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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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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
Treat yourself this Halloween with
October 13, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A set wooden table displays an array of dishes: pasta with clams, fresh salad, bone marrow, crusty bread, cocktails, and chips, creating a vibrant, rustic, and inviting dining experience.
Food
Allora to bring a taste of coastal Italy to Spring Street
The new coastal Italian concept is set to open in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood, offering rooftop dining, all-day coffee, and gelato.
September 18, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Work
The top industries and employers in the Charleston metro area
We crunched the numbers for you.
September 17, 2025
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Staff
A cozy café interior shows pastry cases filled with baked goods, fridges stocked with drinks, and a handwritten menu board. Warm lighting, rustic décor, and a “Grab & Go…Or Stay” sign invite customers.
Business
Odd Duck Market is spreading its wings with a new location planned for downtown
The market is a Park Circle favorite serving everything from breakfast and wines to unique gifts, all while supporting local brands.
September 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A collage shows three images: cucumber tea sandwiches on floral china, a white ferry boat cruising through blue-green waters under a partly cloudy sky, and a stack of golden biscuits filled with sausage.
Events
Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits and the Daniel Island Ferry team up to offer a brunch cruise
Biscuits, Bloodies, Brunch + Boats is an all-inclusive experience that features a bountiful brunch spread and a boat ride around the waters of Charleston.
September 11, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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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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Wildly fun events happening SEWE weekend
Get in on the outdoor-lover fun or elevate your SEWE experience with one of these several events happening around the Holy City.
February 11, 2026
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Chef Nikko Cagalanan and Paula Kramer to open Bareo
Bareo, a new concept from the team behind Kultura, is opening on Spring Street and aims to be a spot to celebrate good food and friendship.
February 10, 2026
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Plan your perfect Valentine’s Day in Charleston
We’ve rounded up the top things to do and places to eat if you plan to spend Valentine’s Day in Charleston.
February 10, 2026
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Know before you go: Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Whether you’re planning a wild weekend of wildlife interaction or a quiet evening admiring fine art, The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has something for everybody.
February 9, 2026
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
Go birding around Charleston
Use this guide to spot a variety of birds along the Charleston shore, in the sky, and on land.
February 9, 2026
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Callie Putnam
Colorful bundt cake in a box, topped with vibrant yellow, purple, and green sugar sprinkles, evokes a festive Mardi Gras feel.
Food
Where to buy your king cake in Charleston
Celebrate Mardi Gras with king cake in the Holy City.
February 4, 2026
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Callie Putnam
Charleston
What would the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony look like in Charleston?
The grand opening of the Alpine event is on Friday, Feb. 6 in Northern Italy. We’re imagining how it would go down in the Charleston area.
February 4, 2026
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Callie Putnam
Modern hotel room with a platform bed, wooden headboard, and soft lighting. A large window reveals greenery. A cozy seating area and minimalist decor enhance the serene ambiance.
Live Oak Charleston to welcome guests on Meeting Street
The peninsula will add a new hotel to its repertoire as Live Oak Charleston is set to open its doors this spring.
February 4, 2026
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Callie Putnam
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Football
Celebrate the big game, Charleston style
From game-day snacks to the best watch parties in town, here’s your guide to celebrating the last game of the football season in Charleston.
February 2, 2026
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Callie Putnam
Rare snowfall blankets Charleston landmarks: a white-steepled church, the frozen Pineapple Fountain, and palm-lined downtown streets, blending Southern charm with wintry quiet under gray skies during an unexpected winter moment.
Photo album: Your photos from the 2026 snow in Charleston, SC
We don’t see snow in Charleston very often, but when we do, the stunning scenes stop us in our tracks.
February 2, 2026
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Callie Putnam