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The historic Aiken-Rhett House Museum's outdoor space shines with lights and is filled with large floral pieces.
Events
Charleston by Design: an event focused on art + history
Join the annual event, Charleston by Design, to explore history through the lens of art and design.
March 11, 2026 03:55 PM
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Callie Putnam
Charleston, SC
Culture
Charleston unveils 5-year economic development plan focused on innovation
The new strategy plans to strengthen the economy, attract top talent, and make Charleston a hub for innovation and growth.
March 3, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Culture
Making our way around town: See what City Editors Callie + Erika have been up to in February
There’s so much to do in the Holy City — see what we’ve experienced.
February 27, 2025
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Erika Ross
The patio at Edmund's Oast Brewing Co. in Charleston — there are lots of tables and string lights in the dining area.
Restaurants
Let’s eat, kids: Family-friendly restaurants in Charleston
Skip the meal prep just this once and treat the little ones to an outing at one of these Charleston spots.
February 27, 2025
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Monica Garske
Scenes from Art Charleston including lectures and shopping at the artisan market.
Sponsored
Where art and fashion collide
Mark your calendar for this can’t-miss festival happening April 23-27, 2025 at The Gibbes Museum of Art.
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History
15 interesting facts about the Holy City
How well do you know Charleston, SC? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
February 21, 2025
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Alexandra Garian
The photo shows an assortment of clay sculptures on a rectangle of cardboard on a wooden table, there are clay-stained bowls and sponges also present.
Business
Meet the makers: Q+A with Rosie Werden of Big Gurl, a new craft cafe + workshop on King Street
The new King Street craft cafe is open Wednesday through Sunday and offers space for adults to take part in a variety of self-guided crafts.
February 20, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Real Estate
East Bay Home hits the market
The house is just steps away from Rainbow Row, The Battery, and White Point Garden.
February 14, 2025
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Callie Putnam
Culture
👋 Say hello to your CHStoday city editors
Check out the crew who writes your local articles.
February 13, 2025
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Erika Ross
birds eye view of Charleston mixed with trees, roads, and buildings
Culture
Celebrating 7 years of CHStoday
From kid-friendly activities to Hollywood filming spots, we’re taking a look back at some of our most popular articles in the last year.
February 13, 2025
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Erika Ross
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City
The lowdown on the Lowcountry’s Spanish moss
We’re giving you the facts about Spanish moss and breaking down the history behind this classic Lowcountry plant.
February 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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10+ free things to do in Charleston
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Charleston, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
September 3, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A smiling man in a white chef’s coat stands indoors by a window, leaning casually against a wall with brown curtains behind him, creating a warm, relaxed, and inviting atmosphere.
Food
The Charleston Place welcomes Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park to lead its year-long pop-up restaurant
Chef Daniel Humm and the pop-up restaurant will host its first guest on Thursday, Oct. 2. The restaurant will be housed at The Charleston Place.
September 2, 2025
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Callie Putnam
Summer specials on a table at Five Loaves Cafe.
Live
Lunch break: A guide to $15 lunch deals in Charleston
We’ve rounded up local deals that’ll help you enjoy your lunch break without breaking the bank.
August 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A historic photograph shows Charleston’s devastation after the 1886 earthquake, with collapsed buildings, debris scattered across the street, and people standing among the ruins of Wm. M. Bird & Co. storefront.
Taking a look back at the Charleston earthquake of 1886
The Lowcountry isn’t a stranger to natural disasters, but the Charleston earthquake of 1886 shook the region to its core.
August 26, 2025
Five plush animal toys—a green alligator, a sea turtle, a gray dolphin, a brown otter, and a bald eagle—are arranged together on a table with an aquarium backdrop of rocks and fish.
City
Support the South Carolina Aquarium by adopting an animal
Choose an animal and the level of adoption you’d like to support the South Carolina Aquarium and the animal lover in your life.
August 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A modern, stylish interior features tall white columns, wood cabinetry, pendant lighting, and lush greenery. Neutral tones, sleek furniture, and textured rugs create a warm, sophisticated space blending comfort with contemporary elegance.
Business
Textures, a luxury hardwood company, opens in the Charleston Design District
The hardwood company has a space in the Navy Yard Charleston’s design hub featuring showrooms, maker spaces.
August 22, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Small Business
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
The photo shows a focused tennis player standing on the court holding a red Yonex racquet. Wearing a sleeveless pink top with Dove, Red Bull, and Fila logos, she prepares intensely, with blurred spectators in the background.
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