Father's Day is coming up on June 16, 2024. Here are just a few of the many local places ready to help you find the perfect gift or experience for the father figures in your life: Active & Adventurous Dad Aqua Safaris - Members, book a trip with a 10% off codeBeach Cowboy FitnessCoastal... Continue Reading
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Deep Dive: A Look at the June Primaries & November Elections Depending where you live in SC, you could be voting on June 11 for your next State Senator, Solicitor, Sheriff and more. The below deep dive is being shared via TogetherSC, with permission: This year, all 170 legislator seats... Continue Reading
Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: Local Level Did you see? The City of Charleston has joined the ‘gram. Follow along for updates! Stay up to date with what's happening in the city by signing up here... Continue Reading
Every time a shopper uses a credit card, the merchant pays a fee to process the transaction, commonly known as a swipe fees. Supporters of a bipartisan bill in the US Senate say the bill could help merchants by lowering swipe fees. Continue Reading
Below are things you should know or take action on right now as a local-independent business owner or community leader: Federal Level LLF was proud to be an indie-biz advocacy group to co-host a recent virtual Town Hall with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, which recently shared a recap... Continue Reading
As we welcome the start of Black History Month, we celebrate the leaders and voices who have - and are still - tirelessly fighting for change, those who have sought to shape history for the better, for all. Here's the reality today: Charleston demonstrated the 5th fastest growing gap between rich... Continue Reading
The Local Palate (TLP) is a Southern food culture magazine that tells the stories behind the people, places, and foodways that make up this diverse and dynamic culinary region. Through their stories, recipes, events, and online shop, the Local Palate Marketplace, they connect us to the people... Continue Reading
(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) Holiday Outdoor MarketSaturday | Nov. 4, 2023 | 10am-2pm2215 Arthur Gaillard Lane James Island Fall Festival MarketFriday | Nov. 3, 2023 | 6-10pmThe Town Market at Town Hall on James Island Holiday Sip & ShopSunday | Nov. 5, 2023 |... Continue Reading
Here are some fun ways you can support local-independent businesses this summer! Hit the links and then head to a brewery.Daniel Island Golf ClubEdmund's OastFrothy BeardHoly City BrewingIndigo ReefTradesman Brewing Enjoy an outdoor adventure followed by ice cream to cool... Continue Reading
It's not too late! Here are just a few of the many local places ready to help you find the perfect gift or experience for the father figures in your life: Active & Adventurous Dad Oxbow Road AdventuresRhapsody FitnessVapor Apparel Beach Dad BeachmateMcKevlin’s Surf ShopRheos Nautical... Continue Reading
We are thrilled to have the South Carolina Aquarium back as a content collaborator during Eat Drink Local Month! They recently relaunched their Good Catch program and graciously shared some insight into how we can all support sustainable seafood practices. By: Katelyn McGlothlin, Marketing... Continue Reading
Lowcountry Local First to host 12th annual Eat Drink Local Month campaign in May Continue Reading