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 📰 Top Local Headlines - CAROLINA DAY!

Carolina Day! Saturday, June 28 - Carolina Day is the annual commemoration of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island that occurred on June 28, 1776.

*Downtown - Catch the parade from Washington Park to White Point Garden followed by a concert given by Charleston Concert band. 8am-2pm.

*Fort Moultrie hosts Carolina Day events from 9am-4:30pm. Events include a rifle, musket and cannon firing demonstration, presentations by live historians and presentations from both Patriots and the British!

Carolina Day at the Riverdogs! - The Riverdogs will battle the Lynchburg Hillcats followed by Charleston’s first ever largescale Drone Light Show featuring 250 custom- choreographed LED drones performing above the ballpark. 6pm-10pm

🛍️ Local Boat Clubs - Longing to get out on the water but not ready to buy a boat?

Perhaps we have the solution…a “boat club”. There are several in the area that offer a variety of boating options. They are all pretty similar…you pay a onetime initiation fee (like a country club…fees vary, usually $3k-$5k) and a monthly fee to reserve and use the boats. There are some parameters such as the boats need to be back before dark and usually not allowed to venture into the ocean. But, there is plenty of water to explore for fishing, water sports and cruising. If you are not an experienced boater, all clubs offer training. Check out some of these clubs…

1. Nautical Boat Club - Mount Pleasant

2. Care Free Boat Club - Daniel Island and Downtown Charleston

3. Freedom Boat Club - Charleston City Marina

4. Seabreeze Boat Club - Under Ravenel Bridge, Charleston

5. West Ashley Boat Club - West Ashley

☕️ 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

DC-based best pizzeria in America (2017) opening Charleston Location. Timber Pizza Company, founded in 2014, is targeting a July opening. Founder Andrew Dana attended College of Charleston. He and his partner tapped local Jeremy Waybright formally of Tempest to lead Timber Charleston. Expect creative Neapolitan-ish wood fired pizzas and, of course, a full bar (it IS Charleston). King Street.

We recently visited Evo Pizzeria in Park Circle. Service and food were outstanding! We sat at the small bar and had a view of the pizza chefs performing their works of yummy art. Start off with a local beer then flow into a bottle of red to match the (smallish) menu. We loved the Pork Trifecta and the Margherita!

New Realm Brewery is celebrating their 7th Anniversary with a weekend long party June 27-29! Join them on Daniel Island for great beer, food and live music. Insider tip- they throw great Credit One Stadium pre-concert parties with live bands. Get there early (5-5:30) to grab a parking spot and then walk over to the stadium at concert time.

🌆 Five Events This Week

1. Thomas Rhett - Better In Boots Tour 2025 - Credit One Stadium, Daniel Island

2. Fridays After Five -Discover Magnolia in a whole new light, where Friday evenings come alive with vibrant colors and delightful sounds. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy nature, art, and music together! Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

3. Party At The Point - Highway Boys, Zach Bryan tribute band. 5pm Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina.

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

5. Live at Firefly — Outdoor concert series, check schedule.

💡 Insider Tip of the Week…SHHH

Acme Lowcountry Kitchen on IOP offers a percentage off your meal equal to your age if you dine on your birthday!

🌟 Hidden Gem

Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits - Get the biscuit flight…thank us later!

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