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Hello Charleston! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to ask Charleston’s mayor about 2026 plans in person?
  • How Charleston’s Red Cross connects our Lowcountry to crises worldwide
  • Which winter flowers thrive best in Charleston’s mild Lowcountry climate?

Also on today's calendar: We Three Kings - A Choral Celebration and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Charlestonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and cooler, temps: high: 52, low: 34.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WAJIBA to Host Charleston Mayor Cogswell for First Luncheon of 2026 (holycitysinner.com) — Charleston residents and business owners can hear directly from Mayor William Cogswell at WAJIBA’s first 2026 luncheon on January 28 at Bessingers BBQ in West Ashley. He’ll outline his vision for the City of Charleston, focusing on West Ashley and James Island’s economy, infrastructure, and regulations, followed by an audience Q&A.
   

• World Affairs Council of Charleston: February 3 Event (tidelinesblog.com) — Charleston locals interested in global humanitarian work can attend a February 3 World Affairs Council event at the Charleston Library Society on King Street. Red Cross leaders will explain how the Lowcountry chapter’s work connects to international efforts, including disaster response, family reunification, and humanitarian law.
   

• Don't wait for warmer spring weather to start planting. Reward yourself with bright winter flowers. (postandcourier.com) — Charleston-area gardeners don’t need to wait for spring to enjoy color, thanks to mild Lowcountry winters that favor snapdragons, pansies, dianthus, and more. The piece highlights how local spots like Hampton Park, MUSC’s campus, and downtown Charleston window boxes showcase what’s possible. With smart winter planting in beds and containers, you can set up a brighter landscape by early spring.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

James Island

  • James Island hosts Friday Town Market with food trucks, live music, and family fun (abcnews4.com)
  • Skardon to balance leadership, family and the heart of Charleston (charlestoncitypaper.com)
  • Basketball Game Preview: Summerville Green Wave vs. James Island Trojans (maxpreps.com)

Mount Pleasant

  • Pup Bowl IX Brings Adoptable Puppies, Music and Family Fun to Mount Pleasant (holycitysinner.com)
  • College of Charleston's new tourism school to be named after hotelier Michael Bennett's family (postandcourier.com)

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