July marks the commemoration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law in 1990. | Photo via Disability Pride Charleston
There’s still time to show some of that Charleston love to our fellow community during Disability Pride Month with these upcoming events:
Wednesday, July 23 | Celebrate the ADA Anniversary with the City of Charleston, featuring renowned motivational speaker Alycia Anderson, vendors + more.
Friday, July 25 | Join the Pride Finale at Holy City Brewing, where you can shop + meet disabled creators, entrepreneurs, artists, and nonprofits.
Summer Oyster Roast | 4-6 p.m. | Kiawah Island Golf Resort | $62 | Enjoy oysters, barbecue specialties, live music, and family fun.
Tuesday, July 22
Fish Fest | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Charleston Visitor Center | Free, RSVP | Get ready to have a reely good time with fish-inspired fun — from decorating totes to a “Go Fish” casting game.
Charleston Creatives | 5-7 p.m. | Zachary’s Daiquiris | Free, RSVP | Come out to this inaugural happy hour + networking event to meet the Lowcountry’s vibrant, creative community.
Wednesday, July 23
Outdoor Movie | 8-9:30 p.m. | Freshfields Village, Johns Island | Free | No babies will be in the corner during this outdoor screening of “Dirty Dancing” under the stars.
Thursday, July 24
Adults Only Night | 6-7:30 p.m. | Charleston Aqua Park, Johns Island | $30 | Leave the kids at home and unleash your inner child with this 90-minute session on the water course.
New Moon Gongbath | 7-8:30 p.m. | Sheperd Integrative Dermatology, Mount Pleasant | $48 | Listen to a multi-gong soundscape while you go into a deep meditative state — proceeds benefit Wake Up Carolina.
Pacaso plans to expand to Italy. | Photo provided by Pacaso
How do you follow a record-setting year? By getting stronger.
Take Pacaso. Their real estate co-ownership tech set records in Paris and London in 2024. No surprise. Coldwell Banker says 40% of wealthy Americans plan to buy abroad within a year, so Pacaso’s planned Italy expansion is big.
They’ve already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date, including 41% YoY growth last year. (They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.) And you can invest for $2.90/share. †‡
$24 million. That’s how much the US Department of Transportation has awarded nearby Dorchester County for US Highway 78 Phase 3A. The project will widen the highway to five lanes — from Orangeburg Road to North Maple Street — and enhance traffic flow with intersection improvements.
Biz
Kultura, a Spring Street staple led by James Beard Award Finalist Chef Nikko Cagalanan, has announced it will be moving locations in October. While the Filipino eatery gets the new space on Rutledge Avenue ready, don’t worry — you can still get your fix + try the Jollybee pasta.
Award
Holy smokes, 12 South Carolina-based breweries recently won awards in the 2025 US Open Beer Championship. The Lowcountry is rising up as Holy City Brewing received a silver medal for its Pluff Mud Porter + a bronze for the Painkiller brew. See which other South Carolina breweries made it big.
Mansion Monday
A generational Lowcountry estate has hit the market for only the second time in over a century. The 28-acre property features a newly built 4-bedroom + 3-bathroom home, a pond, dock, and so much more. We’ll let the photos speak for themselves.
Outdoors
Volunteers are needed to join Lowcountry Land Trust for an Angel Oak Preserve cleanup on Wednesday, July 30. From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., helping hands will clean up the trails + get a sneak peek of future trails planned. RSVP online.
Edu
The City of Charleston is gearing up for its annual First Day Festival on Sunday, Aug. 10. Residents can drop off school supplies (think: composition + spiral notebooks, craft materials, pencils, etc.) at these donation sites. Supplies will be given out to students at the festival.
Mailbag
Reader Christine M. wants to remind the Holy City that “King Bean has a new shop at their roastery.” This North Charleston spot can be your one-stop shop for your favorite beans + your daily dose, whether you’re on the go or want to sit for a while.
Life is jolly when you head to Folly. | Photo by CHStoday
The countdown to the end of summer break is here. Make the most of those dog days in the sun by taking the kiddos to some pools + beaches around Charleston.
Splash Island Waterpark
Kids can splash around sprays, geysers, and raindrop waterfalls, plus slides for the older kids.
Daniel Island Waterfront Park
This waterfront park is located just off the Wando River and features a playground, hiking + walking trails along the riverfront, hammocks, and a fishing pier.
Folly Beach
Frolic at this family-friendly beach and enjoy a picnic lunch, beach games, and boogie boarding. There’s plenty of live music happening this week.
Isle of Palms
Pack your sunscreen and explore seven miles of beaches — we recommend stopping by the Wild Dunes Club on Saturday, Aug. 9 for a pool party inspired by “The Girl Who Built a Spider.”
Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark
The Big Kahuna wave pool and giant slides will be a surefire draw for the bigger kids while the younger ones can enjoy the Big Splash Tree House.
Psst. Wondering what everyone bought during this year’s Prime Day? Here are the top most shopped items that The Buy team recommended — and some of them are still on sale:
👀 Slip into a soft pair of high-waisted leggings with NexiEpoch’s light-compression pair.
👀 It’s hard to say no to a two-in-one vacuum and mop roomba from iRobot, especially with features like “Clean While I’m Away.”
👀 Your under-sink storage space gets a lot more functional when you use these pull-out cabinet organizers that can fit around plumbing.
👀 Anker’s magnetic charging station charges devices two times as fast, all while replacing messy cords.
👀 The perfect lipstick doesn’t exi — ope, we nearly forgot about Clinique’s sheer, flattering Almost Lipstick.
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.
I’m gonna leave you all with two more fun facts about me: I adore coffee + vintage clothes. Newly opened Herbert’s Vintage and Coffee has made it to the top of my must-visit list when I make it out to the Holy City. I mean, just look at the selection.
‡This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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