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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.
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History
How Barbados helped shape Charleston
Did you know that some of Charleston’s iconic staples initially originated from Barbados? We have the history.
September 12, 2024
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Unwritten rules of Charleston
Tell us you’re from Charleston without telling us you’re from Charleston.
September 9, 2024
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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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🥩 This event is a rib-eye opener
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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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Clemson and USC are facing off in the ultimate rivalry competition
Who will come out on top in the 2024-2025 Palmetto Series — the Tigers or the Gamecocks?
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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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Callie Putnam
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Events
The Lowcountry Jazz Festival returns to Charleston this Labor Day Weekend
This two-day festival will celebrate the vibrant sounds of jazz at the Gaillard Center.
August 20, 2024
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Erika Ross
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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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Justine Palkowski
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Education
Q+A with Sara Toppe: A local educator making an impact on Charleston’s teaching community
As the new school year approaches, we caught up with Sara Toppe to discuss her work as a teacher and her efforts to support other local educators.
August 8, 2024
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Erika Ross
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The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in South Carolina.
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