Small Business

This picture shows Emily on a bench wearing a light blue spring dress.
Culture
Q+A with Emily Donica about Charleston fashion
Let’s talk spring + summer trends and all things Charleston fashion.
April 23, 2024 02:21 PM
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Callie Brown
rows of vinyls inside Gray Cat Music in Park Circle
Culture
4 record stores in Charleston
These record stores are celebrating Record Store Day in big ways.
April 18, 2024
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Alexandra Garian
The photo shows how Hank's Seafood Restaurant prepared the soft-shell crab.
Food
Q+A with Chef Tim Richardson of Hank’s Seafood Restaurant about soft-shell crab
Learn about soft-shell crab from a Charleston chef.
April 1, 2024
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Callie Brown
This picture shows Julie Mcallister posing with some of her realistic cake creations.
Food
Charleston cake artist featured on Netflix’s “Is It Cake? Season 3"
Local cake artist Julie Mcallister specializes in realistic cakes.
March 28, 2024
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Callie Brown
Renderings of a green space with a fountain at The Charles
Live
New and coming-soon businesses to Charleston
As Charleston continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
March 28, 2024
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Staff
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City
Asked: What are the must-see places in Charleston?
We won’t give up your favorite dives + hidden gems, but we want to know the must-see places in Charleston for visitors.
March 20, 2024
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Callie Brown
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City
What’s next for Nexton?
We’re looking at what’s next for Nexton + what’s already here.
March 14, 2024
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Callie Brown
founder of She Biology in front of her product
Small Business
Q+A with Chinenyem Nwadiugwu of She Biology
Meet the founder behind the Charleston-based CBD skincare brand, She Biology.
March 11, 2024
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Erika Grimes
An aerial view of the Culinary Village at Riverfront Park
Nonprofits
Charleston Wine + Food shares new initiative ahead of this year’s festival
Charleston Wine + Food has created this initiative to align with its new mission and to showcase the local culinary industry and contribute to its growth and sustainability.
March 5, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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City
Answered: Closed Charleston businesses you miss most
Charleston has said its fair share of goodbyes to restaurants, bars, and venues. Here are closed businesses in the 843 our readers still dream about.
March 4, 2024
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Callie Brown
Downtown Charleston
City
CHStoday named a Best of Charleston finalist for Best Local Website
Voting for Best of Charleston opens Friday, March 1.
February 29, 2024
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Callie Brown
The picture shows the owner, manager, and employees of The Bridal House of Charleston posing in the shop.
City
Q+A with Tierney Simpson Jutzi of The Bridal House of Charleston
Meet the team behind the dresses and veils at Bridal House of Charleston.
February 29, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Play
Dog-friendly business guide for Charleston
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Charleston that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.
February 28, 2024
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Staff
electronic duo Sofi Tukker. One member is wearing yellow and green arm sleeve with an orange shirt the other member is wearing green sunglasses and a multicolored shirt. They are against a blue background.
Festivals
Sofi Tukker to headline the third annual High Tide Festival this summer
Sofi Tukker will be joined by other international + regional acts
February 22, 2024
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Erika Grimes
New Verde building in Park Circle. The building is a white brick structure with green art. There's a bush and a picnic table out front.
Food
Verde will host a weeklong promotion and host a grand opening celebration
Keep reading to discover how to win free Verde.
February 20, 2024
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Erika Grimes
The photo shows resturant Harold's Cabin, a green house-shaped building with yellow trim and a red brick base.
Business
Asked: What Charleston business would you like to see make a comeback?
Tell us which Lowcountry business you miss the most.
February 19, 2024
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Callie Brown
The photo shows resturant Harold's Cabin, a green house-shaped building with yellow trim and a red brick base.
City
Harold’s Cabin announces it will close
The corner store-styled bar + restaurant’s history runs deep in Charleston.
February 15, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Work
The top industries and employers in the Charleston metro area
We crunched the numbers for you.
February 12, 2024
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Staff
individuals work out with dance fitness in a green space
Fitness
ACE, Charleston’s only fitness studio with a sprung floor will open downtown next month
ACE is a dance-based fitness studio.
February 12, 2024
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Erika Grimes
The photo shows a large scoop of blue ice cream nestled in a large waffle cone topped with chocolate, strawberries, whipped cream, and powdered sugar.
Food
Dine local + support Mount Pleasant businesses
Dine Where You Live is a campaign that encourages residents to dine local + support Mount Pleasant businesses.
February 5, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Events
Buxton Books hosts author Sadeqa Johnson for a special book club event at the Mills House Charleston
Sadeqa Johnson is the author of “The House of Eve.”
January 31, 2024
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Erika Grimes
Marsha and Magnolia custom hat shop at Hotel Bennett.
Small Business
Get ready for SEWE at Marsh + Magnolia
The specialty hat shop will get you in the mood for all things outdoors.
January 29, 2024
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Erika Grimes
A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 24, 2024
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Christine England
Food
Q+A with Christine England of Lowcountry Eat Out!
Christine England has an experienced background in the food and beverage community and is one of the group’s admins.
January 23, 2024
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Erika Grimes
An aerial view of the Culinary Village at Riverfront Park
Events
Preview available events at the 2024 Charleston Wine + Food
Charleston Wine + Food is the first full weekend in March.
January 17, 2024
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Erika Grimes
Three Michaels Barkery teammates show the fresh treats.
City
Q+A with Karen Patrohay from Michael’s Barkery
Learn about the mission of Michael’s Barkery, a Lowcountry bakery, boutique, and grooming salon.
January 12, 2024
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Callie Brown
Chef Wilson preparing a dish.
Food
Park + Grove names new executive chef and will roll out a revamped menu
We can’t wait to visit Park + Grove to try new winter dishes.
January 9, 2024
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Erika Grimes
People practicing pilates workout with machines,
Fitness
Pilates studios around Charleston
Pilates is a form of experience to increase core strength among other benefits.
January 9, 2024
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Erika Grimes
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Food
Nine Charleston restaurants duke it out for the “Best in Bread” sandwich competition
Which Charleston restaurant will come out on top?
January 5, 2024
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Erika Grimes
The Vicious
Food
Celebrate Vicious Biscuit’s fifth anniversary with a special $5 menu
Favorites like The Vicious, and The Fat Boy, along with cranberry mimosas will be featured on the anniversary menu.
December 21, 2023
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Callie Brown
Rebecca Illustrated Holiday Shop
City
Rebecca Illustrated holiday shop at The Mills House
Find the perfect pink gift at Rebecca Illustrated’s holiday shop.
December 19, 2023
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Callie Brown
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