EVENTS

Today

• Aggie & The Wild Flowers | Fri., Jan. 7 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Charleston Pour House | $5 | Vibe to acoustic tunes + music by DJ Classic Kevin (Little Stranger) on the deck stage. 
• Early Bird Restaurant Week specials | Fri., Jan. 7-Wed., Jan. 12 | The Swamp Fox, 387 King St. | The Swamp Fox Restaurant is doing early bird specials for lunch and dinner to get an early start on Charleston Restaurant Week.*

Saturday

• Monster Jam | Sat., Jan. 8-Sun., Jan. 9 | Times vary | North Charleston Coliseum | $25+ | Experience a motorsports competition featuring world-class athletes performing freestyle, skills challenges, and racing competitions.

Sunday

• Oyster Roast | Sun., Jan. 9 | 2-5 p.m. | Bowens Island Restaurant, 1870 Bowens Island Rd. | $50 | Support the Morris Island Lighthouse preservation with an oyster roast featuring cocktails, hot dogs, chili, desserts + live music by the Shakin’ Martinis. 🦪

Monday

• Team Trivia | Mon., Jan. 10 | 7 p.m. | Home Team BBQ West Ashley | Free | Gather friends + family for this fast-paced trivia game — top three teams win Home Team gift cards up to $50.

Tuesday

• Music Bingo | Tue., Jan. 11 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Estuary Beans and Barley, 3538 Meek’s Farm Rd., Johns Island | Free | Match the songs on your card with music from a DJ to receive a prize + sip on local brews on the outdoor patio. 🍻

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.

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 55º | Mostly sunny | 2% chance of rain 🌤️

Sunrise + Sunset

• Rise: 7:21 a.m.
• Set: 5:31 p.m.

Tide

• Low: 5:18 a.m. + 5:55 p.m.
• High: 11:48 a.m.

Announced

• The 2022 Charleston Marathon — scheduled to be held on Jan. 15 — has been canceled as COVID-19 cases rise in the area. Registered runners have the option of participating in the race virtually + receiving race merchandise, or receiving race credit. Complete the cancelation form by Jan. 14 to detail your choice. (Holy City Sinner) 

Development

• The City of Charleston’s Design Review Board is now examining a proposed multi-family development on Maybank Highway. The development would include 145 single-family homes, 13 four-unit buildings, and seven duplexes. Additional review will occur at future meetings. 🏗️ (WCSC)

Civic

• Two Charleston airports will soon receive more than $7 million in federal funding. Charleston International Airport will be awarded $7,069,697 + $295,000 will be granted to Charleston Executive Airport. Funds will be invested in runways, safety, and sustainability projects. ✈️ (WCBD)

Community

• The Goose Creek Planning Commission is seeking public input in redevelopment plans for the Red Bank Road Corridor, which could potentially become Goose Creek Downtown with beautification efforts + traffic mitigation. ✍️ (WCIV)

Eat

• Southern cuisine restaurant Poogan’s Porch has announced that it will be temporarily closed while the building undergoes new improvements + restorations. The restaurant plans to re-open in a few weeks.  

Biz

• First Capital Bank has relocated the company headquarters from North Carolina to 304 Meeting St. in downtown Charleston — becoming a South Carolina state-chartered bank. The company also has locations in Summerville + Mt. Pleasant. (CRBJ) 

List

• Looking to add a new restaurant to the agenda this month? Eater Carolinas listed the hottest new Lowcountry spots in January 2022, featuring Three Sirens, Paddock & Whisky, and The Kingstide. Check out the rest. 🍴 (Eater Carolinas)

Number

• $30,000. That’s the value of a Mega Millions ticket sold at Parker’s convenience store in Moncks Corner on US-52. Make sure to check your tickets, folks — winners have 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize. 💰 (WCBD)

Health

• Heads up, Charleston. James Island no-kill pet adoption center Pet Helpers has temporarily closed. While the shelter is not able to take in new pets from other rescues, it is still honoring previous appointments + accepting stray animals. 🐕 (WCSC)

Listen

• In this episode of the Health Focus podcast from MUSC Health, host Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Louis Gerena — a non-surgical, orthopaedic and sports medicine physician at MUSC — about managing knee osteoarthritis and incorporating low-impact exercise to help. 🎧*

Featured Job

• Gild Group is looking to add an eCommerce Manager to help its diverse portfolio of eCommerce brands grow their businesses. Learn more and apply.*

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REWARDS

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