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Ever wonder what a people-first bank looks like? We’ll show you.
Presented by Huntington National Bank
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Imagine a place where your financial needs are met with a genuine smile and a helping hand.
Huntington Bank is more than checking, savings, and lending — it’s a team that understands where you’re coming from, with the expertise to get you where you want to be financially.
This December, the bank plans to expand its hub on King St. into a full-service branch, delivering personalized service from local staff dedicated to helping you unlock your full financial potential.
Explore how their people-first approach meets consumer expectations while maintaining a deep commitment to the communities it serves. Swing by the office and meet the local team.‡
Bracing for high waters. King Tides are set to return today through Friday, and there’s an increased chance for tidal flooding. Think week, avoid parking in flood-prone areas and plan a little extra time for your morning commute.
Open
We first told you that a limited-time Lululemon pop-up was coming to North Charleston’s Tanger Outlet back in August. Well, have you heard? It’s officially open. The area is also set to welcome the state’s first Shake Shack soon. Stay tuned for an opening date.
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National Taco Day, celebrate at The Brick from 4 to 10 p.m. with $3 tacos. Pro tip: Arrive by 8 p.m. to join in on the Totally Random Trivia Tournament. It’s free to play, there are weekly prizes, and the overall winner will receive an Island Coastal Lager prize package.
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Charleston’s own Darius Rucker is honoring his late mother, Carolyn Rucker (who was a nurse at MUSC), with a new scholarship for nurses at Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital at MUSC. The scholarships will go to current nurses looking to further their education. (The Post and Courier)
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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Estelle Colored Glass and French Bloom — an alcohol-free sparkling wine brand — launched a limited-edition October Rose kit. The kit features two hand-blown rose glasses and Le Rosé NA Sparkling Wine. Fifteen percent of proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Festival
Charleston Beerfest 2025 returns on Saturday, Oct. 25 to Riverfront Park with 70+ breweries, food trucks, and live music. Proceeds benefit Palmetto Community Care, supporting people living with HIV. Sip for a cause.*
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Did you see this? Three mega yachts were docked at the Charleston Yacht Club. The one with the largest price tag belongs to British Andrew Currie and is estimated to cost around $100 million. The largest is owned by Robert Sands, executive chairman of Constellation Brands, parent company to Svedka vodka, Modelo, and Corona. (The Post and Courier)
Cause
Grab your water bottles and lace up your sneakers, Charleston. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is on Sunday, Oct. 26, at The Joe. Walk two miles to help raise money to support families and fund groundbreaking treatments. Register for free.*
Community
You did your part — now we’re doing ours. After receiving your nominations for the best local businesses in Charleston, we’re hard at work finalizing the details and preparing for the next big step: voting. Be sure to visit the CHStoday’s Best page when voting opens on Oct. 20. Stay tuned.
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The annual Harvest Festival is hosted by the City of North Charleston and the Park Circle Business Collective
Photo provided by the City of North Charleston
The 12th Annual Harvest Festival is set to return to North Charleston on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Olde Village (near Park Circle).
The free family event will be held rain-or-shine and feature live music, an artist market, costume contests, trick-or-treating, a petting zoo, and children’s activities. Plus, some restaurants in the Olde Village will offer food and drink specials.
Pro tip: Parking for the event is free, and East Montague Avenue will be closed to cars from Jenkins Avenue to Virginia Avenue starting at 2 p.m. and lasting through the event.
Nothing says fall like decorating pumpkins. While several places around town host pumpkin carving and painting events, we recommend trying out the Pumpkin Carving with Goats experience at Flowertown Charm in Summerville.
Pumpkin carving runs nightly at 5:30 p.m. through Halloween. Tickets include a pumpkin, carving tools, stencils, and hands-on time with the animals.
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.
🏀 It’s bigger than the game. Before their preseason game on Sunday, the Charlotte Hornets presented the Boys and Girls Club of North Charleston with $25,000 donation. The club says it plans to use the donation for a mobile computer lab.
‡The Huntington National Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC.
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