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This week in The Local Gator - New Restaurants, Keep Summer Going...And More
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Weekly Headlines
đ Shrimpgate lives on and some cool local historyâŚ.
Charleston is home to more Revolutionary and Civil War history than you might realize. And Shrimpgate heads to the courts over semantics?
Saltwater Cowboy files counter suit in Federal Court regarding âShrimpgateâ. In a shrimp shellâŚoops, nut shell, Saltwater Cowboy claimes the wording âlocal shrimpâ is too ambiguous.
25 years since the raising of the civil war era submarine The H. L. Hunley.. The sub disappeared after being the first submersible to sink a ship in 1864. CLick the link for a facinating bit of history.
School may be starting, but summer lives on! Looking for some new adventures? Check out these Revolutionary Sites in Charleston.
Gator Bites
Hit A Cool New Spot Before Summer Is Over
Here is Charlestonâs City Paper list of 50 restaurants to try this summer.
Here is a group of new restaurants you may not have tried yet.
Looking to up your cooking game? Here is a recipe for authentic Charleston She Crab Soup.
She Crab Soup
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Pic Of The Week
This weekâs pic was submitted by Lynn Swan. Congrats to Lynn on winning a $10 gift card to Liberty Beans Coffee!
Happening This Week
Live Music:
Venues and Events:
The Washout on Folly Beach: Features live music with Green Thieves on Saturday, Dan Marsh Duo on Thursday, and Eddie Bush on Friday, plus Folly Art Village with music on Wednesdays.
Red's Ice House: Offers live music five times a week on their deck.
The Rusty Rudder: Has live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
McCann's Irish Pub: Features live music in a neighborhood setting.
Henry's on the Market: Provides a live music calendar with various bands and times.
Pour House Charleston: Features various bands and genres, including a Grateful Dead tribute on Wednesday and a Yacht Rock band on Friday.
Firefly Distillery: Hosts live music events, including listening sessions with local and national acts, often with food trucks and cocktails.
Sweetgrass Hall: Offers live music with "Take The Lead" on Friday, August 15th.
The Crab Shack: Features live music by Dave Grunstra from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 10th.
Taco Boy: Hosts a live DJ from 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm on Sunday, August 10th.
Bounty Bar: Features Sunday Sessions with local legends jamming out with special guests at 10:00 pm.
Sister Hazel at The Windjammer for their annual summer visit.
Charleston River Dogs are home all week!
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Thatâs it for this week.
Keep grinding and look out for each other.
We Appreciate You.
Stay SaltyâŚ
Your Local Gator Team