Local, Loved, Lowcountry: 5 Charleston Businesses to Support with Your Localist Card
Photo courtesy of Frankie Gilmore
If loving Charleston is a lifestyle (and we firmly believe it is), then the Localist Card from Lowcountry Local First might be the best $25 you spend all year. Part membership, part movement, the Localist Card gives you access to perks at independent Charleston businesses; the places that give the Lowcountry its soul.
Valid from Nov. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2026, the Localist Card rewards you for shopping small, supporting local founders, and reinvesting directly into the community that makes Charleston, Charleston.
Below, we’re spotlighting five standout Localist Card partners, each offering something uniquely ours.
Toadal Junk Removal & Demolition
(Tri-County)
Category: Home Services • Junk Removal + Demolition
Family-owned, Charleston-proud, and always community-first, Toadal Junk Removal and Demolition helps residents and businesses reclaim their space with transparency, integrity, and eco-responsibility. Their full-service team handles everything from furniture and appliance haul-offs to estate cleanouts and demolition debris; all with upfront pricing and a landfill-diversion mindset.
Localist Offer:
✨ 10% off any full-service junk removal job (perfect for seasonal cleanouts, remodel prep, or holiday hosting resets)
Holy City Brewing
(North Charleston)
Category: Brewery + Restaurant
A beloved North Charleston hangout, Holy City Brewing blends local craft beer, live music, great food, and tons of community energy. Whether you’re grabbing a pint on the patio or attending one of their many seasonal events, Holy City is a staple for locals.
Localist Offer:
✨ Localist Cardholders unlock 10% off the entire purchase with unlimited uses!
Don’t Miss:
Their Black Friday Oyster Roast - Drink beer, eat oysters, and shop at a local vendor market!
Lounge With Us
(James Island)
Category: Loungewear + Intimates Boutique
Lounge With Us is a comfort-first loungewear and intimates boutique offering slow-fashion essentials, everyday lifestyle pieces, and complimentary bra fittings designed to help women feel confident, supported, and beautifully at ease.
Localist Offer:
✨10% off your order, available to use once per day. The gift that keeps on giving!
Candlefish
(Downtown)
Category: Home Fragrance + Workshops • King Street
Beloved for its famous “Library of 100 Fragrances,” Candlefish brings craft, scent, and creativity together in the heart of downtown Charleston. Their candle-making workshops are a local favorite (and the perfect date night or girls’ night activity).
Localist Offer:
✨ 15% off total order- valid once per day
Odd Duck
(Park Circle)
Category: Coffee + Community Hub • Park Circle
A neighborhood favorite in Park Circle, Odd Duck serves great coffee, delicious bites, and the kind of cozy, creative atmosphere that makes you want to linger. With spacious seating, community events, and friendly baristas, it’s the perfect “third place” to work, read, or unwind.
Localist Offer:
✨10% off entire purchase - valid once per day
Why the Localist Card Matters
Charleston’s charm isn’t accidental, it’s built by small businesses, creative entrepreneurs, and community-centric leaders who choose to plant roots here.
When you shop local:
$0.48 of every dollar stays in the community (vs. $0.14 at national chains)
Local jobs grow
Neighborhoods thrive and local dreams stay local
Founders and makers continue to build the Charleston we love
The Localist Card makes supporting Charleston easy, fun, and rewarding.
How to Get Your Localist Card
Visit Lowcountry Local First to purchase your Localist Card (digital or physical).
Use it at participating businesses across the Lowcountry for exclusive perks from Nov. 2025 through Dec. 2026. Feel good knowing you're directly supporting Charleston’s local economy.
