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What is an Electric Cooperative?
Electric cooperatives serve nearly two million South Carolinians and maintain more than 78,000 miles of power lines across the state.
November 13, 2025 10:49 AM
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Callie Putnam
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Small Business
Our final National Small Business Spotlight is Turning Page Bookshop
Turning Page Bookshop has been delighting the community for nearly a decade.
May 2, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Our fourth National Small Business Week spotlight is Wild and Wooly
In today’s National Small Business Week spotlight, we’re introducing you to Wild and Wooly, a Mount Pleasant quilt, knit, fabric, and yarn store.
May 1, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Small Business
Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Charleston
We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.
May 1, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Kate is wearing a blue and white dress and holding her pet dog Covey in front of a light blue building with black shutters.
Small Business
Our third National Small Business Week Spotlight is Covey Collection
Do you love Cavalier pups, then Covey Collection is for you.
April 30, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Business
Our second National Small Business Week spotlight is Stevenson & Co.
In today’s National Small Business Week spotlight, we’re introducing you to Stevenson & Co., a contemporary fine art gallery in the French Quarter.
April 29, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Small Business
Our first National Small Business Week spolight is Bella Mack Jewelry
Bella Mack Jewelry is a Mount Pleasant businesses that was nominated several times.
April 28, 2024
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Erika Ross
yellow and gray tshirts on a rack inside local clothing store Black Octopus Mercantile, there is a surfboard with stickers beside as well as a green plant.
Small Business
Asked: What local retail business should we highlight for National Small Business Week?
Charleston has some gems and we can’t wait to see what local retail businesses you submit.
April 24, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Retail
Get derby-ready with Six & Main
April 12, 2024
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Business
We’re already writing about Charleston — why not you, too?
April 11, 2024
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Business
New and coming-soon businesses to Charleston
As Charleston continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 28, 2024
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City
Show your Charleston pride with an ironic Boat and Tote
Before summer ends, we’re hopping on this trend, where you jazz up these beloved, versatile tote bags with a Charleston twist.
August 4, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
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Events
Join the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, a quintessential Charleston experience
Make plans to hop on the Daniel Island Ferry for the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, featuring Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ.
July 31, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Find stationery through these local shops and brands
Take note of these local shops that offer custom stationery goods, greeting cards, writing tools, craft and party supplies, gift wrap, and more.
July 31, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
This rendering shows a conceptual site plan for the future redevelopment of Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, a major retail complex located between Highway 17 and Hungryneck Boulevard.
Real Estate
Revamp in Progress: A look at the proposed future of the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
Proposed plans for Mount Pleasant Towne Centre include adding more living and office spaces, a hotel, parking, and a family entertainment space.
July 29, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Made in Charleston: 20+ things created in the Holy City
From brands to bands, the list of things made in Charleston is lengthy — we may be biased but Holy City’s business scene is truly inspiring.
July 28, 2025
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Staff
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Food
Where to find cool and refreshing treats around Charleston
From favorite frozen drinks to ice cream, we’ve rounded up a few spots to enjoy cool and refreshing treats + beat the Charleston summer heat.
July 24, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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All you need to know about Charleston International Airport
To help make your entire process at Charleston International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s nonstop flights.
July 24, 2025
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Alexandra Garian
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A guide to oyster restaurants in Charleston
Dig into Charleston’s must-try oyster spots, from downtown restaurants to oceanfront fishhouses — we just know your next favorite spot to shuck is on this list.
July 23, 2025
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Staff
The focus of the photo is a long hallway with checkered floors, the space has green walls and is dimly lit.
Travel and Outdoors
The Nickel, a boutique hotel, now calls King Street home
The newly opened King Street boutique hotel is also home to a new rooftop lounge set to open this summer.
July 22, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
Go birding around Charleston
Use this guide to spot a variety of birds along the Charleston shore, in the sky, and on land.
July 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam