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Asked: To celebrate the anniversary of Route 66, send in your road trip memories
We’ll get it started with a family road trip along Route 66 to Charleston in the 1970s.
November 18, 2025 01:31 PM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Spread the local love with CHStoday’s Best
From coffee shops to event venues, we’re asking for your insight on the top-tier spots Charlesotn has to offer.
July 28, 2024
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Bella Rainey
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Culture
Summerville is your place for all things sweet tea
Summerville has the world’s largest sweet tea plus lot of sweet tea events.
July 25, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Food
Your guide to alcohol-free options in Charleston
Because your alcohol-free options aren’t limited to soda and tea.
July 22, 2024
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Alexandra Garian
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Charleston.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Indulge in The Flower Experience
A downtown hotel and restaurant is offering The Flower Experience, for guests looking for a day of luxury + new adventures.
July 18, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Try this caviar martini recipe from Hank’s Seafood Restaurant
Hank’s Seafood Restaurant has a fun spin on National Caviar Day
July 18, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Charleston and SC competing in the Paris Summer 2024 Olympics
The Holy City is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 17, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrities spotted in Charleston
At least a dozen celebrities have been spotted around Charleston, check out which A-Listers have come to see what makes Charleston so special.
July 12, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Charleston, SC from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
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Here’s what the CHStoday team would put on the menu if we were serving the Masters Champions Dinner.
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Food
Answered: You shared which local restaurant should be selected for the Michelin Guide American South
Who deserves the gold star and to be included in the Michelin Guide American South in Charleston?
April 8, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Festivals
Know before you go: High Water Festival
High Water Festival is an upcoming musical oasis happening on April Saturday, April 26 through Sunday, April 27 bring musicians from all around the world to North Charleston’s Riverfront Park.
April 8, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Events
Answered: Where Kelsea Ballerini should visit on her next trip to Charleston
Did you know? Ballerini collaborated with Apple Maps to highlight a few of her favorite Lowcountry spots.
April 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
7 spots to get soft-shell crabs in Charleston
Seeing soft-shell crabs on the menu is a sure sign summer is on the way — check out these seven Charleston spots to grab yours.
April 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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City
How to get your REAL ID in Charleston
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.
April 4, 2025
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Alexandra Garian
Sports
A dive into the history of the Charleston RiverDogs
Before you root, root, root for the RiverDogs, take a peek at the team’s 30+ year history.
April 3, 2025
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Alexandra Garian
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Events
Shimmy your way into the weekend at Dancing on the Cooper
Dancing on the Cooper is a live music series featuring different acts performing on the Mount Pleasant Pier.
April 3, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Restaurants
Michelin expands with the Michelin Guide American South
The Michelin Guide American South will explore six southern states, including South Carolina.
April 2, 2025
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Erika Ross