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Real Estate
Blackwells Corner brings mixed-use plans to downtown Hanahan
Hanahan will soon welcome Blackwells Corner, a new town center taking shape.
March 30, 2026 02:05 PM
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Callie Putnam
Renderings shows a outdoor and rooftop seating area with lush landscaping.
City
Charleston Place renovation plans include rooftop bar update
Plans for a rooftop bar are moving forward after the City’s Board of Architectural Review approved granted approval.
March 4, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Answered: Closed Charleston businesses you miss most
Charleston has said its fair share of goodbyes to restaurants, bars, and venues. Here are closed businesses in the 843 our readers still dream about.
March 4, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Asked: What Charleston business would you like to see make a comeback?
Tell us which Lowcountry business you miss the most.
February 19, 2024
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Callie Putnam
The photo shows resturant Harold's Cabin, a green house-shaped building with yellow trim and a red brick base.
City
Harold’s Cabin announces it will close
The corner store-styled bar + restaurant’s history runs deep in Charleston.
February 15, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Try this: The Matador’s Coconut-Avocado Margarita
Celebrate National Margarita Day with this recipe from The Matador.
February 15, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Q+A with Christine England of Lowcountry Eat Out!
Christine England has an experienced background in the food and beverage community and is one of the group’s admins.
January 23, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Food
Try This: Make this Iron Rose holiday cocktail at home
Follow the recipe below to make this unique cocktail for your friends and family.
December 13, 2023
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Red Palm Tavern to open downtown
The tavern + sports bar will feature a wood-fire-influenced menu.
December 11, 2023
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Callie Putnam
Events
Edgar Allan Poe speakeasy comes to Charleston
We’re raven about this pop-up speakeasy experience.
August 2, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Bars
First City-wide trivia in Charleston
Harry Potter lovers... this one is calling your name.
June 14, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
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The front of Hominy Grill, with the restaurant's name written on a window in front. There are people visible inside through the glass window, and the outside is painted white.
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Mailbag: Shuttered Charleston restaurants you miss
You shared some local businesses that stole your heart before they closed their doors for good.
January 21, 2026
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s ties to South Carolina
Honor the civil rights leader’s legacy by learning about his connection to the Palmetto State.
January 15, 2026
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Vagney Hampshire
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Culture
A quick look at life in Charleston in 2016
The latest nostalgic trend has people looking back at photos from a decade ago. What was Charleston like?
January 14, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
A person in mid-air hitting a table tennis ball in a large gymnasium. Onlookers are watching, and the blue table is in the middle of the room on a basketball court.
Sports
Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Charleston
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
January 13, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
A photo of a sourdough loaf taken from above. We are looking down on the golden brown loaf which sits on a piece of branded Baguette Magic paper on a wooden table.
Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Charleston
The bread type is more popular than ever. We’re here to help you find the best loves in the Holy City, or to start making your own.
January 12, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Charleston pets: Paws up for the pups
We asked readers to send us photos of their Charleston-resident pets, and they delivered. Here’s our roundup of Holy City pups.
January 7, 2026
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Food
Charleston is hungry for Restaurant Week South Carolina 2026
Dozens of local eateries are taking part, and we’re here to give you the lowdown on the Lowcountry’s best deals.
January 7, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
Treat yourself to a Charleston-inspired Girl Scout Cookie
Different cities and regions have plenty of localized menu items. Now it’s time for cookies to join the fray.
January 6, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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The ultimate road trip to Savannah
Hit the road and head to Savannah — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
December 29, 2025
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Hampton Park in the sunshine. A big tree hangs overhead and a white gazebo is in the distance. The photo is slightly filtered, giving a nostalgic feel. No one is around. It looks peaceful.
Travel and Outdoors
Where would you put an Outdoor Library in Charleston?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in the Holy City.
December 17, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell