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The Perfect Charleston Spritz Crawl, According to a Local Expert

Over 10,000 followers watch TikTok influencer Emileigh Paige talk about the Charleston, South Carolina, food scene. Paige moved to the Lowcountry from Washington, D.C., five years ago and hasn't stopped exploring all the newest restaurants and bars around town. Ahead of the 2026 Food & Wine Classic in Charleston, November 13-15, she put together a spritz crawl for visitors. "There are so many iterations of a spritz available that everyone can enjoy it," she says.

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The Post and Courier

Wescott Golf Club seeks help finding 3 e-bike riders after course damage. Last incident cost $250K.

SUMMERVILLE — A local golf club is searching for three kids who allegedly rode e-bikes on its course, causing what seems to be an increase in damage to both its grassy areas and similar spots around the country. The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation at 5000 Wescott Club Drive posted a flyer to Facebook Nov. 2 asking the public’s help in identifying three young riders. Sometime between 11:23 a.m. Nov. 1 and 7 a.m. Nov. 2, the individuals traversed the course, causing an estimated $1,000 in damages, according to an incident report from the North Charleston Police Department. The club’s manager, wh...

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Charleston City Paper

Charleston Literary Festival opens today; 80+ writers here through Nov. 15

MORNING HEADLINES | The Charleston Literary Festival opens today with more than 80 celebrated authors descending on the Holy City through Nov. 15 to talk about their works. Thousands are expected to attend. CP: Three celebrated authors reflect on past family troubles, challenges, influences. CP: Read our 16-page special section...

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Seniors Helping Seniors highlights veteran support services ahead of Veterans Day

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Ahead of veterans day, one group is making sure that the service members who dedicated their life to serving the nation are taken care of as they age. Katy Yahr, a licensed professional counselor and owner of the Seniors Helping Seniors organization joined Good Morning...

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Ben Sawyer Bridge closures frustrate Sullivan’s Island residents and businesses

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) — Ongoing maintenance and unexpected closures of the Ben Sawyer Bridge are causing frustration for Sullivan’s Island residents and impacting local businesses. Residents say the lack of advance notice surrounding the closures has made daily commutes more difficult, forcing some drivers to take alternate routes or wait for the bridge to […]

Sullivan'S Island, SC · 2d

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Lowcountry high school football - Week 12

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The postseason is here. The playoffs kick off in the Lowcountry on Thursday night. Check back here for previews, scores, highlights and more!. Ft. Dorchester 34, Wando 24 - Game of the Week - Landon Freeman threw 3 TD passes and ran for another as the Patriots overcame an early 10 point deficit to get the win. Fort D improves to 6-5 and will host James Island in the 2nd round. Wando got 2 TD runs from Jake Glassberg but their season ends at 5-6.

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College of Charleston launches $300M fundraising campaign

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The College of Charleston has launched ‘The Promise of Charleston,’ a new fundraising campaign with a $300M goal to expand its national impact and increase scholarship opportunities. The ‘Promise of Charleston’ campaign officially kicked off Thursday night at a gala event at the College. According to Dan Frezza, chief advancement officer […]

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Mayor Cogswell brings State of Our City to James Island, spotlighting traffic and flooding

JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — James Island residents heard updates on traffic, flooding and growth as Charleston Mayor William Cogswell brought the city’s State of Our City series to the island. The James Island meeting was the fourth stop in the series. City leaders highlighted projects completed over...

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Charleston Southern remembers student who died after collapsing during NYC Marathon

NORTH CHARLESTON — Charleston Southern University is mourning the loss of one of its own. Rachel Apa, 24, a first-year graduate student at the college pursuing her master of business administration, died Nov. 1 while running the New York City Marathon. It was her first race. The Pennsylvania-native collapsed...

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Mount Pleasant road upgrades could begin by fall 2027 after new half-cent tax passes

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Mount Pleasant drivers and pedestrians could start seeing transportation improvements as soon as fall of next year after voters approved a new half-cent transportation sales tax referendum expected to generate $4.25 billion for projects across Charleston County. One of the most talked-about areas in...

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3M agrees to $7.35 billion settlement in PFAS injury litigation led in part by Charleston attorneys

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – 3M has agreed to pay $7.35 billion to resolve thousands of personal injury claims tied to PFAS contamination from firefighting foam, marking one of the largest settlements in the long-running nationwide litigation overseen in federal court in Charleston. The company announced this week that it reached a broad resolution of personal […]

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Plans to modernize the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center are in the early stage

NORTH CHARLESTON — Upgrades are coming to the city’s venues that host top-performing artists, symphony orchestras and the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays hockey team. In the project’s early stage, officials have not determined specific improvements or a timeline. The North Charleston Coliseum, a 13,000-seat arena, opened in 1993, followed by the 2,300-seat Performing Arts Center and the 77,000-square-foot Charleston Area Convention Center in 1999. The entire city-owned property — officially known as the Bourne-Summey City Center Complex — hosts around 800 events annually. Last year, city offic...

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Home Team BBQ: 20 Years of Finger-Lickin’ Hospitality

For more than two decades, Home Team BBQ has been a staple of the local dining scene, serving up some of Charleston’s most beloved flavors: smoked wings, nachos smothered with pulled pork or brisket, and perhaps the most indulgent of items on the menu–the Gamechanger–a boozy frozen cocktail that’s earned its own cult following.

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New $145K greenbelt project to address flooding in West Ashley neighborhood

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — A new greenbelt project is set to address flooding in a small pocket of West Ashley. Charleston County Public Works requested $145,000 in Urban Unincorporated Greenbelt funds to purchase the 0.17 acres sitting at 36 Lolandra Ave. in West Ashley to transform it into a rainwater garden.

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Charleston List Prices Slip While Homes Spend More Time on the Market

Charleston sellers cut prices faster than the national pace and homes spent more time on the market, giving buyers more room to negotiate.

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Alteño by Chef Johnny Curiel Opens in Charleston

Chef Johnny Curiel and his partner, Kasie Curiel, founders of Fonda Fina Hospitality, have announced the opening of Alteño, a new Mexican restaurant located on the ground floor of The Charlee on Cannon at 89 Cannon St. in downtown Charleston. The restaurant brings the flavors of Mexico's Jaliscan Highlands...

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Rabid raccoon confirmed in West Ashley; one person exposed, health officials say

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Another rabid raccoon was found Tuesday in West Ashley, and one person was exposed, according to the state's Department of Public Health. The animal, discovered near Wespanee Drive and Ponce de Leon Avenue, was submitted for testing the same day it was found and confirmed to have rabies on Wednesday. The exposed individual was referred to a healthcare provider.

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PNC Bank to open 16 new Upstate SC branches

PNC Bank plans to add 42 new branches in high-growth South Carolina markets by 2031, including 16 in the Upstate. The Pennsylvania-based bank announced its expansion plans within the Palmetto State on Nov. 6. Twelve of the new branches will be located in Greenville and four will be in Spartanburg.

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Vicious Biscuit to Offer Free Entrées to Veterans and Active-Duty Military on Veterans Day

Vicious Biscuit, the Charleston-born breakfast restaurant, will honor veterans and active-duty military members with a complimentary entrée on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at all of its locations. To receive the free meal, guests must present a valid military ID or proof of service, such as a VA card,...