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This South Carolina County Park Lets You Reach An Island Without Getting Your Feet Wet

A long boardwalk here carries you straight across the marsh to two small islands. No boat, no wading, and no soggy sneakers required. The whole walk is short and flat, with paved path, raised boardwalk, and gravel loops all in one trip. Each island has its own shady trail that circles back, so you never just march out and turn around.

South Carolina · 15d

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‘One stuffed animal at a time’: James Island Baptist church children donate 150 stuffed animals to CCSO

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) says 75 children from James Island Baptist Church collected 150 stuffed animals to donate to the sheriff’s office. CCSO says these donations give their deputies a special way to bring comfort and joy to children they encounter. “Members of our Community Engagement Unit visited the […]

Charleston County, SC · 9d

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Living Canvas: 100 Artists to Transform Charleston During First Annual Plein Air Competition

Six days of painting, creativity and Lowcountry inspiration will turn downtown Charleston into an open-air art studio this November. Charleston has long been an inspiration to artists, photographers and creative minds drawn to its historic architecture, colorful streets, waterfront scenery and unmistakable Lowcountry character. This November, that artistic spirit will take center stage as the city welcomes 100 artists from across the country for the inaugural Charleston Plein Air Competition.

Charleston, SC · 8d

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Inside Philosophers & Fools, Charleston’s Bookstore and Bar

When Jenny Ferrara and Michael Bourke started dating, she asked him what he would do if he won the lottery. Bourke said he’d “open a bookstore that sells beer and wine, and I’d hang out there all day.” “That was a dream I could get on board with,” Ferrara recalls.

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8 Old-School South Carolina BBQ Joints Where The Mustard Sauce Is Worth The Drive Alone

Want some real BBQ in South Carolina with that famous mustard sauce?. These 8 BBQ joints offer tangy flavor and old-school charm!. 1. Sweatman’s Barbeque (Holly Hill) Some places make you work for your dinner, and this one does it with a country road and a whole lot of anticipation.

South Carolina · 13d

The Post and Courier

New Charleston restaurant with a spacious outdoor courtyard sets opening date on Broad Street

CHARLESTON — Mike and Kathleen Shuler are almost ready to reveal their Broad Street passion project. On Nov. 5, the Shulers and business partner Nathan Wheeler will open Quarter French, an all-day café and bistro at 40 Broad St. in downtown Charleston. The restaurant takes over the space previously occupied by Brown Dog Deli. Mike Shuler, owner of Vintage Lounge and the forthcoming Stono's Oyster Bar on Johns Island, knows the neighborhood well, having lived there with Kathleen for years. He also owns Blind Tiger Pub, located next door to Quarter French at 36-38 Broad St. Shuler is a fan of ot...

Charleston, SC · 10d

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You Could Get Lost For Hours In These 10 Dreamy South Carolina Secondhand Bookstores

Ready to explore the best dreamy secondhand bookstores in South Carolina?. These 10 secondhand bookstores offer incredible selections and hours of happy browsing!. 1. Mr. K’s Used Books, Music and More (Greenville) Mr. K’s Used Books, Music and More in Greenville is the kind of place where hours disappear...

South Carolina · 12d

The Post and Courier

Charleston-area coffee shop owner is optimistic third location will succeed after first two struggle

CAINHOY — Within the last year, a cafe known for its colorful lattes has opened three locations despite the owner saying the first two are struggling to attract regular customers. Nichole Tupas launched her third coffee shop Harlow and Pearl at 1064 Clements Ferry Road on Oct. 28. She first launched a cafe at the Starlight Motor Inn in North Charleston in April, and a second on Meeting Street in Charleston in June. The Clements Ferry spot is styled like a 1950s ranch home, Tupas told The Post and Courier. Wanting to turn the building into a “time capsule,” the intention is for customers to fee...

Charleston City Paper

Waffles’ legacy lives through Rainbow Bridge

A Labrador-pointer mix dog named Waffles, long known for escaping her Mount Pleasant yard and making herself at home throughout the Planter’s Pointe neighborhood, inspired something that will stay in one place: a bridge. The Paws Over the Rainbow Bridge, located near the Park West Recreation Fields, is a...

Mt Pleasant, SC · 10d

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Louis D. Rubin Jr.: The Charleston Native Who Helped Shape Southern Literature

November now reigns as literary month in the Lowcountry, with Yallfest and the Charleston Literary Festival celebrating books and authors. So it’s fitting to remember one of the city’s—and country’s—most influential literary figures: Louis D. Rubin Jr., born November 19, 1923. The Charleston native grew...

Charleston, SC · 8d

Charleston City Paper

City Paper’s staff eaters share tastes around town

Welcome to Tastings Around Town, Charleston City Paper’s new monthly column that shares some of the best bites that our staff has had – you guessed it – around town. Whether it’s a tried-and-true favorite or something from a hot new spot, our team is always out and about enjoying some of the most delicious food our city has to offer. From the high end to the corner store, we are spoiled with an overabundance of incredible food here in Charleston.

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How to Watch Southern Charm as a Beginner & Where to Start

Southern Charm is best watched from Season 1, which premiered in 2014 after filming in 2013 and introduced core cast members like Craig Conover, Shep Rose, and Whitney Sudler-Smith while focusing on Charleston’s wealthy social scene and relationship drama. The series has evolved across 11 seasons with major cast...

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Mount Pleasant Towne Centre Announces Holiday Events, Tree Lighting and Santa Photos

Mount Pleasant Towne Centre is preparing for the holiday season with a lineup of festive events, including its annual tree lighting celebration, Black Friday gift card giveaway and photos with Santa Claus. The festivities kick off Saturday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. with Towne Centre's annual Lights Up celebration. The...

Mt Pleasant, SC · 10d

Yahoo!

How to book reservations at Chubby Fish, taxes on tips and vegetarian restaurants in Charleston

The Michelin Guide awards ceremony has come and gone, and, to the surprise of some, Charleston did not receive any new stars. Malagón, Vern's and Wild Common did retain their Michelin stars, which was a bright spot in a largely uneventful night in Nashville, Tenn. — at least for South Carolina and the local tourism groups that paid for the state's inclusion in the guide.

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A Shopper’s Guide to Lower Meeting Street: Discovering Charleston’s Independent Shops, Local Artists and Hidden Treasures

There is something special about shopping in downtown Charleston. Beyond the familiar storefronts and nationally recognized brands, some of the city’s most interesting retail experiences are found in historic buildings, independent boutiques and galleries where every purchase has a story to tell. One stretch particularly worth exploring is lower...

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From Charleston to the National Stage: Little Stranger’s Rise

To understand Charleston’s melting-pot culture in 2026, consider that one of the city’s most streamed bands is a hip-hop duo from Philadelphia. But Little Stranger (opens in a new tab)↗’s rise to more than 600,000 monthly listeners owes plenty to the Lowcountry music scene that embraced them early on.

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Hart Hagerty on the Art of Personal Style

“I am just now feeling like I’ve earned the right to call myself a jewelry designer,” says Hart Hagerty, a seventh-generation Charlestonian who launched her eponymous jewelry line (opens in a new tab)↗ a decade ago. For the self-taught artist and entrepreneur, design integrity is paramount, whether that’s in her vibrant drop earrings, dainty yet dazzling tennis bracelets, or understated necklace cords. When Hart’s not on the road opening new storefronts—beyond two local locations, she has shops in Nashville, New York, Nantucket, and Dallas—she’s at the library researching antique fonts or bringing creations to life at her King Street studio. Here, Hart shares what’s hot this season.

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Artisan Tees Makes a Statement—and Gives Back—with Wearable Art

From a party-hat-wearing “Silly Goose” to an upside-down tree floating away on balloons, Andy Natusch’s T-shirts are playful, sometimes irreverent, and unmistakably his own. “I get inspiration everywhere,” he says. “The ideas come randomly, like in-the-shower thoughts, or something I overheard, or even if I see a shirt I like, but think I could do a better version of it.” The local artist creates each design for Artisan Tees (opens in a new tab)↗, the eco-friendly clothing brand he runs with his wife, Jessie.

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Hachiya Ramen Opening Clements Ferry Location

What Now reported in the summer of 2024 on plans for Hachiya Ramen to open in Mount Pleasant, at 996 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Now, a little over two years later, the restaurant is preparing to expand with a new Clements Ferry location, opening at 654 Hopewell Dr., Suite 110. An...