EVENTS

Today

• Taste of Folly Cocktail Competition | Fri., Jan. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | The Pavilion Ballroom at the Tides, 1 Center St., Folly Beach | $24+ | Kick off the annual Taste of Folly weekend with a battle of local bartenders showcasing specialty cocktails. 🍹

Saturday

• Candlelight Tours of Drayton Hall | Sat., Jan. 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Drayton Hall | $45 | Experience the nation’s oldest untouched home open to the public with a candlelight tour conducted by an audio broadcast.
• Savory Saturday | Sat., Jan. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Center Street, Folly Beach | $9+ | Celebrate Folly Beach’s cuisine with a festival featuring local bands, 40+ vendors, competitions, and live cooking demonstrations. 

Sunday

• Michael Bolton | Sun., Jan. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Charleston Gaillard Center | $47+ | Snag tickets to see this Grammy Award-winning artist perform live in the Lowcountry. 🎤
• Beer Pairing Dinner with Tobins Market | Sun., Jan. 16 | 6 p.m. | Estuary Beans and Barley, 3538 Meek’s Farm Rd., Johns Island | $75 | Reserve your spot for this four-course beer pairing dinner series featuring fried green tomatoes, local shrimp, cherry BBQ glazed fried chicken thigh, and desserts. 

Monday

• 2022 MLK Day Parade | Mon., Jan. 17 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Commemorate MLK Day with a live pre-recorded parade featuring floats, walking groups, bands, a media stand, and live commentary by TV anchors — tune into WCBD News 2 to watch. 

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

• 59º | Sunny | 4% chance of rain ☀️
• Brrr. This three-day weekend may bring some light ice + freezing rain to the Lowcountry. SCDOT will be spreading salt to combat the possible wintry conditions. Stay warm, Charlestonians. 🧊 (The Post and Courier)

Sunrise + Sunset

• Rise: 7:21 a.m.
• Set: 5:37 p.m.

Tide

• Low: 11:41 a.m. + 11:42 p.m.
• High: 5:23 a.m. + 5:42 p.m.

Closing

• After 16 years of serving the Lowcountry, d.d. Peckers’ Wing Shack will close on Jan. 23. The neighborhood wing joint, located at 1660 Savannah Hwy., posted a heartfelt goodbye on Facebook + invited community members to come by before its last day. (Holy City Sinner)
  

Coming Soon

• Donut worry, be happy. The former Mama Brown’s BBQ at 2840 US Hwy. 17 in Mt. Pleasant will become a new Dunkin’ location. No opening date has been announced yet. ☕ (The Post and Courier)
  

Open

• Marina Suites at 670 Marina Dr. is a new private “boat to work” office space on Daniel Island. The space offers conference facilities, warehouse availability, mail and technology services, and free parking. The boutique waterfront suites are now available for leasing opportunities. 

Real Estate

• After a quarter-century of vacancy, the former Naval Office Building in North Charleston may be converted into a luxury apartment. Real estate company Camino Verde Group plans to convert this six-story, $12 million building into residential + retail space. (WCIV) 

Sports

• The Charleston Battery soccer team has released its full 2022 schedule for the regular season. The new season will kick off on March 12 at Patriots Point against Oklahoma’s FC Tulsa — the first match with new head coach Conor Casey. ⚽

Active

• Have you heard of the Roper St. Francis Healthcare "Couch to 5K" program? The free virtual training program offers tips for people and dogs to start a new exercise routine including information on preparation, nutrition, and hydration for you and your pup. Watch the videos. 🐕 (WCIV)

Outdoors

• Local conservation groups Lowcountry Land Trust + East Cooper Land Trust have teamed up to help preserve the environment and history of hundreds of places across the region, ranging from small parks to large plantations. How to volunteer. 🌳 (WCIV)

Listen

• In this episode of the Health Focus podcast from MUSC Health, host Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Habib Rizk, Director of MUSC’s Vestibular Program, about dietary restrictions for the treatment of Meniere’s disease, an inner ear disorder that can cause dizziness and hearing loss. 🎧*

Eat

• Looking for a light, easy breakfast hack? We suggest taking two Apple Cinnamon Quaker Rice Cakes from Lowes Foods and topping them with natural peanut butter + banana slices. Pair with a giant cold brew to complete the meal. 🍏*

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REWARDS

THE WRAP

Editor's Pick: Art alert. According to Charleston City Paper, "Griots of Cotton, Indigo and Clay" is a new exhibit that will go on display Jan. 20 at Charleston City Gallery on Prioleau Street. 

 

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