🌱 Firehouse Subs Opens New Location + Gas Prices Drop Across State

Hello, Charleston. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 58 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Popular chain Firehouse Subs has opened its fourth location in North Charleston. On Monday, the restaurant company announced its newest spot on Dorchester Road at the Cedar Grove Commons. This will be the fourth Firehouse Subs location in the area, all owned by the same franchisees. The other locations are found at Azalea Square, Charleston South University, and Monck's Corner. (WCBD News 2)
2. Gas prices in South Carolina continue to fall, which is good news for many people traveling this holiday season. State gas prices fell by an average of 10.1 cents last week. The average current cost for gas is $2.88 per gallon across the state. This brings gas prices down by 39.2 cents more than they were just a month ago. (WCBD News 2)
3. Are you ready to bid goodbye to 2023? Charleston is preparing to ring in the New Year in signature style! There will be a host of different events and restaurants for you to explore, whatever your preference may be. This list gives you a rundown of restaurants in Charleston that will be open on the last day of 2022! (Holy City Sinner)

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Today in Charleston:

• Holiday Festival Of Lights: Dragon Boat at James Island County Park (4:30 PM)
• Raising Kids In A Toxic Free World: Year End Celebration at Venture X Charleston: Garco Mill (6:00 PM)
• December Family Workshop at Bridges of Hope (6:00 PM)
• An Evening With Peggy Lewis at Queen Street Playhouse (6:30 PM)
• Pentatonix at North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Meeting Street Brentwood is bringing the holiday fun! Check out this list of seasonal events to keep your yuletide merry! (Meeting Street Brentwood via Facebook)
• James Island Elementary School is hosting a Hot Chocolate Bar for the teachers and staff! What a great way to say thank you for all the hard work they do. (James Island Elementary School PTA via Facebook)
• Do you love your local library? You can vote for Charleston County Public Library in Charleston City Paper's Best of Charleston 2023! (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.