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The ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ is reopening. And a Charleston brewery is celebrating it with a new beer.

CHARLESTON — The developers of Magnolia Landing have announced the “Bridge to Nowhere” will reopen — and Edmund's Oast Brewery has crafted a new beer to mark the occasion. The bridge, also known as “Graffiti Bridge,” may not have a street address, but the swath of cement located near 1419 Petty St. in Charleston’s Neck Area between the Ashley River and Interstate 26 is familiar to many. The popular pedestrian bridge leads toward the future site of Magnolia Landing, and since February has been blocked off to the public with “No Trespassing” signs posted behind barricades. But Highland Resources...

Charleston, SC · 3d

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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 City Paper

She Returns From War brings queer country back to Charleston

When She Returns From War comes home to Charleston for a Nov. 19 gig at the Pour House, the band’s hometown show will feature some comrades-in-arms along for the ride. Joining the bill is Nashville-born, Denver-based singer-songwriter Maddie Medley, whose haunting blend of indie folk, alternative rock and raw, literary songwriting gives her music a cinematic edge. Also on the bill is Big Guy and The Very Large Men, the project of Nashville songwriter James Droll, whose emotionally candid, indie-pop sound explores the beauty and messiness of living openly queer in the Bible Belt.

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The Space-Themed Roadside Shack In South Carolina That Secretly Serves The State’s Best Hot Dogs

Hot dogs don’t usually inspire the kind of devotion that makes people drive across town, cancel plans, or rearrange their entire afternoon, but Jack’s Cosmic Dogs in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina is not a usual hot dog situation. This place has been quietly rewriting the rules of what...

Mt Pleasant, SC · 8d

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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 · 2d

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This No-Frills South Carolina Joint Dishes Out All-You-Can-Eat BBQ That’s Absolutely Worth The Drive

The pink pig standing outside Dukes Barbecue in Walterboro, South Carolina has seen a lot of happy people walk through that front door, and it’s about to see one more. This is the kind of place that makes you reconsider every time you settled for something less on a road trip through the Southeast.

Walterboro, SC · 7d

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What is the ‘rocks’ charge on my Charleston restaurant bill? It isn’t for ice.

Is it just me, or are more and more Charleston restaurants leaving the prices off of their online menus? Like most diners, I prefer to know how much items cost ahead of a visit, especially when we're eating with kids and might be in a rush. When dish prices aren't made available, it doesn't just ruin my pre-dinner scouting mission — it makes me wonder why they're trying to hide them. At restaurants, surprises are typically a good thing. But that's rarely the case when it comes to the bill, which brings me to our first Tip Jar inquiry of the week. Submit your restaurant, dining and food questio...

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Sweatman’s Barbeque Serves All-You-Can-Eat Pork In A Charming Old Farmhouse In Holly Hill, South Carolina

Picture a white farmhouse sitting out in the South Carolina countryside, with a front porch, a giant shade tree, and the smell of whole-hog barbecue drifting out the door. That is Sweatman’s Barbeque in Holly Hill, a family-owned spot that people have been driving to for generations. Travelers detour...

Holly Hill, SC · 2d

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Bird flu detected in Clarendon County bald eagle

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in a bald eagle in Clarendon County, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the detection Wednesday, Nov. 4, identifying the virus as Eurasian H5...

Clarendon County, SC · 17h

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These South Carolina Pie Shops Are Worth the Detour

It's no secret that Southerners love their buttery baked goods. From old-fashioned layer cakes and fruit-filled cobblers to fluffy biscuits and traditional bundt cakes, the South knows a thing or two about satisfying a sweet tooth. Of all the region's decadent desserts, though, its pies are undoubtedly a slice above the rest. To prove it, […]

South Carolina · 2d

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New Chinese restaurant opens in Mount Pleasant

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – A new Chinese restaurant, Loong Yan Dim Sum, is now open in Mount Pleasant. The restaurant offers handcrafted Shanghai soup dumplings, Cantonese dim sum, Mongolian beef, fried rice and more. “Loong Yan is bringing a whole lot of flavor to Mount Pleasant!” the town of Mount Pleasant said. The new […]

Mt Pleasant, SC · 2d

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Folly Beach updates plan to help protect its shoreline

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) — Folly Beach is rethinking how to protect its shoreline. The city is updating its Local Comprehensive Beach Management Plan, and the community is helping shape it. “It’s not an if thing; it’s a when, but we always are trying to be proactive as a...

Folly Beach, SC · 1d

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Shimano Acquires Jackall, Uniting Two Leaders in Fishing Innovation

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Shimano Inc. has announced that it has acquired all shares of Jackall, the international fishing lure company recognized for its innovative designs, distinctive product development, and commitment to advancing the sport of recreational fishing. With a relationship that began in 2010, Jackall has been a long‑standing business partner of Shimano, including a key collaboration on the Poison rod series.

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James Island gets a taste of new Texas-style steakhouse

CHARLESTON — A new laid-back Texas-style steakhouse has opened on James Island, bringing char-grilled steaks, cocktails and live music to a sprawling Camp Road space. Char House Social is the latest venture from Josh and Katie Drewry, opening Nov. 6 at 1234 Camp Road. It is far from a formal steakhouse, matching the more relaxed atmosphere of James Island. The restaurant features multiple televisions around the bar, a permanent stage for live music and several outdoor patio areas. “When people think of a steakhouse, they often picture white tablecloths and special occasions,” Josh Drewry said....

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MORNING BUZZ: Roadside gator spotted during overnight commute

WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCIV) — Seeing gators in the Lowcountry is not unusual, with thousands of them living in the surrounding area. It is always surprising however when they are found lurking, especially in the middle of the night. Good Morning Charleston anchor Mel Orlins shared the story of...

Charleston, SC · 2d

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National Nachos Day: Here are 5 of the top-rated spots for nachos around Charleston

Whether you prefer classic tortilla chips piled high with queso or loaded versions topped with brisket, pulled pork, or all the fixings, National Nachos Day is the perfect excuse to treat yourself. Observed each year on Nov. 6, National Nachos Day celebrates one of America’s favorite shareable snacks. In their simplest form, nachos consist of […]

Charleston, SC · 23h

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Gone Are Most Of Charleston’s Old Seafood Shacks, But Bowens Island Restaurant Still Roasts Oysters By The Shovel

Down a bumpy gravel road south of Charleston sits a fish shack that refuses to change with the times. Bowens Island Restaurant still serves fried shrimp, hush puppies, and oysters inside walls covered in graffiti, with the marsh stretching out all around. Many old-school seafood spots in the Lowcountry have...

Charleston, SC · 3d

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Thanksgiving dinner for less: Restaurant and grocery deals around Charleston

Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag — or hours in the kitchen. From restaurant buffets and barbecue takeout to grocery store turkey deals for less than $50, Charleston-area diners have plenty of ways to celebrate without breaking the bank. There is no shortage of Charleston-area restaurants offering to do the cooking this Thanksgiving, but here are some of the more budget-friendly options. Dine-in dealsOscar’s is a downtown Summerville favorite. Located at 207 W. 5th N. St., it is offering its annual Thanksgiving buffet by reservation from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26. Ad...

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Johns Island Native Michael Mitchell Brings Flagship Design Showroom Home

Betsy Kerrison Pkwy. & River Rd. — Approximate Site Of Planned Showroom Development. Interior designer Michael Mitchell is bringing his luxury home-furnishings business back to the island where he grew up. Mitchell has signed a lease for space inside South Island Market, a mixed-use development taking shape on Johns Island, where his company plans to open a flagship showroom and full-service design studio.

Charleston, SC · 2d

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The Perfect Charleston Spritz Crawl, According to a Local Expert

From a gin-and-olive spritz at Cheeky to an elderflower version above King Street, these five stops make the case for another round.