The unspoken rule everyone knows

• “Don’t feed the seagulls!” — @holycityglass
• “Shop local. Support local. Eat local…” — @jeanneaeverett
• “Never walk in a puddle, it’s not rain.” — @heatherhajes
• “Nothing is pronounced the way it is spelled.” — Robb H.

We’ve learned a thing or two from commuting

• “Give yourself three hours if you are taking 526 to go anywhere.” — @ownyourpoweritsthere
• “Nobody uses their horn downtown. Why do you think it’s so quiet?” — @ccarmodymurphy
• “Keep moving when you’re getting on I-26 from Coming Street!” — Mae M.
• “Don’t run the first red light at Rutledge and Sheppard."— @maddystarkiller

CHStoday’s pro tips

• “‘Bless your heart’ is a Southern expression that has many meanings! And one is not always a compliment.” — Sandy S.
• “When roads are flooded downtown, please do not drive your vehicle creating waves. You are damaging people’s landscape + homes. Please be mindful and respectful.” — Tory A.
• “The only acceptable footwear for downtown is some sort of sneaker or flat. If you want to wear something with height and don’t plan on walking far, wedges work ok but be prepared to fight for your ankle’s life.” — @missyisthepooh

We’re kind to our neighbors

• “Nod or say good mornin’ when passing on the sidewalk” — @charlestonjoan

Sometimes you just have to laugh

• “Don’t drive on the walking path of the Ravenel unless you want to be famous.” — @juicedfuel

• Taco Tuesday | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, Sullivan’s Island | Price of purchase | Stop in for $3 street tacos.
• 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 4-5 p.m. | The Citadel, First Battalion | Free | Lace up your sneakers and climb the stairs in remembrance of the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives.
• So You Think You Can Puzzle | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | North Charleston Sports Complex, North Charleston | $20+ (per team) | Teams of four will race to assemble a 550-piece puzzle from local artist, Tate Nation.
• Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | Moultrie Middle School | Price of purchase | Stock your kitchen with fresh produce, prepared meals, and local goodies.

• Empower Hour with Forbes Fitness | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Tobin’s Market | $25 | Enjoy a fun-filled evening of networking and a charity dog walk + workout to benefit Southern Paws.

• Paws on the Patio | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Burtons Grill + Bar, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre | $10+ | Bring your pup for an exclusive happy hour on the patio to benefit Charleston Animal Society.

• Mex 1 Coastal Cantina has closed its Mount Pleasant restaurant. The announcement was sent via email and stated its last day of service was Sunday, Sept. 8. You can still enjoy tacos + margs at the West Ashley and Sullivan’s Island locations.

• Woodlock Capital has purchased Festival Centre, a 325,347-sqft retail space on Ashley Phosphate Road. The Charleston real estate investment firm has plans to revitalize the property. The newest tenant has already been announced — Partee Shack, an indoor entertainment venue featuring golf games, zip-lining, and an arcade. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

• Calling all singers, songwriters, and music lovers. The second annual Southern Songwriter Festival will return to downtown Summerville Thursday, Sept. 19-Saturday, Sept. 21. The three-day festival features songwriters from across the Carolinas. While outdoor events are free, the Listening Room Showcase is $15. (Holy City Sinner)

• Flannels, foliage, and all things fall. Southern Living has rounded up two dozen cities for a getaway with the girls and the Holy City landed at No. 9 on that list. The magazine highlighted our food scene, historic homes, and a lively atmosphere.

• The Charleston Library Society is hosting dinner on Thursday, Sept. 26 with famous authors and guest speaker Jenna Bush Hager to support its new initiative, The Book Drop. The program aims to provide free books to every newborn delivered in the tri-county area + place little free libraries in under-resourced areas.

• Move over pumpkin spice latte, the beer world is getting in on some of the fall fun. Several local breweries are dropping fall flavors brews like Edmund’s Oast Brewing Company’s Apple Cider Doughnuts beer or Two Blokes Brewing’s new pumpkin beer. (Charleston City Paper)

• What would your high school’s football team do with $100,000? School officials can register your school for the chance to win T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest. (We’re looking at you, Wando High School). Psst — give @CHStoday a tag when you rally on social media so we can boost it.

• Calling all home decorators. Color matching just got easier with the Nix Mini 3. Use it to match any hue with thousands of name-brand paint colors.*

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