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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 03:10 PM
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Michael Beausoleil
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Play
Date night ideas for every type of Charlestonian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Holy City.
August 29, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Sports
Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Charleston and SC competing in the Paris Summer 2024 Olympics
The Holy City is well represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 17, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Tourism and Hospitality
Take a dip: Day passes at cool pools in Charleston
From Paradiso Charleston to The Mills House Hotel, we’re really feeling these staycation vibes.
July 5, 2024
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Monica Garske
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City
Bookmark this: How to join fun summer reading programs in Charleston
Book it to your local library — Charleston County Public Library, Dorchester County Library, and the Berkeley County Library System are all hosting summer reading programs.
June 6, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Parks and Recreation
Makin’ a splash: Charleston County water parks are ready for summer
With summer around the corner, here are three ways to cool off around the Holy City.
June 4, 2024
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Events
Piccolo Spoleto returns for its 45th season
Don’t miss the Piccolo Spoleto which will hold events around Charleston
May 20, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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Events
Blockade of Charleston Festival gets a new date
Blockade of Charleston Festival to take place Saturday, June 15
May 17, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Development
The Alley, a downtown entertainment venue, will close after 12 years
The Alley, a downtown entertainment venue, will be replaced with a hotel.
May 14, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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Real Estate
Gather Mount Pleasant, an entertainment and retail space is planned for Hungry Neck Boulevard
Gather MTP would span five acres and offer restaurants, office and retail space, and outdoor spaces.
April 25, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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The Ultimate Driving Museum is off to the races with its newest exhibit
MINIs To The Max: 65 Years of Spirited Adventures celebrates decades of innovation, and runs May 1 through January 18, 2025 at The Ultimate Driving Museum.
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Keeping tradition alive, Indigo Road Hospitality Group hosts its own Restaurant Week
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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.
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