a mercato, pizza counter, wine room, dining room, and bar.

Sorelle is the first collaborative restaurant concept by Beemok Hospitality Collection and MINA Group. James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Mina will be on-site through Friday, Feb. 17.

Bring your appetite for pasta, panini, pizza, salads, and gelato. Use the button below to explore the menus and make a reservation.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Tatum.

Editor’s pick: I love a good farmers market, and luckily we have a bunch to visit around town. Did you take today’s quiz? The answer is D. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s report, direct-to-consumer agricultural sales generated $2.9 billion in revenue in 2020. 🧺

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