The weather is cooling down, and the opportunities to volunteer are heating up | Photo by CHStoday
Did you know we keep tabs on what you engage with the most to make sure our newsletter is always packed with what you want to see? Think of this like a monthly Spotify Wrapped — here’s what you loved in September.
Top City Guide Lending a helping hand. Our list of 40+ volunteer opportunities was clicked on the most and includes everything from helping at the hospital to donating to Lowcountry causes.
Top News Note 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.
Top Mansion Monday Who needs a Barbie Dreamhouse when you can have the real thing?Take a look around this 5,683-sqft colonial estate on James Island.
After four years of crafting seafood-focused tasting menus, Kevin Joseph, the mastermind behind Charleston’s Raw Lab, is closing up shop here in Charleston. The spot that hosts experiences three times a week will serve its last meal on Wednesday, Dec. 31. (The Post and Courier)
Announced
No, the Holy City will not be getting an Erewhon. The Los Angeles-based luxury organic grocery chain has recently clarified an Instagram post that caused some confusion. The new post confirms the chain will ship its goods to Charleston starting today, Oct. 3. (The Post and Courier)
Plan Ahead
Mark your calendar, the SEWE returns Feb. 13–15. Tickets, VIP packages, and special event passes are on sale now. Celebrate the festival’s return with a kickoff happy hour at Saltwater Cowboys on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring drink specials, giveaways, and the reveal for the annual Scout Boat raffle.
Try This
This Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is hosting An Evening of Enchantment. The gala is an adult-only celebration to raise funds for the “Museums for All” initiative, which ensures that every child has the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow. Tickets are $175.
Festival
Raise a glass to Charleston Beerfest 2025 on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Riverfront Park. Enjoy 70+ breweries, food trucks, craft vendors, games, and live music — all supporting Palmetto Community Care. VIPs score exclusive brews, bites, and swag. Grab tickets.*
Seasonal
Cypress Gardens will host its annual Halloween in the Swamp from Thursday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 18 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The event features a marshmallow roast, storytelling, food trucks, games, and a Haunted Swamp Experience for the brave. All tickets will be sold online.
Outdoors
‘Tis the season. Oyster season, that is. Wednesday, Oct. 1 marked the start of recreational shellfish harvesting season in the Palmetto State’s coastal waters. The season closes Friday, May 15. Here are some of our favorite spots to enjoy the briny treats.(WCBD)
Cause
Join Going Places next Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for its inaugural Tour de Joy Bike Ride and Festival Fundraiser at James Island County Park (Wando and Stono Shelter). The event helps provide kids with new bikes. Can’t make it? Consider donating.
Biz
If you’re wondering how you’re going to find someone stellar to fill your job opening, we can help. With our Job Board, you can post your listing for free and score a new employee in your community. It’s quick and easy — try it.
Read
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It’s October, and the Halloween season is upon us. Next time you’re in Summerville, check out Taluccis Bakery.
The cozy bake shop is serving up festive fun with the Candy Corn Latte, featuring a sweet swirl of vanilla and candy corn, the Spectral Spooky Swirl Latte with Raspberry and vanilla, and the Ube Phantom Matcha, featuring ube vanilla cold foam.
Your favorite Nordstrom fall fashion essential. Sometimes, just one great new piece can update what’s already in your closet from last year. We’re eyeing:
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.
Would you like to see a professional sports stadium in Charleston?
Earlier this week we told you about Momentous Sports a group that could be considering Charleston as its next location for a professional sports stadium.
We asked you what you thought about the news, and the results were split; 66% of readers were for a pro stadium, and the other 34% politely declined the idea.
Reader Julia M., who was for it, said, “I think a professional sports stadium would be great for Charleston! We loved the RiverDog games, but a large sports stadium would mean we could go to a higher-level event closer to home, which would be amazing! The kids would love it!”
Momentous Sports, the recently formed group, is made up of former football stars John Elway, Tim Tebow, and Blake Bortles, plus Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy and investors. It builds stadiums with surrounding mixed-use developments.
Need an excuse to sweeten up your weekend? Look no further, tomorrow, Oct. 4 is National Cinnamon Roll Day. We suggest celebrating at Millers All Day, where the roll takes up an entire plate and is made from biscuit dough and topped with an ice cream scoop-sized portion of cream cheese icing — yum.
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