Quick overview

• February was the month with the highest open rate for newsletters.
• We’ve gained ~3,000 new subscribers.
• Between Instagram + Facebook, we have a combined ~123,000 followers.

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Top webpages

1. Events page
2. Visit May Forest
3. 11 upcoming concerts in Charleston
4. Our subscribe page
5. New and coming-soon businesses to Charleston

Top newsletters

1. Paying parking tickets + new grocery store
2. Local cooking classes + summer service hours
3. Ashley Landing redevelopment + oyster recycling
4. Ever-changing tides + 12-ft. shark off the coast
5. Name that bug + new hotels

• Santa’s Oyster Roast | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 5-9 p.m. | Fatty’s Beer Works, 1436 Meeting St., Charleston | Price of purchase | Stop by for beer, ugly Christmas sweaters, and oysters from Santa and Sky High Hot Dogs.
• Music Bingo + Smash City Burgers | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 5-8 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr., North Charleston | Price of purchase | There will be multiple rounds, which means multiple chances to win free beer.
• Summerville Dream Third Thursdays | Thursday, Dec. 21| 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Downtown Summerville, 17 ALT, Summerville | Price of purchase | Wander the special marketplace featuring local entertainment, craft vendors, and artisans — this month’s theme: Christmas Holiday.
• Aquarium Aglow at the South Carolina Aquarium | Thursday, Dec. 21-Saturday, Dec. 30 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston | $24.95-$30.95 | Enjoy holiday magic at the South Carolina Aquarium as you marvel at spectacular lights and wildlife from the icy starlight of the mountains to the neon lights of the coast.*

• Holiday Improv Comedy | Friday, Dec. 22 | 8 p.m. | Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St., Ste. B., Charleston | $20 | The holidays aren’t complete without some holiday-themed improv comedy — the company members are ready to take your suggestions and make you laugh.
• Mr. Holland’s Oats - A Tribute to Hall and Oates | Friday, Dec. 22 | 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston | $15-$20 | For this special Christmas show, they will be mixing in Yacht Rock favorites with their normal mix of Hall and Oates.

• Holiday Party | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 12-9 p.m. | Hobcaw Brewing Company, 496 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | This Christmas Eve Eve party will include a movie, beer, live music, football, and food.
• SC Stingrays vs. Florida Everblades | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 6:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum + Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $10 | Festive holiday outfits like ugly sweaters are encouraged.

• Michael Toscano, a former executive chef in New York, and his wife Caitlin have opened their new sandwich eatery, da Toscano Porchetta Shop. Located at 109 President St., the new spot will serve sandwiches for meat lovers and vegetarians. Follow along on Instagram. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• The South Carolina highway department repaired the McClellanville bridge in the northern part of Charleston County after it collapsed from the Nor’easter storm, leaving ~100 people stranded. The bridge will get final paving work once the weather permits. (The Post and Courier)

• The South Carolina High School League announced classification placements of all schools for the 2024-2025 school year. These five Lowcountry high schools will see changes in their classifications. (WCIV)

• The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) ruled that several shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County are closed due to the Nor’easter storm. Once bacteria levels are acceptable, these areas will be inspected and reopened for shellfish harvesting. (WCBD)

• Charleston County libraries are looking for students in grades 6-12 to volunteer at one of the nine participating branches and assist library staff with various tasks from mid-February to Friday, May 3. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 19.

• Charleston County EMS graduated 13 students from its most recent academy class. The program includes a paid training opportunity that allows them to test for their National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Certification and to continue to work with the county. (WCIV)

• The sun may set at 5:18 p.m. today, but good news is on the horizon... literally. Today is the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs when the North Pole is tilted the furthest from the sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year — which means the days will start getting longer.

• With only a few days left in the holiday season, we’re breaking out every excuse we can to whip up a festive dish. On the menu this week, we’re making eggnog french toast, a winter wonderland coconut cake + a cranberry ginger mocktail.*