History

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 09:25 AM
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
Pimento Cheese’s connection to the South
January 20, 2021
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Vagney Hampshire
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City
South Carolina’s official state flag design proposal
December 29, 2020
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Katie Smith
Christmas parade from December 1967 | The South Carolina Historical Society
Culture
History of Charleston, SC’s holiday photos
December 23, 2020
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Vagney Hampshire
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Culture
Downtown Charleston, SC neighborhood guide
December 21, 2020
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City
The Annexation of Scanlonville in Mount Pleasant, SC
December 15, 2020
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Vagney Hampshire
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City
The history of Catfish Row in Charleston, SC
November 16, 2020
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Pitt Street Bridge’s history
November 3, 2020
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Vagney Hampshire
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Culture
History of Charleston’s Haint Blue
October 20, 2020
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Vagney Hampshire
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City
Charleston Cemeteries Historic District + Charleston’s oldest public cemetery
October 7, 2020
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Katie Smith
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City
Celebrating South Carolina’s astronauts
October 6, 2020
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Vagney Hampshire
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25+ Charleston concerts to put on your calendar in 2025
From award-wining country artists to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of concerts to enjoy live music in the Holy City this year — use this guide to find your next concert.
June 6, 2025
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Callie Putnam
An overhead view of a colorful assortment of square and round doughnuts topped with sprinkles, shredded coconut, Fruity Pebbles, glaze, and chocolate. Also visible are a chocolate chip cookie and an oatmeal cream pie sandwich.
Food
Take a sweet tour on our local donut trail
From brick-and-mortar favorites to beachside food trucks, here’s where to grab a donut in and around Charleston.
June 5, 2025
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Erika Ross
Green John Deere tractor parked near a working farm with rows of crops, hay bales, flowers, and pastel-colored homes in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Food
Carnes Crossroads unveils SC’s largest Agrihood
The new Agrihood is a farm-centered community blends sustainable living with walkable access to local goods and educational experiences for all ages.
June 3, 2025
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Erika Ross
A small white building with a gray roof and teal door, surrounded by tall pine trees and a newly paved parking lot — The Creek Collective in Goose Creek, SC.
Development
The Creek Collective opens in Goose Creek
The Creek Collective is a new community space offers classes, exhibitions, and local art — all in a reimagined former chapel.
June 3, 2025
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Erika Ross
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City
Stay prepared this Atlantic Hurricane Season
This hurricane guide will update you on evacuation zones and introduce you to resources that will help you stay weather-aware this Atlantic Hurricane Season.
June 2, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Play
Kid-friendly activities in Charleston
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Charleston, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
May 30, 2025
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Staff
The pool and terrace at The Mills House Hotel; there are three friends sitting on lounge chairs enjoying the day.
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.
May 29, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Sports
The ultimate guide to sports teams in Charleston
From the RiverDogs to the Stingrays, we’re sharing all details of Charleston’s sports teams.
May 29, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
A smiling man in a navy blazer and white shirt stands outside in a sunlit area, surrounded by greenery and white columns. He has short curly hair and a neatly groomed beard.
Festivals
Q+A with Mena Mark Hanna, General Director + CEO of Spoleto Festival USA
Mena Mark Hanna shares what’s new, what’s exciting, and why Spoleto Festival USA 2025 is a can’t-miss.
May 28, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Culture
Your guide to golf courses in Charleston
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 20+ places to play golf around Charleston are sure to make for a good round.
May 27, 2025
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Justine Palkowski