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Callie Putnam

City Editor, CHStoday

Callie is based in Charleston, SC, and is a former television news producer. Most recently she served as an Executive Producer at Live 5 News. Callie, a volleyball student-athlete, graduated from the University of South Carolina’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications — go Gamecocks. When she’s not on the clock you can find her with friends + family, sipping a cup of coffee, or exploring the Lowcountry.

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Charleston landmarks + brands celebrated in Netflix’s “Outer Banks”
You’ll spot dozens of familiar Lowcountry buildings, landmarks, and brands on Netflix’s “Outer Banks.”
October 10, 2024
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City
SC Stingrays’ 2024-2025 season + meet Coach Jared Nightingale
The Stingrays are under new leadership with Coach Jared Nightingale.
October 10, 2024
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City editors Callie + Erika chat with Darius Rucker via zoom.
Events
From Charleston to the stage: Q+A with Darius Rucker
City Editors Callie + Erika chat with Darius Rucker ahead of Riverfront Revival.
October 8, 2024
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Food
Legami, a new Italian restaurant opens downtown
The contemporary Italian spot will sit on King Street.
October 8, 2024
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Events
Celebrate World Space Week in Charleston with a NASA astronaut
Robert “Hoot” Gibson will make a stop in the 843 for World Space Week.
October 4, 2024
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City
Charleston was ranked the No. 1 small city in the US in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Charleston has received the No. 1 honor for a third consecutive year.
October 2, 2024
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Business
Three things to know about the port workers’ strike
Charleston workers have joined the East Coast strike.
October 2, 2024
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Business
Charleston businesses help communities impacted by Helene
Helene brought record rain + strong winds to several communities across the Carolinas.
September 30, 2024
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Culture
Explore these 5 pumpkin patches in the Charleston area
Use this guide to explore Charleston-area pumpkin patches.
September 30, 2024
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Katie Smith
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Food
Local pastry chef Sarah Arnold featured on Food Network’s “Halloween Wars”
Cheer on Sarah Arnold as she competes in the Food Network’s “Halloween Wars.”
September 26, 2024
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Know before you go: Food & Wine Classic
The three-day culinary event is hosted by Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure.
September 20, 2024
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Culture
40th Annual MOJA Arts Festival
The 11-day festival celebrates African American and Caribbean cultures.
September 20, 2024
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Food
Answered: Readers share their favorite southern snacks
From tomato sandwiches to pear salad, we’re talking all things southern snacks.
September 18, 2024
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Events
The Sweet Tea Festival in Summerville
Explore free-to-attend events all week long.
September 18, 2024
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Food
SC Aquarium’s Good Catch Dinner will highlight the importance of supporting the local seafood industry
The Good Catch Dinner will be hosted by Chef Graham Calabria.
September 16, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Chef Nikko Cagalanan is popping up on IOP for an end-of-summer beach bash
James Beard Award-nominated Chef Nikko Cagalanan is teaming up with Wild Dunes for the event.
September 12, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Know before you go: Riverfront Revival
Deep dive into this guide and learn how to navigate the annual two-day music festival loaded with live music and food inspired by the Lowcountry.
September 10, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Keeping tradition alive, Indigo Road Hospitality Group hosts its own Restaurant Week
During the hospitality group’s Restaurant Week, there are special three-course menus offered at a discounted price.
September 10, 2024
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Events
Annual Lewis Hatch Chile Roast returns in October
The Hatch Chile Roast benefits the nonprofit Friends of Joseph Floyd Manor.
September 6, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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City
Local Government 101: Breaking down the Business + Neighborhood Services division offers
The city provides resources like webinars and workshops to business owners and entrepreneurs in Charleston.
September 6, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Sports
Celebrating 50 years of Men’s Soccer at the College of Charleston
The College of Charleston’s Men’s Soccer program transitioned from NAIA to NCAA Division I status in 1991.
September 4, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Meet the makers: the men behind Brackish, a Charleston fashion brand
The first core value of Brackish was to respectfully repurpose the beauty of nature.
August 27, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Tourism and Hospitality
The building which houses the Meeting Street Inn celebrates 150 years
We’re looking back at what other businesses called the building home before the Meeting Street Inn moved into the downtown spot.
August 27, 2024
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Callie Putnam
Summer specials on a table at Five Loaves Cafe.
Live
Lunch break: A guide to $15 lunch deals in Charleston
We’ve rounded up local deals that’ll help you enjoy your lunch break without breaking the bank.
August 23, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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7 eco-tours to help you explore Charleston’s outdoors
From fossils to wild animals, these eco tours will give you a front-row seat to Charleston’s outdoors.
August 21, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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History
Charleston church to receive funds for preservation from the National Park Service
The Charleston church was selected to receive a grant and was designated as a nationally significant historic property.
August 21, 2024
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Wellness
Q+A with Anna Urbano of HYLO Nexton
HYLO Nexton will officially open its doors to the community + begin helping folks reach their wellness goals later this month.
August 15, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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City
What’s the story behind Rainbow Row: drunken sailors or copycat neighbors?
Learn why the homes along Rainbow Row don bright colors.
August 13, 2024
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Dolphins playing side-by-side break the surface of the Cooper River with their fins.
Best practices for viewing marine mammals safely and legally
When viewing marine mammals be respectful and put nature first.
August 9, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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What is strand feeding?
Strand feeding can only be seen in a few areas around the world, and the Lowcountry is one of them.
August 9, 2024
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