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Celebrities with Connections to Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina, is known for its historic streets, scenery, and exclusive southern charm. The area is connected to some very recognizable names in entertainment, music, and sports. From a nationally televised star to an upcoming rising rapper, many celebrities have ties to the Charleston area. Some were raised here and some were born here. Here are some of the celebrities with connections to Charleston that you might have not known about.

Charleston, SC · 7d
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Red, White, and Blue Fall Festival returns to Hanahan Nov. 14

HANAHAN, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Hanahan will host its annual Red, White, and Blue Fall Festival at the Hanahan Amphitheater on Saturday, Nov. 14, featuring activities to honor veterans. Community members, visitors, and families are invited to gather at the festival to honor veterans who have served and sacrificed to protect the U.S. […]

Hanahan, SC · 5d

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Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence to Host Special Dinner at Hotel Bennett on Nov. 14

Celebrity chef Tyler Florence will return to Charleston for a special one-night-only dinner at Hotel Bennett on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. The event, titled Tyler Florence's Love Letter to Charleston, will bring a taste of Florence's acclaimed San Francisco steakhouse, Miller & Lux, to Charleston for an evening celebrating his Southern roots.

Charleston, SC · 4d
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Zyon Khalifa speaks to WACH FOX ahead of SC race recount

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- Ahead of the potential recount for SC’s 2nd Congressional District race, Zyon Khalifa tells WACH FOX he wants to make sure all votes are counted. As of Tuesday morning incumbent Congressman Joe Wilson leads by nearly 3-thousand votes. Because Zyon Khalifa is just 0.99 percentage...

South Carolina · 3d
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Veterans Day concert aboard USS Yorktown to honor service members

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Veterans and members of the public are invited to Patriots Point on Wednesday for a free Veterans Day concert aboard the USS Yorktown honoring those who have served in the nation’s armed forces. The event, called “Symphony of Service,” will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on the ship’s […]

Charleston, SC · 3d

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USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research joins National Park Service program

The University of South Carolina Center for Civil Rights History and Research joined the National Park Service Reconstruction Era National Historic Network, a collection of sites, programs and facilities across the nation that shares stories of the Reconstruction era and the achievements of those involved. Bobby Donaldson, a history professor...

Columbia, SC · 3d

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Bryce Crawford Bringing 'Not Your Average Jesus Tour' to North Charleston on April 6

Christian evangelist Bryce Crawford, host of The Bryce Crawford Podcast, will bring his Not Your Average Jesus Tour to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 6, 2027. Crawford is moving from the streets to theaters this spring, bringing his unfiltered faith discussions to 25 cities across the...

North Charleston, SC · 4d

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Revolutionary South Carolina exhibit connects fairgoers with state’s history

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A Revolutionary South Carolina exhibit at the State Fairgrounds gave fairgoers a glimpse into the state’s role in the American Revolution — a history that is personal for Will Wise. Wise is a Greenville member of the Sons of the American Revolution. “I have...

South Carolina · 4d

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37th annual Holiday Festival of Lights opens Friday on James Island through New Year's Eve

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — One of Charleston's most iconic holiday traditions returns Friday. The annual Holiday Festival of Lights begins on Friday, Nov. 13 at James Island County Park and runs through Dec. 31. This year's festival marks its 37th year. From 5:30-10 p.m. through New Year's Eve,...

Charleston, SC · 4d

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School of Rock Mount Pleasant Students to Take the Stage at The Rickhouse for Fall Final Show

School of Rock Mount Pleasant, the leader in performance-based music education, is proud to announce that its students will take the stage at The Rickhouse at Cannon Distillery in Charleston for the Fall 2026 Final Show on Sunday, December 6, 2026. Students will perform in a full day of live music, showcasing their talent in a professional concert setting.

Charleston, SC · 4d

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Comedian Mojo Brookzz Bringing 'Outta Pocket Tour' to North Charleston on May 22

Comedian Mojo Brookzz is bringing his Outta Pocket Tour to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 22, 2027. Following a run of sold-out performances across the country, Brookzz will give Lowcountry fans the opportunity to experience his unfiltered comedy live. The artist presale begins Wednesday, Nov. 11,...

North Charleston, SC · 4d

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North Charleston POPS! Presents “Sounds of the Season”

The North Charleston POPS! invites the community to celebrate the magic of the holidays with Sounds of the Season, sponsored by Tim and Kate Keil, on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 3 p.m. at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. This year, the beloved holiday concert takes on a new twist with a special matinee performance, making it the perfect opportunity for families and music lovers of all ages to enjoy an afternoon of festive music and holiday cheer.

North Charleston, SC · 4d

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‘The Notebook’ House Is Real, and Noah’s Home Sits on Wadmalaw Island Near Charleston

Allie Hamilton asks for very little. A white house, blue shutters, a room with a view of the water where she can paint. Noah Calhoun spends the next decade of his life building exactly that, and the 2004 film turns the house into the closest thing it has to a third lead.

Charleston, SC · 9d

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Henry’s restaurant receives first historic marker on Charleston’s Market Street

CHARLESTON — The city’s oldest restaurant was honored with a placard to mark its place in local history. Henry’s on the Market, which has operated out of the building on 54 North Market St. since 1932, became the first building on Charleston’s iconic Market Street to be recognized by the Preservation Society of Charleston. The designation was made official Nov. 6 at a ceremony outside of the restaurant. “It’s humbling,” owner Leo Chiagkouris told The Post and Courier just hours before the event. “I never thought I’d get to this point. I never even dreamt I would. I never thought Henry’s would ...

Charleston, SC · 4d

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A Revolutionary War Scene and a Famed Children’s Book Illustrator Inspired This One-of-a-Kind Home Bar

Wallpaper wouldn’t do for the grand plans designer Martin Horner of Soucie Horner Design Collective had for an inset bar in his brother’s Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, home. “Wallpaper’s great, but you can’t see the hand,” he explains. “In a mural, you can see the strokes, you can see the opacity of the paint, you can really feel the movement.” Horner suggested a playfully painted beachscape; his brother countered: What about a Revolutionary War scene?

Sullivan'S Island, SC · 4d

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Hot Steps: Find your rhythm at Caliente Ballroom

Curious about ballroom dancing? So was Eve Brown! Brown started dancing at 73 years old and has benefitted from not only the physical accomplishments, but also socially and emotionally. And she’s not alone. Caliente Ballroom dance studio caters to all age levels and abilities. Owner and chief choreographer Artur Malakyan and his top-notch staff of professional instructors built and designed Caliente Ballroom as a place for people to learn and feel connected.

Mt Pleasant, SC · 4d

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The Holiday Festival of Lights opens Friday at James Island County Park

The Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park officially opens on Nov. 13. The Lowcountry’s beloved holiday light show will be open nightly 5:30 – 10 p.m. through Dec. 31, 2026. The Holiday Festival of Lights features over 750 light displays along a three-mile drive through...

Charleston County, SC · 4d

WIS-TV

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Revolutionary South Carolina exhibit connects fairgoers with state's history

A Revolutionary South Carolina exhibit at the State Fairgrounds gave fairgoers a glimpse into the state’s role in the American Revolution.

South Carolina · 4d

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Native Carolina: The Material Culture and History of South Carolina’s Indigenous Lowcountry Talk with Curator of Archaeology John Fisher

Home to the earliest pottery in North America and Indigenous sites such as Late Archaic shell rings, Woodland and Mississippian mounds, and much more, the Carolina Lowcountry has been occupied by Native peoples for over 14,000 years. Today archaeologists and Tribal authorities continue to study the rich indigenous history of the Lowcountry through archaeology. Join us as we explore South Carolina’s diverse Indigenous past through the artifacts, traditions, and history of the Native peoples that have called the Lowcountry home for millennia.

South Carolina · 4d