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• Free Lowes Foods To Go for a year
• A chef-prepared dinner with an accompanying local musician
• A chef-prepared picnic lunch
• A private wine tasting and pairing
• An excursion to local breweries
• And more.

• Charleston RiverDogs vs Columbia | Friday, July 7-Sunday, July 9 | Times vary | The Joe, 360 Fishburne St., Charleston | Head out to The Joe for a game and see post-game fireworks.
• First Friday Night Market | Friday, July 7 | 6-10 p.m. | 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., Charleston | Enjoy your evening shopping, eating, and dancing with the community.
• Pop Up Pottery Workshop | Friday, July 7 | 5-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | $7 | Bring your art dreams to life at this interactive workshop.

• Surf Wellness by Share the Stoke and Waves 4 Women | Saturday, July 8 | 9-11 a.m. | 31st Ave., Isle of Palms | $130 | Enjoy a morning of surfing and wellness in a small group, all experience levels are welcome.
• Summer Pickers Hullabaloo | Saturday, July 8 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $10-$20 | Put your thrifting skills to the test at one of the most funky Flea Markets in the Lowcountry.
• Shots with a Spin 2023 | Saturday, July 8 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston | $10-$15 | Head out to watch or participate in a local wheelchair basketball tournament put on by MUSC and The Citadel.

• Lowcountry Boil | Sunday, July 9 | 12-3 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $30 | Taste the spirit of Charleston with a Lowcountry Boil cooked by local chef Graham Calabria.
• Second Sunday on King Street | Sunday, July 9 | 12-5 p.m. | King Street, Charleston | Free | Stroll, eat, and shop along Charleston’s main corridor between Queen and Calhoun Streets at this dog-friendly event.
• In-Store Signing with Victoria Benton Frank! | Sunday, July 9 | 1-3 p.m. | Buxton Books, 160 King St., Charleston | Free | Drop by for an in-store signing of Victoria Benton Frank’s new book “My Magnolia Summer.”

• Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has opened a new location in Mount Pleasant Towne Center at 1242 Belk Drive. Its grand opening is next Thursday, July 13 from 7-10 p.m with free scoops all night long. Bonus: the first 50 people at the grand opening receive extra goodies.

• Marriott’s first South Carolina “Tribute Portfolio” hotel is in the works at 425 Meeting St. The hotel is currently named “The Limited,” and renovations are set to begin in March to transform the space into the “Live Oak.” (The Post and Courier)

• A newly-opened Charleston restaurant, Bintü Atelier, has been featured by Eater Carolinas for its one-of-a-kind African dishes. The menu features Suya skewers, Supa Kanja, and Mafe Guinaa to taste. You can try out the restaurant at 8 Line St. Thursday through Monday.

• The Charleston County Public Library has won a $6,000 grant to improve digital literacy programs in the Lowcountry. The grant will fund literacy workshops in the fall and winter, more details to come. (WCIV)

• South Carolina’s Tax Free Weekend is planned for Friday, August 4 to Sunday, August 6. Sales tax will be removed from certain items for a 72 hour window. Time to put our shopping list together. (WCIV)

• The new Charleston County school district’s superintendent, Dr. Eric Gallien, will be speaking at his first public event on July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the NAACP Charleston Branch meeting. The question and answer session will allow the community to hear his plans for the School District. (WCBD)

• This Sunday the Slammedenuff car show is coming to the Charleston Area Convention Center from 1-7 p.m. Tickets are $30 to check out luxury cars and view the showcase of unique local vehicles. (The Post and Courier)

• The North Charleston Police Department not only work hard, but they play hard. This month they attended summer camp and were given a lesson in playtime by local youth, check out the pictures from the event. (City of North Charleston)

• 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.*

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• Is your HVAC system in need of repair? Anchor Heating & Air has you covered. Now through July 31, take $50 off your repair service — learn more + schedule.*

• The Yacht Club
• Darius Rucker
• Stop Light Observations
• Dallas Baker and Friends
• Radio Bomb
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