Enjoy a peaceful start to your day with a cup of coffee and a morning walk on IOP. | Photo by CHStoday
Enjoy the 843 for free. Yes, you read that right — free. We’re making sure you get well-researched, unique suggestions worth the trip, and give your wallet a break. Make your own history tour | Check out the Preservation Society of Charleston’s interactive Historic Marker Map and plan your own history tour. There are ~150 markers with quick facts, photographs, stories, research, and archival resources to explore… this could turn into a multi-day event. Spend time at a local beach | Get your steps, pack a picnic, or just relax, all while soaking in some quintessential coastal views. City Editor Callie here. I love sunrise walks on IOP, and although this requires you to wake up super early, it’s so worth it. Stroll the Pitt Street Bridge | Stop by the recently updated bridge for exercise, picturesque views, or fishing.
Cocktail Class: Learn to Shake & Stir | 6-9 p.m. | Coterie | $40 | Join this interactive class to make and enjoy your own cocktails featuring Horse Soldier Bourbon — two cocktails and light bites are included.
Sorelle x Cane Pazzo Wood-Fired Thursday | 8-11 p.m. | Sorelle | Price of purchase | Chef Mark Bolchoz will be alongside Chef Nick Dugan, serving wood-fired peaches with whipped ricotta, prosciutto, balsamic, plus a truffle and corn pizza.
123 Organic Tequila Dinner | 6 p.m. | The Dewberry | Book your spot for this five-course tasting menu celebrating seasonal flavors paired with tequila.
Friday, Sept. 5
Annual Business Expo | 12-5 p.m. | Harbour Club at WestEdge | $10 | Join 30+ of the Lowcountry’s top businesses and discover local talent, enjoy light bites, and enter giveaways.
Spirit Tastings at Kiawah Spirits | Friday, Sept. 5-Friday, Nov. 14 | Times vary | Freshfields Village, Johns Island | Price of purchase | Try something different, or learn something new about an old favorite.
“The Sound of Music” | Friday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 28 | Times vary | The Historic Dock Street Theatre | $54+ | Charleston Stage presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Tony Award-winning classic with beloved songs like “My Favorite Things.”
Charleston Gallery Association Artwalk | 5-8 p.m. | Friday, Sept. 5 | Times vary | Various galleries downtown Charleston | Free | Take a stroll through some lively neighborhoods, enjoying art.
Boeing is growing. The aerospace company’s North Charleston campus has a few expansion projects in the works that are set to be finished around 2028. Here’s a peek at what things will look like once construction is complete.
Charleston Habitat for Humanity and East Cooper Habitat for Humanity have teamed up under the Charleston Habitat for Humanity name. The new partnership aims to increase capacity and broaden the reach. Both retail locations will remain open on Meeting Street and Long Point Road. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Travel
Get ready for takeoff. American Airlines now offers a second daily flight from Charleston International Airport to New York’s LaGuardia Airport. A third flight will be added on Monday, Nov. 3. (WCBD)
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$100,000. That’s how much the Charleston RiverDogs donated to Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital over the weekend. Did you know? The team donates to the children’s hospital each year, and the funds come from community events. (WCBD)
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South Carolina students showed gains on the 2025 SC READY tests. Reading proficiency jumped six points to nearly 60%, outpacing pre-pandemic levels, while math rose slightly to 44%. Get this: test scores in Charleston County School District were above the statewide average in reading and math. (The Post and Courier, Greenville)
Try This
Looking for some inspiration? On Tuesday, Sept. 9 members of Charleston’s creative community will present at the Charleston Music Hall for the 48th PechaKucha, an arts gathering that ignites inspiration. Tickets start at $17.
Hair loss deserves more than guesswork. That’s why we’ve partnered with Happy Head. Use code 6AM to get 45% off a dermatologist-developed, customizable treatment plan for hair loss.*
Finance
When some of the big investors who backed companies like Uber and eBay before they IPO’d invest in a new company, people take note. That’s the case with Pacaso — 10,000+ everyday investors are already in. But the chance to join them ends Thursday, Sept. 18. Learn more about the opportunity.†‡*
Aside from megapacks and weekly coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
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.
🦭 Well, you don’t see that every day. A harbor seal was spotted swimming in Lowcountry waters, about 80 miles up the road in Murrells Inlet. Officials say this unusual experience for this time of year. The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network is monitoring the seal as it navigates home.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: 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. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. 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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