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I’ve got my spices, and will be mixing some of the Dry Chilli Crunch with mayo for a dipping sauce. | Photo by CHStoday
Ready to spice things up? Two heavyweights from the foodie world have teamed up to release not one but two pantry staples that pack a punch and some heat (like that Lowcountry summer, kind of heat).
Lottery-funded scholarships are creating real opportunities across South Carolina. | Photo provided by South Carolina Education Lottery
Lottery-funded scholarships are helping students like Anna Abu-Sal and Rallee Balagtas turn opportunity into impact across SC.
Anna Abu-Sal turned her love of music into a career in therapy, using music to support and heal her patients. Rallee Balagtas returned to school to pursue a new path. Both were supported by the lottery-funded LIFE Scholarship.
Together, their stories highlight how these scholarships:
Annie’s Hot Donuts announced its closing in an Instagram post. The team said its landlord is selling the building where it operates. Donut miss your chance to enjoy one last “Three Dog Night” before the shop’s last day on Sunday, March 22.
Open
Want to perfect the foxtrot for your big day? Or maybe you’re a serious dancer and are looking for some competition. Good news, Caliente Ballroom has it all and recently opened its new 4,200-sqft studio in Mount Pleasant. Check out the studio schedule and offerings. (Holy City Sinner)
Announced
Tweedle Beedle Mount Pleasant, a baby and children’s store, announced it will be closing. While an official closing date has not been made public, the store is offering 30% off this week. The local brand’s Nexton location will remain open.
Traffic
Ready to go with the flow? Of traffic that is. Berkeley County and the City of Charleston are taking steps to replace the traffic lights at River Landing and Seven Farms Drive on Daniel Island with a new roundabout. Construction is set to begin at the end of the year. (WCSC)
Try This
Calling all aspiring chefs. This Saturday, March 14 join Indaco’s Chef Elton Morris for a Pasta 101 Class to craft a seasonal pasta dish. The $125 tickets include a mimosa, a family-style brunch, and fresh handmade pasta to take home.
Kids
We’ve got a new spot to add to your Saturday morning playground rotation. Sullivan’s Island has reopened the tot-lot at Stith Park. The offical ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 24 at 3 p.m.
Legacy
Joseph Pye, former superintendent for Dorchester School District Two, has died. Pye dedicated over 50 years to public education, beginning with the district in 1973. He became superintendent in 1999 and served in the role until his retirement in 2022. (The Post and Courier)
Real Estate
From a recent CHStoday home tour: We stopped by this window-filled retreat in the Lowcountry. Interior highlights included a cozy breakfast nook, extra-wide windows throughout, and a primary bath we can’t seem to stop thinking about. Browse 10+ pics.*
Eat
Some things in life just hit the spot — like a really good classic Reuben sandwich. Our go-to? The Chief Reuben at East Bay Deli. We’re already drooling over this delicious bite.*
Shop
Skip the regret, bloating, and hangovers when you shop this clean, women-owned cannabis brand, which offers bestsellers like THC pineapple gummies + mini THCA pre-rolls. This March, get 20% off sitewide and a free sample pack of Buzzed Gummies with code POTOFGREEN.†*
Tech
AI has completely changed the cybersecurity game. Scams are smarter, malware is faster, and phishing emails look shockingly real. Protect your devices, privacy, and identity with a leading digital protection plan from Webroot. Save 60% and get protected today.*
Sip, sip, hooray. This Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, Palmetto City Ballet will debut its world premiere production of “The Little Mermaid.’' Get in the spirit with Harlow + Pearl’s Little Mermaid Latte.
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