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The Cooper will debut as the peninsula’s first luxury waterfront hotel in March 2026
This spring, The Cooper, the city’s first luxury waterfront hotel, will open just steps away from Joe Riley Waterfront Park.
October 28, 2025 03:48 PM
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Hit the road for Restaurant Week Upstate
It’s Restaurant Week in the Upstate, so get your keys, we’re checking out eateries offering special dishes, menus, and deals for a limited time.
August 11, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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30+ great brunch restaurants to try in Charleston
Who’s hungry? (It’s us.)
August 6, 2025
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Food
Seven Charleston restaurants that offer tasting menus
Broaden your horizons and indulge in elevated fare with a tasting menu from one of these Charleston restaurants.
August 5, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A sunset over calm waters sets the backdrop for a hearty plate of Southern BBQ, featuring pulled pork, mac and cheese, potato salad, and ribs—perfectly capturing a summer evening feast.
Events
Join the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, a quintessential Charleston experience
Make plans to hop on the Daniel Island Ferry for the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, featuring Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ.
July 31, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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A guide to oyster restaurants in Charleston
Dig into Charleston’s must-try oyster spots, from downtown restaurants to oceanfront fishhouses — we just know your next favorite spot to shuck is on this list.
July 23, 2025
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Food
Where to buy locally caught seafood in the Lowcountry
We’ve rounded up a list of markets, sellers, and restaurants that offer locally caught seafood.
July 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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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 celebrate tomato season.
July 10, 2025
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Your guide to Charleston’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
July 9, 2025
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City
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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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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Charleston ranked No. 1 small city for a fourth year in the US in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
It’s not just Charleston getting the praise; the Lowcountry has several hotels, resorts, and islands honored in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
October 7, 2025
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We keep an eye on your clicks to make sure CHStoday is always filled with content you love.
October 2, 2025
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Upcoming races to prepare for in the Charleston area
Charleston has a packed list of races to get prepared for throughout the year
October 1, 2025
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Know before you go: Riverfront Revival
Deep dive into this guide and learn how to navigate the annual two-day music festival loaded with live music and food inspired by the Lowcountry.
September 30, 2025
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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Charleston
Dining in the Holy City is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
September 26, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A bright, sunny day highlights a large Volvo factory building, marked by the bold logo. Palm trees line the property, while cars and a guard station add activity near the entrance.
Volvo shares its route to expanding operations at its Charleston-area plant
The Swedish car company is celebrating 70 years, and it has sold more than 5 million cars in the US.
September 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A GIF of attendees at the Charleston Beer Fest at Riverfront Park.
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Charleston Beer Fest returns with more breweries
The annual festival will be back on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. The Charleston Beer Fest will offer tastings from 75+ breweries, live music, and a variety of local vendors.
September 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A smiling person poses with their face through a painted scarecrow cutout at a lively fall festival. People stroll nearby, tents and pumpkins decorate the background, and a crow perches playfully.
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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Charleston
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
September 24, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A restaurant-in-progress shows a taped design rendering of a tropical dining room with wicker chairs, warm wood, and greenery, while nearby chefs work in a stainless steel kitchen framed by woven paneling.
Kultura is making room for more guests at a larger restaurant space in downtown Charleston
The acclaimed Filipino restaurant, Kultura, will expand its operations to a larger space on Rutledge Avenue, just a few blocks away from its original Spring Street spot.
September 22, 2025
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Callie Putnam