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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charleston
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
January 28, 2026 12:30 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
April 10, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Live
12 murals around Charleston
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
April 4, 2023
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Sara Frazier
Brown entrance sign surrounded by trees reading "Mammoth Cave National Park" in white letters.
Travel and Outdoors
How to plan an event in a national park
From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.
March 31, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Charleston City Hall
Education
City Government 101: How Charleston works
Learn the ins and outs of local government.
March 27, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
Drayton Hall
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4 spring events happening at Drayton Hall
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Culture
A snapshot of Charleston stories
I’ve loved sharing these stories with you.
March 22, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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5 must-do spring events at Mount Pleasant Towne Centre 🌸
From yoga to yappy hour, here’s an exciting list of ways to enjoy the season.
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Food
CHStoday brewery bracket
We want to know: what is the best brewery in Charleston? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 20, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
Events
An overview of the 2023 Cooper River Bridge Run
Here’s a by-the-numbers overview of this local event.
March 16, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
Culture
Asked: What are Charleston’s unofficial landmarks?
We want to hear from you.
March 16, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Food
Legami, a new Italian restaurant opens downtown
The contemporary Italian spot will sit on King Street.
October 8, 2024
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Events
Celebrate World Space Week in Charleston with a NASA astronaut
Robert “Hoot” Gibson will make a stop in the 843 for World Space Week.
October 4, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Winners Announced for CHStoday’s Best
Our readers have spoken. Here’s the list of winners, as determined by votes from our audience.
October 4, 2024
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Small Business
Tom and Huck Distillers launch LIVE Straight Bourbon Whiskey, blending fine spirits with music culture
Aged for six years and inspired by live performances, LIVE Straight Bourbon Whiskey from the makers of Firefly Distillery offers a rich, flavorful experience.
October 3, 2024
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Erika Ross
Downtown Charleston
City
Charleston was ranked the No. 1 small city in the US in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Charleston has received the No. 1 honor for a third consecutive year.
October 2, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Three things to know about the port workers’ strike
Charleston workers have joined the East Coast strike.
October 2, 2024
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Callie Putnam
This image shows individuals smiling at the camera at last year's Latin American Fest. One of the women is wearing a traditional outfit from one of the Latin American countries that is white and red.
Events
Mark your calendars for the Latin American Festival this weekend
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the tastes and traditions of Charleston’s Latin American community.
October 1, 2024
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Erika Ross
An aerial shot of downtown Boone flooded from Hurricane Helene.
Business
Charleston businesses help communities impacted by Helene
Helene brought record rain + strong winds to several communities across the Carolinas.
September 30, 2024
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Callie Putnam
Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch
Culture
Explore these 5 pumpkin patches in the Charleston area
Use this guide to explore Charleston-area pumpkin patches.
September 30, 2024
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Katie Smith
CHStoday readers shared their favorite thing about Cru Café
This comes after the long time restaurant closed last weekend.
September 30, 2024
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Erika Ross