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Using hidden cameras, the BBC caught workers at a scam call center laughing at the people they were tricking.
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SC Ports’ new CEO and president, Micah Mallace, delivered his first State of the Port address, highlighting $786 million in customer investments and 1,200 new jobs from June 2024 to June 2025. Expansion projects, including the I-526 and Long Point Road interchange, are planned, with construction beginning in 2027. (Charleston Regional Business Journal + WCBD)
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ICYMI, Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review — Small denied the request to partially demolish this unique building in the Cannonborough-Elliottborough neighborhood. The former Rutledge Avenue filling station, built in the 1950s, is now home to Fuel Cantina. Board members emphasized the importance of the building’s location to its overall context.
Canned tuna and meats. Baby food. Peanut butter. Whole-grain rice. Those are among the “most needed items” at The Lowcountry Food Bank. The food bank’s shelves are emptier than normal, and the organization is asking locals to donate food, money, or time as they’re able.
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On Monday, Nov. 3, Marbled & Fin will welcome Angel’s Envy Master Distiller Owen Martin for a special happy hour. From 4 to 7 p.m., you can enjoy a guided tasting of whiskeys paired with complimentary small bites from Marbled & Fin. The event is open to the public and tickets are not required.
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Ready to laugh? Larry the Cable Guy is bringing his “Git-R-Done” Tour to the Lowcountry. Tickets for the Sunday, Jan. 18 show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center go on sale this Friday. (WCBD)
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National Happy Hour Day is right around the corner (read: Wednesday, Nov. 12). Our first stop? Charleston Crab House’s James Island location or steak bites, boom boom shrimp, and a local draft. Heads up: deals are bar-only. Take a peek at the menu.*
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Netflix, DoorDash, Snapchat, Spotify, and Fortnite were among the services impacted by last week’s major Amazon Web Services outage, and not for the first time. The next time doom-scrolling isn’t available, we recommend spending some time in Charleston’s beautiful outdoors. (Reuters)
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One of the best parts of doing your civic duty is collecting a sweet sticker on the way out.
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Next Tuesday, Nov. 4, is Municipal Election Day, and several Lowcountry cities and towns have races on the ballot. Here’s what you need to know to make sure you’re ready to roll.
Meet the James Island Cowboys — Desmond Green and his uncle, Dexter Flynn — who are keeping the tradition alive and sharing their love of horse riding across the Lowcountry.
When they’re not working their day jobs, you can usually find the pair saddling up. Fun fact: Once a month, the duo brings their horses to the Sawdust Supper Club at the Frontier Lounge. Get to know the pair a little better.
A foaming toilet cleaner you’ll be sad you didn’t make the switch to sooner. Splash Foam Cleaner is the fast, hands-free way to clean toilet rings, stains, and grime. The best part? It does all the hard work for you. Read: No more toilet scrubbing in your future.
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 time to defy gravi(tea) at Camellias with a “Wicked"-themed tea. From Thursday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Nov. 23, enjoy emerald-colored delights, magical treats, and colorful sips. Save your seat.
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