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Restaurants
Riva Mare, a rooftop restaurant, is planned for the Charleston Design District
The new rooftop restaurant will overlook the Cooper River and offer coastal Italian dishes.
March 05, 2026 02:41 PM
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Callie Putnam
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Wellness
Q+A with Anna Urbano of HYLO Nexton
HYLO Nexton will officially open its doors to the community + begin helping folks reach their wellness goals later this month.
August 15, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Education
Q+A with Sara Toppe: A local educator making an impact on Charleston’s teaching community
As the new school year approaches, we caught up with Sara Toppe to discuss her work as a teacher and her efforts to support other local educators.
August 8, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Business
Q+A with Jesse Sandole of 167 Raw
We chatted with the owner of 167 Raw, Jesse Sandole, as the restaurant celebrates its 10th anniversary.
July 30, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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City
Spread the local love with CHStoday’s Best
From coffee shops to event venues, we’re asking for your insight on the top-tier spots Charlesotn has to offer.
July 28, 2024
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Bella Rainey
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Wellness
Three spots in Charleston to grab a wellness drink
These local wellness drink spots offer smoothies, juices, and everything in between.
July 24, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Charleston natives launch a new Prosecco brand
Don Luchi is one of fewer than ten minority-owned Prosecco brands in the US.
July 24, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Go on a culinary journey with Cru Catering’s Summer Private Dinner Series
This summer series features several themed events with food and drink pairings.
July 23, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Charleston.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Indulge in The Flower Experience
A downtown hotel and restaurant is offering The Flower Experience, for guests looking for a day of luxury + new adventures.
July 18, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
Escape for the weekend with Swiftstay
Swiftstay offers its members a place to stay for their weekend travel for the price of a cleaning fee.
July 18, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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This minimalist illustration on a light blue background features black line art: a book, eyeglasses, pencil, butterfly, and bird framing a cloaked, hat-wearing figure, all enclosed in a rounded square.
Business
Ladybird Books, a new independent bookstore, is set to open on King Street
In addition to offering a plethora of books, the new independent bookstore Ladybird Books will host events, readings, and conversations.
September 9, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Fleet Landing celebrates 20 years with the release of “The Fleet Landing Cookbook”
To celebrate 20 years of serving seafood and southern favorites on the Charleston Harbor, Fleet Landing has released its first cookbook.
September 8, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Play
Patios for outdoor dining around Charleston
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Charleston’s many beautiful patios.
September 5, 2025
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Small Business
Plowing ahead: GrowFood Carolina is supporting local farmers and eating fresh
GrowFood Carolina, which now represents 80+ SC farmers, helps them put their produce in grocery stores and local restaurants.
September 4, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Play
10+ free things to do in Charleston
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Charleston, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
September 3, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A smiling man in a white chef’s coat stands indoors by a window, leaning casually against a wall with brown curtains behind him, creating a warm, relaxed, and inviting atmosphere.
Food
The Charleston Place welcomes Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park to lead its year-long pop-up restaurant
Chef Daniel Humm and the pop-up restaurant will host its first guest on Thursday, Oct. 2. The restaurant will be housed at The Charleston Place.
September 2, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Live
Lunch break: A guide to $15 lunch deals in Charleston
We’ve rounded up local deals that’ll help you enjoy your lunch break without breaking the bank.
August 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A historic photograph shows Charleston’s devastation after the 1886 earthquake, with collapsed buildings, debris scattered across the street, and people standing among the ruins of Wm. M. Bird & Co. storefront.
Taking a look back at the Charleston earthquake of 1886
The Lowcountry isn’t a stranger to natural disasters, but the Charleston earthquake of 1886 shook the region to its core.
August 26, 2025
Five plush animal toys—a green alligator, a sea turtle, a gray dolphin, a brown otter, and a bald eagle—are arranged together on a table with an aquarium backdrop of rocks and fish.
City
Support the South Carolina Aquarium by adopting an animal
Choose an animal and the level of adoption you’d like to support the South Carolina Aquarium and the animal lover in your life.
August 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Textures, a luxury hardwood company, opens in the Charleston Design District
The hardwood company has a space in the Navy Yard Charleston’s design hub featuring showrooms, maker spaces.
August 22, 2025
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Callie Putnam