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10+ spots to get soft-shell crabs in Charleston
Seeing soft-shell crabs on the menu is a sure sign summer is on the way — check out these seven Charleston spots to grab yours.
April 09, 2026 02:42 PM
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Callie Putnam
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Food
SOL’s new Kitchen Karma menu will benefit Make-A-Wish SC
The menu will be available at the Mt. Pleasant and Summerville locations.
June 26, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Sorelle introduces new guest chef series that will kick off this week
Sorelle will welcome Chef Karen Akunowicz to the Holy City.
June 17, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Events
JuLionfish Festival is set for July 26
Proceeds from the event will benefit SC Aquarium Reef Research.
June 10, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Charleston, SC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Relish National Hamburger Day at SC’s “Most Beloved Burger Joint”
Sesame Burgers & Beer sources all ingredients locally and offers plenty of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
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Food
The Loutrel will host Lady Loutrel’s Afternoon Tea service
The Loutrel afternoon tea service starts this week and runs until the end of June
May 14, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Food
Try This: The Palmetto Hotel Lobby Bar’s recipe for The Reveler
The Reveler combines local espresso, aged rum, amaro, and cacao.
May 13, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Lowcountry brewery’s new beer honors sailors
A brewery and museum released a new beer that honors sailors and gives back to the community.
May 9, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Your guide to Charleston’s coffee shops
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5+ spots to grab a hot dog in Charleston
Looking for the best hot dog in Charleston, try these local spots + tell us about your favorites.
July 3, 2025
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Aspen One announces Limelight Charleston, a hotel and residences, set to open in 2028
Limelight Charleston is Aspen One’s first East Coast property and seventh location, set to bring the Holy City a new hotel and residences.
July 1, 2025
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Where to watch fireworks and celebrate the Fourth of July
Grab a blanket and your lawn chairs and check out these must-see Fourth of July events taking place in and around Charleston.
July 1, 2025
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Now leasing: Fenland townhomes debut on Daniel Island
The new townhomes are conveniently located on Daniel Island and were designed to serve those ranging from young families to empty nesters.
June 30, 2025
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The Waverly, a new event space and wedding venue, opens in downtown Charleston
This new venue, The Waverly, promises to deliver guests a seamless and stress-free experience in a chic downtown location.
June 26, 2025
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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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15+ restaurants in Charleston you can get to by boat
Take the boat out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with this list of spots you can get to via the water.
June 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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5 animals that used to roam Charleston
Unbury Charleston history by looking at these five animals that once called the area home before they went extinct.
June 19, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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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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