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City Guide

💼 Taking care of business

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Which industry do you work in? | Photo by @donniewhitaker
Did you know? Five key industries represent ~76% of the Charleston region’s economy, based on Charleston Regional Data Center data. Here are five major Lowcountry employers.

Joint Base Charleston | Search jobs

Joint Base Charleston spans three seaports, two civilian-military airfields, 39 miles of rail, and 22 miles of coastline.

Medical University of South Carolina | Search jobs

MUSC is the oldest medical school in the South and is SC’s only integrated academic health sciences center serving the state through education, research, and patient care.

Boeing | Search jobs

Boeing is a leading global aerospace company and a top US exporter.

Charleston County School District | Search jobs

The Charleston County School District is the second-largest school system in SC with schools spanning 1,300 square miles along the coast.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare | Search jobs

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is the area’s only private not-for-profit healthcare system with four flagship hospitals and six emergency rooms.
Take a look at the key industries

Asked

Rank Charleston’s five largest employers from largest to smallest based on their workforce size.

A. Roper St. Francis Healthcare
B. Charleston County School District
C. Medical University of South Carolina
D. Boeing
E. Joint Base Charleston
Take a guess
Charleston Regional Development Alliance

Events

Thursday, Sept. 18

Wine on the Piazza Edmondston-Alston House | 4:30-6 p.m. | Middleton Place | $30

Bingo Night | 6-7:30 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, Mount Pleasant | Free

DISNEY’S “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” | 7:30 p.m. | North Performing Arts Center, North Charleston | $43+

Maddie Cratch Art Pop-Up | 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Rhodes Home & Gift | Free entry

Friday, Sept. 19

FloatFit Balance | 12-12:45 p.m. | Modern Minds, Mount Pleasant | $20

Charleston Margarita Festival | 7-10 p.m. | The Rickhouse | $45+

Moonlight Mixer | 7-10 p.m. | Folly Beach Fishing Pier | $15

Saturday, Sept. 20

Cast Off Fishing Tournament | 6 a.m.-2 p.m. | Folly Beach Fishing Pier | $5+

2025 Fall Red Balloon Sale | 7 a.m.-1 p.m. | Various homes on Daniel Island | Price of purchase

A Proper Morning at Camellias | 9-11 a.m. | Hotel Bennett | $65+

Monday, September 22

Hip & Knee Pain Lunch & Learn | Mon., Sep. 22 | 12-1 p.m. | Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center, 2000 Hospital Drive, Mount Pleasant | Free | Join orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Del Schutte Jr. to learn about treatment options for joint pain.*
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Plan Ahead

Add to cal: A festival for the books

Presented by Charleston Literary Festival, Inc
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We’ll see you there, Charleston. | Photos by Valerie & Ed Photography
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Charleston Literary Festival, happening Friday, Nov. 7-Sunday, Nov. 16 at the historic Dock Street Theatre. With 70+ authors and 50+ events, this year’s festival is truly one for the books.

Gather with fellow readers and rub elbows with a diverse cast of authors, including:
  • Media + public personalities | CNN anchor Jake Tapper, Jenna Bush Hager, and “Southern Charm’s” Miss Patricia Altschul
  • Thought leaders | Human rights lawyer Phillipe Sands, scientist Carl Zimmer, architectural critic Paul Goldberger, and astronaut Charles Bolden
  • Award-winning writers | Pulitzer Prize winner Edda Fields-Black and Joyce Carol Oates
  • World-class authors | David Szalay, Imani Perry, André Kurkov, Ruha Benjamin, and more
Festival-goers can join panels, one-on-one talks, and special programming for educators, students, and traveling book clubs.

Bonus: Catch theater performances and film screenings, including Adam Gopnik’s “Talk Therapy,” Branar Theatre Company’s adaptation of “Ulysses,” and a screening of “The Hours.”
More details this way

News Notes

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Tomorrow, Sept. 19 has been declared Ma’am Saab Student Day — those with a valid student ID can enjoy any wrap or bowl for $1.

Photo provided by Ma’am Saab

Eat

Want to spice things up for lunch? Head to Ma’am Saab from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a $15 paratha wrap or rice bowl. The lunch items will be takeout-only. Looking for more lunch deals? Check out 25+ options around the Holy City.

Real Estate

You could soon call Awendaw home. This Paradise Island home sits on the Wando and feels like a resort. It offers a saltwater infinity pool, hot tub, fire pit, putting green, and an infrared sauna. Plus, it has a three-car garage with extra golf cart and water toy storage.

Number

11. That’s how many Palmetto State barbecue restaurants landed in Southern Living magazine’s list of 50 Top BBQ Joints in the South. The highest-ranked Charleston spot was fan favorite Lewis Barbecue, which came in at No. 7. (Charleston City Paper)

Try This

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, HART is teaming up with The Works and The Works Cycle for movement and martinis. You’ll choose a 45-minute cycle class or a 45-minute The Works class, then head to HART on King Street for martinis, a DJ, and 15% off select charms. Tickets are $40.

Eat

Get a taste of Shokudô before it’s open at two pop-up events. The first is tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Cocktail Club. The second is Monday, Sept. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Graft Wine Shop & Bar. Both events are non-ticketed and open to the public.

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendar, Charleston Comedy Week will return Saturday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 31. The festival aims to highlight local venues along with local, regional, and national comedians. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Sept. 19 on each participating venue’s website. Check out the full schedule here. (Holy City Sinner)

Pro Tip

Are you really making the most of your Prime membership? Here are nine Amazon Prime benefits you may not know about, all vetted by Brad’s Deals experts.*

Job

Ready to kickstart your career in digital media sales remotely? We’re looking for a Sales Coordinator to fuel our fast-paced sales team, with a competitive salary, premium benefits, unlimited PTO, and real growth opportunities to boot. Apply to join our team.

Biz

Why are the same firms that backed Uber, Venmo, and eBay also backing Pacaso (Nasdaq ticker reserved: $PCSO)? Because it’s disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market with co-ownership, already earning $110 million+ in gross profit in under five years. (And until midnight, you can join the 10,000+ shareholders.)‡*

Seasonal

Holiday savings are here early

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Our annual Holiday Gift Guide is making a comeback, and we want to feature your business.

We know, we know — it’s only September. But the early bird gets the worm, right?

That’s why we’re offering 20% off inclusion in our 2025 guide now through Wednesday, Oct. 1. Secure your spot to promote your business’ one-of-a-kind gift, festive product, or unique service.
Use code EARLYBIRD20 at checkout

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The Buy

A great deal on a clothes steamer. Snag HiLIFE’s portable, handheld steamer while it’s 35% off — the steamer is quick to heat up, easy to use, and perfect for garment touch-ups without hauling out the ironing board.
More worth The Buy

Games

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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.
Let the games begin

The Wrap

Did you see? A local brand was spotted on the big stage. Kevin Frazier, the co-host of Entertainment Tonight, donned a pocket square from The Tiny Tassel on the Emmy Awards red carpet.
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