10.30.2023

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Sôlt Wellness offers a range of rejuvenated services in downtown Charleston

A waiting area with chairs and a hammock at Solt Wellness

We love this simplistic getaway. | Photo by CHStoday team.

Are you in need of some self-care? Charleston has a new option for you that celebrated its official opening last week.

Located at 137A President St., Sôlt Wellness aims to provide a range of natural therapies that will leave guests feeling rested, relaxed, and restored.

The space is designed to let guests escape life’s stress for a moment. As you walk in, you can expect the subtle scent of a burning candle and calming music. After visiting one Friday afternoon, City Editor Erika can attest.

Services offered:

Himalayan salt rooms
Infrared saunas
A float pod
Red light therapy
A meditation pod
Skincare + bodywork

Some benefits of these services:

Detoxification
Relief of muscle and joint pain
Reduce stress + anxiety
Increased energy
Strengthened immunity
Improved skin
Better sleep

Salt room_CHStoday — This is currently one of the owner’s favorite services.
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Photo provided by Sôlt Wellness.

The center also has a gift shop and offers practitioner-led events — think guided mediation, Reiki, sound + vibration, and slow-flow yoga in the 400-sqft salt room. Pro tip: we heard post-class tea and conversation is the way to go.

The owner

In 2007, Fiona Scott was diagnosed with a chronic lung condition and discovered the power of holistic health when combining traditional treatments with natural therapies.

Now, Scott advocates holistic health and has a diverse background in sports development, health, and fitness management, with experience in luxury resort development spanning 10 years around the world.

Events

Monday, Oct. 30

It’s a Barbie Halloween Party! | Monday, Oct. 30 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Camellias, 404 King St., Charleston | $59 | If you can’t get “Kenough” of the Barbie craze, grab your girls and join an enchanting evening in Barbie Land at Charleston’s iconic pink bar.
Southern Screams 2023 | Now-Saturday, Nov. 4 | 7-11 p.m. | Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave., North Charleston | $20 | Experience this haunted house attraction — tickets are cheaper if purchased online in advance.
Wicked Halloween | Monday, Oct. 30 | 8 p.m. | Music Farm, 32 Ann St., Charleston | $30 | Groove at this haunted nightlife experience featuring DJ Maddi Reese.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

Halloween Oyster Roast + Costume Party | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 3 p.m. | Herd Provisions, 106 Grove St., Charleston | Price of purchase | Don’t miss this oyster roast on the patio and a restaurant-wide costume party — remember to reserve your spot.
Trombone Shorty + Orleans Avenue | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 8 p.m. | The Riviera Theater, 225 King St., Charleston | $68-$128 | Have an incredible night downtown enjoying live music from this New Orleans-based musician.
Goose Creek Police Department’s Trunk or Treat | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Goose Creek City Hall, 519 N. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek | Free | Everyone is invited to this family-friendly event.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

Jalisco Taqueria’s Day of the Dead Parking Lot Party | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 4-9 p.m. | Jalisco Taqueria, 1271 Folly Rd., Charleston | Price of purchase | Check out the food truck, featuring options such as Pollo Tinga, Carnitas, and Beef Barbacoa plus play games like cornhole.
Rigoletto | Wednesday, Nov. 1, Friday, Nov. 3, Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Festival Hall, 56 Beaufain St., Charleston | $85-$125 | Elements of sporting event frenzy paired with phenomenal vocal artistry make this an immersive theatrical experience.

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Real Estate

An update on Charleston’s real estate market

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A modern kitchen in a Charleston, SC home.

One thing we know for sure: Charleston is a desirable place to live and even current economic and market conditions aren’t changing that any time soon — this photo gives us a look at a home 3591 Goodwater St. currently for sale. | Photo provided by The Pulse Charleston

Our local real estate market is constantly evolving — as we explored in our last article on the subject, it’s pretty complex.

We consulted with local Realtor® Natasha Viswanathan to bring you the latest:

The amount of time it takes a house to sell, or “days on market” has increased.

While it’s typical to see homes take longer to sell this time of year, it has helped housing inventory tick up just a little bit.

In a balanced market, it’s typical to see six months of inventory for sale in the Charleston region, but currently, we are only seeing about two months of inventory. So, while the days on market increase has helped, there’s still a long way to go.

The current market is complicated.

This is due to increased interest rates making monthly payments unaffordable for many buyers. Rates are also causing sellers to wait to list their homes.

Charleston County’s median home price has gone up to $575,000 a 5.5% increase since January, Berkeley County’s is at $380,000, and Dorchester’s is $368,400 (as of Oct. 16, 2023). As we move into the holiday season (which is historically slower for real estate sales), it will be interesting to see how interest rates and inventory continue to impact the market.

Want to stay up to date on market data yourself? Sign up for area-specific market reports or connect with Natasha Viswanathan on Instagram to chat more about market conditions.

See available homes (or list yours)

News Notes

Development

Last week, the Charleston Board of Architectural Review approved a new 50-room hotel downtown. The Preface Hotel will be at 2 Anson St., where a parking lot is now located. Plans display a four-level structure and a parking garage built behind the hotel. (The Post and Courier)

Eat

Restaurant Juanita Greenberg’s is celebrating 30 years on Sunday, November 5, at 1 p.m. at its Mt. Pleasant and downtown Charleston locations. There will be live music and specials with prices from 1993.

Announced

The Charleston Horticultural Society’s 22nd annual Fall Garden Tour on James Island is on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This self-paced driving tour allows attendees to visit nine private gardens, with some breathtaking water views. Tickets range from $50-$65.

Drink

Bohemian Bull on James Island is turning ten and will celebrate with guests on Thursday, Nov. 16, 6-9 p.m. Expect an evening filled with $10 buckets of oysters, live music, raffles, tie-dye, and specialty cocktails.

Read

The Village Library in Mt. Pleasant, which is newly renovated, will reopen today after being closed since October 2022. A ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Charleston County Public Library will take place at 430 Whilden St. at 9 a.m. (WCBD)

Cause

Supporting ALICE® means supporting our Tri-County community. ALICE® stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed and represents the nearly 128,000 Tri-County households that struggle to make ends meet. Whether you know or are an ALICE family, Trident United Way has resources for support and ways to help. Learn more.*

Community

Hundreds of nonprofits, thousands of volunteers, and infinite good for the Tri-County. Take part in our area’s largest annual volunteer effort: Trident United Way’s Days of Caring happening Nov. 15-17. Register your volunteer team by Nov. 3 to make a difference in our communities.*

Finance

$300 is the new $200. This card is offering a rare $300 welcome bonus, and bonuses like that don’t come around that often. That’s why thousands are lining up for it. Learn more and apply.*

Travel

Want to travel the world — without leaving the country? Enter: Greenville, SC, featuring 200+ restaurants downtown (a quarter of which are international), so you can indulge in flavors from around the world. Plan your foodie getaway.*

Cause

Support the Lowcountry Autism Foundation

Support the Lowcountry Autism Foundation during its “Live LAF Love” fundraising events

The foundation provides free programming and resources for individuals around the greater Charleston area. | Photo by Kendra Natter

Lowcountry Autism Foundation announced its “Live LAF Love " fundraising events at the Daniel Island Club, 600 Island Park Dr., in an effort to support the foundation’s free programming in the Charleston area.

TExpect a family-friendly Lowcountry-inspired BBQ with guest speaker Rod Ray on Sunday, Nov. 5. The head men’s tennis coach at Wofford College, Ray will discuss his new book, “Hard Comes First,” about athletics and autism. There will also be live music, kid activities, and a silent auction.

On Monday, Nov. 6, the 3rd annual Live LAF Love Golf Tournament will begin at 10 a.m. Register here. Tickets are $55 for ages 13 and up. Reserve your spot.

Lowcountry Autism Foundation was created to serve individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The team envisions “A South Carolina where individuals and their families have access to needed resources and services that positively impact the quality of their life.”

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

It’s still on my list to visit Harold’s Cabin and the Pickled Beat’s Hitchcock Halloween pop-up bar. I mean, how cool is this?

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