🐾 Breweries

• Hobcaw Brewing Company | Dogs are welcome outside and in the warehouse space at this brewery in Mount Pleasant — be sure to have your furry friend on a leash.
• Estuary Beans & Barley | Bring your well-behaved pup on a leash and enjoy food, coffee, beer, and wine plus fun events every week at this Johns Island spot.
• Low Tide Brewing | With a lineup of rotating food trucks, this Johns Island brewery offers paw-sitive vibes for you and your leashed pup on the patio.

🐾 Restaurants

• Poogan’s Porch | Named after a neighborhood pup who loved this local spot, Poogan’s welcomes dogs to dine with their owners on the porch.
• Lost Dog Cafe | Chill on the patio with your dog at this breakfast and lunch spot on Folly Beach. The cafe’s name was inspired by a dog named Hocus who liked to go on adventures.
• Chico Feo | Eat tacos, drink cocktails, listen to live music, and sit at a picnic table with your four-legged friend at this eatery by the beach.

🐾 Beaches

• Morris Island | Accessible only by boat, this island allows off-leash pups to play. If you don’t have a boat, Adventure Harbor Tours offers a dog-friendly island tour.
• Isle of Palms Beach | Dogs can be off-leash April 1-September 14 from 5-9 a.m. and September 15-March 31 before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Pups must be leashed at all other times.
• Kiawah Beachwalker Park | Dogs must be leashed at all times at this park on the west end of Kiawah Island featuring beach access, a boardwalk, and a river view.

• BeachKrew x The Longboard Pop-Up | Wednesday, March 29 | 4-6 p.m. | The Longboard, 2213-B Middle St., Sullivan’s Island | Free | Shop the latest collection of beach-inspired essentials from loungewear brand BeachKrew.
• Garden Stroll and Wine Tastings | Wednesday, March 29 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | $35 | Spend the evening exploring “America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens” with a glass of wine in hand.

• Laugh for a Lincoln | Thursday, March 30 | 8 p.m. | Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St., Ste. B, Charleston | $5 | Charleston’s home for improv comedy presents Laugh for a Lincoln featuring two or three acts of improv.

• Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam | Friday, March 31-Saturday, April 1 | 5 p.m. | The Refinery, 1640 Meeting Street Rd., Charleston | $20-$40 | This third annual festival will celebrate the life of the late Bert Griggs with a weekend of musical performances, local food, and vendors.

• Charleston Craft Beer Cruise | Saturday, April 1 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., Charleston | $45 | This cruise features beers from some of Charleston’s best craft breweries and CHStoday’s Brewery March Madness bracket.*

• The Battle on the Bricks | Thursday, Apr. 6 | 7-11:30 p.m. | TD Arena, 301 Meeting St., Charleston | $50-$350 | A first-of-its-kind event in Charleston, the Battle on the Bricks will feature 28 true amateur locals boxing head-to-head for charity.*

By the numbers

• No. 3: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide in men and women and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US.
• 75%: Patients with second-degree relatives with CRC have a 75% higher chance of developing the disease.
• 45-75: Adults ages 45 to 75 should get screened for colorectal cancer.
• 3%: In recent years, cases have reduced by 3% — due in large part to a decrease in patient risk factors as well as increased screenings and polypectomies (read: a minimally-invasive procedure to remove a polyp).

How to reduce your risk

• Drink plenty of water.
• Limit red meat and add more fruits and vegetables to your diet.
• Add probiotics to your routine and consume more fiber.
• Get screened and bring up any concerns to your primary care doctor.*

• 65º | Partly cloudy | 5% chance of rain

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• Orvis, an outdoor gear and apparel shop near Vintage Lounge on King Street, is aiming for a soft reopening on Saturday, April 1. The store closed back in December due to structural issues. (The Post and Courier)
• Local children’s store Tweedle Beedle is opening its second location next to Stella Nova at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre this spring. The newborn to tween clothing and gift shop also has a location in Summerville’s Nexton Square.

• The Credit One Charleston Open kicks off this Saturday, April 1 with expanded experiences like pickleball clinics and live art plus dining options including Lowcountry Oyster Company and Farmhouse Biscuits. Follow our tournament guide.

• Chucktown Comedy Week is set for May 17-21 at North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Look forward to performances by comedians including Jeff Foxworthy and Leanne Morgan.

• Tomorrow, March 30, look out for road work on Kiawah Island Parkway between Mingo Point and The Pointe. Work will include removing rock and gravel plus paving an extended shoulder and is expected to be completed by the end of the day. Plan for increased travel times.

• Last weekend, the Burke High School Robotics Team won the FIRST Robotics Competition held in Hartsville, SC. Check out photos of the robot. (WCSC)

• 4+ million. That’s the number of people who start their day with this free newsletter because it declutters the daily news and provides a five-minute rundown of the most important stories happening around the world. Want to save time and get smarter? Sign up.*

• The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.