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Dock Street Theater event for Charleston Literary Festival 2024.
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Events
8 ways to observe Juneteenth in Charleston
Charleston has educational and celebratory events to commemorate Juneteenth that kick off this weekend.
June 6, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Events
25+ Charleston concerts to put on your calendar in 2025
From award-wining country artists to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of concerts to enjoy live music in the Holy City this year — use this guide to find your next concert.
June 6, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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A small white building with a gray roof and teal door, surrounded by tall pine trees and a newly paved parking lot — The Creek Collective in Goose Creek, SC.
Development
The Creek Collective opens in Goose Creek
The Creek Collective is a new community space offers classes, exhibitions, and local art — all in a reimagined former chapel.
June 3, 2025
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Erika Ross
The pool and terrace at The Mills House Hotel; there are three friends sitting on lounge chairs enjoying the day.
Tourism and Hospitality
Take a dip: Day passes at cool pools in Charleston
From Paradiso Charleston to The Mills House Hotel, we’re really feeling these staycation vibes.
May 29, 2025
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Monica Garske
A GIF of wildlife at the South Carolina Aquarium.
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Dive into your wild side at the South Carolina Aquarium
Explore South Carolina’s habitats and learn how the Aquarium is helping protect them.
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Festivals
Q+A with Mena Mark Hanna, General Director + CEO of Spoleto Festival USA
Mena Mark Hanna shares what’s new, what’s exciting, and why Spoleto Festival USA 2025 is a can’t-miss.
May 28, 2025
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Erika Ross
The photo shows a hole of Charleston National Golf Club during golden hour.
Culture
Your guide to golf courses in Charleston
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 20+ places to play golf around Charleston are sure to make for a good round.
May 27, 2025
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Justine Palkowski
Meat on a grill
Culture
Grill out with meats, fixin’s, and more from Charleston
Fire up the grill and enjoy a cookout that’s curated with locally procured goods.
May 22, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
This image shows a sculpture studio filled with classical and Gothic-style works. Visible are statues, ornate columns, carved blocks, and architectural elements. The space is organized for artistic creation or restoration, with tools and materials scattered throughout.
Culture
Forging a new generation of makers at the American College of the Building Arts
Take a peek behind the doors of the American College of the Building Arts + learn what students are up to and where you can see their work around the city.
May 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Plowing ahead: GrowFood Carolina is supporting local farmers and eating fresh
GrowFood Carolina, which now represents 80+ SC farmers, helps them put their produce in grocery stores and local restaurants.
September 4, 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.
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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