Festivals

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

Callie Putnam

Food

Charleston Winter Wine Festival returns

Explore more than 50 types of wine at the Charleston Winter Wine Festival.

January 16, 2024

Callie Putnam

Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch in Charleston, SC

Culture

Pick your perfect pumpkin at Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch

2023 marks the 27th year of this iconic autumn event in Charleston.

September 28, 2023

Brianna Williams

A live talk with an author at the Charleston Literary Festival, Inc

More from CHStoday

Rare snowfall blankets Charleston landmarks: a white-steepled church, the frozen Pineapple Fountain, and palm-lined downtown streets, blending Southern charm with wintry quiet under gray skies during an unexpected winter moment.

Photo album: Your photos from the 2026 snow in Charleston, SC

We don’t see snow in Charleston very often, but when we do, the stunning scenes stop us in our tracks.

February 2, 2026

Callie Putnam

An orange tabby cat looking into the camera.

Culture

Charleston pets: Our reigning cats

We asked readers to send us photos of their Charleston-resident pets. And they delivered.

January 27, 2026

Patrick Sidwell

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

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

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

Patrick Sidwell

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

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

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

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

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

Patrick Sidwell