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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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This 30-day communal wellness challenge is worth trying
Got 30 days? Kick off 2023 right with a mind + body wellness challenge.
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Dust off your golf clubs ⛳
Topgolf is expected to open in North Charleston soon.
January 9, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Food
An overview of Restaurant Week 2023 in Charleston
Dig into some of the best deals around town.
January 9, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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City
Adopt-A-Block Program in Charleston, SC
Get involved in your neighborhood.
January 6, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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City
Christmas tree collection in Charleston, SC
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree...
January 4, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
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Add to cal: A weekend at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Whether you’re planning a wild weekend of wildlife interaction or a quiet evening admiring fine art, SEWE has something for everybody.
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City
What do you want to know about Charleston in 2023?
Tell us your burning questions about Charleston — we’ll find the answers.
January 3, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
City
What Charlestonians Googled in 2022
Think: Spotify wrapped but with our collective browsing histories instead.
December 22, 2022
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Alexandra Garian
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City
Taking a break
December 22, 2022
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Alexandra Garian
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Events
The Flip Flop Drop on Folly Beach, SC
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the beach.
December 21, 2022
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Tell us you’re from Charleston without telling us you’re from Charleston.
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Local Government 101: Breaking down the Business + Neighborhood Services division offers
The city provides resources like webinars and workshops to business owners and entrepreneurs in Charleston.
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An overhead shot of Patriots Point Soccer Stadium, with the Cooper River in the background.
Sports
Celebrating 50 years of Men’s Soccer at the College of Charleston
The College of Charleston’s Men’s Soccer program transitioned from NAIA to NCAA Division I status in 1991.
September 4, 2024
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Events
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A rendering of the forthcoming American Gardens park in downtown Charleston with a concrete sidewalk, fountain, and people sitting at tables.
Parks and Recreation
City of Charleston approves plans for American Gardens park
The Harleston Village park will take over a 1-acre space that used to belong to the Dominion Energy building.
August 29, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
Charleston’s 1999 time capsule
What was Charleston like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
August 29, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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A look back at the former Charleston Naval Base
We’re exploring the past and looking ahead to the future.
August 28, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Parks and Recreation
Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission acquire property on Wallace Creek
This property on Wallace Creek has historical and cultural significance
August 28, 2024
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Erika Ross