🌴 Unlocked Doors, Real Community on King Street

Happy THURSDAY, Charleston. 241 years ago today, six Founding Fathers helped charter the school now known as the College of Charleston. The press ignored it. We won't.

On that day, the College of Charleston was officially chartered to "encourage and institute youth in the several branches of liberal education."

The founders of the College included six Founding Fathers — three signers of the Declaration of Independence (Thomas Heyward Jr., Arthur Middleton, and Edward Rutledge) and three framers of the U.S. Constitution (John Rutledge, Charles Pinckney, and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney).

And when it was chartered, it drew little attention from the press. Underrated then, obviously not now — it went on to become the 13th-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the oldest municipal college in the country.

Congrats to Brittney L. of Summerville who guessed correctly in last week's "Where Are We?" The photo was the chef's table mural on Queen Street — a stone's throw from Poogan's Porch.

That mural has a story worth telling.

Last July, I had the privilege of working with Hanna Raskin — one of the sharpest food writers in the country and publisher of The Food Section — on a piece about Charleston's culinary coming-of-age. She captured something I'd felt but couldn't articulate: that "arrival" for a food city is messier than the accolades suggest. Her opener said it all.

"Of the 14 Charleston food-and-beverage superstars who loom over Queen Street in a mural painted by David Boatwright, four have left the industry. Three have moved away. Two have died."

→ Read the full piece

Thursday 63° / 44° ☀️ 💧0%

Friday 68 / 52° ☀️ 💧4%

Saturday 76° / 59° ☀️ 💧5%

Sunday 79° / 62° ☀️ 💧4%

There’s a house on King Street with the door unlocked — and it’s not what you think.
Inside, two Charleston founders are building something that looks like fitness, but feels a lot more like belonging.

This one’s about loneliness, community, and why people are sticking around.

There's no "standard" commission. You already knew that, right? But if you asked most agents to list your home, there's a good chance they'd propose 3%.

We don't.

If you're thinking of selling, the Modern Listing Model delivers full-service, high-end representation — 36 years of experience, cutting-edge tech, zero shortcuts — at a lower fee.

No discounts. Just better math.

→ Email Jimmy

Just reply to this email, or if you’re reading on our website, email me here. The first person to guess correctly will get a shout-out at the top of our issue next week!

Spring Break at the South Carolina Aquarium | 9 AM - 5 PM | South Carolina Aquarium, Downtown | Make your Charleston day feel like a true vacay during Spring Break at the South Carolina Aquarium!

Sweat Sanctuary Rooftop Residency at The Ansonborough I 6 PM | The Ansonborough Hotel, 21 Hasell St, Charleston | This spring, get your sweat on and enjoy the views of Charleston with a rooftop workout at The Ansonborough Hotel, led by the talented instructors at Sweat Sanctuary!

The Beat Goes On: Cher Tribute | Charleston Music Hall, Downtown | f you've ever lip-synced to Believe in your car, this one's for you. The Beat Goes On Cher tribute hits Charleston Music Hall tomorrow night — 8 costume changes, live band, and a crowd that absolutely knows every word.

Shepard Fairey: In Conversation | 6 - 8:30 PM | Gibbes Museum, Downtown | Join us for a special evening at the Gibbes Museum of Art as we welcome artist and Charleston native SHEPARD FAIREY as a guest for the first time.

GASLIGHT by Steven Dietz | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | PURE Theatre, Downtown | A locked attic. Footsteps in the dead of night. A gaslight that flickers just long enough to make you doubt your own eyes. The Victorian thriller that gave rise to 2022’s word of the year.

Paul Reiser w/ Special Guest Matt Mackelcan I 8 PM | Charleston Music Hall, Downtown | Paul Reiser has been making people laugh for four decades — and his live stand-up is the real thing. Sharp, warm, observational comedy about marriage, family, and the quiet absurdities of everyday life.

2026 Walk for Water in Charleston I 8 AM | Riverfront Park, North Charleston | Walk in the shoes of someone who does this every day. The 20th annual Walk for Water hits Riverfront Park Saturday morning — food trucks, live music, and a cause worth showing up for.

James Island Wellness Festival | 9 AM - 3 PM I Cannon Distillery, James Island | Yoga, sound baths, local wellness vendors, and good energy — all on James Island. The festival brings together yoga, holistic wellness, and community connection.

CHS FiT Fest I 10 AM | The Refinery, Downtown | Your fitness era starts Saturday. CHS FiT Fest brings friendly competition and community together with a 5K, yoga, a Zen zone, Olympic-style games, food trucks, a DJ, and more.

Adult Egg Hunt | 11 AM - 2 PM | Holy City Brewing, Park Circle | Yes, the kids had their fun. Now it's your turn. The Adult Egg Hunt is back with hundreds of hidden eggs with prizes ranging from candy and gifts to golden eggs with a combined prize value of $40,000, plus food trucks, craft brews, giant lawn games, and DJ Natty Heavy on the ones and twos.

Smash Homelessness I 2:30 PM | The Refinery, Downtown | 24 of Charleston's best chefs. One burger each. You don't find out who's cooking yours until you arrive.

SC Stingrays vs. Allen Americans I 3:05 PM | North Charleston Coliseum | Join the Paw Patrol at Pucks & Paws Night! Fun for the whole family with specialty jerseys, character appearances, and furry friends as the Stingrays take the ice for a tail-wagging good time.

🎭 Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play! hits WonderStage on March 27 and 28. Mo Willems' beloved duo singing, dancing, and pulling out all the stops in a laugh-out-loud musical adventure. All ages welcome. Use promo code WONDER6 for BOGO tickets.

Got 15 seconds? Let us know what you thought about today’s newsletter by voting in the poll below. 👇