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80º | 24% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:47 a.m. | Sunset 7:56 p.m.
High tide 11:38 a.m. | Low tide 5:48 p.m.
 

A sneak peek

Take a look at Southern Living’s 2024 Idea House
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The farmhouse is right on the Kiawah River. | Photos courtesy of Kiawah River.
ICYMI: Southern Living selected the Lowcountry for its 2024 Idea House. The home sits on the banks of the Kiawah River, a waterfront community on Johns Island. This one-of-a-kind home will be featured in the magazine’s September issue, officially on newsstands today, Aug. 23.

What is an Idea House?

This initiative allows the magazine to bring its ideas to life with landscape architects, interior designers, and builders. Each year the houses are built in a different Southern city.

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Take a peek inside.

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Photo by the CHStoday team

The Lowcountry Idea House

We had the opportunity to explore and admired all of the Lowcountry details that make the home unique. Surrounded by stunning views, the farmhouse is 4,400 sqft and honors the Lowcountry by featuring many local craftsmen and women, artisans, and designers.

The Idea House’s interior designer Allison Elebash explained the importance of involving local artisans and makers in this project since Charleston + surrounding areas have so many.

Check out our sneak peek of the home. When you visit, keep an eye out for local makers like Charleston-based Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson of Gullah Sweetgrass Baskets and home textile designer Rebecca Atwood.

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We love the views surrounding the Idea House.

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Photo by the CHStoday team

The house is open for public tours through Sunday, Dec. 22, on Thursdays through Sundays. A portion of each ticket is donated to three local charities: Communities In Schools of SC, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, and the Emanuel Nine Memorial Foundation.
Asked

If you could design your own Idea House, what local businesses, designers, artisans, or makers would use?
City Editor Erika here. I’ll go first, I would have Low Country Swingbeds build the Savannah Swing Bed for my porch.
Let us know
 
Events
Friday, Aug. 23
  • Firefly Friday Happy Hour | Friday, Aug. 23 | 4-8 p.m. | Firefly Distillery | Price of purchase | Kick off your weekend with drink deals, food from Rocket Burger, and live music by Greg Keys.
  • Music on the Green | Friday, Aug. 23, Friday, Aug. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Freshfields Village | Free | Pack a blanket and bring the family to this outdoor concert series featuring regional bands.
  • Charleston Riverdogs Game | Friday, Aug. 23 | 7:05 p.m. | The Joe | $15+ | Cheer on the Riverdogs as they take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
  • Shrek Rave | Friday, Aug. 23 | 9:30 p.m. | Music Farm | $17-$27 | Shrek-themed dancers, a live DJ, and videos on the big stage screen will excite all night long.
Saturday, Aug. 24
  • West African (Nubian) Drum Class with Rajeeyah B. Mujahid | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Park Circle Community Building | $20-$25 | Attendees will be introduced to various African instruments including the djembe, dunun, sticks, shaker, and cowbell.
  • Summer Saturday Shopping Pop-Up | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 2-6 p.m. | The Palmetto Hotel | Price of purchase | Shop local — this week’s vendor is Snaffle Bit Bracelet Company.
  • The International Fishing Film Fest | Saturday, Aug. 24 | 7 p.m. | Charleston | $15 | This film follows a group of friends in search of oversized sea-run brown trout in rugged landscapes.
Sunday, Aug. 25
  • Sunday Brunch Farmers Market | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | 1977 Maybank Hwy. (behind the Pour House) | Free | Enjoy a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive community event where you can buy quality goods from local farmers and small businesses.
  • Publik Education Trivia | Sunday, Aug. 25 | 2-5 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company | Free | Test your knowledge across multiple “school periods” and see if you’ve still got what it takes to ace those classroom subjects.
Explore more weekend events
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News Notes
Open
  • Knead a little dough? Radical Bread Co. is a new business delivering sourdough bread, hoping to open a storefront one day. Currently operating out of a commercial kitchen in North Charleston, you can place your bread order online for pickup or delivery. (The Post and Courier)
Civic
  • Charleston officials have recently passed a new ordinance that bans bicycles in certain sections of the Battery. The decision follows construction on the low Battery and Murray Boulevard, where the elevated walkway has no fencing and isn’t bike-friendly. More details about the new rule will be released soon. (WCBD)
Community
  • The City of Charleston will host a public workshop from 4 to 6 p.m. on the second floor of City Hall next Tuesday, Aug. 27 to present its Water Plan. The plan covers flood risks, including sea level rise, high tides, storm surge, stormwater, and groundwater. Pro tip: There will be a live stream on YouTube.
Eat
  • Get this. James Island eatery Kwei Fei has been running a Customer Favorites special menu. Its final one will launch on Tuesday, Aug. 27 + run through the end of the month. The team welcomes suggestions, so send them a message on Instagram.
Real Estate
  • The Bischoff House on Sullivan’s Island is a fully renovated historic beach cottage on the market. Priced at ~$4.5 million, the house blends vintage details like original hardwood floors and modern enhancements like custom cabinets and vanities.
Ranked
  • Southern Living recently released its annual list of The South’s Best New Barbecue Joints, and three Charleston-area spots made the list. Palmira Barbecue in West Ashley claimed the No. 1 spot, North Charleston’s King BBQ secured third place, and Rancho Lewis landed at No. 14. Congratulations. (Holy City Sinner)
Feel Good
  • A Lowcountry resident and her cat were recently reunited after 11 years apart. Jennifer Ravenel adopted Sam back in 2011, and then he went missing. Over a decade later, Sam was reported as a stray and brought to the Charleston Animal Society, and thanks to being microchipped, the shelter was able to reconnect the two. (WCBD)
Older Adults
  • Age 55+? Want to find a rewarding new venture post-retirement? Here are several opportunities to volunteer in our community. (Perks include feeling accomplished, fit, and connected.)*
Finance
  • Good news: Rates are expected to go down soon. Compare fixed-rate loans and HELOCs to find your best way to borrow — calculate your payment.*
Shop
  • These THC gummies tap into the body’s endocannabinoid system and get you feeling right within five minutes. Get 20% off with code FIRST20.*†
 
Travel

✈️ Give yourself extra time

Before you take flight, check out these Charleston International Airport updates
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Plan ahead for your traveling out of the Holy City. | Provided by Charleston International Airport
Are you planning some end-of-summer travel? If so, keep reading to find out about these updates from Charleston International Airport that might impact how long it takes you to navigate around the airport.

Starting today, Aug. 23, travelers should expect longer wait times at TSA checkpoints. One of the lanes will be closed for a new X-ray installation. Things should be back to normal on Thursday, Sept. 12.

In addition, significant changes to the airport’s traffic patterns will take place as part of the Parking Garage 3 project.
  • Monday, Aug. 26: The west entry of the traffic circle will be closed. Drivers will need use Dreamliner Drive at the intersection of International and Porsche Boulevard to reach the terminal.
  • Over the next few nights: Concrete barriers will be installed along Loop Road, and construction will begin on a temporary road leading to the daily deck ticketing booth.
  • Wednesday, Aug. 28: The remaining sections of the traffic circle will be blocked off, and passenger and rental car traffic patterns will be reversed.
Stay updated
The Buy

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REI’s Labor Day sale is here. It runs until Monday, Sept. 2 + includes deals like:

⛺ $60 off the REI Co-op Trailmade 2 Tent

☀️ 25% off the ENO SingleNest hammock

🥾 20% off the Danner Mountain 600 insulated hiking boots
More REI deals worth The Buy
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Erika
From the editor
Happy Friday, Charleston.

Book lovers, here’s a cool way to get your steps in: The Walking Book Club is Aug. 28 to Sept. 28, featuring an audio listening period followed by an in-person meet-up at Colonial Lake. Get the details.
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