What items will be tax free?

• Computers and computer software
• Printers and printer supplies
• Schools supplies (Ex: Pens, pencils, notebooks)
• Clothing and accessories (Ex: Hats, scarves, handbags) but not items like makeup, jewelry, or watches
• Shoes
• Certain bed and bath items (Bath washcloths, blankets, bedspreads, bed linens, sheet sets, comforter sets, bath towels, shower curtains, bath rugs and mats, pillows, and pillow cases)

Where can I shop?

• If you’re headed back to school | Wulbern-Koval Inc., The Paper Canopy (check out our News Notes for an update on this shop), Buxton Books
• If you’re wanting a new wardrobe | Two Cumberland, M. Dumas & Sons, Julep
• If you want your bed and bath to go beyond | Rhodes Boutique, Celadon
• If you need to heighten your shoe game | Charleston Shoe Co., Phillips Shoes

• Back to School Book Sale | Friday, Aug. 4-Saturday, Aug. 5 | Times vary | Bees Ferry W. Ashley Library, 3035 Sanders Rd., Charleston | Free | Stop by to pick up all kinds of books on sale — from children’s to cookbooks.
• Pop Up Pottery | Friday, Aug. 4 | 5-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Co., 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | $7 | This pottery class includes everything you need to bring your vision to life.

• Charleston Farmers Market | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Shop food offerings and artisan crafts while listening to live local music.
• “Back to the Future” Movie Marathon | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 11 a.m. | Dorchester Road Library, 6325 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston | Free | Join this marathon to watch “Back to the Future” and “Back to the Future II” back-to-back.

• Name That Tune Music Trivia w/ Cast Iron Food Truck | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 12-6 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Co., 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Free | Enjoy an afternoon of beer, food, and trivia.
• Stephen Marley | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 6 p.m. | The Refinery, 1640 Meeting St., Charleston | $31-$51 | Award-winning reggae singer, songwriter, and producer Stephen Marley is bringing his “Babylon by Bus” tour to town.

• Today (Friday, Aug. 4) is the final day to enjoy Splash Island at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park. Due to staffing shortages, Splash Mountain will be closing for the season. If you have a basic Splash Pass membership, you will be able to use your pass at Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark for the rest of the season. (WCSC)

• Online stationary and craft store The Paper Canopy is launching a brick-and-mortar location at 93C Spring St. The Paper Canopy’s new location is set to open on Saturday, Aug. 12 and will feature stationery, fine writing pens, craft supplies, and craft classes like bookbinding and collage. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• Charleston Water System has opened applications for its citizens academy, a five-week program that features hands-on demonstrations and Q+A sessions. The academy will run from Tuesday, Sept. 12 through Tuesday, Oct. 10, and applications will remain open until Sunday, Aug. 20. (WCSC)

• Charleston-based convenience store Refuel Operating Co. recently became the first retailer to buy property in Camp Hall business park. The retailer purchased a 1.14-acre parcel for $1.25 million, and will be located on a site called Avian Commons. (The Post and Courier)

• We’re heading into the last few weeks of CARTA’s free shuttle services to Isle of Palms. Every Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day, you can take the Beach Reach Shuttle that runs each hour from Towne Centre to IOP’s Ocean Boulevard.

• It may only be August, but Brookgreen Gardens’ annual holiday light display, “Nights of a Thousand Candles,” is already selling tickets. The 24th annual display will begin on Saturday, Nov. 25 and last through Sunday, Dec. 31, Thursdays-Sundays, 4-9 p.m. Book tickets here. (Holy City Sinner)

• The Isle of Palms Department of Recreation announced its Engraved Sidewalk Project, which allows folks to personalize a brick along the sidewalk, under the oaks, or in front of the recreation center. All proceeds will go towards the IOP Recreation Building Fund. (WCIV)

• Congrats to Chuck B., the winner of our Beer and Baseball Giveaway in partnership with REV Federal Credit Union. Thanks to all who entered — we hope you have a great summer.*

• How do you safely exercise outdoors on 90+ degree days? Here are five tips for staying active in the Charleston heat.*

• We’re hiring a Branded Copywriter. This team member will directly support the strategy, creation, and placement of branded content campaigns for 6AM City’s clients, including creating dynamic content (including written articles and social) within the 6AM tone and style. Learn more + apply.