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90º | 55% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:24 a.m. | Sunset 8:28 p.m.
High tides 6:47 a.m. + 7:32 p.m. | Low tide 1 p.m.
 

🧳 So, pack up your car

Escape for the weekend with Swiftstay
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This could be your home for the weekend. | Photo provided by Swiftstay
Pack those bags + get ready to explore a new city.

Have you ever wanted to take a spontaneous weekend trip, but couldn’t find an affordable option on short notice? Enter: Swiftstay, a concierge home exchange club in the Holy City, where guests only pay cleaning costs to spend a weekend away.

How does it work?
  • Swiftstay is based on a credit system; every member starts with three credits (one credit = one night).
  • Every home is one credit per night no matter how big or small.
  • You can travel for three nights before having to list your home (you receive more credits once your home is listed).
  • Members get a fifth of a credit per night a home is listed, and one credit per night when the home is booked.
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Here’s a peek at one Holy City Swiftstay option.

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Photo provided by Swiftstay

Swiftstay is available in Charleston, Chattanooga, Nashville, Savannah, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Asheville — with more cities dropping soon.

Every Sunday at 6 p.m., homes that you can drive to (between an hour and five hours away) are posted. Whether you’re looking to try out a different neighborhood in the 843 or travel a little further away, there are lots of homes to explore.

This phot shows a yellow bed centered in a white room with two large windows.

Stay in cozy, charming homes across the southeast.

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Photo provided by Swiftstay

Interested in trying out Swiftstay? Join the waitlist.

Bonus: Make sure to say hi to our friends at NOOGAtoday, NASHtoday, CLTtoday, and AVLtoday. They’ve rounded up kid-friendly spots, the best places to grab brunch and drinks, along with which parks to explore.
 
Events
Friday, July 19
  • Tai Chi | Friday, July 19 | 9-10 a.m. | Daniel Island Library, 2301 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island | Free | Join 90-year-old instructor Gwen Bihun for a workout that aims to boost energy, balance, and sharpen reflexes.
  • Lowcountry Boil Fridays | Friday, July 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Get Carried Away, 644 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $10 | Take the family to feast on a Lowcountry staple.
  • Charleston Battery vs Miami FC | Friday, July 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Patriots Point, 85 Patriots Point Rd., Mount Pleasant | $12+ | Cheer on the Battery and enjoy a Lowcountry night out.
Saturday, July 20
  • Boozy Bonsai | Saturday, July 20 | 10-11 a.m. | PlantHouse, 832 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant | $25-$40 | Discover the art of patience and beauty while you create your own bonsai masterpiece.
  • Ruby Sunshine Art Brunch Series | Saturday, July 20 | 1-3 p.m. | Ruby Sunshine, 835 Savannah Hwy., Charleston | $38 | Ruby Sunshine and WildHeart Art have paired up to bring you a creative brunch, where you’ll make a unique margarita or wine glass.
Sunday, July 21
  • Ladybug Day | Sunday, July 21 | 1-4 p.m. | Magnolia Plantation, 3550 Ashley River Rd., Charleston | Free with garden admission | Enjoy crafts, games, and snacks — plus, you’ll learn about these insects + their crucial role in our ecosystem.
  • Bark n’ Brews | Sunday, July 21 | 2-5 p.m. | New Realm Brewing, 880s Island Park Dr., Daniel Island | Price of purchase | End your weekend with a fun-filled day of dogs and drinks.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Driving more than five miles per hour through flooded streets in Charleston could soon be illegal. The proposed “no wake law” has been discussed by the city’s traffic and transportation committee, public safety committee, and City Council. The law will head back to the council next month. (WCIV)
Environment
  • Leaders say they plan to spend $1 million on beach renourishment projects on the Isle of Palms. The city is receiving the funds from the state budget to build up Breach Inlet + shoal work near Dewees Island. (WCSC)
Fun Fact
  • Did you know? Today, The Black Door Café (located in the Mills House) is celebrating its second birthday with a full day of fun and freebies. There will be coffee and pastry giveaways, along with a bouquet bar and happy hour specials. Check out the schedule.
Eat
  • Every Sunday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., the team at The Select is offering 15% off food items to food and beverage workers — you’ll just need proof of employment. The downtown restaurant opened earlier this month and offers American cuisine that highlights classic Lowcountry flavors.
Shop
  • Shop, sip, and support small businesses. Next Thursday, July 25, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., head to The Station Park Circle where you can check out live chain stitching, Park Circle merch, and create your own journal and browser permanent jewelry.
Festival
  • Next Friday, July 26, the JuLionfish Festival will be underway, marking the end of a months-long effort to remove invasive lionfish off the coast of SC. The event aims to teach the community about the species + sustainable seafood practices and will include a lionfish filleting demo, dishes, and drinks.
Plan Ahead
  • Calling all hockey fans. The Stingrays Fan Fest will happen Saturday, Aug. 17 at the North Charleston Coliseum from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Show up to check out the Q+A with new head coach Jared Nightingale and meet three current NHL head coaches. No tickets are required.
Cause
  • IOP firefighter appreciation night is Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Islander 71. Enjoy live music, free kids’ meals, and a guest bartender appearance from the IOP mayor. Tickets are not required, but if you register, you’ll be entered to win an Islander 71 gift card.
Drink Up
  • Clink, clink — we’d like to make a toast. Drink Up Week is coming Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26. To celebrate Charleston’s buzzy beverage culture, local businesses are offering fun drink deals throughout the week. Map your route and raise a glass.
 
Try This

Take your taste buds on a floral experience

Indulge in The Flower Experience
The image shows a set table, with a floral display, champagne, and a featured dish of this experience.
Imagine ending your day with an edible flower dinner at Zero George’s restaurant. | Photo by Jonathan Balconek
Let’s talk about an upgrade that promises to send your taste buds on an adventure. Zero George Hotel + Restaurant and Krug Champagne have teamed up to offer The Flower Experience. Think: a day in the garden meets a concept creative enough to fit in “Alice in Wonderland.”

The Flower Experience combines floral wonders and Champagne and includes the following:
  • A glass of Krug upon arrival
  • A private guided tour of the Magnolia Gardens + Greenhouse Nursery
  • A gourmet picnic
  • An edible flower dinner at Zero George’s restaurant
This immersive experience is available through September and will cost $1,800.
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There’s superstition + tradition rooted in this Lowcountry home decor staple. We’re taking Haint Blue paint. Check out the history of the paint, why folks paint their doors, shutters, and porch ceilings this shade, and 10+ variations of the color you can try on your home.
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