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Charleston named best city in US

September 14, 2021

 

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Best city in the US 👑

Have you heard? Travel + Leisure named Charleston the No. 1 city in the US for the ninth year in a row + the No. 18 city in the world. 

Charleston, SC | Photo by @donniewhitaker

Travelers voted for the Holy City as part of the publication’s annual World’s Best Awards. Charleston was recognized for its top-notch food scene, beautiful architecture, and historic charm.

Several other Southern spots made the list. Use the button below to browse Travel + Leisure’s 15 Top Cities in the US in 2021. 

TOP 15 US CITIES

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Today

  • Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market | Tues., Sept. 14 | 3:30-7 p.m. | 645 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | Free | Come by for live music, fresh farm goods + items on sale by local vendors. 
  • $5 Burger Day | Tues., Sept. 14 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sesame Burgers and Beer, 675 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant | Free | It’s National Cheeseburger Day — celebrate with a beef, turkey, chicken, or black bean burger for only $5 (dine-in only; toppings additional charge). 🍔  Ⓟ

Wednesday

  • Holy City Farmers Market | Wed., Sept. 15 | 4-7 p.m. | Holy City Brewing | Free | Enjoy live music + shop around for items from local vendors. 🧺
  • Sullivan’s Charcuterie Workshop | Wed., Sept. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Hobcaw Brewing Co., 496 Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant | $60 | Create your own charcuterie board with instruction from Sullivan’s Board Co. 一 all supplies will be provided. 
  • Barn Jam | Wed., Sept. 15 | 5:50-10 p.m. | Awendaw Green, 4853 N. Hwy. 17, Awendaw | $10, cash only | Try this one-of-a-kind musical experience in the barn with bites from The Roost Bar and Grille + Holy City Popcorn. 

Thursday

  • Yappy Hour | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 5-7 p.m. | Wannamaker County Park | $2 | Bring your pup to the park and enjoy drinks + live music by Corinne Letourneau. 🐶
  • Homeschool History Day: Fossil Frenzy | Thurs., Sept. 16 | 10-11 a.m. | The Charleston Museum | Free with admission | This hands-on learning experience will allow children to explore the creatures of prehistoric Charleston — reservations required. 🔎

Friday

  • Vintage Market Days: Early Buying Event | Fri., Sept. 17 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Tanger Outlet Mall | $10 | A one-stop shop for antique, vintage, and handmade items — explore artwork and food venders. 🪑

Saturday

  • Gullah Geechee Junkanoo | Sat., Sept. 18 | 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Wall Lowcountry Center Complex and Leonard Pavilion at Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free | Visit this Bahamian festival featuring music, children’s crafts, informational sessions + cultural demonstrations. 

We have a monthly 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.

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#CAUSE 

This is a very difficult but important topic, and may be troubling for some readers. 

The Greenlaw Foundation raising donations to help struggling veterans 

The Greenlaw Foundation is raising funds through individual and community donations to help support struggling veterans | Photo provided by The Greenlaw Foundation 

22 veterans die by suicide every day. The rate of active duty suicides has increased over the last 5 years, and veteran-focused organizations are seeing decreased funding as a result of the pandemic. 

 

That’s why SC-based 501C3 nonprofit The Greenlaw Foundation is raising funds through individual + community donations to help support struggling veterans, specifically focusing on preventing veteran suicide and homelessness.


Donations are tax deductible — and will change the lives of veterans in need. Ⓟ

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

  • 84º | Mostly sunny | 24% chance of rain

Tide

  • Low: 8:29 a.m. + 9:31 p.m.
  • High: 2:11 a.m. + 3:11 p.m.

Ranked

  • The Citadel was named the No. 1 Top Public University in the South for the eleventh year in a row by U.S. News & World Report. The college ranked No. 2 overall for southern universities. 🥇 (The Citadel Today)

Development

  • An agreement was finalized for construction of a 22.7-mile rail line connecting the Volvo Cars campus in Ridgeville to Santee Cooper’s Cross Generating Station. The project will cost $140 million and take 20 months to build. 🚆 (The Post and Courier)
  • Local home builder Bennett Hofford Construction Co. has proposed an upscale apartment building for the warehouse at 518 E. Bay St. — pending approval from Charleston’s Planning Commission. (The Post and Courier)

Now Open

  • A new Parker’s Kitchen convenience store has opened at 106 Foxbank Plantation Rd. in Moncks Corner. The store will offer grab-and-go options + a hot bar serving Southern eats like jalapeno cornbread and mac and cheese. 🍽️ (CRBJ Bizwire)
  • A second Shrimp & Grits Cafe — a local Gullah-inspired eatery — has opened for business in Moncks Corner. Executive Chef Carlos Brown has prepared food for former President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Shaquille O’Neal. 🍤 (The Post and Courier)

Coming Soon

  • Myrtle Beach-based Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar will open soon at 1909 N. Hwy. 17, Ste. P in Sweetgrass Corner Shopping Center in Mt. Pleasant. We’re eyeing the “Dashing Thru Dough” shake with chocolate fudge and cookie dough. No opening date yet. 🥤
  • A new apartment-style hotel called stayAPT Suites will open at 9331 Blue House Rd. in North Charleston in late spring 2022. The 500+ sqft units will feature a living room, full kitchen, and separate bedroom. 🛏️

Concert

  • The 2021 Walker Hayes concert at Firefly Distillery is rescheduled for Thurs., Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. — all tickets will be automatically transferred to the new date. There are 500 additional general admission tickets for sale for the event. 

Shop 

  • Chance of Rainbow is a greeting card business started by local 4-year-old Sky. Currently, her cards can be purchased online. Sky aims to bring a smile to someone’s face through her designs. 🌈  

Biz

  • Carnival Cruise Line has suspended operations in Charleston until 2022. According to Carnival, the suspension was extended in order to meet guest demand. 🛳️ (Charleston Regional Business Journal) 

Finance

  • Score an easy $200 bonus after spending just $500 in the first 3 months with this no annual fee cashback card. (That’s like getting 40% cashback on your first $500 spent.) After that, keep racking up rewards with unlimited 1.5% cashback on every purchase. Ⓟ

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