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88º | 36% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 6:54 a.m. | Sunset 7:46 p.m.

High tides 10:40 a.m. + 10:55 p.m. | Low tide 4:58 p.m.

Editor's PickParking cost changes in the last decade

King Street in downtown Charleston will welcome five new retailers in the later half of 2026.
It's three laps max before we head to a garage. | Photo by City of Charleston

According to reporting by the Post and Courier <[link removed]> back in 2016, the citywide rate for city parking garages was $2 per hour, with a daily maximum of $16, and monthly passes were $125.Parking rates <[link removed]> are now $3 per hour, with a maximum charge of $24 per day, and the city doesn’t offer an annual parking pass.
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Asked How long do you circle King Street for a parking spot before you head to a garage?

A. 0 minutes — I always head straight to the garageB. 5 minutes — I know when to quitC. 10 minutes — One more lapD. 20 minutes — I will find a spot
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Events

Monday, Aug. 31

Jurassic Seas <[link removed]>| Times vary | South Carolina Aquarium | $35+Olivia Dean Jazz <[link removed]> | 7-8 p.m. | James Island Recreation Complex | $14Tuesday, Sept. 1

Tai Chi <[link removed]> | 10-11 a.m. | Daniel Island Library | FreePlay Dayz <[link removed]> | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Towne Centre | FreeWednesday, Sept. 2

Early Morning Bird Walk <[link removed]> | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Caw Caw, Ravenel | $12Wild Dunes Resort Food & Beverage Job Fair <[link removed]> | 3-6 p.m. | The Sweetgrass Inn at Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms | FreeThursday, Sept. 3

Movies in the Park: "The Parent Trap" <[link removed]> | 6-9 p.m. | American Gardens | FreeWomen's Volleyball: College of Charleston vs. The Citadel <[link removed]> | 6-8 p.m. | McAlister Field House | FreeCollege Football Kickoff <[link removed]> | Times vary | Red Palm Tavern | Price of purchase
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News Notes
Civic

City leaders on the Isle of Palms are asking <[link removed]> the community to help define the island’s vibe and shape its future. Residents, business owners, and visitors are invited to fill out a survey. Weigh in <[link removed]>. (WCBD)Mansion Monday

A wrap-around porch, dock swing, and river views — this 5,144-sqft Mount Pleasant home <[link removed]> is what dreams are made of.Announced

Hampden Clothing Co. <[link removed]> will set up its new distribution and fulfillment center on Meeting Street Road. NAI Charleston <[link removed]> shared the news and says the company will transition into the space at the end of the year.Eat

Hall Management Group’s internal restaurant week called Cheers Charleston <[link removed]> will return Sept. 10-22. Each spot will offer a three-course prix fixe menu. Check out the menus of the participating restaurants <[link removed]>. (Holy City Sinner)Shop

More options are making their way to Tanger Outlets. Simply Southern, Hollister, and Perfumes4U are joining <[link removed]> the mix. (Holy City Sinner)Today Is

National Eat Outside Day. Our recommendation? Make a whole day of it: Enjoy an acai bowl in a shady patio spot at Alcove Market <[link removed]>, then head to <[link removed]>Lost Isle <[link removed]> tonight for dinner beneath the twinkling lights.Plan Ahead

Next month, Parrot Surf and Skate will host Parrot's Holy City Skate Jam <[link removed]> at Sk8 Charleston. The event <[link removed]> will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, with 5 divisions and a $2500 cash purse.Shop

Experiencing hair loss? Let’s talk about TED. Purchase a package of four TED Hair Restoration treatments <[link removed]> for $2,000 and get a complimentary Nutrafol supplement this quarter at Charleston Medical Spa. Designed for men and women, TED offers hair restoration with zero downtime or pain. Learn more <[link removed]>.*Read

What you won’t find in The Flyover’s daily newsletter: spin, fluff, or agenda. What you will find: free, fact-based news coverage about politics, business, sports, and technology to start your day in the know. Subscribe automatically by clicking this link <[link removed]> and receive future editions in your inbox.*Wellness

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Small Business💙 Reader-recommended local businesses

Charleston Express shuttle bus labeled “Transportation,” with colorful Charleston landmarks, palm trees, phone number, and QR code.
Get the party started while you're on the way to your next event. | Photo by Charleston Express

In honor of our many movers and shakers, we’re asking readers to nominate small businesses <[link removed]> they love so we can share them with the whole audience.Travel + Leisure

Charlestown Express <[link removed]> | Party bus and transportation service"I bought the bus to go on road trips with my children. We didn’t use it as much as we planned, so I turned it into a business. Now 20% of the proceeds go to their college fund. They are the reason this business was started." — Owners Sam NassarLooking for a ride to your next good time? Get the party started with this local private transportation option. Reach out and mention CHStoday to get 10% off.

Food + Beverage

JCP Entertainment & Catering <[link removed]> | Catering, Personal Chef and Bartending services"We love food and seeing our customers enjoy our offerings. Food is the key to the soul." — Owner Jim PittsTake your next event to a whole new level with this Mount Pleasant-based catering, private chef, and bartending business.

Editor’s note: Some quotes may have been edited for clarity and brevity.
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The Buy
Sale alert: Walmart’s The Beauty Event <[link removed]> is live through Friday, September 4, with tons of discounted prices on today’s top beauty brands (think: Olay, Nutrafol, Laneige, and Solawave). Shop the sales worthy of snapping up while they’re still in stock: 💄 Instead of $24, pay $13.99 to try the viral Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask <[link removed]> that quenches lips overnight so they’re soft all day. 💄 Calvin Klein’s bestselling Eternity perfume <[link removed]> is $88 $32.83. 💄 Take $60 off a duo of Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum <[link removed]> that makes fine lines disappear while firming, hydrating, and protecting skin. 💄 Finally get your smile glowing with $30.50 off the MySmile Pro Teeth Whitening Kit <[link removed]> — you’ll remove years of coffee, tea, and wine stains with each 10 minute session.💄 Try a top-rated hot air dryer brush <[link removed]> for under $50, with six different brush heads to help you blow dry, curl, or straighten hair exactly the way you want. Deals are subject to change.
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The Wrap
Anyone else notice the sunset time at the top of the newsletter keeps creeping earlier and earlier?Over the month of August, Charleston <[link removed]> will have lost 52 minutes of daylight, a sign that fall is near. That means The Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch <[link removed]> is around the corner.

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