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• Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department | Friday, Feb. 17 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | Free with admission | Head to the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab to hear about current projects and identify your fossil finds.
• Music @ Two Blokes: BrotherMan | Friday, Feb. 17 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | Free | Listen to tunes from local duo Patrick Norris and Dwight Huthwaite in the taproom with a food truck offering bites.

• Sidewalk Saturday | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Freshfields Village, 165 Village Green Ln., Kiawah Island | Free | Stroll through the Village and explore sidewalk sales, new merchandise, and in-store events at participating retailers and restaurants.
• 4th Annual Mardi Gras Bar Crawl on King Street | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 2-10 p.m. | The Brick, 24 Ann St. | $24-$28 | Participate in this King Street bar crawl featuring drink specials and prizes with a portion of ticket sales benefiting Going Places nonprofit.

• Motown Throwdown | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $5 cash at the door | Hang out on the deck and enjoy live music from Motown Throwdown during the Sunday Brunch Farmers Market.
• Stingrays Hockey: Pucks & Paws | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 3:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $21+ | Bring your furry friend to the rink, root for your favorite pup in the annual dog race, and cheer on the ‘Rays.

• 72º | Evening showers | 52% chance of rain

• Rise: 6:59 a.m.
• Set: 6:08 p.m.

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

• Brooklyn-based ice cream company OddFellows Ice Cream Co. has closed its downtown location at 550 King St. An explanation for the closure was not provided, but we’ll let you know if we hear anything. (Holy City Sinner)

• Starting next month, a new program geared toward future construction or remodeling of mixed-use, commercial, and industrial buildings will take effect in Mount Pleasant. Based on a point system, the program is said to serve as an effort to “make the town more sustainable.” Get the details. (WCSC)

• Redevelopment plans for Ashley Landing off Sam Rittenberg Boulevard are being discussed and may include the relocation of Publix to the other side of the shopping center. A ~300-unit apartment complex could be constructed in the grocery store’s current location, if moved. (WCBD)

• Approximately 290 acres of bottomland hardwood forest in Dorchester County’s Polk Swamp is expected to be restored in an effort to increase wetland corridors and benefit wildlife. Construction may begin in 2025. Learn more about the project. 🌳 (WCSC)

• The MUSC Hollings Cancer Center has been selected as one of three cancer centers across the nation to receive a four-year grant that is expected to increase screening rates and treatment for lung cancer. Learn more. (WCSC)
• Good news, CHS. MUSC Health has made a pancreatic cancer breakthrough: New research traces the origin of a cell that plays a key role in pancreatic cancer to forming during embryonic development. Find out why this is important — and how it opens the door to better-targeted therapies.*

• The Holy City was selected as one of five locations across the country to be featured on "The Today Show” as part of the Winter Escape series. The Cooper River Bridge Run, Spoleto Festival USA, and SEWE were highlighted in the segment with Mayor Tecklenburg. Take a look. 📺 (WCBD)

• Get ready to tune in: Charleston County Public Library’s local history podcast has hit the radio. Written and produced by CCPL Historian Dr. Nic Butler, The Charleston Time Machine will now be broadcast on-air with 96.3 FM OHM Radio every Sunday at 3 p.m. 🎙️

• No. 1. That’s South Carolina’s current ranking in the number of homes sold across the country this year. Just this past month, SC has seen 4,071 houses and apartments sold at an average price of $301,659. 🏘️ (Holy City Sinner)

• Get ready for the most beautiful cocktail party in CHS. Tickets are on sale for Cocktails and Camellias, happening Sunday, Feb. 26 from 3-6 p.m at Middleton Place. Experience a selection of specialty cocktails, wine, light bites, and live music while surrounded by thousands of camellias. 🍹*

• Planning a weekend road trip? Pro tip: Get bonus gas rewards when you buy participating items at Lowes Foods. Learn more.⛽ *

• Super Bowl weekend may be over, but NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off today, Feb. 17. See the lineup of events — like this evening’s All-Star Celebrity Game and Sunday’s 72nd NBA All-Star Game — and get your hands on the limited edition All-Star merch before it sells out. 🏀 *

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Giveaways: Once the store opens (9 a.m. today and tomorrow, and 10 a.m. Sunday), the retailer will be offering a giveaway with complimentary coffee from Charleston Coffee Roasters
• On-site brands: From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., outdoor brands including Brooks Running, HOKA, and Hydro Flask will be at the celebration
• Designs for a cause: The Landmark Project will be offering a print design to benefit Lowcountry Land Trust
• Virtual reality: Outdoor equipment company Arc’teryx will be offering three VR Experiences
• Local partners: Meet representatives from Charleston Waterkeeper, South Carolina Aquarium, and Charleston Moves
• Book signing: Join Rue Mapp of Outdoor Afro for a signing of her new book, “Nature Swagger,” today at 1 p.m.