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.
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.
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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.
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This is a very difficult but important topic, and may be troubling for some readers.
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. Ⓟ
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. Ⓟ
Football season is here. Did you know that you can catch Sunday games at Holy City Brewing? The brewery has plenty of TVs + is offering deals like $15 pitchers, $4 Jameson, and $5 Jager every Sunday. 🍺
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