MustRead: Top 5 stories from January 2019

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Our top Instagram photo of Jan. 2019 | Photo by @donniewhitaker

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The end of January is upon us. We’ve powered through our New Year’s resolutions, survived a partial government shutdown, dined at a new restaurant (or three) during Charleston Restaurant Week, and we’re only 1/12 of the way through 2019.

If you felt like January lasted more like six months, you’re not alone. Before you know it, the year is going to start flying by– so today, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our top stories from the past month. Check them out below and make sure to share with your fellow Charlestonians.

1️⃣ Charleston Restaurant Week | We scoped out the best deals available for Charleston Restaurant Week in January 2019. Missed out? CRW will happen again Wed., Sept. 4 - Sun., Sept. 15.

2️⃣ Free Weekly Fitness Classes | Break a sweat without breaking the bank by trying out one of these 10+ free weekly fitness classes.

3️⃣ Job Openings | 14 jobsboth part- and full-time– available in Charleston as of Jan. 15.

4️⃣ Spring Events | Whether you’re a foodie, a bourbon connoisseur, or can’t get enough of the arts– here are 25 things to mark on your calendar for the first part of this year.

5️⃣ Senior Citizen Discounts | We rounded up a handful of the senior citizen discounts available around townwith some deals are available to people as young as 50.

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