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Boat with The Cooper on the back.
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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Five plush animal toys—a green alligator, a sea turtle, a gray dolphin, a brown otter, and a bald eagle—are arranged together on a table with an aquarium backdrop of rocks and fish.
City
Support the South Carolina Aquarium by adopting an animal
Choose an animal and the level of adoption you’d like to support the South Carolina Aquarium and the animal lover in your life.
August 25, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A modern, stylish interior features tall white columns, wood cabinetry, pendant lighting, and lush greenery. Neutral tones, sleek furniture, and textured rugs create a warm, sophisticated space blending comfort with contemporary elegance.
Business
Textures, a luxury hardwood company, opens in the Charleston Design District
The hardwood company has a space in the Navy Yard Charleston’s design hub featuring showrooms, maker spaces.
August 22, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Dog-friendly business guide for Charleston
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Charleston that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.
August 11, 2025
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sunny side up eggs from Church and Union
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30+ great brunch restaurants to try in Charleston
Who’s hungry? (It’s us.)
August 6, 2025
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A sunset over calm waters sets the backdrop for a hearty plate of Southern BBQ, featuring pulled pork, mac and cheese, potato salad, and ribs—perfectly capturing a summer evening feast.
Events
Join the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, a quintessential Charleston experience
Make plans to hop on the Daniel Island Ferry for the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, featuring Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ.
July 31, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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All you need to know about Charleston International Airport
To help make your entire process at Charleston International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s nonstop flights.
July 24, 2025
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Alexandra Garian
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A guide to oyster restaurants in Charleston
Dig into Charleston’s must-try oyster spots, from downtown restaurants to oceanfront fishhouses — we just know your next favorite spot to shuck is on this list.
July 23, 2025
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Staff
The focus of the photo is a long hallway with checkered floors, the space has green walls and is dimly lit.
Travel and Outdoors
The Nickel, a boutique hotel, now calls King Street home
The newly opened King Street boutique hotel is also home to a new rooftop lounge set to open this summer.
July 22, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Where to buy locally caught seafood in the Lowcountry
We’ve rounded up a list of markets, sellers, and restaurants that offer locally caught seafood.
July 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A grand, multi-story building with classic architecture anchors a lively street scene at dusk. Tall windows, ornate detailing, and warm interior lights give it an inviting glow. Trees line the sidewalk, where people stroll past ground-floor shops.
City
Aspen One announces Limelight Charleston, a hotel and residences, set to open in 2028
Limelight Charleston is Aspen One’s first East Coast property and seventh location, set to bring the Holy City a new hotel and residences.
July 1, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Charleston
Whether you’re planning to dine in or carry-out, we’ve rounded up some options for Thanksgiving dinner in Charleston that don’t involve getting the kitchen dirty.
November 5, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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East Bay Street home sells for over $21.5 million, becoming Charleston’s highest-priced home sale
Throughout the 19th century, the home on East Bay Street was home to several prominent families, including the Lowndes family.
November 4, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A red carpet leads to a white tent decorated with gold and red floral arrangements for the 2025 Michelin Guide Ceremony: American South. The black and gold event sign glitters under clear blue skies, surrounded by autumn trees with golden leaves, creating a festive and elegant outdoor setting.
Charleston is now home to three Michelin-starred restaurants
Beyond the three Michelin-starred restaurants, several restaurants were recommended and earned Bib Gourmand honors.
November 3, 2025
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Callie Putnam
Two goats eat from halved pumpkins.
City
A few ways to dispose of your pumpkins after Halloween
From composting events to feeding farm animals, there are several sustainable ways to dispose of your pumpkins.
October 30, 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
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Development
The Inlet at Seabrook Island is to bring 11 townhomes to the area
Around a dozen new luxurious townhouses in the new The Inlet community are set to debut on Seabrook Island.
October 27, 2025
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
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Small Business
CHStoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 24, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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