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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day on the Palmetto Trail
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The Dewberry unveils its new culinary team + a pair of new menus
Make plans to head to The Dewberry and experience the new offerings from the iconic downtown hotel’s newly announced culinary team.
March 4, 2025
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Callie Putnam
The Green Fountain at the Five Points St. Pats celebration in Columbia, SC
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Hit the road: 5 travel-worthy festivals in Columbia
Discover the best festivals Columbia, SC has to offer this season.
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15 interesting facts about the Holy City
How well do you know Charleston, SC? We’re bringing you some fun facts about the city and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
February 21, 2025
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Alexandra Garian
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City
The lowdown on the Lowcountry’s Spanish moss
We’re giving you the facts about Spanish moss and breaking down the history behind this classic Lowcountry plant.
February 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Events
Get an early start to spring fun with the Family Camp Jam
The Family Camp Jam is hosted at Johns Island County Park and features lots of activities for family fun.
February 12, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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25+ parks in Charleston
We’re highlighting more than 25 of the best parks that Charleston, SC has to offer — complete with Laurel Hill County Park, Charles Towne Landing, and Hampton Park.
January 31, 2025
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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
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The perfect spot for your next family outing
Spark your child’s creativity at the newly-renovated Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry.
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Travel and Outdoors
Charleston Parks Conservancy announces its 2025 key projects
After an impactful 2024, Charleston Parks Conservancy aims to continue connecting the people of Charleston with its parks through community-driven initiatives.
January 17, 2025
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Update on the Ashley River Crossing project which will connect from West Ashley to Downtown Charleston
City officials and partners had a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ashley River Crossing.
January 8, 2025
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Tatum Jacaruso
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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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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