Parks and Recreation

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Travel and Outdoors
🎾 The local program helping young players find their swing
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Events
Charleston run benefits Veterans + the Warrior Surf Foundation
Stride the Wave 5k aims to help Veterans by donating funds to the Warrior Surf Foundation.
March 8, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Golf for a cause + support Charleston County Parks Foundation
Funds from the golf tournament will support current projects.
February 13, 2024
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Callie Putnam
Charleston County Parks
Travel and Outdoors
Three Charleston County Parks are now Certified Sensory Inclusive Venues
This new initiative promotes an inclusive environment for those with sensory needs to enjoy the park during regular hours and during special events.
February 8, 2024
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Erika Ross
Participants run four miles in the Off-Road Duathlon
Travel and Outdoors
Off-Road Duathlon race returns to Laurel Hill County Park
Register for the run-bike-run event in Mount Pleasant.
January 4, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Walking trends in Charleston
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Charleston compares.
December 21, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Development
A peek into North Charleston’s future: Live, work, play developments
Battery Park and Navy Yard Charleston recently received a final vote on the development contract.
December 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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City
Become privy to these privies: Charleston’s modular public restroom
This Portland-made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
October 18, 2023
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Brianna Williams
CHStoday World turtle day
Travel and Outdoors
Charleston celebrating World Sea Turtle Day
How the Lowcountry has been protecting our local sea turtles lately.
June 15, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
Pine Trace Natural Area
City
Check out plans for a 306-acre park in Summerville
Dig into the details on Pine Trace Natural Area.
May 16, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Travel and Outdoors
Explore these bike trails in Charleston
Pump up your tires and head to these three spots for an outdoor adventure.
May 2, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Small Business
CHStoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 24, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
A Charleston favorite, Hank’s Seafood Restaurant, is now offering lunch
Hank’s Seafood Restaurant’s new service is rooted in the restaurant’s 25+ years of tradition and focuses on refreshed lunch options.
October 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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City
Join the upcoming meetings to discuss the proposed roadway projects
The series of meetings aims to highlight the need for road projects to improve safety, congestion relief, and infrastructure needs.
October 20, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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City
Voting is officially open for CHStoday’s Best
Show some love to your fave businesses in Charleston.
October 20, 2025
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Staff
A man in full Scottish regalia plays the bagpipe outside at the Charleston Scottish Games and Gathering
Culture
Immerse yourself in Scottish culture at the Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering
Guests will gather to celebrate Scottish heritage at the second-oldest event of its kind in the southeast.
October 17, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Filming of Netflix’s “Outer Banks” final season is underway
Ever wonder where the “Outer Banks” cast members eat when they’re in town for work? We’ve got the answers.
October 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Real Estate
Huger Street to welcome new residents in 2027 in a new 77-unit community
Project leaders say their goal with the Huger Street project is to enhance Charleston’s architectural character while still addressing the need for housing.
October 14, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
5+ Halloween-inspired parties, plus dining and cocktail experiences in Charleston
Treat yourself this Halloween with
October 13, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Sponsored
What does the “Big Beautiful Bill” mean for retirement planning?
Sponsored by
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Q+A with Highland Resources’ CEO on the progress of Charleston’s largest mixed-use project, Magnolia Landing
The Magnolia Landing development will span 192 acres and provide working, housing, dining, and entertainment options for the community.
October 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam