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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.
August 21, 2025 11:41 AM
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Callie Putnam
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Online-only and virtual Charleston businesses to know
From art and fashion to wellness and marketing, these virtual businesses are proving you don’t need a brick-and-mortar to make a local impact.
May 6, 2025
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Erika Ross
A smiling woman organizes a pantry filled with clear glass jars containing a variety of dry goods like pasta, popcorn, grains, and snacks. Canned and bottled items are neatly lined on the top shelf. The overall scene reflects tidiness, accessibility, and a focus on a well-stocked, organized kitchen.
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7 small businesses to help get your home ready for summer
Celebrate Small Business Week with a call to one of these seven businesses that will help you prepare your home for the warmer months and enjoy your newfound free time.
May 5, 2025
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Callie Putnam
This charming illustration depicts a quaint storefront labeled “Local Love CHS,” framed by two palm trees. The cozy exterior features hanging plants, rattan chairs, a table, and a welcoming “Open” sign on the door. Soft, pastel tones and delicate lines give the scene a warm, inviting, beachy vibe.
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Check out these 7 deals during CHStoday’s Small Business Week
Several of Charleston’s small businesses are offering CHStoday readers special deals and discounts during Small Business Week.
May 2, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Explore these 10+ farmers markets in Charleston
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10+ farmers markets around Charleston, SC.
May 2, 2025
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Vagney Hampshire
This image shows a beautifully handcrafted crochet shawl hanging against a distressed, vintage-style white wooden door. The shawl features a triangular design with alternating stripes of neutral tones—cream, beige, gray, and brown. It is adorned with a fringe border, adding texture and a cozy, rustic aesthetic to the overall look.
Business
Small Business Week has arrived in Charleston
Join us at CHStoday, we’re celebrating Small Business Week in Charleston from Sunday, May 4, to Saturday, May 10.
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Reader recommended: The Lowcountry’s best pimento cheese
We asked where to find the pimento cheese in the 843, and you answered.
April 29, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Small Business
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Charleston and surrounding areas
Join the festivities for Independent Bookstore Day on April 26 with raffles, readings, discounts, and special events at local indie bookshops across the Lowcountry.
April 24, 2025
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Erika Ross
A wide-angle view of Firefly Distillery in North Charleston, South Carolina, featuring a modern barn-style building with gray siding and red-framed windows. The main entrance is marked by a large “FIREFLY” sign above the doorway. Several people are walking around the front walkway and sitting under large yellow shade sails in an outdoor area. The distillery is surrounded by well-maintained landscaping and greenery under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
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Firefly Distillery turns 20: A toast to two decades
Firefly Distillery, North Charleston’s beloved distillery, celebrates its milestone with live music, local eats, and a nod to its iconic Sweet Tea Vodka.
April 16, 2025
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Erika Ross
This conceptual illustration depicts a mixed-use development adjacent to a waterfront. The layout features a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, including mid-rise apartment buildings, retail shops, green courtyards, and community gathering areas. Tree-lined streets and pedestrian pathways promote walkability, while parking areas are discreetly integrated. A marina or dock extends into the water, enhancing the coastal appeal. Architectural styles blend modern and traditional elements, creating a welcoming village-like atmosphere. The surrounding landscape includes lush greenery and open space, providing a natural buffer between structures and the shoreline.
Real Estate
Updates on Patriots Annex, a mixed-use project planned for Mount Pleasant
This waterfront work, live, and play project aims to bring marinas, offices, hotels + tourist attractions, restaurants, parks, and homes to the area.
April 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
Two people standing outdoors among lush green banana plants, engaged in conversation. The man wears a white shirt with a logo and sunglasses hanging from the collar, while the woman, also in white, looks ahead. Bright sunlight filters through the foliage, and the sky is blue with scattered clouds.
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Q+A with Kevin Hartley, CEO and founder of Cambio Roasters
With Earth Day approaching, Cambio Roasters is rethinking single-serve coffee — offering a more sustainable alternative to plastic pods.
April 14, 2025
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Erika Ross
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