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Tide
○ Low: 12:22 pm to 1:10 pm
○ High: 6h48 + 19h07
Announced
○ The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced a Impact of $ 952 million for 2020 across the state. This number is calculated using several economic variables, including grant financing, investments made, supported jobs + more. Read the 2020 Annual Report: A year like no other, an answer like no other on here.
Civic
○ Charlestonians were looking forward to the great revelation of objects in a time capsule under the John C. Calhoun statue since it is discovery was announced earlier this week. The city’s archaeologist says he could take two weeks or more for safely open the stone box, and that some items can be decadent. Learn about the city’s efforts on here. (The Post and Courier)
Coronavirus
○ The Charleston Area Regional Transport Authority (LETTER) + SCDHEC are partnering to bring COVID-19 test for two main hubs. As of February 1, there will be mobile test kiosks in The CARD Mary Street stop, (63 Mary Street) and in SuperStop LETTER (3376 Rivers Ave.). No appointment required. Watch scheduling + pre-registration information on here. (Holy sinful city)
○ Visit SCDHEC website for complete coronavirus data + statistics, and on here for daily positive COVID-19 cases + related deaths in South Carolina and accelerateSC website for complete coronavirus data + statistics on jobs, business, economics, education and more in South Carolina.
Coming soon
○ Gobble Gobble, a food truck from Austin, Texasis coming to Palmetto Brewing Co. (289 Huger St.) permanently. Gobble Gobble came to Charleston in 2017 + is known for its turkey burger. They will be open Monday to Thursday, from 4pm to 9pm.; Fri + Sat, 1pm to 9pm.; and Sun, 1pm to 7pm, starting in February.
Cause
○ Marcus Lemonis, from CNBC’s “The profit”, Is challenging Americans to help those who lack of access to food + to give back to local restaurants during the pandemic by launching the Plating change, a Lemon-Aid Foundation program, established in October 2020.
Last month, Lemonis helped Green common $ 10,000 request to feed community members in need. Learn more + donate on here.
Feel good
○ A Berkeley Electric Cooperative employee came to the rescue after a Bald eagle was hit by a car in Moncks Corner earlier this week. The bird, who was eating a fish on the road before being hit, has been reduced + taken to Awendaw Birds of Prey Center for care and recovery. See the full post on here. 🦅 (WCBD)
Drink
○ Want to rock your next happy hour? Output check Discover South Carolinain list of local handmade cocktails, including The Dewberry Living Roomin (334 Meeting St.) “The golden hour. ”The citrus drink includes tequila, Aperol, Orgeat + lemon. 🍹
Today is
○ National chocolate cake day. Could you munch the mixer and prepare your own, or you can skip the cleaning and get your fix from Lowes Foods Confectionery. 🤤Ⓟ
Active
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TheBuy
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