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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day on the Palmetto Trail
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City
Charleston was ranked the No. 1 small city in the US in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
Charleston has received the No. 1 honor for a third consecutive year.
October 2, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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Travel to NC’s ‘Stars Hollow’ for your next fall getaway
With its apple orchards, pumpkin patches, charming downtown, and upscale camping sites, Asheboro, NC is a hidden gem.
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Travel and Outdoors
Sail away with these four romantic charters in Charleston
We are exploring options for romantic charter dates, including historic tours, sunset cruises, and dining experiences.
September 23, 2024
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Erika Ross
the exterior of the luxury, boutique hotel, The Loutrel. It's a light brown 4 story building and has two palmetto trees in the front.
Tourism and Hospitality
See the Charleston hotels that received MICHELIN Keys
Seven Charleston hotels earned this new distinction from the MICHELIN Guide.
September 23, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Culture
40th Annual MOJA Arts Festival
The 11-day festival celebrates African American and Caribbean cultures.
September 20, 2024
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Callie Putnam
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This new home exchange app makes traveling with pets easy
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Travel and Outdoors
See the latest update on the Angel Oak Preserve project
The Angel Oak Preserve project is moving forward hoping to begin construction next year.
September 11, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Events
Blast to the past for this year’s Party for the Parks
Party for the Parks attendees will travel to the past for a 1960s Palm Royale theme.
September 9, 2024
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Erika Ross
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Airports and Transportation
✈️ 3 wildly cheap flights out of CHS in 2024
Check out some of the year’s cheapest flights leaving our local airport.
September 5, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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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Food
Seven Charleston restaurants that offer tasting menus
Broaden your horizons and indulge in elevated fare with a tasting menu from one of these Charleston restaurants.
August 5, 2025
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City
Show your Charleston pride with an ironic Boat and Tote
Before summer ends, we’re hopping on this trend, where you jazz up these beloved, versatile tote bags with a Charleston twist.
August 4, 2025
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Danielle Johnson
A sunset over calm waters sets the backdrop for a hearty plate of Southern BBQ, featuring pulled pork, mac and cheese, potato salad, and ribs—perfectly capturing a summer evening feast.
Events
Join the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, a quintessential Charleston experience
Make plans to hop on the Daniel Island Ferry for the next BBQ & Boats Sunset Cruise, featuring Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ.
July 31, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Culture
Find stationery through these local shops and brands
Take note of these local shops that offer custom stationery goods, greeting cards, writing tools, craft and party supplies, gift wrap, and more.
July 31, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
This rendering shows a conceptual site plan for the future redevelopment of Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, a major retail complex located between Highway 17 and Hungryneck Boulevard.
Real Estate
Revamp in Progress: A look at the proposed future of the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
Proposed plans for Mount Pleasant Towne Centre include adding more living and office spaces, a hotel, parking, and a family entertainment space.
July 29, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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Business
Made in Charleston: 20+ things created in the Holy City
From brands to bands, the list of things made in Charleston is lengthy — we may be biased but Holy City’s business scene is truly inspiring.
July 28, 2025
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Food
Where to find cool and refreshing treats around Charleston
From favorite frozen drinks to ice cream, we’ve rounded up a few spots to enjoy cool and refreshing treats + beat the Charleston summer heat.
July 24, 2025
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Callie Putnam
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All you need to know about Charleston International Airport
To help make your entire process at Charleston International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s nonstop flights.
July 24, 2025
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Alexandra Garian
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A guide to oyster restaurants in Charleston
Dig into Charleston’s must-try oyster spots, from downtown restaurants to oceanfront fishhouses — we just know your next favorite spot to shuck is on this list.
July 23, 2025
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