01.03.2024 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE | REFER
6AM City In-house

Today’s Forecast

57° | Sunny | 7% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:21 a.m. | Sunset 5:27 p.m. | High tide 1:30 p.m. | Low tides 7:39 a.m. + 7:55 p.m.
 

📸 Oh snap

Try this: CHStoday’s Picture of the Year contest
Person Lying on Ground Taking Picture with Camera
Did you take a local photo in 2023 that you’re proud of? Submit it in our 2023 Picture of the Year contest. | Photo by @thenicksheppard
Anyone else still writing 2023 instead of 2024? Last year left a lasting impression + we want to commemorate it the best way we know how — through our inaugural CHStoday Picture of the Year contest.

Between our newsletter and Instagram, you’ve already seen tons of our photos, so we want to see (and share) some of yours — and give a prize for the winning shot. Here’s everything you need to know to participate.

The rules + details:

Photo submissions are open today through Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 11:59 p.m. You are allowed to submit up to five photos, but each must have been taken by you during 2023. To sweeten the pot, anyone who submits a photo will receive 20% discount to use in our online marketplace, Six & Main.

Photo submissions must include a visual element that directly connects to Charleston. Examples include a photo from a local sporting event, music performance, festival, or other 2023 happenings; a picture taken at a local park; or a shot that highlights a landmark in our city. Photos that do not include a local element will not be considered. Additionally, photos that include nudity or offensive language or visuals will not be accepted.

Finalists will be selected by our team and announced in the newsletter on Tuesday, Jan. 23, and you, our readers, will have the chance to vote for CHStoday’s 2023 Picture of the Year. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 30, and will receive a $25 gift card to use at Six & Main.

Want some inspo from some of the best photographers in the world? Check out TIME’s Top 10 Photos of 2023.
Make a submission
Roper St. Francis Healthcare
 
Events
Wednesday, Jan. 3
  • Half-Priced Oysters | Wednesday, Jan. 3 | 5 p.m. | Blu Oyster Sushi + Seafood, 1804 Crowne Commons Way, Johns Island | Price of purchase | Oyster lovers can enjoy half-priced house oysters.
Thursday, Jan. 4
  • Game Night | Thursday, Jan. 4 | 7-9 p.m. | Mellow Mushroom, 19 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | Price of purchase | Enjoy pizza, drinks, and trivia — it’s free to play + there are several chances to win prizes.
Friday, Jan. 5
  • Live Music with Chris Dodson | Friday, Jan. 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Bailey’s Irish Pub, 2700 North Hwy. 17, Ste. C120, Mount Pleasant | Free | Hear music from Moonlight Ale, a Celtic-influenced band.
  • Eli’s Table Hosts Live Jazz Music | Friday, Jan. 5-Saturday, Jan. 6 | 7 p.m. | Eli’s Table, 129 Meeting St., Charleston | Price of purchase | Guests can indulge in a night filled with sounds of the south, delicious food, and specialty cocktails.
Saturday, Jan. 6
  • New Year Community Workout | Saturday, Jan. 6 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Lululemon, 1232 Belk Dr., Mount Pleasant | Free | Get ready to sweat and connect with your community — MSF, Made2Move, and Reilly Beatty have designed a workout to accommodate all fitness levels.
Sunday, Jan. 7
  • SC Stingrays vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | Sunday, Jan. 7 | 3:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum + Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $19+ | It’s Golden Ticket Night, find a golden ticket hidden at the Coliseum, and win prizes.
Calendar events here
Click here to have your event featured.
Charleston County Parks
 
News Notes
Civic
  • A new North Charleston mayor was sworn in for the fourth time in the city’s history and for the first time in ~30 years. Reggie Burgess made history as the first-ever Black mayor of North Charleston. (WCSC)
Concert
  • New year, new music. Several upcoming concerts are planned for the Charleston area. Travis Tritt will be in town on Saturday, March 2. Bonnie Raitt will perform on Thursday, May 9. New Kids on the Block and special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff will be here on Thursday, July 25. See what other artists have planned. (WCBD)
Education
  • Dorchester School District Two created the Lowcountry’s first electronic sports (esports) programs, allowing students to participate in organized video game competitions. Ashley Ridge High School and Summerville High School’s esports labs opened in September. Fort Dorchester High School is expected to set up and open one this spring. (The Post and Courier)
Community
  • The Tri-County Play Collaborative was selected to participate in a national initiative to increase equitable access to nature in places where children live, learn, and play. Nature Everywhere Communities will receive two years of planning, technical support, and start-up funding to develop and implement plans. (The Summerville Journal Scene)
Environment
  • Tomorrow, Jan. 4, marks 50 years since the Endangered Species Act was signed into law. The law promised to protect endangered plants and animals across the United States. SC has several animals on its endangered list. Click here to see 11 of those species. (WCBD)
Feel Good
  • In with the new. Summerville Medical Center has revealed the first baby born at the hospital in 2024. Marcella was born on Monday, Jan. 1, at 5:41 a.m. to new parents Kathryn and Alex. Congratulations to the happy family on their exciting start to 2024. (WCIV)
Try This
 
Wellness

Spice up Dry January at these Charleston spots

Spots around Charleston to help you stick to Dry January
CHS_minero_JAN2023
There’s no shortage of mocktail options at Minero. | Photo by @mineroji
Every year, people looking to ditch the booze buzz after a holiday season full of indulgence give Dry January a try — a month dedicated to going alcohol-free.

If you’re giving Dry January a go, your alcohol-free options aren’t limited to soda and tea. Here are some spots around Charleston to help you through.
  • Minero Mexican Grill + Cantina: Enjoy your favorite spirited drink... minus the spirits — try the Margarita Zero or the Paloma Zero.
  • Camellias: Grab your besties and head to this pink champagne bar — sip on the Lady Cardamom, Sage Advice, or the French 94.
  • Marbled & Fin: Add some flavorful fun to your meal with the Much Appreciated, I’ll Take Five, or the Catamaran Tan.
  • Gabrielle: Feel like a VIP sipping Jack Black-berry, Katy Peary, and Christina Applegate.
  • Park and Grove: Sip on a variety of mocktails, we’re eyeing the Apple Of My Eye which features apple, lemon, spiced syrup, and soda.
  • Sweatman’s Garden: Enjoy the classics or try something new at this gourmet soda spot.
  • Fiat Lux: This rooftop spot offers a fun twist on non-alcoholic drinks with the S’More Than Meets the Eye, Winter Pearadise, and the Rosemerry & Bright.
  • The Gin Joint: Indulge in two mocktail options, the European Outlaw and The Unknown Coast.
  • The Matador: Satisfy your fruity fix with one of these three drinks made with Lyre’s premium non-alcoholic spirits — Scratch Margarita, Pomegranate Mule, or Cucumber Paloma.
The Buy

The Buy 1.03.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
A colorful planner or calendar to get you organized for the new year with intentionality, purpose, and plenty of inspiration.
Share CHStoday
 
ReferralGIF1-CHS.gif

Share the good news. Get rewarded.

Have someone who needs to stay in the know? Get amazing rewards for every new subscriber you bring by sharing your unique referral link (below).

{{profile.vars.rh_reflink_9}}
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email

{{profile.vars.rh_totref_9}} friends are looped into all things local because of you.
Claim your rewards
 
 
The Wrap
 
CHS_CallieBrown

Today’s edition by:
Callie
From the editor
There is so much to be excited about in 2024, from concerts to festivals to special events. Just in the first few months, we have the SEWE, Flowertown Festival, Cooper River Bridge Run, and the Credit One Charleston Open. I also have a special event of my own in February... I’m getting married.
Missed our previous newsletter?     ›
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
Become a Member     ›
Advertise     ›
Shop     ›
 
 

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY