Mark your calendars: SC’s Sales Tax Free Weekendis returning this weekend. Held for 72 hours each August, Tax Free Weekend helps students (and parents) save on the back–to–school essentials ahead of the new year.
We’ve got all the details to make shopping an A+ experience this weekend.
Anyone else headed to King Street for a little shopping? | Photo by @charlestonvacays
When is it?
This year’s sales tax holiday is Fri., Aug. 5 throughSun., Aug. 7.
Throughout the weekend, many school supplies + other items are exempt fromthestate’s 6% sales tax(and applicable local taxes) whether they are purchased in-store or online. Just be sure that the online purchase falls under the eligibility requirements for tax-exempt items.
Cell phones, cosmetics, furniture, jewelry, wallets, watches + items put on layaway are examples of items that won’t be tax-free this weekend. This revenue ruling lists other non-exempt items.
Heads up, college students: Items like refrigeratorsandtoiletries are not exempt. Neither are those items purchased foroffice or business use.
Can anyone take advantage of these deals?
While parents + students often find great back-to-school deals, anyone can buyitems that qualify and save.
West Ashley Farmers Market | Wed., Aug. 3 | 3-7 p.m. | Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Ave. | Free | Head over to Ackerman Park to shop fresh seasonal produce from local farmers and food vendors like Storey Farms and Green Grocer + listen to live music. 🍋
Thursday
S’mores and Stories | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 7-8 p.m. | The Restoration, 75 Wentworth St. | Free| Snack on s’mores by the campfire as local historian Skip Evans shares urban legends from Charleston’s past. 🔥
Friday
Homegrown at the Point | Fri., Aug. 5 | 5-9 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 20 Patriots Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $10| Charleston’s longest-running happy hour concert series “Party at the Point” continues through September — score tickets to see local band The Dubplates. 🎤
Saturday
National Sculpture Society 89th Annual Awards Exhibition | Sat., Aug. 6-Sun., Oct. 23 | All day | Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with garden admission| Join the National Sculpture Society for an exhibition showcasing contemporary figurative sculpture and cast your vote for the winner of the People’s Choice Award.
Sunday
First Day Festival | Sun., Aug. 7 | 1-4 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. + South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf | Free | Prepare for the school year with free school supplies, fresh foods from the Lowcountry Food Bank, information from 100 community organizations + free admission to the SC Aquarium during the festival. ✏️
Monday
Monday Morning Meditation | Wed., Aug. 10 | 10:30 a.m. | Baxter-Patrick James Island Library, 1858 S. Grimball Rd. | Free | Start the week with a group class to learn the basics of mediation. 🧘
Plan Ahead
North Charleston Business Expo | Tues., Aug. 23 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston | Free| Explore Lowcountry businesses on an interactive show floor, connect with local professionals + discover resources to grow your business. 🗂
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Last week during Drink Up Week, we told you about the beer that our team got to name at local spot Baker & Brewer. Well, folks: Here’s a first look.
Any coffee beer fans out there? | Photo provided, Baker and Brewer
Introducing: “CharlestonBrew.” This 5% German Hefeweizen features coffee beans from local roaster Springbok Coffee Roasters, plus banana + spice notes.
Check it out at 94 Stuart St. If you’re in the mood for a bite, Lexa recommends the Sailor Pie or Pork Trifecta pizza. 🍕
Mark your calendars: Charleston County School District board chair
Rev. Dr. Eric Mack is hosting a back-to-school giveaway this weekend. Set to be held at Haut Gap Middle School on Saturday, the event will offer freesuppliesfrom11 a.m. to 1 p.m., plus
lunch + foodboxes for students and families. 📚 (WCIV)
Cause
Local nonprofit Fields to Families is seeking volunteers to assist in the organization’s efforts to help families experiencing food insecurity across the Tri-County. Volunteers will help weigh, harvest,
anddeliverfruits +
vegetables to various organizations. Get involved. 🍅 (WCBD)
Charlestonian
A local couple has created a voice-enabled recipe builder app. The AI-powered application,
Myka, allows you to create your own recipe, edit a step, add a note, and save to your virtual cookbook —
all hands-free. Download it here. 🧑🍳 (Holy City Sinner)
Number
$373.3 million. That’s the total closed and pending sales that Charleston-based real estate firm
The Cassina Group recorded through the end of June. Approximately one third of the transactions handled by the firm this year have traded for
$1 million or more. View listings. 💰 (CRBJ Bizwire)
Community
Heads up, Holy City: Gas prices dropped three percent last week, though the price remains
33% higher than this time last year. According to data from AAA, the current cost of a regular gallon of gas in Charleston is
approximately $3.86. Find the cheapest gas near you. 🚗 (Stacker + WCSC)
Applications are now open for Summerville Fire & Rescue’s Citizens Fire Academy. The free,
seven-week program is open to residents of the Town of Summerville + classes will take place on Tuesday nights starting October 18. Expect a first-hand look into how the fire department operates. Apply through
September 14. 🚒
Drink
Sip, sip, hooray. Local restaurant Maya is now offering “mid-week happy hour“Tuesday-Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m. Sip on
discounted house margaritas and Modelos + snack on specials like Frito Pie and masa-battered corn dogsat479 King St. Still thirsty? Take a peek at our guideto happy hour in the Holy City. 🍹
Eat
Three Sirens will begin brunch service every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. starting August 7. Park Circle’s latest seafood-centric spot will be dishing out comfortingbreakfast favorites + healthy offerings at 1067 E. Montague Ave. Trust us, you won’t want to miss the chicken fried grouper sandwich paired with a
Bloody Mary.Make a reservation. 🧇
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