We don’t know what’s prettier, the loaded barbecue plate or the Lowcountry sunset. | Photo by CHStoday
Picture this: It’s golden hour, and a warm summer breeze blows through your hair as you take a relaxing ride around Charleston’s waters, enjoying a plate of barbecue you can’t have just one serving of. Boats and barbecue — it’s a match made in... Charleston.
Meet the talented team that made this boat and barbecue collab happen.
How do you make Editor Callie smile? A sunset cruise + a plate of award-winning barbecue.
Photo by CHStoday
Newsletter Editor Callie here — I joined the inaugural cruise and have a few reasons why you can’t miss this quintessential Charleston experience.
The ferry captain navigates around Holy City landmarks, giving you up-close and unique perspectives of spots like the USS Yorktown. We even spotted a pod of dolphins playing.
It’s award-winning barbecue — andwhile I don’t have to say more, I will. You can’t miss the smoked wings; they were the best bite on my plate. Pro tip: Save room for dessert, it’s some of the best banana pudding in the Lowcountry.
Southern Tide by M. Dumas and Sons, Seventh Anniversary Event | Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Southern Tide by M. Dumas and Sons, Mount Pleasant | Price of purchase | Celebrate this store’s seventh anniversary with a weekend full of shopping perks.
Sips of the Summer | 12-5 p.m. | The Charleston Place | Price of purchase | Browse and sip a curated list of Italian wines + signature cocktails in the heart of Charleston.
Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series | 7:30-11 p.m. | James Island County Park | $20+ | Get outside for a night of music — this month’s show features Mystic Vibrations.
Charleston Gallery Association Artwalk | 5 p.m. | Downtown Charleston | Free | Take a stroll through some lively neighborhoods, enjoy local art along the way.
Saturday, Aug. 2
Flo Into You: Mini Retreat | 1-4 p.m. | Uncommon James | $15 | Join this mini retreat for a couple of hours of relaxation, self-care, yoga, and connection.
Sunday, Aug. 3
Beginner Pilates with Isa | 9:30-10:25 a.m. | Magnolia Plantation | $30 | Start your day with gentle movement surrounded by the beauty of the gardens.
The Chick-fil-A on Rivers Avenue is growing, renovating, and expanding. During that process, the chicken chain will demolish the former Wild Wing Cafe (which closed last year) to clear space for its new 5,603-sqft building. The new spot will feature a multi-lane drive-thru. (The Post and Courier)
Traffic
Traffic alert. The railroad crossing on Ashley Phosphate Road between Southrail Road + Palmetto Commerce Parkway in North Charleston is closed for emergency repairs. The closure has changed some CARTA routes. The road should be back open this evening at 5 p.m. (WCIV)
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30 million. That’s how many pounds of laundry Holy City Linen can handle after a recent expansion. Fun fact: The 35,000 square-foot space washes linens for several popular hotels and resorts like: The Dewberry, Wild Dunes, The Charleston Place, and The Dunlin. (The Post and Courier)
Civic
Georgetown County leaders have dropped an ordinance that would put strict rules on shore-based fishing, specifically shark fishing. Meanwhile, similar rules are still on the table for the city of Isle of Palms. (WCBD)
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Berkeley County’s Overton Beach Park is closed for the season. The Lake Moultrie public park will reopen Memorial Day weekend, for swimming + spending with family and friends. (WCBD)
Shop
SC’s Tax-Free Weekend returns today, 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.
Sports
Take me out to the ballgame, because I want a bobblehead. Head to The Joe on Sunday, Aug. 3, and the first 1,000 fans will receive abobblehead to celebrate Charlie’s birthday. The team will take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at 5:05 p.m., and tickets start at $14.
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Home
Bed bugs are on the rise — and they don’t care how clean your home is. These hitchhikers can travel from hotels to your house in a suitcase. The good news: Professional heat treatments make elimination easier than ever. Suspect bed bugs?Get expert help.*
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💌 Ink-redible spots for Stationery Store Day
The Paper Canopy opened its shop on Spring Street in August 2023. | Photo via @jnellyjelly
If a love of letters and stationery didn’t exist, how do you explain movie moments like Tom Hanks and the smell of freshly sharpened pencils in “You’ve Got Mail?”
When it comes to Charleston, multiple shops around town exemplify the adoration for letters and stationery. Keep reading to find your perfect spot to celebrate Stationery Store Day, tomorrow, Aug. 2.
Mildred Newberry | Offerings: Greeting cards, writing instruments, party supplies, gifts, and accessories.
The Paper Canopy | Offerings: Craft supplies, stationery, greeting cards, writing instruments, wax seals, washi tape, art prints, and fun home goods.
Social Paper Co. | Offerings: Greeting cards, party supplies, invitations, holiday cards + ornaments, and gifts.
The Scratch Pad | Offerings: Invitations, party supplies, stationery, and gifts.
If It’s Paper | Offerings: Announcements and wedding invitations, SC Palmetto State products, gift wrapping goods, and party supplies.
Quirky Pickle | Offerings: Stationery and stickers + kid-friendly events, a sticker pen pal club, and custom designs.
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.
You never know who you might see hanging out on the ferry or even taking a turnat the helm. On the inaugural BBQ + Boats cruise, I had the chance to meet the man whose restaurant provided all the tasty barbecue and fixins, James Beard Award-winner and pitmaster Rodney Scott.
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