02.28.2024

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🍖 It’s a BBQ face-off

CHStoday’s BBQ bracket

Nominate your favorite spot to grab BBQ. | Graphic by 6AM City

What do South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Kansas City, and Memphis all have in common? They all claim to have the best BBQ style + you can find a rendition of those famous smoked meat profiles here in the Holy City.

With the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments just around the corner, we’re joining the fun of bracket competitions with a faceoff of our own with our CHStoday BBQ bracket.

But first, we need your help nominating the spots you think should be in the bracket. All types of BBQ qualify; we’re talking pork, hash, ribs, chicken, brisket, and everything else in between.

A barbecute platter from Lewis BBQ in Charleston, SC. — What’s your favorite BBQ in CHS?
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Photo by @abgoldberg

Using the nomination form below, submit the local spot that has your favorite place to grab some BBQ, and we’ll use your nominations to create a bracket and battle it out in our newsletter and on socials.

Need help brainstorming? Check out five local eateries highlighted in Southern Living’s best of barbecue roundup.

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Which BBQ spots should be on our bracket?

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Events

Wednesday, Feb. 28

The Recipe for Self-Publishing Your Cookbook | Wednesday, Feb. 28 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | John’s Island Library, 3531 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island | Free | In this class, you’ll learn the steps for publishing your cookbook, from editing to printing.

Thursday, Feb. 29

Vermicompost Workshop | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Enston Homes Community Garden, 900 King St., Charleston | Free | Explore how to transform waste into nutrient-rich soil and all the details of vermicomposting.
12th Annual Water’s Edge Oyster Roast and Silent/Live Auction | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 5-8 p.m. | Water’s Edge Cabana Bar, 1407 Shrimp Boat Ln., Mount Pleasant | $30-$35 | Enjoy oysters, barbecue, and Lowcountry classics for a cause — 100% of proceeds from this event will benefit local kids with birth defects and childhood diseases.

Friday, March 1

Lowcountry Visions - Opening Reception | Friday, March 1 | 5-8 p.m. | Lowcountry Artists Gallery, 148 E. Bay St., Charleston | Free | Featured artist Tommy Beaver will display his latest oil paintings that capture the Lowcountry’s essence in bold brushstrokes and vivid colors.
SC Stingrays vs. Florida Everblades | Friday, March 1 | 7:05 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum | $19+ | Cheer on the Rays and enjoy $5 Frothy Beard beers through the end of the first intermission.
The Planets - An HD Odyssey | Friday, March 1-Saturday, March 2 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St., Charleston | $25-$119 | Take the ultimate trip through our solar system during this multimedia event featuring Gustav Holst’s epic celestial masterpiece with awe-inspiring NASA images and footage projected onto the stage.*

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News Notes

Environment

Shellabrating milestones. The South Carolina Aquarium released its 400th rehabilitated sea turtle. Jim, a juvenile green sea turtle, was released with nine other sea turtles. Jim was named in memory of a beloved Aquarium colleague who passed away last year.

Ranked

I’m in a southern state of mind. According to a new study by WalletHub, where you live plays a part in how bright or gloomy your days are. Charleston was ranked the 22nd happiest out of 182 cities. This study was based on 29 indicators of happiness.

Try this

Learn about plants, insects, and wildlife native to the Isle of Palms at Plants to the People’s free gardening classes. On Tuesday, March 5, the lesson will be on pollinators and will take place in the Recreation Center’s Magnolia Room from 6:30-8 p.m. (WCIV)

Number

12 million. That’s the price tag on a sports complex in Summerville that’s set to receive some big changes. The Oakbrook Sports Complex will replace the Oakbrook YMCA and will add several turf sports fields. The Summerville YMCA will contribute 17 acres of land, and the county will foot the bill. (WCSC)

History

The Hutchinson House is in its final phase of restoration. The home has been standing for ~139 years but was almost lost to development. The family says it hopes those who visit will feel the impact of the Hutchinson family. Construction is set to be complete by the end of the year. (WCIV)

Feel Good

Lost and found. A Mount Pleasant woman was reunited with her cat she lost in 2019. Check out the sweet reunion. Get this: the cat was found 15 miles from home. (WCBD)

Finance

Consolidate debt to lower your payments. Pay off credit cards, medical debt, and more. Calculate monthly payments.*

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Callie

From the editor

Hello CHS, I’m so happy to be back in your inboxes this morning.

Apart from my wedding day, I enjoyed these lovely spring-like temperatures during some time off. I am so excited to see Charleston blossom with new growth and flowers in a few short weeks.

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