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Event Spotlight

Summerville's sweetest contest returns

Bartender in a black apron holds an iced cocktail garnished with fresh mint and orange, conveying a refreshing, stylish bar atmosphere.

The bar crawl is more like a cocktail trail spanning several days, so you have plenty of time to try the drinks. | Photo by Kersey House

Flowertown is about to get a whole lot sweeter. The week leading up to the 15th annual Sweet Tea Festival (in Downtown Summerville on Saturday, Sept. 19), the town will host the Hold My Tea Bar Crawl and Sweet Tea Cocktail Contest.

From Monday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 20 a dozen local bars and restaurants will create their best sweet tea-inspired cocktails, and guests can vote for their favorite cocktail and play bar crawl bingo.

If you complete your bingo card, you'll score a free bar crawl shirt, while supplies last.

2026 Participating Locations

The Azalea Bar & Garden
Five Loaves Cafe
Godwin’s Beer Hall
The Icehouse Restaurant
Kersey House
La Chev 208
Laura
Lowcountry Fish Camp
Lowcountry Public House
Luxe Bar & Bistro
Montreux Bar & Grill
Sweetwater One Twenty Three

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News Notes

Development

A proposed mixed-use development on James Island, with a mini-golf course and retail space, received partial approval from the Design Review Board. Leaders say the office and parking garage portions of the Grimball Road development needed tweaks before they can move forward. (WCSC)

Civic

Charleston County Council has approved a measure allowing CARTA to try to acquire several acres at the Ladson Fairgrounds for the Lowcountry Rapid Transit Project. Tap here to see what that could mean for both the fair and the transit project. (WCBD)

Biz

Charleston Candle Co. is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with the launch of two new signature candles — Charleston and The Holy City — inspired by the place where the husband-and-wife duo Chaz and Kristen Schwiers started the business.

Coming Soon

JustFit Kitchen will open a cafe at 850 Morrison Dr. We’ll keep you updated on the opening date.

Try This

This one’s for the girls, and Dolly. Spend tomorrow night, Sept. 9, at On Air Love from 7 to 9 p.m. for Dolly-inspired drinks, live covers, and sparkles. Tickets are $5, and proceeds benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Festival

On Thursday, Sept. 24 the MOJA Arts Festival’s opening celebration will take place in Marion Square at 11 a.m. The picnic-style celebration will feature performances by the Burke, Timberland, and Woodland high school bands, who will also face off in a drumline battle. Fun fact: One of this year's honorary chairpersons is Darius Rucker.

Eat

Chef Daniel Humm’s yearlong residency at The Charleston Place is wrapping, and the final seasonal menu was announced. It highlights late-summer produce, including pan con tomate and Raven Farms mushrooms. Pro tip: Guests can expect cookies at the end of their meal.

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Editor's Pick

🎨 Get ready to break out your creative side

A diverse group of people stands smiling in front of a pink house. They all form heart shapes with their hands, conveying a warm, friendly atmosphere.

The city selected 10 projects nominated by residents to improve neighborhoods and public spaces. | Photo by City of Charleston

The City of Charleston is inviting folks from the Westside Neighborhood to help paint a community mural at the Mitchell Playground pedestrian bridge. The project is part of the city's Love Your Block program.

No skills needed. The mural will be a paint-by-number format and was designed by local artist Blake Suarez.

Head to 145 Fishburne St. today from 5 to 7 for the event, featuring a bluegrass band, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.

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