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The historic Aiken-Rhett House Museum's outdoor space shines with lights and is filled with large floral pieces.
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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🧠 How music impacts our mental health
As we head into the holiday season, we’re talking about the ways music can improve our mental health — and how Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s “Music for the Mind” initiative has helped amplify this message in our community.
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A grey, cylindrical facility on a sidewalk with a photo of a rose on the door and a "restroom" sign next to the door.
City
Become privy to these privies: Charleston’s modular public restroom
This Portland-made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
October 18, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Celebrate 35 years of the South Carolina State Museum
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Development
Visit May Forest, a new 23-acre state park on James Island
Get the details on this green space.
October 13, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
Riviera
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Catch fall and holiday performances in this iconic historic venue
Trombone Shorty, Watchhouse, Easton Corbin, and more to headline at The Riviera this fall.
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A colorful painting of green, blue, and yellow sprout- and bird-like patterns on beige domes, backdropped by black.
Arts
2024 North Charleston Arts Fest poster design competition is open
The winning entry will get a slew of perks.
October 11, 2023
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Erika Ross
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Arts
Support the Palmetto City Ballet during its upcoming 2023-24 season
The dance company has announced three shows.
October 9, 2023
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Erika Ross
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Culture
Fall for the North Charleston Harvest Festival
The 10th Annual Harvest Festival is filled with autumnal festivities
October 6, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Try your hand at CHStoday’s September crossword puzzle
Can you get all the answers?
October 4, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Culture
Try this: CHStoday’s 2023 pumpkin carving contest
Put your pumpkin carving skills to the test in our contest
September 29, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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January 13, 2025
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Adopt, play, and cheer at Pup Bowl VIII
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January 9, 2025
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The inside of the renovated West Ashley library, including a path between two shelves neatly stacked with books. There are bean bag chairs on the floor and the windows are painted with big, pretty, yellow sunflowers.
Culture
These were the most popular books in Charleston County in 2024
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January 9, 2025
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