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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 03:48 PM
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Callie Putnam
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Here’s what to expect at REI’s grand opening celebration
The festivities are kicking off today in Mount Pleasant.
February 16, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Look inside Italian restaurant Sorelle on Broad Street
Visit this restaurant, bar, and market.
February 15, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Culture
6 random acts of kindness to brighten up Charleston’s community
Put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
February 15, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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Culture
Happy five-year anniversary to CHStoday
It’s been a wild ride, Charleston.
February 14, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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City
Check out this fresh food kiosk at Charleston International Airport
Grab a healthy snack at the airport.
February 13, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Culture
Your answers to “Would You Rather”
We recently asked you to play this Holy City-themed game — here are your answers.
February 10, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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City
Dive into the proposed redevelopment of Union Pier downtown
Plans include a mixed-use development.
February 9, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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City
Visit Alcove Market in downtown Charleston
Find out what’s on the menu.
February 9, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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City
How to get around Charleston
Navigate the Holy City.
February 7, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Food
Dig into Bon Bahn Mi in North Mount Pleasant
Have you tried the ginger lemongrass chicken banh mi?
February 7, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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Q+A with Owner and Executive Chef Chris Stewart of The Glass Onion
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Switchyards, a neighborhood work club, is set to open in Charleston next month
Charleston will soon be home to Switchyards, a work club flipping the script on traditional coworking spaces.
March 18, 2025
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March 17, 2025
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March 13, 2025
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Events
Get ready for a weekend of live music, adventure, and family fun at the Charleston Bluegrass Festival
The Charleston Bluegrass Festival will be held at Woodlands Nature Reserve, March 28-29, for entertainment, outdoor adventures, and family-friendly camping.
March 13, 2025
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Food
CHStoday chats with Chef Shuai Wang about family, food, Charleston, and “Top Chef”
Chef Shuai Wang is competing in season 22 of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” was named a 2025 SC Chef Ambassador, and owns two popular North Charleston restaurants.
March 12, 2025
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Food
Charleston cafes set to debut their first cookbook this spring
The cookbook, which features two Charleston cafes, aims to celebrate food’s ability to foster community and share the secrets behind some tasty bites.
March 12, 2025
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Tourism and Hospitality
Southern Living readers name Charleston the best city in the South
Southern Living’s “The South’s Best 2025" list celebrates Charleston and the Lowcountry’s top destinations, from hotels to must-visit restaurants.
March 11, 2025
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