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The season’s biggest sales event is live: Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with thousands of best-selling products discounted for a short time. Here’s what The Buy team is shopping:
Fishing 101 | 9-10:30 a.m. | Environmental Learning Center, Edisto Island | $5
Flowertown Festival | Friday, March 27-Sunday, March 29 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Azalea Park, Summerville | Free entry
Wednesday, April 22
Art Charleston | Wednesday, April 22-Sunday, April 26 | Times vary | Gibbes Museum of Art | This five-day celebration of the arts features a culinary street festival with 20+ local chefs, a designer luncheon, and a jazz concert — plus daily tours, workshops, lectures, and exhibits.*
King Street is now home to On Air Studio, a space where house music lovers can unite to celebrate their passion and hit the dance floor. The listening-room-style venue features an indoor loft and outdoor rooftop.
Coming Soon
A new 50-minute workout that promises high-intensity, low-impact resistance training will soon be available at Williman Street. According to the solidcore website, it will open this summer. Sign up for alerts from the studio and be the first to break a sweat.
History
You know Sorelle, the Broad Street Italian eatery, bar, and cafe, for its specialty coffees, pastas, and pizza. But, did you know its building has a rich history? Tap here for a quick lesson.
Plan Ahead
On Saturday, March 29, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will host Vietnam Veterans Day. Vietnam veterans and their immediate families receive free admission. The event includes a ceremony and activities, plus a special screening of Vietnam War footage from the United States Marine Corps film archive for other visitors. (Holy City Sinner)
Biz
The ALEXIS LAUREN medspa brand wants to bring its services to the Holy City. It has targeted the Lowcountry as a region with strong economic momentum and an interest in self-care. If you’re curious about opening a location, check out what it takes. In the meantime, see these local spots to treat yourself.
Fun Fact
March is National Noodle Month, and you have a few days left to celebrate. Must-stop spots include Kwei Fei, where Chef David Schuttenberg hand-pulls almost every noodle on the menu. You’ll also find me at its sister restaurant, Beautiful South, chowing down on the steak chow fun.
Sports
Let’s go, Rays. The SC Stingrays have already secured a spot in the playoffs. Now you can secure your spot in the stands. Tickets for the first and second home games in round one are on sale now. (Holy City Sinner)
Number
5. That’s the number of items visitors must buy when visiting the Holy City, according to locals. One that lists the obvious sweetgrass baskets and artwork from the city market. Take a look to see if you agree with the other recommendations. (Islands Magazine)
Seasonal
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History
The history of getting over it
In 2002, the Bridge Run Hall of Fame was started. | Photo via Explore Charleston, Cooper River Bridge Run
Is your name Cooper River Bridge? Because you’ve been running through my mind all day.
No, seriously, we can’t stop thinking about the 49th annual race. So, until tens of thousands of people make their way from Mount Pleasant to downtown Charleston, we’ll take a trip down memory lane.
Here are a few of the most memorable moments over the past couple of decades:
1978 | The run was founded by Dr. Marcus Newberry — 766 finishers ran over the Silas Pearman Bridge. 1981 | First and only local overall winner, Mark Embler, finished in under 31 minutes. 1985 | Prize money was awarded for the first time. 1994 | Oprah ran the race. 2002 | Genie Wellons became the first wheelchair athlete to compete in the Bridge Run. 2006 | The race crossed the new Arthur Ravenel Junior Bridge for the first time.
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⚡ Save 20% off a cute short-sleeve spring dress with a flattering waistline and soft, lightweight fabric.
Home sweet home. Last week, Joint Base Charleston welcomed home Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron. We can’t help but get a little misty-eyed when we see the greetings between family and friends.
