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Local Government 101: Understanding The City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review

Use this article as a tool to learn about what the Board of Architectural Review Small + Large do and how you can get involved.

April 23, 2026

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Callie Putnam

Small Business

5+ independent bookstores to explore in Charleston

These bookstores will spark creativity and serve as your cozy haven while you browse for your next favorite reads.

April 22, 2026

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Callie Putnam

The light from the sunset reflects off Shem Creek, while the sky fades from a fire orange to pale blue.

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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.

April 22, 2026

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Callie Putnam

Cozy bookstore interior with wooden shelves filled with colorful books. Round tables hold more books and plants, creating a welcoming, tranquil atmosphere.

Small Business

Local love: CHStoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses

Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.

April 20, 2026

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Callie Putnam

City

Get your sweat on at gyms around Charleston

From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up — gyms and fitness offerings around the Holy City.

April 20, 2026

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Callie Putnam

rows of vinyls inside Gray Cat Music in Park Circle

Culture

Spin into Record Store Day with these local spots around Charleston

Here’s where to celebrate Record Store Day around Charleston.

April 16, 2026

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Callie Putnam

Government

How to use Charleston’s Citizen Services Desk

Whether you want to know how to report a pothole, how to request a new garbage can, or where to get married in Charleston, the Citizen Services Desk has you covered

April 15, 2026

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Callie Putnam