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Travel and Outdoors
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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CHStoday’s summer ‘in’ and ‘out’ list
Your City Editors give their takes on what’s hot this summer and what’s not.
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City
What’s the story behind Rainbow Row: drunken sailors or copycat neighbors?
Learn why the homes along Rainbow Row don bright colors.
August 13, 2024
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City
A downtown hotel to relaunch as The Ansonborough Charleston
The space will relaunch following renovations that will balance the hotel’s historic roots with modern comfort.
August 1, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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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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Embark on a culinary journey during Harvesting Heritage
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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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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrities spotted in Charleston
At least a dozen celebrities have been spotted around Charleston, check out which A-Listers have come to see what makes Charleston so special.
July 12, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Charleston, SC from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Aspen One announces Limelight Charleston, a hotel and residences, set to open in 2028
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Now leasing: Fenland townhomes debut on Daniel Island
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June 30, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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City
The Waverly, a new event space and wedding venue, opens in downtown Charleston
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