Happy weekend, Charleston. We’re here to recap the week’s highlights and guide you through the best things to do this weekend. If you try something from our newsletter, snap a photo and tag us on Instagram.
Charleston was ranked the No. 1 small city | Let’s hear it for the Holy City. Charleston has once again been named the best small city in the US by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Are we surprised?
The Works Expands with a new Mount Pleasant studio | Read our conversation with the team to discuss the studio which offers non-heated classes designed to complement its signature sweat and cycle studios, with a focus on mindfulness and relaxation.
Events
This Weekend
Charleston Mimosa Festival | 1-5 p.m. | Johnson Hagood Stadium | $55+ | This festival features mimosas, beer, wine, live music, college football, a silent disco, and a DJ room.
BBQ Bluegrass & Bourbon | 3-6 p.m. | Freshfields Village, Kiawah Island | Free entry | Celebrate three Southern staples — barbecue, Bluegrass, and bourbon with this live music and culinary event.
Lexus CFW: Night 2 | 6-10 p.m. | Festival Hall | $95+ | Experience runway shows, pop-up shops, and entertainment.
2024 Charleston Jazz Gala | 6-9:30 p.m. | American Theater | $250+ | Enjoy Grammy Award nominee and Blue Note Records recording artist, Stefon Harris and the Charleston Jazz Academy students.
Pumpkin Party | 6:30 p.m. | Palmetto Brewing Company | $35 | Ticket includes 2 hours of small group instruction, materials to craft your macrame pumpkin, and lots of fun.
Take a virtual step inside. We recently told you about the $13.5 million, 6,755-sqft, five-bedroom home for sale on The Battery — now you can take a virtual walk-through. Explore the floor-to-ceiling windows, floating three-story staircase, home gym, sauna, pool, and theater.
Coming soon
Daniela’s Downtown, a new market and deli, is coming to the corner of Spring and Ashley Streets. Guests will be able to order from a menu featuring deli sandwiches, salads, specialty meats, artisan cheeses, and vegan and gluten-free options. Stay tuned for an opening date.
Show
CHStoday had the chance to attend the “Outer Banks” Season 4 premiere right here in the Holy City. Check out a recap of the night, and don’t miss part one of the new season, which is on Netflix now.
Watch
Cannonball. You have to see this alligator dive off the dock ~75 miles away at Huntington Beach State Park. While this fella is no Olympian, he has a graceful entry. (WCIV)
Open
Legami, a new restaurant serving Italian cuisine, is now open on King Street. Led by a chef from Rome, this eatery leads the culinary offerings at the former 492 restaurant location. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
Travel
Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to Charleston International Airport for a full food rundown. Bon voyage.
Number
$2.93. That’s the average cost of a gallon of gas in SC right now. Read more about the cost of living in Charleston, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.
City Guide
We crunched the numbers for you
The top industries and employers in the Charleston metro area
Which industry do you work in? | Photo by @donniewhitaker
More than 400,000 people (and thousands of businesses) contribute to the Charleston region’s ~$45+ billion gross regional product. But have you ever wondered about the Holy City’s heaviest hitters?
Consider this Charleston Business 101 — your guide to five of our region’s key industries and major employers.
Note: When we say Charleston region, that refers to the Tricounty (Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties).
The key industries
Five key industries represent ~76% of the Charleston region’s economy, based on data from the Charleston Regional Data Center. We’ve listed them in order of employment numbers.
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