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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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Culture
Carolopolis Award winners + preserving history in Charleston
Carolopolis Awards honor both private and public projects that preserve that history.
March 4, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Real Estate
Leaders break ground on Charleston’s largest mixed-use project, Magnolia Landing
Magnolia Landing will be the newest waterfront work, live, and play project in the Charleston area, and its been in the works for nearly 20 years.
February 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
The patio at Edmund's Oast Brewing Co. in Charleston — there are lots of tables and string lights in the dining area.
Restaurants
Let’s eat, kids: Family-friendly restaurants in Charleston
Skip the meal prep just this once and treat the little ones to an outing at one of these Charleston spots.
February 27, 2025
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Monica Garske
The photo shows La Cave's Dining Room from the back corner of the restaurant; warm and neutral furniture is placed around the room.
Events
Plan your perfect Valentine’s Day in Charleston
We’ve rounded up the top things to do and places to eat if you plan to spend Valentine’s Day in Charleston.
February 6, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Real Estate
Could The Powerhouse at Navy Yard be the Lowcountry’s next event space?
The Powerhouse is a historic space located in The Navy Yard, a North Charleston redevelopment project that recently hit the market.
February 4, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Know before you go: Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Whether you’re planning a wild weekend of wildlife interaction or a quiet evening admiring fine art, The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has something for everybody.
January 29, 2025
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Callie Putnam
This photo shows a green fence wrapping around the yellow Aiken-Rhett House Museum, a tree with no leaves stands in the fence.
City
Explore Charleston’s Museum Mile
Explore more than a dozen cultural sites in Charleston’s Museum Mile.
January 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Blackbird looks to reward frequent diners in Charleston
Blackbird users can pay with the app by loading funds to their wallet or spending $FLY.
January 13, 2025
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Callie Putnam
This photo features a bright and colorful spread of food on a brown, wooden table including a redish alcoholic beverage, biscuits, sliders, sandwiches, salads, toast and dip.
Food
Guide to Restaurant Week South Carolina (Charleston’s version)
Get your calendars out and start booking your reservations at these Charleston-area eateries offering special dishes, menus, and deals for a limited time during Restaurant Week South Carolina.
January 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
Restaurants open on Christmas in Charleston
We’ve rounded up a list of local spots open on Christmas that will serve up your holiday meals.
December 5, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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10+ free things to do in Charleston
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in Charleston, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
September 3, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A smiling man in a white chef’s coat stands indoors by a window, leaning casually against a wall with brown curtains behind him, creating a warm, relaxed, and inviting atmosphere.
Food
The Charleston Place welcomes Chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park to lead its year-long pop-up restaurant
Chef Daniel Humm and the pop-up restaurant will host its first guest on Thursday, Oct. 2. The restaurant will be housed at The Charleston Place.
September 2, 2025
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Callie Putnam
Summer specials on a table at Five Loaves Cafe.
Live
Lunch break: A guide to $15 lunch deals in Charleston
We’ve rounded up local deals that’ll help you enjoy your lunch break without breaking the bank.
August 28, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A historic photograph shows Charleston’s devastation after the 1886 earthquake, with collapsed buildings, debris scattered across the street, and people standing among the ruins of Wm. M. Bird & Co. storefront.
Taking a look back at the Charleston earthquake of 1886
The Lowcountry isn’t a stranger to natural disasters, but the Charleston earthquake of 1886 shook the region to its core.
August 26, 2025
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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Small Business
5+ independent bookstores to explore in Charleston
These bookstores will spark creativity and serve as your cozy haven while you browse for your next favorite reads.
August 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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What is strand feeding?
Strand feeding can only be seen in a few areas around the world, and the Lowcountry is one of them.
August 21, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A cocktail garnished with a golden tomato sits on a marble bar, surrounded by bowls and clusters of fresh tomatoes, lit candles, and rustic decor, creating a cozy, elegant atmosphere.
Sorelle and Sipland launch a new non-alc + low-alc cocktail menu featuring tomatoes
Tomatoes might be the fruit of the summer, and now a new non-alc + low-alc cocktail is giving you a new way to enjoy them.
August 19, 2025
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Callie Putnam
The photo shows a focused tennis player standing on the court holding a red Yonex racquet. Wearing a sleeveless pink top with Dove, Red Bull, and Fila logos, she prepares intensely, with blurred spectators in the background.
Getting to know Emma Navarro, the Lowcountry’s rising tennis star
We’re taking a look at Emma Navarro’s athletic accomplishments + her favorite spots around the Holy City — so you’ll have a better idea of the local rising tennis star you’re rooting for at the next major tennis tournament.
August 19, 2025
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Callie Putnam