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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
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Entertainment
Your guide to Lowcountry outdoor concert venues
Enjoy the best of warmer weather with local and national acts at these scenic open-air spots.
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Erika Ross
This conceptual illustration depicts a mixed-use development adjacent to a waterfront. The layout features a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, including mid-rise apartment buildings, retail shops, green courtyards, and community gathering areas. Tree-lined streets and pedestrian pathways promote walkability, while parking areas are discreetly integrated. A marina or dock extends into the water, enhancing the coastal appeal. Architectural styles blend modern and traditional elements, creating a welcoming village-like atmosphere. The surrounding landscape includes lush greenery and open space, providing a natural buffer between structures and the shoreline.
Real Estate
Updates on Patriots Annex, a mixed-use project planned for Mount Pleasant
This waterfront work, live, and play project aims to bring marinas, offices, hotels + tourist attractions, restaurants, parks, and homes to the area.
April 15, 2025
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Callie Putnam
In this vibrant photo, a young girl is holding a colorful bouquet in front of her face, partially obscuring her features. The bouquet bursts with a variety of blooms, including peach and coral dahlias, deep burgundy flowers, fluffy purple blossoms, spiky pale celosia, and small yellow flowers. The background is a lush garden with more flowers in bloom, creating a cheerful and lively atmosphere.
City
Try this curated flower-picking experience
Take a trip out to Berkeley County to pick and create your own flower arrangement.
April 11, 2025
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Callie Putnam
Scenes from Longview Carolina, including mountain and farm views.
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This photo shows Kelsea Ballerini performing on stage under a soft spotlight, creating an intimate and ethereal atmosphere. Seated on a stool, she strums an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone, her focus deep and emotional. She wears a layered tulle dress paired with sparkling knee-high boots, adding elegance and glamour to the moment. The background is dimly lit, with a drum set visible behind her.
Events
Answered: Where Kelsea Ballerini should visit on her next trip to Charleston
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April 7, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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City
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
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Culture
Where Kelsea Ballerini should visit on her next trip to Charleston
Ballerini has made several stops in the 843 — some to visit friends, and some for work like the stop she made with Kenny Chesney on the “I Go Back Tour.”
March 18, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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The sun shining brightly on Broad Street.
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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.
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Erika Ross
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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.
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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.
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