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What's up Charleston! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Will Charleston's last piece of Dash Hall be saved in time?
  • What tradeoffs did Charleston approve for West Ashley's new housing?
  • How a new Army Corps study could reshape flooding fixes citywide

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 77, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Some rain, with a high of 78 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'We have the story': Jenkins Youth and Family Village pushing to save Dash Hall remnant from demolition in less than a month (live5news.com) — Charleston leaders have approved demolition of the historic Dash Hall remnant unless a qualified plan to relocate it is submitted by Oct. 30, and Jenkins Youth and Family Village is racing to save it. The group is cleaning out the structure, coordinating with preservation partners, and proposing to move it to their 54-acre site so future generations can learn about its deep jazz and Jenkins Orphanage roots.
   

2. Charleston board approves removal of 25 grand trees for West Ashley housing project (abcnews4.com) — Charleston city leaders have approved removing 25 grand trees to make way for a roughly 100-unit housing development along Ashley River Road in West Ashley, with most units designated as affordable. The Site Design Board attached conditions for tree protection and replacement plantings, reflecting ongoing tension between expanding housing options and preserving the neighborhood's tree canopy and environment.
   

3. Charleston, U.S. Army Corps partner to study long-term solutions to rising flood risk (live5news.com) — Charleston officials and the U.S. Army Corps are launching a long-term study to tackle both tidal and inland flooding across the peninsula, West Ashley, and James Island, with ideas like raised roads, larger culverts, tidal gates, and restored marshes. Residents are being asked for input, and a public meeting is set for this evening on James Island as planners work toward draft recommendations by 2027.
   

4. Charleston Wine + Food 2027 Festival tickets on sale tomorrow (counton2.com) — Tickets for the 2027 Charleston Wine + Food festival, set for March 3–7, go on sale tomorrow morning and are expected to draw thousands of visitors and millions in regional economic impact. Organizers say this year's lineup showcases Charleston's chefs, restaurants, farmers, and makers, giving locals and visitors a chance to celebrate the city's evolving food and beverage scene together.
   

5. St. Michael's Church celebrates 275 years of history in downtown Charleston (abcnews4.com) — St. Michael's Church, the historic landmark at Charleston's Four Corners of Law, just celebrated 275 years with church and city leaders highlighting its resilience through hurricanes, earthquakes, and wars. Parishioners are launching major fundraising efforts to preserve the building, expand community support, and honor members who helped shape America's founding documents, ensuring the church remains central to Charleston's civic and spiritual life.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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