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15+ restaurants in Charleston you can get to by boat
Take the boat out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with this list of spots you can get to via the water.
April 22, 2026 11:56 AM
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Callie Putnam
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Dock your boat at these Charleston marinas
The ins and outs of the Lowcountry boating scene
May 1, 2023
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Tourism and Hospitality
Feeling crabby this weekend?
Spend a day with local artists, food trucks, beer and wine vendors — and buckets of steaming crab
April 19, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
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A snapshot of Charleston stories
I’ve loved sharing these stories with you.
March 22, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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CHStoday brewery bracket
We want to know: what is the best brewery in Charleston? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 20, 2023
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Events
An overview of the 2023 Cooper River Bridge Run
Here’s a by-the-numbers overview of this local event.
March 16, 2023
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Culture
Asked: What are Charleston’s unofficial landmarks?
We want to hear from you.
March 16, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Events
3 St. Patrick’s Day events in Charleston
From bar crawls to parades, mark your calendar for these upcoming events.
March 10, 2023
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An overview of the 2023 Festival of Houses and Gardens
This year’s festival begins this week.
March 10, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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The International African American Museum has released an updated opening date
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 27.
February 28, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Two stages and 25+ DJs take over Riverfront Park 🎶
This music and arts festival will be held at Riverfront Park in June.
February 28, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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