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Celebrate National Take a Hike Day on the Palmetto Trail
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Culture
Spring equinox in Charleston, SC
Visit a local park, participate in a community event, or clean up your humble abode in honor of the astronomical transition from winter to spring.
March 6, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A preview of the desert biome at the new Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center.
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This new attraction in Columbia is worth seeing 👀
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden’s much-anticipated new aquarium and reptile conservation center is now open.
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A parade during Artisphere in Downtown Greenville
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Spring getaway: 6 Greenville events worth traveling for
Pack your bags, Charleston — we’re heading to Greenville.
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 23, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Charleston
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Get the 411 on environmental organizations in Charleston
...and how to get involved.
February 6, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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City
A proposed access road to Charleston International Airport has received funding approval
We’re diving into the details on this project.
January 25, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Real Estate
Winter gardening tips for Charleston
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 23, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Raising a toast to Dreamboats 🛶
Here’s how to celebrate this local team’s journey across the Atlantic.
January 17, 2023
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Alexandra Garian
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Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Charleston
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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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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Erika Ross
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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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Callie Putnam
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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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Callie Putnam
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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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Erika Ross
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Arts
Lowcountry artists featured in the City of North Charleston’s Artists-in-Residence program
Lowcountry artists chosen for the Artists-in-Residence program will have their work on display at the Park Circle Community Building.
March 10, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
10+ ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston
From family fun to block parties, we’ve rounded up several spots to sham-rock St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston.
March 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Travel and Outdoors
A former West Ashley farm is being shaped into Old Towne Creek County Park
The Old Towne Creek County Park will offer several amenities to the Charleston community, like an amphitheater and a playground.
March 6, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Food
5 Local cooking classes to elevate your culinary skills
From Lowcountry flavors to global dishes, these hands-on classes will turn you into a local chef in no time.
March 5, 2025
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Mia Benvenuto