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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
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A guide to acing your experience at Credit One Charleston Open
Let us help plan your trip to the Credit One Charleston Open — from on and off-site events to parking, we’ve got you covered.
March 26, 2024
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Food
CHStoday’s BBQ bracket
We wanted to know: Where is the best BBQ in Charleston? You voted for your favorite spots in our BBQ bracket to determine a champion.
March 26, 2024
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How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special CHStoday contest.
March 14, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Frost-free growing season in 843
On average the frost-free growing season starts early March.
March 12, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Asked: Where are the best dive bars in Charleston?
Tell us about your favorite Charleston hole-in-the-walls, dive bars, and lowkey spots that offer immaculate vibes.
March 6, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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City
Charleston Place renovation plans include rooftop bar update
Plans for a rooftop bar are moving forward after the City’s Board of Architectural Review approved granted approval.
March 4, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Answered: Closed Charleston businesses you miss most
Charleston has said its fair share of goodbyes to restaurants, bars, and venues. Here are closed businesses in the 843 our readers still dream about.
March 4, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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CHStoday named a Best of Charleston finalist for Best Local Website
Voting for Best of Charleston opens Friday, March 1.
February 29, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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How will you spend your Leap Day this year?
This extra day is added to the calendar every four years to keep it synchronized with the Earth’s revolutions around the sun, so what do you plan to do with your extra time this Leap Day?
February 28, 2024
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Southern Living readers name Charleston the best city in the South
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Lowcountry artists featured in the City of North Charleston’s Artists-in-Residence program
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