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A guy over a grill cooking. He is wearing black gloves, sunglasses, a hat, and is cutting into the meat on the grill.
Food
What to order at Charleston’s James Beard-nominated restaurants
The Holy City got its annual, unsurprising foodie recognition from the prestigious James Beard Foundation. Let’s take a closer look.
January 21, 2026 01:16 PM
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Patrick Sidwell
The front of Hominy Grill, with the restaurant's name written on a window in front. There are people visible inside through the glass window, and the outside is painted white.
Small Business
Mailbag: Shuttered Charleston restaurants you miss
You shared some local businesses that stole your heart before they closed their doors for good.
January 21, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
A photo of the old Hominy Grill in Charleston, which is now closed down. Its red walls have an iconic blue painting on the side advertising the business, with cars parked outside and treet hanging overhead.
Culture
A quick look at life in Charleston in 2016
The latest nostalgic trend has people looking back at photos from a decade ago. What was Charleston like?
January 14, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
A person in mid-air hitting a table tennis ball in a large gymnasium. Onlookers are watching, and the blue table is in the middle of the room on a basketball court.
Sports
Is table tennis having a moment? Try it for yourself in Charleston
Move aside pickleball, there’s a new racket sport in town.
January 13, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
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.
December 29, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Small Business
Winners announced for CHStoday’s Best 2025
Our readers have spoken — here are the best local spots our city has to offer, from the best coffee shop to the best apartment complex to the best dentist.
December 8, 2025
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Small Business
Our Charleston-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle to your holiday shopping.
November 25, 2025
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Food
We want to know: Where are the best collard greens in Charleston?
We’re on a mission to find the best collard greens in Charleston, and we need your help.
November 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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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
A neatly set restaurant table displays Hank’s Seafood menus—one brown leather, one illustrated cream, and one brunch insert—alongside silverware, glassware, and a folded napkin embroidered with “Hank’s.”
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
Warm sunlight fills an elegant restaurant with chandeliers, tufted leather chairs, and tall windows. Seen through a stone archway, the inviting space blends rustic charm with refined, modern sophistication.
Food
5+ Halloween-inspired parties, plus dining and cocktail experiences in Charleston
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October 13, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Treat yourself to a Charleston-inspired Girl Scout Cookie
Different cities and regions have plenty of localized menu items. Now it’s time for cookies to join the fray.
January 6, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
People on a orange and yellow float, many wearing orange, smiling and waving at the camera.
Events
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.
January 6, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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The ultimate road trip to Savannah
Hit the road and head to Savannah — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
December 29, 2025
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Hampton Park in the sunshine. A big tree hangs overhead and a white gazebo is in the distance. The photo is slightly filtered, giving a nostalgic feel. No one is around. It looks peaceful.
Travel and Outdoors
Where would you put an Outdoor Library in Charleston?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in the Holy City.
December 17, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Several brightly lit trees covered in blue, yellow, purple, and green holiday lights. Children are milling about in front of the trees. It is dark out.
Culture
Hallmark movies with ties to the Lowcountry
Ever spotted the Holy City on the silver screen? We have.
December 16, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
A gorgeous home in Isle of Palms, SC. It has multiple floors, a decked pool, balconies, and is surrounded by greenery. we are stationed high above, and can see rolling green in the distance.
Real Estate
Hot homes: Doubling the price of local real estate listings
Charleston is among the hottest real estate markets heading into 2026, so we wanted to investigate.
December 10, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
A photo of bright yellow Carolina Jessamine flowers.
Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your Charleston yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping Lowcountry properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 8, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A satellite image about Charleston. The city is labeled with a blue dot, and there are blue lines heading north, east, south, and west to the edge of the screen.
Travel and Outdoors
Which cities share Charleston’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west, the world awaits.
December 1, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Asked: To celebrate the anniversary of Route 66, send in your road trip memories
We’ll get it started with a family road trip along Route 66 to Charleston in the 1970s.
November 18, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
The photo above shows a white home with lots of windows and two brick chimneys, which will be featured in the new Charles Towne Farms.
Real Estate
Charles Towne Farms to offer homes with acres of space
The Charles Towne Farms development emphasizes open green spaces, luxury living, and architectural design.
November 18, 2025
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Callie Putnam