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From scholarships to classrooms: How the SC Education Lottery is shaping future educators
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See why conservation matters on this scenic hike
Explore the beauty of the Lowcountry on a guided walk with the SC7 expedition team.
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5 animals that used to roam Charleston
Unbury Charleston history by looking at these five animals that once called the area home before they went extinct.
June 19, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Charleston’s ranking as a best place to live
U.S. News and World Report placed the Holy City as a great place to live, giving it especially strong scores for retirees.
June 17, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
The light from the sunset reflects off Shem Creek, while the sky fades from a fire orange to pale blue.
Culture
Songs inspired by Charleston + South Carolina
Keep reading for some songs to cruise around the Holy City this summer.
June 12, 2025
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Vagney Hampshire
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Help ECCO feed local kids and families this summer
Local nonprofit East Cooper Community Outreach is committed to helping our community — and they’re counting on your support.
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Real Estate
Q+A with Danielle Stazio, a Charleston realtor, on a 140-year-old home restoration project
Get a peek inside a house on Wentworth Street as it undergoes a restoration project + hear from Danielle Stazio, a Charleston realtor, on what goes into an undertaking like this.
June 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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This port supports one in nine South Carolina jobs
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Events
25+ Charleston concerts to put on your calendar in 2025
From award-wining country artists to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of concerts to enjoy live music in the Holy City this year — use this guide to find your next concert.
June 6, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Stay prepared this Atlantic Hurricane Season
This hurricane guide will update you on evacuation zones and introduce you to resources that will help you stay weather-aware this Atlantic Hurricane Season.
June 2, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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5+ independent bookstores to explore in Charleston
These bookstores will spark creativity and serve as your cozy haven while you browse for your next favorite reads.
August 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam
dolphin strand feeding
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 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A cocktail garnished with a golden tomato sits on a marble bar, surrounded by bowls and clusters of fresh tomatoes, lit candles, and rustic decor, creating a cozy, elegant atmosphere.
Sorelle and Sipland launch a new non-alc + low-alc cocktail menu featuring tomatoes
Tomatoes might be the fruit of the summer, and now a new non-alc + low-alc cocktail is giving you a new way to enjoy them.
August 19, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Getting to know Emma Navarro, the Lowcountry’s rising tennis star
We’re taking a look at Emma Navarro’s athletic accomplishments + her favorite spots around the Holy City — so you’ll have a better idea of the local rising tennis star you’re rooting for at the next major tennis tournament.
August 19, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Chef David Schuttenberg brings Kwei Fei + Beautiful South flavors to Tutti’s in the new Pass the Peel series
The Pass the Peel series creates a unique space for collaboration among Charleston chefs, challenging them to highlight the flavors they work with in a pizza.
August 18, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Know before you go: Marcus King Band Family Reunion
Marcus King will head to North Charleston’s Firefly Distillery to show off his SC roots and host a family-friendly weekend filled with music + barbecue.
August 18, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Date night ideas for every type of Charlestonian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Holy City.
August 18, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Sports
10+ places to watch football in Charleston
Whether you’re rooting for your team or just looking for a good game, you can get your football fix at one of these Charleston locations all season long.
August 14, 2025
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Erika Ross
Two tall, cylindrical brick smokestacks stand in a courtyard with landscaped planters at their bases, framed by leafy trees and a historic red-brick industrial building with arched windows in the background.
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Historic smokestacks at the St. Julian Devine Community Center to be restored
Leaders with the City of Charleston say they will restore the smokestacks in an effort to protect the Eastside’s skyline.
August 14, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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History
A look at how Charleston claimed its official city status
From settlement to city, we’re taking a look back at the path Charleston took to becoming official.
August 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam