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Local Government 101: Understanding The City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review
Use this article as a tool to learn about what the Board of Architectural Review Small + Large do and how you can get involved.
April 23, 2026 01:10 PM
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Callie Putnam
Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 24, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
Food
Six Charleston 2024 James Beard Award semifinalists named
You’ll find six local stars up for an award based on excellence and other factors like commitment to the community.
January 24, 2024
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Callie Putnam
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
See the winner of our inaugural Picture of the Year contest as well as the runner-ups.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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There’s a lot blooming at Middleton Place this season
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Events
Preview available events at the 2024 Charleston Wine + Food
Charleston Wine + Food is the first full weekend in March.
January 17, 2024
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Erika Ross
Culture
Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
January 8, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Culture
A new generation of American mahjong players emerge in Charleston
Groups dedicated to American mahjong are becoming popular in Charleston.
January 4, 2024
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Callie Putnam
Culture
Try this: CHStoday’s Picture of the Year contest
We’re commemorating 2023 the best way we know how — highlighting local photos through our CHStoday Picture of the Year contest.
January 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Culture
Recycling your Christmas tree in Charleston
When the holidays are over, you still have to deal with the Christmas tree in the corner. Here are a few ways to dispose of dead trees around Charleston.
December 22, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
Culture
Walking trends in Charleston
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Charleston compares.
December 21, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
5+ Halloween-inspired parties, plus dining and cocktail experiences in Charleston
October 13, 2025
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Callie Putnam
Sponsored
What does the “Big Beautiful Bill” mean for retirement planning?
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Q+A with Highland Resources’ CEO on the progress of Charleston’s largest mixed-use project, Magnolia Landing
October 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
City
Charleston ranked No. 1 small city for a fourth year in the US in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
October 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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Callie Putnam
Food
5 Local cooking classes to elevate your culinary skills
From Lowcountry flavors to global dishes, these hands-on classes will turn you into a local chef in no time.
March 5, 2025
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Mia Benvenuto
Events
Don’t miss these additional food and drink events during Charleston Wine + Food weekend
From rooftop celebrations to whiskey tastings, here’s where to sip and savor alongside the Charleston Wine + Food festival this weekend.
March 5, 2025
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Erika Ross
Food
The Dewberry unveils its new culinary team + a pair of new menus
Make plans to head to The Dewberry and experience the new offerings from the iconic downtown hotel’s newly announced culinary team.
March 4, 2025
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Callie Putnam
Development
What would our readers do with the former Ryan’s site in West Ashley
From Trader Joe’s to a public park, community members share their top ideas for the former Ryan’s.
March 3, 2025
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Erika Ross
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
Real Estate
Leaders break ground on Charleston’s largest mixed-use project, Magnolia Landing
Magnolia Landing will be the newest waterfront work, live, and play project in the Charleston area, and its been in the works for nearly 20 years.
February 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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
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
Development
City of Charleston clears long-abandoned Ryan’s to make way for redevelopment
The City of Charleston, in partnership with Gramling Brothers, is working to revitalize West Ashley with new opportunities for the community.
February 25, 2025
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Erika Ross
