How does it work?

Who’s who?

• Chief of Staff: Elizabeth Applegate Dieck
• Chief Policy Officer: Logan McVey
• Director of Communications: Deja Knight McMillan

Get involved

Fun Facts

• The City of Charleston Council Chamber is the second-oldest council chamber in continuous use in the US.
• The Council Chamber is not only a business place. It also serves as an art gallery. There is a full-length portrait of George Washington from his week-long visit to Charleston during his presidential tour that dates back to 1791.
• Charleston is a Sister City to Spoleto, Italy, and Panama City, Panama.

• SC Stingrays vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | $19+ | Cheer on the Rays and enjoy special guest + trick shot performer Zac Bell — he will perform during the second intermission.

• Fairy House Day | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlebrush Pkwy., Mount Pleasant | $7 | Kids are invited to the park to join the tiniest building project + make fairy houses.
• Paint + Sip | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Estuary Beans + Barley, 3538 Meeks Farm Rd., Johns Island | $37 | Join this class for step-by-step instructions and enjoy the journey of creating art.
• Stargazing on the Ashley | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | $30-$35 | Enjoy an evening of stargazing in the Ashley River Historic District of Charleston.

• Annual Oyster Roast Series | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | $35 | Enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters, explore food trucks, and try specialty Firefly cocktails.

• Setting records. The state’s busiest airport, Charleston International Airport, served more than 6 million travelers in 2023. To keep up with those growing numbers, the airport is currently working on design projects to include a new concourse, ticketing hall expansion, and additional parking.

• Gov. Henry McMaster is asking for $500 million to improve bridges in the Palmetto State. ~11% of bridges across SC are rated “structurally deficient” in the 2021 South Carolina Infrastructure Report Card. The State Department of Transportation manages ~90% of all bridges in SC. (WCIV)

• Summerville was ranked as the fifth most popular city/town to move to in 2023. The moveBuddha study also shows that SC was the most popular state to move to in 2023. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• ~$1.2 billion. That’s how much the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) — a nonprofit corporation that works to “fuel the state’s innovation economy” — contributed to SC’s economy in 2023. A study was done by USC’s Darla Moore School of Business to get this number + you can view the full findings. (Upstate Business Journal)

• Fleet Feet West Ashley, an athletic footwear and apparel store, is celebrating its opening with a pancake run. The run will take place tomorrow, Jan. 20, at the new store located at 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Ste. 5, at 8 a.m.

• The Flying Biscuit Café will open its second Charleston area restaurant in West Ashley on Monday, Jan. 29. The restaurant serves breakfast all day and is known for biscuits and southern meals. There will be $1 and $5 daily opening specials during the week of Jan. 29. (Holy City Sinner)

• Celebrate Valentine’s Day with family and friends at Bistronomy by Nico’s Guys and Galentine’s Day Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

• The Holy City on the red carpet? Emmy Nominee, writer, and actor Brendan Hunt (known for his role in “We’re the Millers” and “Ted Lasso”) was spotted rocking a Brackish Bow Tie at Monday night’s award show. Brackish is an accessories brand that is based right here in Charleston. (Holy City Sinner)

• On the lookout for sweet deals for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Enter: The Southern Gates® online outlet store, Beyond The Gate™, for shiny gifts to give your special someone. Pro tip: Use code XOXO for 15% off your entire order.*

• Erasing interest on purchases and balance transfers into 2025 can really make a difference. Throw in no annual fee, and there’s no wonder why thousands are lining up for these cards.*

• Did you know our online shop (Six & Main) now features Holy City Creations? This Charelston-based gift shop offers unique gifts with a coastal flare. Items include tea towels, tumblers, and sweatshirts. Shop now.

Spring for seeds

• Meeting Green, 1455 Meeting St., Charleston
• Hyams Garden Center, 870 Folly Rd., Charleston
• Abide A While, 1460 Hwy. 17 N., Mt. Pleasant
• Brownswood Nursery, 1290 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island

Get growing

• Beans
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Kale
• Lettuce