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90º | 59% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:38 a.m. | Sunset 8:11 p.m.
High tides 11:58 a.m. + 11:56 p.m. | Low tide 6:02 p.m.
 

🍎 Supporting local teachers

Q+A with Sara Toppe: A local educator making an impact on Charleston’s teaching community
Sara Toppe smiles at the camera while on stairs wearing pink dress and white cowboy boots.
Meet this local educator supporting other teachers. | Photo provided by Sara Toppe
Sara Toppe is a local fourth-grade educator on a mission. After discovering her Instagram account, @teachingwithToppe, where she raises awareness about teachers’ mental health + learning about her new nonprofit, The Teacher Care Club, we were eager to learn more. Keep reading to check out our conversation.

Why did you start your Instagram, and what is your content about?
With the pandemic, things changed a lot for teachers, and it really affected my work-life balance. I began sharing my mental health journey, how teaching has impacted it, and the strategies I’ve used to create a healthier work-life balance. I primarily share mental health tips for teachers. I also use my platform to plan teacher meet-up events in the Charleston area.

teacher meet-ups

These teacher meet-ups get larger and larger.

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Photo provided by Sara Toppe

Can you tell us about the upcoming Back to School Teacher Party event this weekend?
This meet-up will be at Firefly Distillery on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 1 to 6 p.m. It’s an indoor/outdoor event, so it’ll take place rain or shine. The event will feature over 25 local businesses with vendor tables. We also have over $1,000 in giveaways to local Charleston restaurants and businesses.

The event is open to the public, and every educator with a valid ID will receive drink discounts.

Teacher meet-up with signs

Community is everything.

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Photo provided by Sara Toppe

Can you give us a preview of The Teacher Care Club?
The Teacher Care Club is a nonprofit I created to provide free mental health and wellness support to Lowcountry educators. All events are 100% free for all educators and will begin in August, occurring monthly.

Each month, we’ll offer free resources, including group therapy with Ashley Lauderdale, a Basecamp Fitness class with Amanda Oberhaus, and a yoga class with Rachel from Inner Connections Healing.
Favorite local spots + advice for new teachers
 
Events
Friday, Aug. 9
  • Celebrate the Staple of Sullivan’s Island | Friday, Aug. 9 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Edgar Allan Poe Branch Library | Free | Come learn about this unique lighthouse and the historic Coast Guard District of Sullivan’s Island.
  • Hooked on a Feeling | Saturday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | 34 West Theater Company | $54 | A new musical inspired by a runaway bride and the reporter who fell for her.
  • Firefly Friday: Karaoke Night | Friday, Aug. 9 | 8-11 p.m. | Firefly Distillery | Free | Grab the mic, gather your friends, and let the good vibes flow as you become the star of the distillery show.
Saturday, Aug. 10
  • Charleston Farmer’s Market | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Price of purchase | Marion Square | Stock up on fresh fruits + veggies, and don’t forget the kettle corn.
  • Living History: Vietnam Experience | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum | $23-$30 | Visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with uniforms, field gear, artillery, first aid supplies, and a PBR replica model.
  • Hooked on a Feeling | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 8 p.m. | 34 West Theater Company | $54 | A new musical inspired by a runaway bride and the reporter who fell for her — don’t wait, tickets are selling fast.
Sunday, Aug. 11
  • Preservation Through Art: Charleston | Sunday, Aug. 11 | City Gallery | Free | Join Scott “Doc” Varn with Preserving Picturesque America (PAPA) for a gallery tour — artists will discuss their modern interpretations.
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News Notes
Weather
  • Debby’s impact. Several cities + towns across the Lowcountry have trash collection delays. See if your county has been affected. Also, seven tornadoes were confirmed due to the storm. See where they hit. (WCBD + WCSC)
Drink
  • Ritual Charleston will host a Teacher Sunday Funday on Sunday, Aug 11. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., teachers with a valid ID badge can enjoy a complimentary drink, plus there will be a margarita bar.
Traffic
  • Stay vigilant. There is a large sinkhole on Romney Street in downtown Charleston, and travelers must avoid the area. It hasn’t been announced yet how long it will take to repair. (WCIV)
Environment
  • Officials reported less erosion than expected on our shorelines after Debby hit our coast. It appears this is due to the preparations taken by officials on Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, and Kiawah, Seabrook, and Sullivan’s Island. (The Post and Courier)
Trending
  • Have you heard of the Brat Summer phenomenon? Check out this Brat Summer mural right here in the Lowcountry. Featuring singers Charli XCX and Billie Eilish, you can find this work of art by Greenville muralist Matteo Miles at the Goose Creek Graffiti Park.
Real Estate
  • One of the rare contemporary homes on the Charleston Battery is on the market for $13.5 million. The 6,755-sqft home features a steel and glass floating staircase that goes three levels and a rooftop deck with a 360-degree view. See the listing. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Shop
  • Candlefish on King Street has unveiled its next featured artist. Chelsea Goer is an SC native and CofC alum whose detailed artwork features Lowcountry staples like oysters and the sea. Visitors can visit her storefront installation and purchase the limited edition candle at 270 King St.
Cause
  • The Lonon Foundation will host its annual Shuck Fest on Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Isle of Palms Exchange Club. Tickets range from $50 to $60, and proceeds will help the nonprofit’s mission of helping children affected by a parental cancer diagnosis. (Holy City Sinner)
Biz
  • At CHStoday, we share hyper-local and need-to-know information about your Holy City faves. Now, it’s time for you to tell us the best biz in the city. Click on this form to start nominating in various categories.
Listen
  • We like our sound quality how we like our Miller’s All Day’s bacon — extra crispy. While most hearing aids have one processor, this device has two, which process speech + noise separately. The result: Clear, crisp, effortless listening and conversations. (Plus, it’s tiny.)*
Finance
  • We’re beyond the halfway point of 2024 — aka a good time to make sure you’re maximizing your money. Personal finance experts have reviewed hundreds of credit cards to present you with the four very best bonus cards of the year.*
 
Sports

🏅 Going for gold

Watch these local Olympians as the 2024 Summer Paris Olympics come to a close
A view of Paris, France decked out with Paris 2024 Olympics signs and banners.
The Paris 2024 Olympics run from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, Aug. 11. | Erin McPherson, 6AM City
The 2024 Summer Paris Olympics end this Sunday, Aug. 11. Keep reading for some updates for Olympians with ties to Charleston + SC.

Recent wins:
Tune in:
  • SC’s A’ja Wilson and the USA women’s basketball team defeated Nigeria to move to the semi-finals today against Australia at 11:30 a.m.
  • Charleston’s Raven Saunders qualified for the women’s shot put finals. Saunders will compete for Team USA today at 1:37 p.m.
  • Charleston native Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, who represents Puerto Rico, qualified for the women’s 100-meter hurdles semi-finals, which will take place today at 6:05 a.m.
Asked

What has been your favorite sport to watch that features a local Olympian?
A. Track and Field
B. Tennis
C. Basketball
D. Sailing
Tell us
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Erika
From the editor
In case you forgot, Park Circle’s newest restaurant, Barnyard Chicken, will open today at 11 a.m. at 4262 Spruill Ave. Menu items include Korean Fried Chicken “Nuggets,” bacon wrapped chicken breast, and warm banana bread pudding. Plus, City Editor Callie will check out the new space next week. Stay tuned.
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