🏫Abandoned Kindergarten for Sale + $5 Pizza & Beer

🍩 Duck Donuts (Mt Pleasant)

The franchise just opened its new location this past Saturday right on Houston Northcutt Blvd. Every donut is made fresh, warm, and customized when you order, and there are more unique flavors on the menu than you can imagine. Check out the menu and more info here.

🍕 Ok Donna (Downtown, Wagener Terrace)

Ok Donna is a new “Italian-ish” neighborhood hangout spot where you can come in and grab a beer and a slice of pizza for $5, or get dressed and have a cocktail for a nice night out. It just opened this past month, but locals are already buzzing about it and loving the atmosphere. Including their website here for more details.

🌮 Cielo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila (Nexton / Summerville)

Cielo opened in the past month and it’s bringing flavors of Mexico, with a modern twist of Latin infusions to the Nexton community. Some of my favorite items on the menu are the Birria Bombs and the Mexican Sushi. Here is the full menu.

🍣 Lee Marcus Food Group

Lee Marcus Food Group is operating KYN, an omakase (multiple course sushi experience), out of Wine Shop Sullivan’s Island. Unfortunately, it’s all booked out through the rest of the month. The good news? They are planning to open up a full-time brick and mortar location in the spring. They’re also hosting a 6-course Japanese Inspired Tasting Menu at the Starlight Motor Inn (North Charleston). Tickets are selling fast, but there are still some available on their website, linked here.

Daniel Island Social Bridge Club (More Info) · 1-4pm · FREE · Daniel Island Library · A laid-back social gathering for those who play bridge or are interested in learning to play

Hot Cocoa, S'mores & Balloon Twisting Kids' Night at East Bay Deli (More Info) · 5-8pm · University Blvd, North Charleston · FREE Kid's Meal w/ Purchase of an Adult Meal · A great opportunity for kids to make hot cocoa, roast s’mores, and play with balloon animals, and get a free kids meal at East Bay Deli

North Charleston Chamber of Commerce January Coffee Meetup (More Info) · 7:30am-9am · Stingray Branding & Chamber HQ, North Charleston · $5 for non-members · An opportunity to connect with Chamber business professionals, build relationships, exchange ideas, and stay connected with what’s happening in the local business scene.

Southern Sips Mixology Class (More Info) · 3:30-4:30pm · Linnette's, Johns Island · $125 · Guided by skilled instructors, you'll learn to blend local herbs, fruits, and premium spirits to create cocktails that embody the spirit of the Southern. Includes two cocktails that you will craft.

Wine Tasting & Candle Making w/ Salt & Vine (More Info) · Island Candles, James Island · $71 · an evening where you can sip wine and create your own candles

Yarn Therapy (More Info) · 2-4pm · Goose Creek Library · FREE · Join other knitters and crocheters for a time of relaxation, socialization and fun

Oyster Shell Pop-Up (More Info) · 6-8pm · Estuary Beans & Barley, Johns Island · $25 · Make your choice of oyster shell ring dishes by decoupaging oyster shells! All supplies provided, along with instruction from local craftsmen

Evening Sound Bath (Tickets) · 6-7pm · SC Aquarium, Downtown Charleston · $20 · Settle your senses and relax your mind in this adults-only tranquil meditation led by Amanda Hardwick of Twisted Yoga

Retirement Planning 101 (More Info) · 10am · Senior Savings Network, North Charleston · FREE · Hour-long seminar highlighting the ins and outs of retirement. Everything from Medicare to Financial Planning

Third Thursday @ Hutchinson Square (More Info) · 5-8:30pm · Hutchinson Square, Summerville · FREE · Downtown Hutchinson turns into a celebration of local art, music, and community. Stroll the streets of Downtown Hutchinson and take in the local music and art scene while shopping, dining, and enjoying the month’s featured activities and events

Make Your Own Plant Pot Pottery Workshop (More Info) · 7-9pm · Charles Town Fermentory, West Ashley · $82 · Sculpt your own plant pot or vase in this beginner-friendly feel-good clay workshop.

🏛️ The 2026 legislative session kicks off this week, resuming right where it left off last year. It’s also an an election year for every member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. The primary topics in the 2026 agenda are Affordability and Accessibility of Dependent Care, SCDOT Modernization, Building Competitive Communities, Military, Housing, and Insurance. You can check out the full agenda here.

🔥 SC Forestry officials issue Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties (live5news). The alert is effective as of 1/11, at 6am in response to the elevated risk of wildfires because of a lack of significant rainfall. This does not prohibit outdoor burning, but it is strongly encouraged to halt any burning until the alert is lifted.

🏫 The former Marion S. Hanckel Kindergarten at 34 Pitt St. is now listed for sale, following an extended legal case that resulted from a Charleston man’s attempt to buy the property in 2013. Check out the full news article (The Post and Courier). I’m interested to see what a buyer will do with the building, but in all likelihood, it’ll probably turn into more apartments.

⛽ City Leaders are considering what to do with the historic former gas station, that most recently housed the closed restaurant, Fuel. The current proposal is to move the historic portions of the building to the corner of the lot it’s on, demolish the new additions to the building, and then make room for development of residential and commercial space. Why this matters: Charleston is a historic town, but also incredibly fast growing. There will be continuous battles over growth vs. preservation. Check out a full breakdown here (live5news).

🌳 New Awendaw Mayor, Chris Crolley, says one of his great responsibilities is preserving the rural character of Awendaw. There has been a previously approved development on the town’s White Tract that may have 200 homes, each with its own septic tank. The Supreme Court on December 18th paused the development, but that’s only a temporary hold. Crolley is fighting against the planned community, along with development of septic systems in Awendaw. You can see the full article linked here (City Paper).

That’s a wrap for this week’s preview. Keep an eye out for our next edition on Friday!

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