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City
Local Government 101: Understanding The City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review
Use this article as a tool to learn about what the Board of Architectural Review Small + Large do and how you can get involved.
April 23, 2026 01:10 PM
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Callie Putnam
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Play
30+ great brunch restaurants to try in Charleston
Who’s hungry? (It’s us.)
August 6, 2025
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Culture
Find stationery through these local shops and brands
Take note of these local shops that offer custom stationery goods, greeting cards, writing tools, craft and party supplies, gift wrap, and more.
July 31, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Business
Made in Charleston: 20+ things created in the Holy City
From brands to bands, the list of things made in Charleston is lengthy — we may be biased but Holy City’s business scene is truly inspiring.
July 28, 2025
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Staff
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Food
Where to buy locally caught seafood in the Lowcountry
We’ve rounded up a list of markets, sellers, and restaurants that offer locally caught seafood.
July 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Duke’s “Hot Tomato Summer” returns to Charleston
The annual 10-day celebration of mayo and tomatoes is the best way to celebrate tomato season.
July 10, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Events
Celebrate Carolina Day in Charleston
Check out these family-friendly Carolina Day events that focus on SC’s role in a defining event of the American Revolutionary War.
June 26, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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City
Charleston’s ranking as a best place to live
U.S. News and World Report placed the Holy City as a great place to live, giving it especially strong scores for retirees.
June 17, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
This photo shows the home renovation project on Wentworth Street, the house's porch is being held up by several wooden braces and there is a purple dumpster out back.
Real Estate
Q+A with Danielle Stazio, a Charleston realtor, on a 140-year-old home restoration project
Get a peek inside a house on Wentworth Street as it undergoes a restoration project + hear from Danielle Stazio, a Charleston realtor, on what goes into an undertaking like this.
June 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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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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Culture
Charleston pets: Our reigning cats
We asked readers to send us photos of their Charleston-resident pets. And they delivered.
January 27, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Charleston
Dining in the Holy City is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
January 26, 2026
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Callie Putnam
A guy over a grill cooking. He is wearing black gloves, sunglasses, a hat, and is cutting into the meat on the grill.
Food
What to order at Charleston’s James Beard-nominated restaurants
The Holy City got its annual, unsurprising foodie recognition from the prestigious James Beard Foundation. Let’s take a closer look.
January 21, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
The front of Hominy Grill, with the restaurant's name written on a window in front. There are people visible inside through the glass window, and the outside is painted white.
Small Business
Mailbag: Shuttered Charleston restaurants you miss
You shared some local businesses that stole your heart before they closed their doors for good.
January 21, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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History
Martin Luther King Jr.’s ties to South Carolina
Honor the civil rights leader’s legacy by learning about his connection to the Palmetto State.
January 15, 2026
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Vagney Hampshire
A photo of the old Hominy Grill in Charleston, which is now closed down. Its red walls have an iconic blue painting on the side advertising the business, with cars parked outside and treet hanging overhead.
Culture
A quick look at life in Charleston in 2016
The latest nostalgic trend has people looking back at photos from a decade ago. What was Charleston like?
January 14, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
A person in mid-air hitting a table tennis ball in a large gymnasium. Onlookers are watching, and the blue table is in the middle of the room on a basketball court.
Sports
Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Charleston
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
January 13, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
A photo of a sourdough loaf taken from above. We are looking down on the golden brown loaf which sits on a piece of branded Baguette Magic paper on a wooden table.
Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Charleston
The bread type is more popular than ever. We’re here to help you find the best loves in the Holy City, or to start making your own.
January 12, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
A doodle sat on a wooden pier by a lake. It is a marshy lake with classic Lowcontry foliage surrounding it.
Culture
Charleston pets: Paws up for the pups
We asked readers to send us photos of their Charleston-resident pets, and they delivered. Here’s our roundup of Holy City pups.
January 7, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
Charleston is hungry for Restaurant Week South Carolina 2026
Dozens of local eateries are taking part, and we’re here to give you the lowdown on the Lowcountry’s best deals.
January 7, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell