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History of the old Cooper River bridges
Dive into the past of these iconic bridges.
July 10, 2024 02:15 PM
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Charleston’s past — plus hope for the future.
July 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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City
Local Government 101: Understanding The City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review
Use this as a tool to learn about what the BAR-S + BAR-L do and how you can get involved.
July 2, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Travel back in time this Fourth of July at the Aiken-Rhett House
Built in 1820, the Aiken-Rhett House is the only one of its kind still standing on the Charleston peninsula.
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Events
Celebrate Carolina Day with the Historic Charleston Foundation
Check out the Carolina Day events that focus on SC’s role in a defining event of the American Revolutionary War.
June 20, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Culture
The Mills House inducted into the Historic Hotels of America
To be accepted by Historic Hotels of America, The Mills House had to qualify in three areas.
June 18, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Events
5 ways to observe Juneteenth in Charleston
Charleston has educational and celebratory events to commemorate Juneteenth that kick off this weekend.
June 13, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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Events
Sip, sip, hooray: Celebrate National Iced Tea Day in Summerville
The Town of Summerville is celebrating Iced Tea Day with free sweet tea and tea-inspired dishes and specialty drinks.
June 10, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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Events
Join a pirate takedown this weekend in downtown Charleston
Bring the family to learn about the pirates of early Charleston.
May 30, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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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 Brown
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History
Preservation Society of Charleston launches interactive Historic Marker Map
This interactive Historic Marker Map will give you a history lesson while you’re on the go.
May 7, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Where to get boba tea around Charleston
We’re giving you the tea on where to get your boba fix around the Holy City.
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Go on a culinary journey with Cru Catering’s Summer Private Dinner Series
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July 23, 2024
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Answered: Reader recommendations for celebrities
We want to know which stars you’ve seen out and about on our beaches and cobblestone streets + the spots you recommend them to check out.
July 22, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Charleston.
July 22, 2024
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Indulge in The Flower Experience
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July 18, 2024
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Escape for the weekend with Swiftstay
Swiftstay offers its members a place to stay for their weekend travel for the price of a cleaning fee.
July 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Try this caviar martini recipe from Hank’s Seafood Restaurant
Hank’s Seafood Restaurant has a fun spin on National Caviar Day
July 18, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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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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Culture
Duke’s “Hot Tomato Summer” returns to Charleston
The annual 10-day celebration of mayo and tomatoes is the best way to kick off tomato season.
July 16, 2024
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