What is the best way to top a hot dog? Honestly, we don’t think there’s a wrong way.
Photo by Jack’s Cosmic Dogs
“You look like the Fourth of July. Makes me want a hot dog real bad.”Today, July 4, is the day of the dog — and there are tons of great places to indulge, but we’re shining a light on Mount Pleasant’s Jack’s Cosmic Dogs. The iconic hot dog stand on Highway 17 serves out-of-this-world wieners, sammies, and sundaes. Jack’s has been voted Best Hot Dog in Charleston for 24 years straight.
The fun doesn’t end today. Make plans to join Dog Fest next Saturday, July 12, from 12 to 5 p.m. Entry is free, and there will be live music, fairy hair + glitter tattoos, and free ice cream cones.
Charleston Farmer’s Market | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Marion Square | Price of purchase | Roam downtown for fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Sunset Sessions at The Backyard | 4-7 p.m. | The Backyard at Little Palm | Free entry | Let the music carry you away as you enjoy tropical-inspired cocktails and freshly grilled delights in an open-air paradise.
Sunday, July 6
July’s Lowcountry Nature Walk | 8:30-10 a.m. | Palmetto Islands County Park, Mount Pleasant | Free | Join this stroll and enjoy picturesque Lowcountry landscapes while you explore nature and wildlife.
Independence Day. America has been celebrating this day since the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776. Round up the kids, friends, or just yourself and head to one of these Fourth of July events happening around town.
Closed
No Bull Burger Bar, a restaurant that was located on Highway 61 and served meals for 10 years, closed Saturday, June 28. Read the team’s message to the community.
Development
James Island is adding more housing to its community. A new four-story building will add 62 multi-family units to the already existing The Standard apartments on Maybank Highway and Promenade Vista Street. The plan also adds a walking trail + green space that will preserve grand trees, and add more shrubs. (WCSC)
Civic
Charleston’s Board of Zoning Appeals voted to advance the plan to remove two dozen protected trees on Daniel Island. Hundreds of residents submitted public comments in opposition to the tree removal, highlighting safety, aesthetics, and overdevelopment concerns. The tree removal is expected to begin in the next few weeks. (WCBD)
Shop
Celebrate America’s independence with Oliver Pluff & Co., the team is offering 15% off until tomorrow, July 5. The Charleston-based, veteran-owned small business aims to serve customers “a cup of history” through their curated, colonial-inspired teas and coffees.
Sports
She did it again. Charleston’s Emma Navarro is on a winning streak at Wimbledon. Navarro defeated Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova. She’ll be back in action tomorrow, July 5 — facing Barbora Krejčíková in the third round.
Plan Ahead
SC’s Tax-Free Weekend returns Friday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 3. Shoppers can skip the 6% state sales tax + other applicable taxes on school essentials, clothes, bedding, computers, and more. Before you shop in-store and online, check what’s tax-free + what isn’t. Pro tip: Scroll to page 8.
State
Are you paying with card or cash? You can now buy lottery tickets and scratchers with a credit or debit card. Previously, the SC lottery was cash-only, but a new provision in the state budget now allows retailers to swipe it. (WLTX)
Post of the Day
Ever wonder what’s at the end of a double rainbow? No, it’s not a pot of gold, it’s something better — the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge — the leprechauns must have known there was some real value in the Holy City. Fun fact: The bridge stretches more than 1,500 feet.
Coco & Eve’s award-winning hair mask. It’s formulated with clean ingredients like coconut, fig, and shea butter to provide instant frizz reduction and maximum shine.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
⚾️ Deal alert. The Charleston RiverDogs have announced a limited-time offer for two-dollar tickets for the team’s Wednesday, July 9 game against the Columbia Fireflies. After taxes and fees, each ticket comes to a total of $4.10.
The deal ends Tuesday, July 8, and the discount applies to grandstand and general admission tickets.
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