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During the West Ashley stop of the city’s State of Our City <[link removed]> tour, Mayor William Cogswell announced that Charleston will sign an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the SCDOT, giving it the power to fix state-owned roads.The city will also retime every traffic signal in West Ashley to optimize traffic flow. A retiming effort completed on the Calhoun Corridor has improved traffic flow there by ~25%."It all comes down to the same goal: making our roads work better for the people who use them every day," said Mayor Cogswell.The city says it aims to fix 20 to 30 potholes a day and is adding a second repair crew to speed up the work. If you're wondering, "Who's paying for this?" The funds are from extra revenue following increased hotel and business license fees.Early next year, the city will also launch a dedicated pothole hotline, a direct way to report potholes that need repairing.The State of Our City series continues with upcoming stops on James Island, Johns Island, Daniel Island + Cainhoy, and the Peninsula.
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Events

Thursday, Sept. 17

Hold My Tea Bar Crawl <[link removed]> | Thursday, Sept. 17-Saturday, Sept. 19 | Times and locations vary | Price of purchaseChildren's Museum Birthday Week <[link removed]> | Thursday, Sept. 17-Monday, Sept. 21 | Times vary | Children's Museum of the Lowcountry | $13Halls Restaurant Week <[link removed]> | Thursday, Sept. 17-Tuesday, Sept. 22 | Hall Management Group Restaurants | Price of purchase16th Annual Business & Community Expo <[link removed]> | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Omar Shrine Center, Mount Pleasant | FreeMovies in the Park: "Father of the Bride" <[link removed]> | 6-9 p.m. | American Gardens | FreeZac Brown Band: Love & Fear Tour <[link removed]> | 7-9 p.m. | Credit One Stadium | $85+Friday, Sept. 18

Art + Sound Integrative Experience <[link removed]> | 5:30-7 p.m. | 3301 Salterbeck St., Mount Pleasant | $45Tiny Lawn Music Series <[link removed]> | 6-8 p.m. | The Darby Building, Mount PleasantMoonlight Mixer <[link removed]> | 7-10 p.m. | Folly Beach Pier, Folly Beach | $10+Pour and Pair: Wine and Cheese Tasting <[link removed]> | 7:30 p.m. | August Wines | $50Pickle Palooza <[link removed]> | Friday, Sept. 18-Sunday, Sept. 20 | Cannon Distillery | $27Saturday, Sept. 19

Tomato Fest <[link removed]> | Saturday, Sept. 19-Friday, Sept. 25 | 7 a.m.-9 p.m. | Sorelle | Price of purchaseHappy Steps 5K: Benefiting Camp Happy Days <[link removed]> | 8-11:30 a.m. | The Island Club, Sullivans Island | $45+Yard Sale <[link removed]> | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Meeting Green | Price of purchaseThe Sweet Tea Festival <[link removed]> | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hutchinson Square, Summerville | Free entry
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The highly anticipated Shake Shack opens <[link removed]> Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Tanger Outlets Charleston near Abercrombie & Fitch. Shake Shack will donate $1 per sandwich sold on opening day to Lowcountry Food Bank, alongside gift card giveaways and South Carolina-themed tumblers while supplies last. (WCIV)Civic

An ordinance to remove the rental registration fee for short-term rentals passed its second reading, but the Folly Beach City Council is waiting to finalize it. Read <[link removed]> why. (WCBD)Coming Soon

Chef Mark Bolchoz <[link removed]> of Cane Pazzo landed <[link removed]> on the name Reenie’s <[link removed]> for his second restaurant. Named after his grandmother, it will open mid-November on Remount Road in North Charleston in the former Dashi space. Expect a menu that combines traditions from the Lowcountry and Ireland’s west coast. (Charleston City Paper)Biz

Coastal Canvas Products, a custom shade and luxury outdoor architecture company, opened <[link removed]>an office on Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. Although their space is new, the company has served the Lowcountry since 1975.Cause

Halls Management Group’s eighth annual Braggin' Rights Bash returns on Tuesday, Sept. 22 with a Yacht Rock theme. All 10 restaurants will compete with bites and cocktails as guests vote for their favorites to earn bragging rights. Tickets are $200 <[link removed]>, and the event benefits the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center <[link removed]>.Ranked

No. 3. That's where Charleston landed <[link removed]> on Sports Business Journal's list of the best minor league sports markets. Filling 80% of available seats, the Holy City’s three professional sports franchises are on track to surpass half a million in total attendance for the third consecutive year.Sports

Charleston Sports and Social Club may team up with the Charleston Battery for a three-inning kickball tournament at Patriots Point Sports Complex on Saturday, Oct. 24. The $25 tickets include tournament play, a VIP Battery Ticket, pre-game tailgating, and a drink voucher. Interested? Fill out this form <[link removed]>. Community

From upcoming concerts and festivals to new bites around CHS, there’s no shortage of adventure. If you’ve loved what you’ve found in our newsletter so far, support CHStoday with a contribution <[link removed]> to keep the good news in your inbox every morning.Try This

75+. That’s how many craft breweries you can expect at Charleston Beer Fest, heading to Riverfront Park Saturday, Oct. 24. Your ticket <[link removed]> supports Palmetto Community Care’s work serving Lowcountry residents living with HIV and AIDS. Last year, the organization provided $6.5 million toward life-saving medications. See more of the impact <[link removed]>.*Wellness

When your to-do list feels a million miles long, it’s easy to put yourself on the back burner. But self-care doesn’t have to mean adding one more thing to your list. Kim Markin with Modern Minds shares a few simple, realistic ways <[link removed]> to care for yourself each day, including finding the balance between movement and rest.*Shop

Have you checked out the new fall drop at Kate Spade Outlet? Your favorite bag is waiting there at a major discount, like this timeless, chic shoulder bag <[link removed]> that’s 69% off and the perfect autumn shade in Red Jam, or this does-it-all tote bag <[link removed]> made with pebbled leather and gold hardware, now 68% off.† <[link removed]>‡*Family

How to set kids up for a strong school year? Personalized lessons in math, reading, science, and more from IXL — one in four US students use it. Take 25% off for a limited time in the Back to School Sale <[link removed]>.*

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