🌱 Patch AM: How will Charleston’s $36M lead pipe project affect your neighborhood?

Good day Charleston! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How will Charleston's $36M lead pipe project affect your neighborhood?
• How a Friday bridge fire over the Ashley River was contained
• How new Citadel and CofC projects will change Charleston campuses

Also on today's calendar: Daniel Island Red Balloon Yard Sale is Saturday: map of all 90 homes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
• Monday: Sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Charleston Water System continuing to replace lead pipes throughout North Charleston and the Peninsula (live5news.com) — Charleston Water System is planning a $36 million project to replace nearly 1,000 remaining lead service lines in North Charleston and peninsular Charleston, focusing first on disadvantaged neighborhoods like Chicora. Officials stress the water is currently treated and safe, but all lead lines must be removed by 2037. A public meeting on Oct. 21 will explain impacts and gather your feedback.
   

2. Fire Crews Battle Blaze on Drayton Hall Draw Bridge in Charleston (news-usa.today) — Firefighters from Charleston, North Charleston, and St. Andrews spent hours battling a structural fire on the Drayton Hall Draw Bridge over the Ashley River in West Ashley on Friday afternoon, Sept. 25. Crews found flames burning within the bridge's infrastructure near Harvard and Brevard roads, and while the cause remains under investigation, officials reported no injuries as of early Friday evening.
   

3. HOT PROPERTIES: A $65 million project leads this construction roundup (scbiz.com) — Several significant construction projects are reshaping key Charleston institutions, including renovations to a historic Citadel building on Huger Street, upgrades to the College of Charleston's Robert Scott Smalls lobby and auditorium, and new visitor grandstands at Johnson Hagood Stadium. These investments promise improved campus facilities, more comfortable game days, and refreshed public spaces for students, fans, and local residents.
   

4. A Chic Charleston Wedding at Legare Waring House (inspiredbythis.com) — A stylish wedding editorial at Charleston's Legare Waring House showcases Lowcountry scenery, local vendors, and fashion-forward bridal looks that evolve throughout the day. From Holy City Strings and Hamby Catering to a Palmetto-inspired cake and riverside cocktails, the celebration highlights how couples can blend classic Charleston charm with modern design details for their own local events.
   

5. Historic, natural sites abound during Charleston trip (timesunion.com) — Visitors and locals alike get a curated guide to making the most of a day in Charleston, from strolling the Battery and Waterfront Park to touring Fort Sumter and nearby Cypress Gardens. The piece also spotlights popular spots like 167 Raw, Henry's, Holy City Brewing, and boutique hotels such as The Vendue and The Spectator. It's written for travelers but doubles as a checklist for residents hosting guests.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Charleston

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Daniel Island Red Balloon Yard Sale is Saturday: map of all 90 homes →
  Daniel Island, Charleston, SC,
  7:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• The Promise: Untold Stories of South Carolina's Black Patriots →
  Chapel Theatre – College of Charleston, 172 Calhoun Street, Charleston
  7:00 pm
• 4th Annual Holy City Homegrown Festival →
  Charleston Pour House – Main Stage, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston
  8:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Shakespeare in Park Circle: Twelfth Night →
  Itinerant Literate Bookstop, 4824 Chateau Avenue, Charleston
Wednesday September 30
• Puzzle Swap @ Snafu Brewing! →
  Snafu Brewing Company, 3280 Industry Dr, North Charleston
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 1
• Paint & Sip Event @ Dashi Wine Bar and Emporium: Treats Please (No experience needed!) →
  Dashi Wine Bar and Emporium, 5660 Rivers Ave, North Charleston
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Paint & Sip @ Ruby Sunshine (Downtown): Pumpkin Spice (No experience needed) →
  Ruby Sunshine, 171 E Bay St, Charleston
  1:00 pm
• King's Counterpoint '26-27 Season Kickoff →
  Old St Andrew's Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Rd, Charleston
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Paint & Sip Event @ Two Blokes Brewing: Hocus Pocus (Plus movie trivia!) →
  Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
  7:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More →
  Unitarian Church in Charleston, 4 Archdale St, Charleston
  6:45 pm
• Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac →
  Unitarian Church in Charleston, 4 Archdale St, Charleston
  8:45 pm
Saturday October 10
• Second Saturday Science with Live5 News →
  Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St, Charleston
  11:00 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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