Six of our favorite conversations

• Q+A with Tyler Fisher of Charleston Explained | Having a conversation with Fisher and learning all the lesser-known facts he knows about Charleston was so interesting. We love his storytelling style on Instagram.
• The 250th anniversary of the Charleston Tea Party | This piece was so fun to write and taught us something new.
• Charleston Area Model Railroad Club | After hearing about this group, we had to visit them in Citadel Mall. What a treat for all ages of the community to enjoy.

• Q+A with Captain Thomas Bierce of Charleston Oyster Farm | Oysters are a Lowcountry staple, and it was so much fun learning more about them. It was great chatting with Captain Tom and learning about the role oysters play in the ecosystem + preservation, harvesting, and what impacts an oyster’s flavor.
• Five Charleston restaurants that offer tasting menus | Charleston is a foodie’s playground. There are so many great options to explore at every turn. It was great exploring restaurants offering tasting menus and finding places to get outside our comfort zone.
• Q+A with Anne and Caroline of Holy Mahj | We loved learning more about American mahjong and the community it builds. We talked with Anne and Caroline of Holy Mahj about the game and the group’s upcoming events.

• Galentine’s Girls Night at The Backyard | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 7-9 p.m. | Little Palm, 237 Meeting St., Charleston | $35 | Spend an evening with the girls — there will be a puppy kissing booth, vendors, and music.
• Alchemy of Arts ~ Soundbath Meditation w/ Intuitive Drawing | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Simpatico Gallery, 63 Broad St., Charleston | $65 | This is a mindful workshop designed to assist in extracting the unexpressed aspects of self through art and sound bath meditation.

• Brushes + Bourbon: A SEWE Experience | Friday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 18 | 12-5 p.m. | Flag Pole Terrace at The Charleston Place, 205 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Let the world of bourbon and art envelope your senses.
• Black Inventors Workshop | Friday, Feb. 16 | 2-4 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | $10-$15 | Learn about the inventions and creations of Black inventors including Lewis Latimer, George Crum, Lonnie Johnson, and Garrett Morgan.

• Whiskey + Waves: Scotch + Oyster pairing event | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 2-4 p.m. | Holy City Brewing, 1021 Aragon Ave., North Charleston | $60 | Get ready for a mouthwatering extravaganza of perfectly matched Scotch whiskies and oysters.

• Harold’s Cabin at 247 Congress St. is set to close after announcing its last day of service will be on Saturday, Feb. 24. The original Harold’s Cabin began service in 1929, and the neighborhood restaurant as we know it started ten years ago. Read the statement.

• Charleston Composts is expanding — beginning on Friday, March 1, there will be six new locations where residents can drop off their compost. There will also be six free workshops around the region to learn how to compost.

• Due to part of Phase IV of the Low Battery Seawall Repair Project, Murray Boulevard is closed to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists from King Street to S. Battery Street. ~70 parking spots will be unavailable until construction is completed.

• National Margarita Day is next week, and Mex 1 Coastal Cantina will celebrate all weekend long, starting on Thursday, Feb. 22, through Saturday, Feb. 24; the Mexican eatery will offer half-price pitchers of Mex 1 and infused margaritas at all locations.

• Cooper River Bridge Run officials have unveiled the finishing medal for the upcoming race, which will take place on Saturday, April 6. All participants who cross the finish line will receive this medal featuring a pelican with tennis shoes in its bill. Register here. (WCIV)

• Goose Creek Library will host non-traditional students for a spring college fair on Friday, March 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. The network will provide resources about college opportunities and admissions. And several Charleston area colleges will be in attendance. (WCIV)

• The Charleston Symphony Orchestra + its youth orchestra, and the College of Charleston Orchestra will showcase their skills at Carnegie Hall in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The goal is to celebrate Holy City culture in the Big Apple and highlight the Charleston Symphony’s youth outreach program. (Charleston City Paper)

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• Reduce the amount of diesel fuel by ~40,000 gallons annually per locomotive.
• Help maximize a cleaner + more efficient transfer and shipment of goods through its existing North Charleston facilities.
• Support the Navy Base Intermodal Facility, currently under construction with the South Carolina Ports Authority.