12.22.2023

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Today’s Forecast

Special Message

Season’s greetings, CHS. We’ll be out of the office until the new year to spend time with our loved ones. Until then, we’re pausing our newsletter sends and reducing our social posts. We’ll see you in your inboxes at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.

$5 Biscuits + mimosas

The Vicious is a featured biscuit on the anniversary menu. | Photo by Andrew Cebulka

Celebrate a local biscuit shop’s fifth anniversary + save a little dough. Vicious Biscuit, known for its indulgent Southern creations, is unveiling a special $5 anniversary menu today, Dec. 22, at all locations. The $5 menu includes The Fat Boy, The Vicious, Hen Solo, Animal Farm, bubbles and cranberry mimosas.

George McLaughlin, co-founder, said, “Reaching our 5th anniversary is a thrilling milestone for us, and we owe it all to our incredible customers and hardworking employees who’ve been part of our journey.” Co-founder Michael Greeley thanked customers, saying, “Our devoted guests are the driving force behind our progress. Here’s to many more years of serving our communities and the privilege to continue pursuing our passion.”

Both Lowcountry locations are open today, Dec. 22, from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Vicious Biscuit Mount Pleasant, 409 W. Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant
Vicious Biscuit Summerville, 206 Front St., Summerville

Events

Friday, Dec. 22

New Realm Brewing Live Music | Friday, Dec. 22-Saturday, Dec. 23 | 4-10 p.m. | New Realm Brewing, 880 Island Park Dr., Charleston | Price of purchase | Start your holiday break right and enjoy some live music.
Christmas Movie Night | Friday, Dec. 22 | 4-9 p.m. | Hobcaw Brewing Company, 496 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | Free | Enjoy a family movie night featuring “Christmas Chronicles,” there will be free popcorn, free ornament decorating (while supplies last), and a “snow” storm.
Charleston Symphony Holiday Pops! | Thursday, Dec. 21-Saturday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $60+ | Unwrap the joy of music with the Charleston Symphony for one of their favorite holiday traditions during the most spectacular celebration of the season.

Saturday, Dec. 23

Outdoor Yoga with Reagan Sobel | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $0-$15 | Find your light while you find your flow at the hour-long outdoor all-levels yoga class.

Sunday, Dec. 24

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 4 p.m. | Little Palm, 237 Meeting St., Charleston | Price of purchase | Sip seasonal beverages in your ugly sweater at the Little Pine, holiday pop-up.

Sunday, Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve at the South Carolina Aquarium | Sunday, Dec. 31 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston | $29.95 | The countdown is on to this family-friendly party featuring the full Aquarium Aglow experience, a DJ, face painting, stilt walker, and ball drop.*

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Seasonal

4 last-minute holiday gifts

The red and blue Nintendo Switch console.

Get two-day shipping on a Nintendo Switch. | Photo via Amazon

Not quite done holiday shopping? No judgment here. Browse digital gifts and gifts that, last we checked, ship in two days with Prime.

For college students: A Prime Student membership. They’ll get discounts on college essentials + free Grubhub delivery.

For family members: A Nintendo Switch. You can play games fun for the whole family, like Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

For “Star Wars” fans: A stormtrooper shaver.

For kids (or busy parents): An Owala kids bottle.

More last-minute gifts this way

News Notes

Real Estate

The Open Space Institute (OSI) acquired property along Bradham Road on James Island and will develop it into a Charleston County park. The project will feature a freshwater pond, saltwater marsh views, and public access to the Stono River. OSI will transfer ownership to the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission. (WCIV)

Closing

Oak Road Brewery is closing on Sunday, Dec. 31. The brewery has been open since 2015. On its last day, everyone is invited to the “Thanks for the Memories” party. You can send a photo of your favorite memory at Oak Road and photos will be displayed in a slide show during the party. (WCBD)

Watch

Two men were rescued by the United States Coast Guard off the coast of Charleston after their boat sank Tuesday, Dec. 19. A boat crew from Charleston and a helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Savannah were launched to rescue the boaters. Click here to see a video of the rescue. (WCSC)

Ranked

According to AFAR, these are the 25 places you should visit in 2024. Lucky for you, one of them is the place you call home. Holy City highlights included the International African American Museum, Palmetto Hotel, and Pinch.

Cause

Give the gift of life this holiday season at the Second Annual Holiday Blood Drive at Carolina Bay on Wednesday, Dec. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donors will receive $70 in gift cards. Sign up.

Wellness

In our latest edition of CHSwellness in partnership with Roper St. Francis Healthcare: Bill Murray polar bear plunge, study on alcohol consumption, local running clubs, healthy habits to bring into 2024, and more.*

Community

Well, this is officially our last News Note of 2023. Thank you to our CHStoday community for staying connected with us this year. If you want to support us in 2024, consider becoming a member — you’ll support us directly and keep these newsletters coming. Until next year, folks.

Active

👟 Walk it out

Walking trends in Charleston

White Point Garden | Photo by @station28.5

If you’ve been singing the lyrics “I walk a lonely road” a lot lately, you’re not… alone (well, in a sense). The average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Charleston compares.

By the numbers

-36% | Percent change in walking trips in South Carolina
-35% | Percent change in walking trips in Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville
99 | Downtown Charleston’s score out of 100 on Walk Score’s walkability meter

Where to walk the walk

King Street, King St., Charleston | Doesn’t matter if you’re window shopping or indulging there is plenty to explore in this stretch of the peninsula, which is packed with shops, restaurants, and history.
White Point Garden, 2 Murray Blvd., Charleston | This waterfront park has 5.7 acres to explore in the historic district and offers views of Fort Sumter and the Charleston Harbor.

More places to walk

The Buy

The Buy 12.22.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

This versatile wristlet from Avryn Co. that’s crafted with top-grade leather — because you’ve probably been buying for others this holiday season, and you deserve something nice too.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Callie

From the editor

I hope each and every one of you is having + will continue to have the happiest holiday season and wish you a wonderful start to the new year.

This is the last newsletter of 2023. Erika and I will see you in 2024.

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