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Culture
Storytelling takes center stage in this original theatrical production
Explore the true story of the life, trials, and triumphs of Anita Zucker’s family and how it shaped her journey to become one of South Carolina’s most influential community leaders.
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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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Events
Celebrate Bastille Day in the Lowcountry with music, food, and wine
You can celebrate this French holiday at these Lowcountry spots.
July 9, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Charleston’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Add to cal: Free summer fun at the CMA
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Travel back in time this Fourth of July at the Aiken-Rhett House
Built in 1820, the Aiken-Rhett House is the only one of its kind still standing on the Charleston peninsula.
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Culture
Gibbes Museum spearheads a new community membership initiative
This new initiative promotes cultural exchange + strengthens the connections between local art, history, and science spots.
June 28, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Get ready for a weekend of live music, adventure, and family fun at the Charleston Bluegrass Festival
The Charleston Bluegrass Festival will be held at Woodlands Nature Reserve, March 28-29, for entertainment, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly camping.
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Food
CHStoday chats with Chef Shuai Wang about family, food, Charleston, and “Top Chef”
Chef Shuai Wang is competing in season 22 of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” was named a 2025 SC Chef Ambassador, and owns two popular North Charleston restaurants.
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Food
Charleston cafes set to debut their first cookbook this spring
The cookbook, which features two Charleston cafes, aims to celebrate food’s ability to foster community and share the secrets behind some tasty bites.
March 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Tourism and Hospitality
Southern Living readers name Charleston the best city in the South
Southern Living’s “The South’s Best 2025" list celebrates Charleston and the Lowcountry’s top destinations, from hotels to must-visit restaurants.
March 11, 2025
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Arts
Lowcountry artists featured in the City of North Charleston’s Artists-in-Residence program
Lowcountry artists chosen for the Artists-in-Residence program will have their work on display at the Park Circle Community Building.
March 10, 2025
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10+ ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston
From family fun to block parties, we’ve rounded up several spots to sham-rock St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston.
March 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
A former West Ashley farm is being shaped into Old Towne Creek County Park
The Old Towne Creek County Park will offer several amenities to the Charleston community, like an amphitheater and a playground.
March 6, 2025
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