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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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Events
Two stages and 25+ DJs take over Riverfront Park 🎶
This music and arts festival will be held at Riverfront Park in June.
February 28, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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City
40,000 sqft of pickleball fun
Calling all pickleheads.
February 27, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Culture
25 gift ideas for every budget
Perfect for birthday gifts, thank you gifts, or something just because.
February 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
The best gifts for pickleball players
Looking for a pickleball-themed gift for the fanatic in your life? These gifts have you covered.
February 23, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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City
Charleston 101: Our guide to becoming a local resident expert
Becoming a Charlestonian is easy guide to all things Holy City.
February 22, 2023
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Ashlea Hearn
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Events
Have an upcoming event to share? 🗓
Here’s how to keep us in the loop.
February 20, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Culture
The history of jazz in Charleston
Calling all music lovers.
February 17, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Development
Check out the senior living facility proposed for King Street
Get all the details.
February 17, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Charleston
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
6 random acts of kindness to brighten up Charleston’s community
Put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
February 15, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Culture
Explore these 5 pumpkin patches in the Charleston area
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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
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Real Estate
Historic Fort Moultrie Post Theatre to become luxury Sullivan’s Island home
Novella Homes announced this transformative project to bring new life to one of Sullivan’s Island’s most iconic structures.
September 27, 2024
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Erika Ross