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Development
Taking a closer look at the Courier Square project
Courier Square is a mixed-use Planned Urban Development project that aims to provide new housing, retail, and office space to upper King Street.
September 15, 2025 03:37 PM
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
2023: A record-setting year for Charleston tourism
A record-setting number of visitors made their way to Charleston last year; see how those trips helped boost the economy + tourism industry.
July 8, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Gibbes Museum spearheads a new community membership initiative
This new initiative promotes cultural exchange + strengthens the connections between local art, history, and science spots.
June 28, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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City
A look at The Charleston Place’s multimillion-dollar reimagination project
Design studio, Atelier Kim, will help The Charleston Place make changes to its spaces in several phases.
June 26, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
The Mills House inducted into the Historic Hotels of America
To be accepted by Historic Hotels of America, The Mills House had to qualify in three areas.
June 18, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Development
Courier Square Phase II, Building I gets final approval from Charleston’s BAR-L
The proposed project that will feature apartments and retail space on King Street is moving forward after receiving final approval from the Board of Architectural Review.
June 14, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Charleston, SC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrating travel and tourism in Charleston
Travel and tourism play a major role in the Holy City’s economy.
May 21, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Blockade of Charleston Festival gets a new date
Blockade of Charleston Festival to take place Saturday, June 15
May 17, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Lowcountry brewery’s new beer honors sailors
A brewery and museum released a new beer that honors sailors and gives back to the community.
May 9, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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History
Preservation Society of Charleston launches interactive Historic Marker Map
This interactive Historic Marker Map will give you a history lesson while you’re on the go.
May 7, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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With summer around the corner, here are three ways to cool off around the Holy City.
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Leaders + developers to celebrate the future of Ashley Landing
Ashley Landing is set to be the newest community hub for the Charleston area, transforming the vacant space into an area with retail, restaurants, and housing.
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Business
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
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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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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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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.
May 1, 2025
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History
George Washington’s week-long visit to Charleston
George Washington, the first president of the United States, spent a week in the Holy City.
May 1, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in and around Charleston
From panel discussions to a night market, the month-long series honors Asian American and Pacific Islander identity, culture, and creativity across Charleston.
April 30, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Food
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