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Wildly fun events happening SEWE weekend
Get in on the outdoor-lover fun or elevate your SEWE experience with one of these several events happening around the Holy City.
February 11, 2026 08:55 AM
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Callie Putnam
A rendering of the forthcoming American Gardens park in downtown Charleston with a concrete sidewalk, fountain, and people sitting at tables.
Parks and Recreation
City of Charleston approves plans for American Gardens park
The Harleston Village park will take over a 1-acre space that used to belong to the Dominion Energy building.
August 29, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Parks and Recreation
Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission acquire property on Wallace Creek
This property on Wallace Creek has historical and cultural significance
August 28, 2024
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Erika Ross
A GIF of attendees, chefs, and their culinary creations at the Holy Smokes BBQ Festival in Charleston.
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🥩 This event is a rib-eye opener
The all-inclusive Holy Smokes BBQ Festival has a mouthwatering lineup we can’t wait to sink our teeth into.
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Business
Meet the makers: the men behind Brackish, a Charleston fashion brand
The first core value of Brackish was to respectfully repurpose the beauty of nature.
August 27, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Tourism and Hospitality
The building which houses the Meeting Street Inn celebrates 150 years
We’re looking back at what other businesses called the building home before the Meeting Street Inn moved into the downtown spot.
August 27, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
Before you take flight, check out these Charleston International Airport updates
The Charleston International Airport announced updates that may impact TSA and traffic patterns.
August 22, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Sports
Answered: Do CHStoday readers like to play pickleball?
We asked you if you like to play the increasingly popular sport, and if so, where.
August 20, 2024
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Erika Ross
The Milky Way over Folly Beach.
City
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower in Charleston
Here’s where and when to see the shower around the Holy City
August 6, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A GIF of people attending and performing at the Meeting Street Music Fest in West Columbia.
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🎶 Eat, drink, and enjoy nonstop hits at Meeting Street Music Fest
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Travel and Outdoors
4 cities to drive to for day or weekend trip from Charleston
Just need to getaway for a few days or feeling spontaneous on a day off? Here are destinations in the Carolinas from Charleston.
July 29, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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This minimalist illustration on a light blue background features black line art: a book, eyeglasses, pencil, butterfly, and bird framing a cloaked, hat-wearing figure, all enclosed in a rounded square.
Business
Ladybird Books, a new independent bookstore, is set to open on King Street
In addition to offering a plethora of books, the new independent bookstore Ladybird Books will host events, readings, and conversations.
September 9, 2025
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Callie Putnam
A neatly wrapped napkin, a drink on a coaster, and a cookbook titled “The Fleet Landing Cookbook” featuring a waterfront restaurant photo rest on a dark table, creating a cozy dining atmosphere.
Business
Fleet Landing celebrates 20 years with the release of “The Fleet Landing Cookbook”
To celebrate 20 years of serving seafood and southern favorites on the Charleston Harbor, Fleet Landing has released its first cookbook.
September 8, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Patios for outdoor dining around Charleston
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Charleston’s many beautiful patios.
September 5, 2025
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Small Business
Plowing ahead: GrowFood Carolina is supporting local farmers and eating fresh
GrowFood Carolina, which now represents 80+ SC farmers, helps them put their produce in grocery stores and local restaurants.
September 4, 2025
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Callie Putnam
This photo shows a rainy day in the French Quater.
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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.
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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