09.02.2024

Today’s Forecast

86º | 63% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:54 a.m. | Sunset 7:44 p.m.
High tides 7:41 a.m. + 8:01 p.m. | Low tide 1:35 p.m.

A Message From Our Team

We crunched the numbers and compiled your official CHStoday’s Best nominees. Now comes the fun part: Voting. Now through Friday, September 20 you can vote for your favorites in each category. Winners will be announced Friday, October 4.

🌎 Explore the world — digitally

Try This: Explore the world with Google Arts & Culture

A skyline shot of the Charleston peninsula. There is a road, cars driving on the roads, trees, and buildings.

Not traveling this weekend, Charleston? We’ve got you covered; check out these cities digitally. | Photo provided by @mpeacockmedia

Whether you’re eager to learn more about different cultures across the globe without stepping foot in an airport, or you want to spend your lunch break doing something other than scrolling social media — we’ve got a pretty neat activity for you to try.

Google Arts & Culture, a digital initiative to make the world’s art and culture more accessible, has partnered with 2,000+ cultural institutions and artists to create a free online platform with high-resolution images and videos of art and artifacts.

US Cities

Austin, TX

Immerse yourself in the history of this vibrant tech hub through 1,600 historic photos and digital collections including:

Chicago, IL

View collections from 10+ Windy City organizations and museums, including:

Plus, get to know the city’s history through 60,000 photos and cultural artifacts.

FTW-Fort Worth Skyline — The city of Fort Worth was incorporated in 1874.
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Photo by @lantzscape_photos

Fort Worth, TX

Digitally discover this North Central Texas city through collections from the Kimbell Art Museum and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Plus, view 650 historic photos, including an image of Vice President Lyndon Johnson and President John F. Kennedy attending breakfast with the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.

Seattle, WA

We never tire of learning about the Emerald City — and when you begin looking through some of the city’s historic photos, we have a feeling that you’ll feel similarly. One of our favorites has to be this shot from the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962. Also, be sure to check out the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience’s collection.

Explore 32 more spots

Events

Monday, Sept. 2

Let’s Move | Monday, Sept. 2 | 10-11 a.m. | Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry | Free with paid museum admission | This program aims to inspire children through play, discovery, and imagination.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 3:30-7 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion | Price of purchase | Shop fresh, local produce and other fine goods.
Paw Patrol Live! | Tuesday, Sept. 3-Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 6 p.m. | North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center | $25-$110 | Treat the little ones to this live production featuring their favorite puppy pals — Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Zuma + Everest.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Creative Arts Workshop: Botanical Gelli Printing | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Park Circle Community Building | $20 | Artist and educator Melissa Meverden will guide participants through the process of mono-printing on a gel plate using acrylic paint and grasses, leaves + flowers.

Thursday, Sept. 5

Della Mae | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Pour House | $17-$20 | The American bluegrass band from Boston brings their act to the Holy City.

Saturday, Oct. 5

Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Dash | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Johns Island County Park | Take to the trails of Johns Island County Park, where beautiful fall foliage, moss-draped oaks, and native wildlife create the perfect backdrop for a scenic trail run.*

100+ events to explore

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Wellness

Level up your wellness knowledge at this free event

A group photo of the interveneMD staff smiling

Spend the day expanding your wellness toolkit by learning about new health and wellness practices. | Photo provided by interveneMD

Calling all health enthusiasts: Mark your calendars for the Lowcountry Health Fair, happening Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at interveneMD in Mount Pleasant.

This free, vibrant community event features:

Chances to win giveaways and prizes
Exclusive discounts from a variety of local health and wellness vendors
Informative workshops, yoga classes, live demonstrations, and more

Ready to up your wellness game? Add this event to your calendar.

Check out the list of vendors

News Notes

Open

Hachiya Ramen is now open on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard in Mount Pleasant Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. through 8:30 p.m. Menu items include Tonkotsu Tantamen (spicy) and vegetable ramen. Follow along on Instagram.

Jobs

SC Works Trident is collaborating with leaders in Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston counties to host career fairs on Wednesdays this month. The first one will be held in Moncks Corner on Sept. 4, the second in Summerville on Sept. 18, and the final one on Sept. 25 in North Charleston.

Show

Netflix recently released the official teaser for season 4 of “Outer Banks,” some of which is filmed in Charleston. The first half of the new season will premiere Oct. 10 and the second half comes out Nov. 7. Check out these local spots that have been featured in previous seasons.

Cause

Local nonprofit Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network will host its second annual Fins and Flippers Fall Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 6, at Bowen’s Island Deckhouse. The afternoon will include live music, Lowcountry cuisine, raffles, and marine mammal conservation. Tickets start at $50.

Today Is

Labor Day — an annual federal holiday, first designated in 1894, that honors the contributions of workers in America. Take part in local celebrations, including live music and a new game day menu at Islander 71 or food, drinks, and festivities at Mex 1 Coastal Cantina on Sullivan’s Island.

Home

Cooler weather is approaching — time to replace drafty windows with beautiful, energy-efficient Renewal by Andersen^® windows. For a limited time, enjoy 20% off your entire order.*

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Erika

From the editor

I hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday. For my football fans — when you’re not watching the games at home, where’s your favorite spot in Charleston to tune in? Let me know.

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