Reminder: Don’t drive or walk through flooded streets.
Photo provided by the City of Charleston
Charleston is expecting some flooding despite little to no rain forecasted. But how? It’s those king tides we talked about earlier this week, plus a storm system churning off the coast, that could cause the high waters to rise even higher.
The worst flooding is expected this morning and Friday morning.
Move vehicles from low-lying areas and take advantage of free parking today at 7 a.m. through Friday at 4 p.m. (Charleston Tech Center Garage and 99 WestEdge Garage).
Note: When leaving the garage, press the call button and tell the operator you are taking advantage of free storm parking.
The city will not deploy its portable pumps, which are used during rain events. They aren’t effective during tidal flooding because the water has nowhere to drain until the tides recede.
Asked
Asked
What’s the scientific name for king tides?
A. Neap tides B. Spring tides C. Diurnal tides D. Perigean spring tides
Today is Cannonborough and Elliotborough’s Second Thursday Harvest Hop. You’ll enjoy strolling through the quaint neighborhoods and enjoying food, shopping, and even some special deals. Participating shops will be open until 7 p.m. or later.
Film
Charleston could be the backdrop for a new Netflix show. Marc Cherry, the creator of Desperate Housewives, is said to be creating a drama that follows four Holy City couples, exploring old-money tradition, hidden scandals, and their daily lives. (Holy City Sinner)
Ranked
Have you ever found yourself gripping the steering wheel, shaking your head? Well, ConsumerAffairs’ new report says Charleston drivers are some of the worst in the country. The 843 drivers came in as the 10th most dangerous in the country — up more than 120 spots from 2024. Here’s your sign to stay off your phone. (WCIV)
Drink
Mark your calendars, on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m., Costa* will host a Tuscany Wine Dinner. Tastings will be paired with a curated four-course dinner paired with the wines of Bibi Graetz, presented by Isabella Ceccatelli. Tickets are $155. (Holy City Sinner)
Outdoors
On Monday, over a dozen people helped the Charleston Waterkeeper and SCDNR relocate 90 bushel buckets of oysters on the Folly River bridge to a nearby bank. The efforts were part of the SC Oyster Recycling and Enhancement program’s shell relay to keep oyster populations fresh. (WCBD)
Number
100. That’s how many years North Charleston High School has been educating students, cultivating community, and serving as a gathering for North Charleston. There will be celebrations each month throughout the year to honor this milestone. (WCBD)
Edu
Wando High School Marching Band will represent the Palmetto State next month at the Bands of America Grand National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indiana. The band recently won the regional championship at Coastal Carolina University to secure its spot. (WCBD)
Finance
Imagine a place where your financial needs are met with a genuine smile and a helping hand. Enter: Huntington Bank. Their hub on King St. will expand into a full-service branch this December. Until then, swing by the office if you need to make a transaction and say hi to the local team.*‡
Featured Deal
Hydrow’s Fall Sale brings immersive rowing workouts all from the comfort of your own home. Train like a pro and save big — use code NOTES to enjoy $600 off Origin, $200 off Wave, or $100 off Arc.*
Jobs
“The process is super easy and far more cost-effective than using a recruiter.” That’s what one business owner said about hiring through our Job Board. See for yourself — post your open positions for free.
Next week, the Charleston Parks Conservancy will host its inaugural Bloom Charleston. Here are some highlights.
Colonial Lake Discussion Friday | Friday, Oct. 17 | 10:30 a.m. | Charleston Library Society | $10+ | Join plant experts, designers, writers, and artists to celebrate plants.
Opening Night Garden Party | Friday, Oct. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Colonial Lake | $275 | Meet featured speakers while you enjoy live music, floral installations, open bar, and hors d’oeuvres.
Bloom Charleston Festival | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. | Free| Bring the whole family to this celebration of parks and gardens that will feature a plant sale and hands-on experiences for all. Don’t miss Mary Hoffman’s living painting.
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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.
🍂 I don’t know about you, but I love it when the fall colors settle in and trees don vibrant crimson, saffron, and copper leaves. While this photo is from a few years back, you can check when the Holy City is expecting peak colors with this fall foliage prediction map (just use the slider). Try this: Scroll down the page a little to report color changes in your area to improve future predictions.
Photo by CHStoday
‡The Huntington National Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC.
