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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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Explore a turtle-ly wild world at the South Carolina Aquarium
Encounter 5,000+ animals at the South Carolina Aquarium, from curious otters to majestic sea turtles.
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Travel and Outdoors
The Rally For Clean Water Trash Tournament starts this weekend
This new tournament is a fun twist to keeping the Lowcountry clean.
May 15, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Local Government 101: The basics of The City of Charleston’s Design Review Board
Learn about what the DRB does and how you can get involved.
May 13, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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This scholarship awards up to $40,000 for college expenses
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund aims to help high-achieving students with financial need pay for college.
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History
Preservation Society of Charleston launches interactive Historic Marker Map
This interactive Historic Marker Map will give you a history lesson while you’re on the go.
May 7, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Education
We’re shouting out these three Lowcountry teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week
These three teachers were nominated by our readers.
May 6, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Nonprofits
Dragon Boat Charleston provides physical and mental wellbeing to cancer survivors around the Lowcountry
Dragon Boat Charleston hosts hosts recreational and social gatherings throughout the year including The Charleston Dragon Boat Festival.
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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Real Estate
Gather Mount Pleasant, an entertainment and retail space is planned for Hungry Neck Boulevard
Gather MTP would span five acres and offer restaurants, office and retail space, and outdoor spaces.
April 25, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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How to observe Earth Day in Charleston
Invest in our planet with local Earth Day initiatives.
April 19, 2024
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Business
Meet the makers: Q+A with Rosie Werden of Big Gurl, a new craft cafe + workshop on King Street
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