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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.
January 26, 2026 02:08 AM
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Callie Putnam
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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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Staff
Boat with The Cooper on the back.
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Charleston’s luxury waterfront hotel is hiring this weekend
Attend The Cooper’s three-day, in-person hiring event and interview for positions at all levels.
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Boat with The Cooper on the back.
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Your next career move? Charleston’s luxury waterfront hotel.
The Cooper opens soon, and they’re building their team now during a three-day, in-person hiring event.
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Thomas Dambo's Trolls: A Field Study exhibit in Asheville, NC. Unique wooden troll sculptures sit in a wooded area.
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Discover Thomas Dambo’s Trolls in Asheville
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Business
Q+A with Kim Powell of Woodhouse Spa at Wentworth
Woodhouse Spa now offers its elevated self-care services at its newest location inside the historic Wentworth Mansion.
November 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Q+A with Gray Benko of the Magnolia Network’s “Anything But Gray”
CHStoday had the chance to chat about holiday hosting and all things Lowcountry with Gray Benko of the Magnolia Network’s “Anything But Gray.”
November 6, 2025
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Callie Putnam
An elegant rooftop pool surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, and umbrellas overlooks a lush courtyard. The multi-level building features greenery-covered terraces, airy patios, and classic architecture bathed in sunlight.
Real Estate
The Cooper will debut as the peninsula’s first luxury waterfront hotel in March 2026
This spring, The Cooper, the city’s first luxury waterfront hotel, will open just steps away from Joe Riley Waterfront Park.
October 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Know before you go: Coastal Carolina Fair
The Coastal Carolina Fair returns to Exchange Park with concerts, food, exhibits, and rides — use this guide to prepare for your visit.
October 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
The photo above shows three dishes from Indaco, the white plates sit on a wooden table, and feature meatballs, chicken, and grits, and tiramisu.
Food
Enjoy a cozy dinner at Indaco featuring new fall menu items
The Italian spot on King Street is warming this up this fall with a handful of new dishes that will have you coming back for seconds.
October 27, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s ties to South Carolina
Honor the civil rights leader’s legacy by learning about his connection to the Palmetto State.
January 15, 2026
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Vagney Hampshire
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
A photo of a sourdough loaf taken from above. We are looking down on the golden brown loaf which sits on a piece of branded Baguette Magic paper on a wooden table.
Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Charleston
The bread type is more popular than ever. We’re here to help you find the best loves in the Holy City, or to start making your own.
January 12, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
A doodle sat on a wooden pier by a lake. It is a marshy lake with classic Lowcontry foliage surrounding it.
Culture
Charleston pets: Paws up for the pups
We asked readers to send us photos of their Charleston-resident pets, and they delivered. Here’s our roundup of Holy City pups.
January 7, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Food
Charleston is hungry for Restaurant Week South Carolina 2026
Dozens of local eateries are taking part, and we’re here to give you the lowdown on the Lowcountry’s best deals.
January 7, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
An up-close photo of a Huguenot torte.
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
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