This is another soft serve + froyo spot that offers a rotating flavor that launches on the 16th of each month. | Photo provided by 16 Handles
From scoops to sips, we’ve rounded up the coolest spots in town to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Scooped ice cream Off Track Ice Cream | Save room for dessert, you won’t regret stopping in this well-loved shop serving handcrafted ice cream.
Milkshakes Ye Ole Fashioned | It’s like a soda shop from “Grease,” full of nostalgia, this family-friendly café known for its milkshakes + ice cream.
Soda Twisted Sugar | Head to Flowertown for this specialty soda shop serving creative dirty sodas, smoothies, and addictively good handmade cookies (move over Crumbl).
Soft serve + Froyo Turbo Cone | Grab a picnic table and a cone of the banana soft serve. This West Ashley spot has it all, from classic and seasonal flavors to non-dairy and dairy-free options.
Smoothie bowls Tres Palmas Açaí | Cool off and don’t feel bad about it, this local spot makes its acai bowls and smoothies with organic ingredients
Grand Opening Mahjong Retail Space | 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Madison Miller Decor, Johns Island | Free entry | Sip, shop, and celebrate the opening of a new mahjong retail space.
Stitch & Style: Embroidered Baseball Hats | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | OhMy! Creative — Party in a Box Shop, Summerville | $45 | Stitch your dream hat, with boots, blooms, Barbie, or whatever your heart desires.
Bodega Night Market | 5-9 p.m. | Bodega Mount Pleasant, Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | Head to the night market to browse local artisans’ offerings, food trucks, and for all your favorite Bodega bites.
Saturday, July 26
23rd Annual Folly Beach Wahine Classic | 8 a.m. | Folly Beach | Free | Cheer on the athletes at the longest-running women’s surf competition on the East Coast.
Pottery in the Park: Natural Imprints on Clay | 9-10:30 a.m. | Carr-Richardson Park | $75 | Learn to hand-build ceramic pieces, then decorate them by pressing leaves and flowers directly into the clay surface.
Community HY Class Benefitting Leveling the Fields | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | HYLO Fitness West Ashley | $20 | Wear pink + sweat with purpose and join this donation-based class supporting local nonprofit, Leveling the Fields.
Sunday, July 27
Sunrise for Sea Turtles | 5-8:30 a.m. | Bulls Island Ferry, Awendaw | $125 | Boat to Bulls Island + walk the shoreline at sunrise to look for signs of nesting.
Monday, July 28
Joint Pain Lunch & Learn | 12-1 p.m. | Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center, Mount Pleasant | Free | Join orthopedic surgeon, Dustin Hambright, MD to learn about joint pain treatment options for all pain levels.*
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This is the first site in SC to receive this national recognition.
Rendering provided by Lowcountry Land Trust
Award
The future Angel Oak Preserve was named a Community Forest by the Old-Growth Forest Network, recognizing its ecological and cultural value. Construction begins next year on the 44-acre site, which includes the centuries-old Angel Oak and surrounding maritime forest. See the plans above.
Traffic
On the road to a smoother drive. Charleston County Public Works gave an update on construction for the Main Road Corridor Segment A Project. The project broke ground in April and is set to be completed in 2028. There will be quarterly meetings until construction is finished. (WCIV)
Drink
Fleet Landing + Holy City Brewing are teaming up to launch a beer, dubbed The Flounder Pounder. Join the happy hour-style celebration on Thursday, July 31, from 4 to 5 p.m. at Fleet Landing — where six guests who land cans marked with gold stars win a four-pack and $50 gift cards to both establishments.
Eat
Honoring an icon. Make plans to join the 17th annual Julia Child Birthday Dinner at The Glass Onion on Friday, Aug. 15, at 5 p.m. Celebrate the former American chef, author, and television personality with a Champagne toast and a three-course prix fixe dinner for $58. Reservations are required.
Travel
The Charleston International Airport’s redesigned website is helping you get ready for taking off. Some features to note include real-time parking availability, parking cost estimator, and live TSA Wait Times. Check out what else is new.
Weather
90 million. That’s how many people were affected by recent heat alerts across the US as a heat dome persisted from the Upper Midwest toward the East Coast. While high temps stick around, stay safe and plan a fun day indoors around Charleston. (NWS)
Number
17. That’s how many shark species call Charleston’s coast home. Experts say the warm waters and diverse fish population attract the sharks. Keep the knowledge rolling this Shark Week + dive into more stats and safety tips. (WCBD)
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Post of the Day
It’s the final countdown — of Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer, that is. The annual 10-day celebration of mayo and tomatoes ends Sunday, July 27.
With 80+ participating spots in the Charleston area, it’s been difficult to give each dish a try. But, one bite you can’t miss is King BBQ’s Tomato Sandwich. Here’s a sneak peek: The sandwich features fried green tomatoes, St. Helena Island heirloom tomatoes, and a smoky, herby, tomato Duke’s mayo, stacked high between two slices of milk bread. Yummm.
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How many pounds of oysters are featured at the annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival?
Still wondering how many pounds of briny, tender treasures are served at the annual event each year? That’d be 60,000. Fun Fact: The festival recycles its shells through SCDNR. Mark your calendar — next year’s event is Sunday, Feb. 1.
The Wrap
The Wrap
Today’s edition by: Callie
This weekend, Clutch Coffee Bar is celebrating the opening of its newest location on Dorchester Road in North Charleston. Join the grand opening from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and enjoy a free small drink of your choice. Who doesn’t love a deal?
I’m eyeing the limited-edition Charleston Cheerwine Mocha.
Clutch, a drive-thru coffee bar, was started in the Carolinas back in 2018.
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