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Events
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
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Travel and Outdoors
Charleston, city of love… bugs
Get ready for lovebug season in the spring and fall.
March 10, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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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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Answered: Where Kelsea Ballerini should visit on her next trip to Charleston
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Food
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April 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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How to get your REAL ID in Charleston
The deadline to obtain your REAL ID is coming up on May 7, 2025 — here’s how and why to get one in South Carolina.
April 4, 2025
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Alexandra Garian
Sports
A dive into the history of the Charleston RiverDogs
Before you root, root, root for the RiverDogs, take a peek at the team’s 30+ year history.
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Alexandra Garian
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Events
Shimmy your way into the weekend at Dancing on the Cooper
Dancing on the Cooper is a live music series featuring different acts performing on the Mount Pleasant Pier.
April 3, 2025
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Erika Ross
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Restaurants
Michelin expands with the Michelin Guide American South
The Michelin Guide American South will explore six southern states, including South Carolina.
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Charleston’s global connection with Spoleto, Italy
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Vagney Hampshire