Plus, $30 million of traffic improvements.
 
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🗳️ Get out and vote

Here’s why you should vote in the 2023 City of Charleston Municipal Election
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Your vote matters. | Photo by @charlestonspired
This year, six candidates are throwing their hats in the ring for the mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor John Tecklenburg (who was sworn into office in January 2016) will take on five challengers: William Cogswell, Mika Gadsden, Debra Gammons, Clay Middleton, and Peter Shahid.

In less than a week, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, your vote will decide which candidate becomes Charleston’s mayor for the next four years, along with several seats on the City Council.

How many people actually vote?

On average, fewer voters turn out for municipal elections. The average voter turnout in South Carolina for a presidential election is 70%. But in 2021, only ~12.5% of eligible voters participated in Charleston’s municipal elections, similar to our neighbors in Greenville, SC whose voter turnout was ~13% that year.

So far, 6,000 early votes have been cast in the Holy City for the current election. Will you join them?

Our goal at CHStoday is to arm you with the tools and the knowledge to increase that number so more Charlestonians have their voice heard.

Why does it matter?

Your vote for Mayor and City Council members will determine who shapes the Holy City’s:
  • Budget
  • Development
  • Emergency services
  • Public transportation
What do I need to know?

First, bookmark our voting guide. Here, you’ll find who’s on the ballot, how to check your registration status, and where your polling place is located.

Next, research your candidates. Vote411.org provides information on the candidates as well as other issues on the ballot. We recommend reading multiple sources to learn about all of the candidates from different points of view.

At CHStoday, we aim to cover local elections in a way that educates and activates our community with unbiased information to encourage individual voter participation (i.e. vote for whoever + whatever you want to, just make sure to vote). To learn more, check out our Editorial Ethics Policy.
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What topic are you most passionate about that you think lawmakers should prioritize?
A. Housing and development
B. Environment and sea level rise
C. Traffic and transportation
D. Something else (let us know)
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Events
Friday, Nov. 3
  • Bethany’s Gift & Gourmet Market | Friday, Nov. 3-Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 W. 3rd St., Summerville | Price of purchase | Shop gifts, holiday ornaments, desserts, and take-home casseroles.
Saturday, Nov. 4
  • Plant Sale | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Pimlico Plantation, 1305 Waterside Blvd., Moncks Corner | Price of purchase | Shop six garden vendors + get all your gardening questions answered — pro tip: bring boxes for your plant purchases.
  • Learn to Homebrew | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Free | Learn to brew beer with Tha Community Crew — RSVP to nosh on a light lunch.
Sunday, Nov. 5
  • Official Liverpool Supporters Club Game | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 11:30 a.m. | Brewlab Charleston, 2200 Heriot St., Charleston | Free | You’ll never walk alone when you’re with fellow Lowcountry Liverpool fans.
  • Sweater Weather Party | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. | The Rooftop at The Vendue, 19 Vendue Range, Charleston | Free | Warm up with specialty cocktails while DJ Wild Bill spins tunes.
  • Back to the Future Market & Movie Screening | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 12-9 p.m. | New Realm Brewing, 880 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island | Free entry | Party like it’s 1955 with a live music performance from Eagleview.
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Seasonal

Let the holiday sales begin
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News Notes
Number
  • $25 to $30 million. That’s the range that the city of Charleston + Charleston County plan to invest in traffic improvements on Johns Island. Some of the projects — like adding dedicated turn lanes to the Maybank Highway/River Road intersection — are expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. (WCSC)
Development
  • SC Ports and Los Angeles-based developer Lowe have terminated their joint agreement to redevelop Union Pier. The Riley Center for Livable Communities at the College of Charleston will now lead the redevelopment effort, with the port planning to sell the property by the end of 2024. (The Post and Courier)
Outdoors
  • Who wants free trees? Charleston Parks Conservancy will host four tree giveaways starting Friday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ackerman Park. Don’t leaf this opportunity on the table — be sure to register in advance. (Holy City Sinner)
Civic
  • After he was sworn in earlier this week, Chito Walker is officially Charleston’s new police chief. He has served with the Charleston Police Department for 23 years as a patrolman, detective, and SWAT team supervisor. (The Post and Courier)
Seasonal
  • It’s almost time to set the clocks back. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5. Many states including SC have made moves to address time change, but for now look forward to that extra hour of sleep.
Biz
  • Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.
Eat
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Answered

Which city has the largest Scottish population in South Carolina?
Yesterday, we asked you which South Carolina city had the largest Scottish population:
  • Charleston
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Greenville
More than 400 of our readers took the quiz. But how many of you got it right?

The answer is Mount Pleasant. Approximately 4,000 people with Scottish ancestry live there, followed by Charleston (~3,300) and Greenville (~2,900).

Shout out to the 25% of our readers who got it right.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Jessalin
From the editor
I’m pretty amped that Brewlab hosts Liverpool watch parties. One of my friends as a teenager had a massive crush on Fernando Torres, Liverpool’s No. 9, and she got me obsessed with the team as well.

If you’re in North Charleston, you can usually catch their games at Madra Rua. It’s also a great place to watch rugby.
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