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Daniel Island is decked out for the holidays
Presented by Credit One Stadium
Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect during the most wonderful time of the year. | Photos provided by Beemok
The holidays are officially here, Charleston — and Credit One Stadium is jam-packed with festive fun, community cheer, and plenty of ways to give back.
Cookie decorating, face painting, caricature art, and fairy hair
Gates open at 6 p.m., with the tree lighting at 7 p.m.
Pro tip: Warm up with hot chocolate or a seasonal cocktail, then pick up a fresh Christmas tree from the Delancey Street Foundation to support their local programs.
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One downtown property is in the works to become a student housing community. The 1.2-acre lot at 500 East Bay St. was acquired for $16.5 million by Henderson Park Capital Partners + Landmark properties, who plan to turn it into a 335-bed, six-story residential complex called the Mark Charleston. (The Post & Courier)
Quoted
“The South is where the soul of wrestling lives. Charleston has a unique blend of old-school quality, creativity, hospitality, and grit. It is a perfect match for MLW’s identity and future.” That’s what Major League Wrestling CEO Court Bauer said about the league moving its headquarters to the Holy City.
Community
A heads up from Dominion Energy: Don’t fall for holiday scams. The local utility provider said that if someone calls and demands a utility bill be paid, it’s a scam. Pro tip: Download the Dominion Energy app or log into your online account to check your balance. (WCBD)
Number
$275,000. That’s how much the Charleston Parks Conservancy raised at its 15th annual Party for the Parks. The conservancy’s next event, Shucked & Sauced, will take place on Feb. 1 — tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 5.
Concert
“Like a surgeon.” If you’re singing the rest of these lyrics, we’ve got good news — Weird Al Yankovic is headed to Charleston. The song parody legend will bring his “Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour”to the North Charleston Coliseum on June 9. Buy tickets. (Holy City Sinner)
Sports
Charleston local Emma Navarro is headed back to her hometown to compete in next year’s Credit One Charleston Open. This will be the 24-year-old tennis pro’s seventh time competing in the Credit One Charleston Open.
Drink
Local dive bar The Griffon was featured in Southern Living’s list of “The South’s Most Legendary Dive Bars.” The magazine lauded the grunge of our “English-style pub that serves fish ’n’ chips, a straightforward burger, and a broad selection of craft beer.”
Eat
Tradition meets Southern elegance for The Charleston Place’s Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, Nov. 27. Savor the flavors of the season alongside live music and family-friendly activities. Reservations are available from 12–6 p.m. — secure your table.*
Fun fact: The South Carolina Environmental Law Project has protected the places that make our state special since 1987. From fighting for the Angel Oak to challenging harmful projects, learn more about their work at the Feminist Magic Market this weekend. Plus, consider subscribing to their e-news or donating to support.*
Real Estate
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Correction
In yesterday’s newsletter, we highlighted local plant shops — including one that has closed since we originally wrote the piece. We don’t mean to soil your fun, but the PlantHouse’s Charleston location has shuttered.
Category
Culture
Searching for the classic American road trip
That’s my aunt grinning at my grandfather behind the camera. | Photo via CHStoday
It’s the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently created an AI version of the retro route.
Now we’re on the hunt for historic road trip memories to and from Charleston. We’re talking Polaroid photos of local landmarks, memories of rest stops, and snapshots of tourist traps outside of town.
We’ll go first
Editor Jess here. Above is a photo of my family roadtripping from Denver to the Holy City in the 1970s.
I asked them how they got there, and they couldn’t remember the specifics. “We surely traveled Route 66, but the magic of our family trips is that the route was secondary.”
By my research, here’s what the trip would have looked like:
The route: Route 66 was still kicking (it wasn’t decommissioned until 1985), but it was already being replaced piece-by-piece by I-40, I-44, and I-55.
The detour: A dedicated roadtripper could still burn rubber along the route by dipping down to Oklahoma.
The total distance: ~2,040 miles. The Route 66 detour added about 300 extra miles — and a lot more roadside Americana.
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