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⏪ Rewind to 1999

Charleston’s 1999 time capsule
Aerial shots of downtown Charleston with search bar reading "Charleston 1999"
Hey Google, what was Charleston like in 1999? | Photos via Canva
Do you remember 1999? Ricky Martin’s “Livin La Vida Loca” topped the charts, we were scared of the Blair Witch, and Google officially launched.

To celebrate, Google Trends opened its time capsule to see which fads were titanic in 1999. According to the report, adults were watching “The Matrix” and “The Sopranos” while kids were into “Toy Story 2” and “Teletubbies.” People also used the search engine to learn about David Beckham or evaluate their Pokémon cards, and searches for hot sauce set the web ablaze.

Livin La Vida Local

Want to know what life was like in the Holy City? We dug up some data to help us remember the final year of the 1900s — with some assistance from a 25-year-old search engine. Let’s check out some numbers:
  • Median family income: $43,200
  • Charleston’s population: 89,063 (North Charleston: 84,106)
  • Estimated cost to buy a home: $221,776 (prices have increased by 293.9%)
  • Average cost of a gallon of gasoline South Carolina: $0.697
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In 1999, Save the Light helped keep this lighthouse standing.

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Photo by @joshfischerphotography

In the news

  • In September, South Carolina was impacted by Hurricane Floyd. Downtown Charleston measured wind gusts up to 85 mph and accumulated 4.16 inches of rain.
  • Charleston City Council adopted its first Downtown Plan, an effort to help grow the community that incorporated feedback from 1,600 locals.
  • The Charleston Area Convention Center and North Charleston Performing Arts Center opened.
  • Nonprofit Save the Light bought the Morris Island Lighthouse to preserve it.

Who performed?

Charleston was definitely in tune with the music trends of the era. Jay-Z performed “The Hard Knock Life Tour” at the North Charleston Coliseum with DMX. That year also saw performances by Dave Matthews + Tim Reynolds at Gaillard Municipal Auditorium (now the Gaillard Center) and an “All Star” show by Smash Mouth at Music Farm.
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Events
Friday, Aug. 30
  • Exhibition Opening | Friday, Aug. 30 | 5-8 p.m. | Redux Contemporary Art Center | Free | Celebrate the arrival of three exhibitions that will be on display through Oct. 19.
  • Charleston Riverdogs vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers | Friday, Aug. 30 | 7:05 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | $10-$24 | Root for the local minor league team and watch a fireworks display.
  • Let’s Sing Taylor | Friday, Aug. 30 | 8 p.m. | The Riviera Theater | $25+ | Get in your tribute era as a live band pays homage to Taylor Swift.
Saturday, Aug. 31
  • Poho Night Market | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 5-9 p.m. | Pour House | Free | Shop from 40+ local vendors and enjoy live music, a full bar on the deck, and food from Jack of Cups Bebop.
  • Sublime with Rome | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 5:30 p.m. | Firefly Distillery | $55 | The rock-reggae band performs their “Farewell Tour.”
  • 90s Hip Hop Tribute | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 9 p.m. | The Royal American | $10 | Throwback to the genre’s early days with a line up of old-school performers.
Sunday, Sept. 1
  • Trivia + Food Trucks | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 2-4 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company | Cost of purchase | Grab drinks and food while you try to get the best score at this trivia game.
  • Celebration of Jimmy Buffett | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 3-7 p.m. | Fam’s Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the music legend’s life with tunes by Ocean Drive Duo, drinks and “Cheeseburger in Paradise” specials, and opportunities to support nonprofit Spectrum Sailing.
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News Notes
Opening
  • Get ready for action. Adrenaline Monkey will open its North Charleston location to the public tomorrow, Aug. 31 and offer giveaways and entertainment to celebrate its first weekend in business. The adventure park features indoor playgrounds, ninja warrior-style obstacles, and climbing structures.
Closing
  • Fatty’s Beer Works will close its taproom at 1436 Meeting St., citing economic challenges and size limitations as the main reasons. Its final day is TBD, but it will host a farewell celebration Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8. The brand will partner with another local brewer to continue making many of its beers.
Community
  • Charleston County students still have time to submit “I Voted” sticker designs. Kids in grades K-12 can enter their creations by the extended deadline of Sunday, Sept. 15 at 12 p.m. The winning design will receive prizes and be printed on stickers for early voting in the 2024 General Election. (WCBD)
Award
  • The Cooper River Bridge Run revealed the new design for its 48th annual 10K — an event that takes place on Saturday, April 5, 2025. South Carolina-based designer Chuck Jones submitted the winning illustration that includes the Cooper River Bridge, running gear, and local landmarks.
Drink
  • The Citadel Bulldogs have added a new beer to their roster for the upcoming football season. The team partnered with local brewer Rusty Bull Brewing Co. to create Cannon Fire Lager. The brew will be on sale at Johnson Hagood Stadium for the home opener on Saturday, Sept. 7. (WCIV)
Trending
  • Actor Michael Keaton gave a subtle nod to Charleston when he appeared on a recent cover of GQ Hype. The “Beetlejuice” star wore a beetle pin on his jacket, and the golden bug was designed by Goldbug Collection, a Charleston-based jewelry and gift shop located on Spring Street. (The Post and Courier)
Finance
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Outdoors

🌳 Planting park plans

City of Charleston approves plans for American Gardens park
A rendering of the forthcoming American Gardens park in downtown Charleston with a concrete sidewalk, fountain, and people sitting at tables.
This is what a visit to American Gardens could look like. | Rendering via Beemok Hospitality Collection
Downtown Charleston is one step closer to getting a new park. This week, the city’s Board of Architectural Review approved designs for American Gardens, a new ~1-acre space at 141 Meeting St. in downtown Charleston. The park will be located at the former site of Dominion Energy.

The Harleston Village space will serve as a connector between King and Meeting streets and is expected to feature plants like crepe myrtles and oak trees, a fountain, and a small stage area for shows and gatherings. It is also part of a larger project by local group Beemok Hospitality Collection that acquired the historic E.B. White Building on Meeting Street. That property will be sold to the Gibbes Museum of Art and restored.

American Gardens will be open to the public and is expected to debut in October 2025.
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Today’s edition by:
Michael
From the editor
Hello Charleston, I’m a national editor at 6AM City — CHStoday’s parent company — so I’ll be helping out with the newsletter occasionally. September is almost here, and apparently “demure fall” is the trend of the season. I can’t fathom spending a lot of money chasing this fad, but I might pop into local vintage + thrift shops to see if I can find any demure clothing.
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