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Two tall, cylindrical brick smokestacks stand in a courtyard with landscaped planters at their bases, framed by leafy trees and a historic red-brick industrial building with arched windows in the background.
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Historic smokestacks at the St. Julian Devine Community Center to be restored
Leaders with the City of Charleston say they will restore the smokestacks in an effort to protect the Eastside’s skyline.
August 14, 2025 11:22 AM
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Callie Putnam
Fence that says "West Ashley Greenway"
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The history of the West Ashley Greenway
May 25, 2020
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TBT: The Spanish flu in Charleston, SC
April 23, 2020
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Charleston, SC women of preservation
March 27, 2020
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Anita Pollitzer + the 19th Amendment
March 5, 2020
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A city of many names
October 29, 2019
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The Jenkins Orphanage Band 🎷
October 23, 2019
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History-making S.C. railroad tracks 🚂
October 3, 2019
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Charleston’s famous alumni
September 24, 2019
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The 30th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo
September 20, 2019
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The mysterious lights in Ravenel, S.C.
September 13, 2019
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These three Charleston cultural landmarks lack preservation protection
Three historically significant sites face uncertain futures — learn about them + how you can help preservation efforts.
March 13, 2025
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Erika Ross
Three people pose for the camera in front of the Charleston Bluegrass Stage. The person on the left is smiling and throwing up the thumbs up sign. The person in the middle is dressed in a green frog suite with a banjo and the person on the right is smiling with a backpack.
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Get ready for a weekend of live music, adventure, and family fun at the Charleston Bluegrass Festival
The Charleston Bluegrass Festival will be held at Woodlands Nature Reserve, March 28-29, for entertainment, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly camping.
March 13, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Food
CHStoday chats with Chef Shuai Wang about family, food, Charleston, and “Top Chef”
Chef Shuai Wang is competing in season 22 of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” was named a 2025 SC Chef Ambassador, and owns two popular North Charleston restaurants.
March 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Charleston cafes set to debut their first cookbook this spring
The cookbook, which features two Charleston cafes, aims to celebrate food’s ability to foster community and share the secrets behind some tasty bites.
March 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Tourism and Hospitality
Southern Living readers name Charleston the best city in the South
Southern Living’s “The South’s Best 2025" list celebrates Charleston and the Lowcountry’s top destinations, from hotels to must-visit restaurants.
March 11, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Lowcountry artists featured in the City of North Charleston’s Artists-in-Residence program
Lowcountry artists chosen for the Artists-in-Residence program will have their work on display at the Park Circle Community Building.
March 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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10+ ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston
From family fun to block parties, we’ve rounded up several spots to sham-rock St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston.
March 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
A former West Ashley farm is being shaped into Old Towne Creek County Park
The Old Towne Creek County Park will offer several amenities to the Charleston community, like an amphitheater and a playground.
March 6, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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5 Local cooking classes to elevate your culinary skills
From Lowcountry flavors to global dishes, these hands-on classes will turn you into a local chef in no time.
March 5, 2025
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