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 📰 Top Local Headlines

😎 It’s Freaking Hot.

Planes Go Bump In The Night…Several passengers were treated for minor injuries after a plane heading to Norfolk VA was diverted to Charleston due to storms. While parked, it was clipped by another plane.

Area Beaches Have Their Water Tested For Bacteria…Sullivans Is Suspect?

We Strive To Keep This Newsletter Positive…Therefore, that’s it for the headlines. 🥴 

🦟 Time To Talk About The Charleston City Bird…You Guessed Correctly…The Mosquito

Are you someone who is a mosquito magnet? Have you almost caused a 10 car pileup trying to swat the little blood sucking devil? We can relate. Here is a rundown of why they love you so much…

Factors that attract mosquitoes: 

• Carbon Dioxide:

  Mosquitoes are drawn to the carbon dioxide we exhale, with larger individuals and those with higher metabolic rates (like pregnant women) producing more. 

• Body Heat:

  Mosquitoes are attracted to heat, and individuals with higher body temperatures may be more appealing. 

• Body Odor:

  Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to body odor, which is influenced by genetics, diet, and the bacteria on our skin. Some individuals naturally produce scents that are more attractive to mosquitoes. 

• Blood Type:

  Research suggests mosquitoes are more attracted to individuals with Type O blood compared to Type A. 

• Pregnancy:

  Pregnant women tend to exhale more carbon dioxide and have a higher body temperature, making them more susceptible to mosquito bites. 

• Alcohol Consumption:

  Alcohol consumption can increase body temperature and mosquito attraction.

• Exercise:

  Exercise increases body heat and carbon dioxide production, making you more appealing to mosquitoes. 

Genetic Influence:

• Scent:

  Research indicates that genetic factors influence the specific scents (kairomones) that humans emit, which can either attract or repel mosquitoes. 

• HLA System:

  The HLA system, which plays a role in immunity, also affects the types and amounts of scent chemicals released by the skin, influencing mosquito attraction. 

Other Factors:

• Skin Microbes:

  The bacteria on your skin contribute to body odor and can affect mosquito attraction. 

• Clothing:

  Darker clothing can absorb more heat and make you more noticeable to mosquitoes. 

Here are some tips to keep the blood suckers at bay…Click Here

☕️ Liberty Beans Coffee Co has locals buzzing!

Founders Jim & Diane are keeping our community caffeinated with their bold…never bitter coffee blends and single origins.

This award winning coffee roastery sources beans from around the world. According to Jim, founder and head roaster…”we have several importers which allows us to select the best organic and fair trade beans from around the world.”

***Order today for quick delivery to your door!

Jim spilled the beans (see what we did there ) on the green coffee bean industry. Says Jim…”we only purchase the best arabica beans that allow us to produce incredible tasting coffee without bitterness. Our coffee is known for its low acid content as well”.

Diane also heads up Liberty Beans fundraising programs. “We work with schools, teams, organizations and charities to help them reach and exceed their fundraising goals. For schools and teams, we realized that whatever kids are selling…adults are buying. We work with them to create a custom label for the coffee bags to highlight their organization. It has been tremendously successful!”

To order or find out more about Liberty Beans Coffee, click here.

🍴 Local Bites

Vicious Biscuit celebrates 5 years in Summerville…Since its opening in 2020, Vicious Biscuit in Summerville has sold over 826,000 biscuits, drawing customers with favorites like ‘Vicious,’ the ‘Fat Boy,’ or the ‘Old School Breakfast.’

Local farm to table Sorghum & Salt gets fresh new digs! It moved just one block over to 186 St Phillips Street to a larger space. The menu, created by chef-owner Tres Jackson, still focuses on local products, offering options for a four- or six-course tasting menu.

😋 Next Week, Get Ready…It’s the Battle of Shrimp and Grits!

🌆 Five Events This Week

1. Chucktown Beatdown Live Pro Wrestling: Enjoy live pro wrestling at the City of Hanahan Recreation Complex Gymnasium. 

2. All Levels Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens offers yoga classes. 

3. Sunday Brunch Farmers Market: Enjoy brunch and local produce at Charleston Pour House. 

4. Charleston Farmers Market — Saturday mornings at Marion Square.

5. Creed comes to Credit One Stadium on Thursday, July 14.

💡 Insider Tip of the Week…SHHH

🙃 If you are unfortunate enough to get stung by a stingray…the cure is to soak the area in hot water. It will draw out the venom. Trust us…sadly we know. You should also make a trip to the ER to make sure there is not a stinger left in your skin.

🌟 Hidden Gem

High Thyme - Sullivans Island. Get the filet!

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Stay Salty my friends…

Your Local Gator Staff