10.01.2024

Today’s Forecast

86º | 8% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:13 a.m. | Sunset 7:05 p.m.
High tides 7:54 a.m. + 8:06 p.m. | Low tide 1:54 p.m.

🤝 Lend a helping hand

Charleston businesses help communities impacted by Helene

An aerial shot of downtown Boone flooded from Hurricane Helene.

King Street in Boone suffered heavy flooding from Helene. | Photo via WCNC

Clean-up continues across several Carolina communities following record rain, strong winds, and millions of dollars in damages caused by Helene. In true Lowcountry spirit, several Charleston businesses are lending a hand to those in need of extra support.

Here’s how you can help:

Charleston RiverDogs | Donation drop-off
Until Wednesday, Oct. 9 the team is collecting supplies for those in need.

Requested items include:

Water
Non-perishable snack items
Disposable cutlery, plates, napkins
Toiletries
Kids items (diapers, clothes, coloring books, kid-friendly snack foods)
Batteries
Canned food and can openers
Charcoal
Laundry detergent
Dog food and cat food

City of Charleston | Volunteer + donation drive
The city’s police and fire departments are hosting donation drives + have deployed first responders, equipment, and supplies to folks impacted by Helene.

Harbour Club at WestEdge | Supply drive
The team is collecting non-perishable food, diapers, and water for victims of the storm.

Holy City Halloween | “Ghostly Give Back”
Tonight, Thursday, Oct. 3, $5 from each ticket will be donated to the Lowcountry Red Cross to help those impacted by Helene.

The Glass Onion | Cocktail for a Cause
Throughout October, a portion of cocktail proceeds will go to World Central Kitchen to support their efforts in helping those impacted by the storm.

The Citadel women’s soccer team | Drop off at Van Diver Hall
Head coach Ciaran Traquair announced the team is collecting supplies to take to NC this weekend when they play Western Carolina University.

Dog & Duck | All four Dog and Duck locations are holding an emergency relief drive for those in Asheville, NC. The first batch of supplies was sent to the mountain town on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and the team will continue collecting supplies for another trip.

Requested items include:

Water
Non-perishable food
Empty gas cans
Baby food + diapers
Pet food

Hobcaw Brewing Company | This brewery is accepting donations through Friday, Oct. 4, during business hours. All donations will be taken to the Carolina Emergency Response Team.

Requested items include:

Non-perishable food
Water
MREs
Personal hygiene products
Baby diapers, wipes, formula, and food

The CODfather | The restaurant had a crew deliver a trailer of supplies for the people of Henderson County. Folks at the CODfather are continuing to accept donations for another trip this weekend.

Water Mission | The nonprofit is collecting donations to respond to the hardest-hit areas in western North Carolina. This group is starting its response in Boone, NC, working to provide generators + safe water.

The following hotels are also collecting donations
for those impacted by Helene:

Hampton Inn and Suites Charleston-West Ashley
Hampton Inn and Suites North Charleston
Hampton Inn and Suites Charleston Airport
Homewood Suites Charleston Airport
Home2 Suites Daniel Island
Hampton Inn Daniel Island
Hampton Inn and Suites Isle of Palms
Hampton Inn Patriots Point
Embassy Suites Ferry Wharf Charleston Harbor
Embassy Suites Charleston Historic District
Hampton Inn and Suites Historic District

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 1

After Hours | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 4-6 p.m. | The Coffee Counter | Free entry | Kick back and relax while you enjoy specials on food + drinks.

Wednesday, Oct. 2

The Pink Houses Tour | Tuesday, Oct. 1-Thursday, Oct. 31 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Hat Man Mural, corner of Broad & Church Streets | $40 | Join this picturesque walking tour through Charleston’s historic district + explore the city’s charming pink houses.
MOJA King Street Block Party | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 6-10 p.m. | King + Ann Streets | Free | Enjoy outdoor dining, live music, and dancing at this family-friendly block party celebrating MOJA Arts Festival’s 40th Anniversary.

Thursday, Oct. 3

Kimberly Brock in conversation with Signe Pike | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6 p.m. | Buxton Books | $30+ | Celebrate the release of “The Fabled Earth” with author Kimberly Brock.
Live Under The Oaks | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre | Free | Grab your chair, order takeout from your favorite restaurant, and enjoy some live music.

100+ events

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Edu

Consider this your fall break check-in

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Student and tutor working together at an outdoor table

Wyzant is pay-as-you-go (read: no expensive packages required), offering lessons starting as low as $10. | Photo via Pexels

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News Notes

Open

Ready fore a good time? The Bays on Coleman is officially open. Join the grand opening this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. + Sunday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pro tip: Players can win a one-month membership for $1 and a merch package

Try This

Calling all interior design, architecture, and music lovers. On Saturday, Nov. 2, you can join the 27th Annual Charleston Symphony Tour of Homes on Kiawah Island. Tickets start at $65 and are $75 for non-members. Following the tour, the Charleston Symphony will perform; a separate ticket is required. (Holy City Sinner)

Shop

Award-winning textile artist Emily Daws has opened Emily Daws Textiles on Johns Island. The 600-sqft store features pillows, lampshades, and tabletop linens, to name a few things. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Seasonal

If you’re brave, keep reading. Halloween in the Swamp will return to Cypress Gardens from Thursday, Oct. 24, through Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Pro tip: Tickets will not be sold at the gate. (WCBD)

Plan Ahead

Start planning your outfits. The IOP Halloween Golf Cart Parade and Carnival is set for Saturday, Oct. 26, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The top three decorated golf carts will receive prizes. After the parade, there will be a carnival and a drive-through haunted house.

Eat

Breakfast (or dinner) just got extra special with these fluffy, naturally-sweetened, and made-from-scratch banana oat pancakes. Bonus: Sneak in some extra fruit with this tasty berry smoothie.*

Finance

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The Buy

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Seasonal

🎃 Explore 5 local patches

Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch — Explore family-friendly activities + the pumpkin patch at Boone Hall.
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Photo by Jon Puckett

With Halloween around the corner, pumpkin patches are starting to pop up. There is something nostalgic about traipsing through the dirt + vines and picking out the perfect pumpkin to carve into a jack-o-lantern.

Keep scrolling for five local pumpkin patches open this season.

Dreaming Farms | Open daily
Come out for corn stalks, marigolds, heirloom pumpkins, and ornamental peppers.
Legare Farms | Friday-Sunday
Starting Saturday, Oct. 5, enjoy pumpkin picking, horse riding, and visiting the farm animals.
The Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch | Friday-Sunday
Check out the largest fall festivals in the state and explore the corn maze, petting zoo, and play areas.
The Pumpkin Patch at Mistletoe Lane | Open daily
Pumpkins, hay bales, and mums, oh my.
West Farm Corn Maze | Wednesday – Sunday
In addition to picking pumpkins, walk through a corn maze, take a hayride, or try the apple slingshot.

Asked

When do you buy your pumpkins?

A. I already have them
B. I buy them in the first week of October
C. I’ll wait till mid-October
D. I’m skipping pumpkins this year

Let the gourd times roll

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Callie

From the editor

If you missed the inaugural Food & Wine Classic Charleston, you have to attend next year. In my opinion, it’s a can’t-miss event. From seminars to tastings to meeting world-class chefs + wine experts, this event was truly an amazing experience — take a look.

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