Editors’ Picks

• Erika’s pick | Shop Where You Live | Support local with participating Mount Pleasant businesses starting Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Dec. 31. Shoppers can enter for the chance to win a $100 gift card, which the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce will be giving out every other week in December.
• Callie’s pick | Candlefish | Enjoy 20% off everything.
• You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Nov. 25.

Local Favorites

• Sobremesa | We all know that one person who can’t get enough hot sauce. This local purveyor of spice even has a gift box.
• Toadfish | Nobody likes a lukewarm drink. This local company takes can cooling technology to the next level — stainless steel, double insulation, and non-tipping.
• Carolina Surf Dogs | Cowabunga, dogs — snag a collar and matching hat for the dog-lover in your life. Each month a percentage of profits from this company are donated to a different cause.

Popular Gifts

• For her: simple beaded pearl ring | Drea Studio
• For friends: hygge gift box | Arinna Gifts
• For sisters: personalized “To my sister” blanket | Relatable Basic by Irene and Annie
• For holiday lovers: winter lambs ear wreath | Sprig and Vine Wreaths
• For crafters: paint your own pins kit | Jill Makes
• For anyone: stoneware coffee mug | Spinware

• Thanksgiving Golf Cart Parade | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 10:30 a.m. | Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms | Free | This family-friendly event will feature golf carts that have been decorated for the holiday.
• Holiday Festival Of Lights | Thursday, Nov. 23-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 5-10 p.m. | James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston | $15-$40 | Marvel at the twinkling lights, enjoy mouth-watering treats at this seasonal event.

• Black Friday Vending Expo | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | 7 a.m.-6 p.m. | Citadel Mall, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston | Free | The mall is partnering with local vendors for this one-of-a-kind shopping experience.
• Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza | Friday, Nov. 24 | 4 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $22-$75 | Clear bags are encouraged at this event with your kids’ favorite Disney Jr. characters.

• Charleston Farmers Market | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 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; this is the last regular season market.
• Charleston Craft Beer Cruises | Saturday, Nov. 25-Saturday, March 15 | Times vary | Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., Charleston | $45 | These weekly cruises feature beers from some of Charleston’s best craft breweries and CHStoday’s Brewery March Madness bracket.

• The city is planning to “overhaul” Hagwood Avenue to address flooding issues. Officials will begin with a six to nine-month planning process and then apply for a federal grant. A timeline for the project has not yet been released. (The Post and Courier)

• In case you missed it, former State Representative William Cogswell won the runoff election to be Charleston’s next mayor. Cogswell narrowly defeated incumbent John Tecklenburg by receiving ~51% of the vote. (WCBD)

• City council approved $3.75 million in bonuses for city employees. The result is an additional $600 for part-time employees and $1,200 for full-time employees. The funds come from the city’s annual budget that were intended to support positions that have remained vacant throughout 2023. (The Post and Courier)

• Goose Creek Fire Department is accepting toy donations for its first annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign through Friday, Dec. 15. To participate, bring a toy to any of the city’s fire stations. Toys will be distributed to toddlers, children, and teens throughout the Tri-County on Christmas. (WCSC)

• Grammy Award-winning musician and Charleston resident Brandon Lake is bringing his “Tear Off the Roof” tour to the Credit One Stadium in Daniel Island on May, 5, 2024. Ticket presale begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 + the general sale starts on Monday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. (WCBD)

• Nao Trinidad was the flagship of Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage around the world + a replica is coming to Charleston. The ship will be docked at the Charleston Maritime Center, Saturday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Dec. 3, welcoming visitors to tour all four decks from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Purchase tickets. (WCIV)

• Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at CHStoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.

• Want to try a new hobby? We recently took the Art of Charcuterie: Fall Edition workshop at Juliska. The flagship store on King Street offers hands-on artistic experiences in the romantic arts, like Floral Arranging, Thanksgiving Wreathmaking, and Holiday Centerpiece Creations. Check out the recap of the CHStoday team’s class.*