How Riley Macmurphy continues her family’s distilling legacy
Firefly Distillery, founded in 2005 by Scott Newitt and Jim Irvin, has been known for years for its flavored vodkas and moonshine. Recently, though, the distillery expanded to include Tom & Huck...
View ArticleBrack: The wit and wisdom of Ted Lasso
We’re pretty late to the national party celebrating the Apple television show Ted Lasso, but we’ve been making up for lost time with some major league binging. The post Brack: The wit and wisdom of Ted...
View ArticleLet’s Go Girls: New Avondale bar celebrates community in a safe space
All My Exes, a new bar in Avondale, puts women at the front of the business, literally. Customers are welcomed into the bar by portraits of a variety of strong, recognizable female icons who grace the...
View ArticleArea breweries release seasonal beers
While temperatures in Charleston may not drop until later in October, many area breweries release fall beers, specifically, Oktoberfest brews, as early as late August. Some places are finally dipping...
View ArticleWeek in review: USC gets high marks for free speech as controversy roils campus
Just one day after a free-speech controversy at the University of South Carolina (USC) prompted a question in the White House press room, a new report ranked USC as the 34th best college in the nation...
View ArticleRiverDogs to rumble Tuesday in 4th straight postseason playoffs
The Charleston RiverDogs are ready to rumble Tuesday in postseason play for the fourth summer in a row in pursuit of another Single-A championship in the Carolina League. The post RiverDogs to rumble...
View ArticleSa’Quan Jenkins thrives in the art of mixology and making friends
If you’re an avid drinker of cocktails and spirits, you know there are plenty of Charleston spots that offer a wide variety of alcoholic beverages — from fine dining restaurants to casual joints and...
View ArticleExperts warn about lemon cars on roads after flooding
MORNING NEWSBREAK | Up to 20,000 flood-damaged cars may be on the market now in South Carolina, a number that CarFax says has been on the rise since before the heavy rains from Tropical Storm Debby....
View ArticleWhat’s Hoppening: News you can use about brews
A September full of Oktoberfest brews The post What’s Hoppening: News you can use about brews appeared first on Charleston City Paper.
View ArticleHow much Should Charleston be investing in its local tech scene?
Charleston recently was named one of the United States’ most active tech hubs, and according to reports, the future of the IT sector in Charleston looks positive. But local tech experts insist that...
View Article2024 Burger Throwdown Social Media Kit
Voting for the 2024 Burger Throwdown takes place Sept. 13 through Oct. 20. Winners will be announced in the City Paper‘s Oct. 11 issue. Vote at: vote.charlestoncitypaper.com (one entry per person every...
View ArticleReview: PURE Theatre’s “Fat Ham” serves up serious, succulent fun
A hand-wringing, emo-prone young man is harangued by the ghost of his father to avenge his murder. The rub? Said son is so addled by overthinking he just can’t seem to check the dreadful deed off his...
View ArticleCharleston to consider plan to redevelop Sumar Street area
The city of Charleston has finalized a plan for the long-discussed Sumar Street development in West Ashley. The post Charleston to consider plan to redevelop Sumar Street area appeared first on...
View ArticleBintü Atelier, King BBQ on Bon Appetit’s list of best new restaurants
Bon Appetit (BA) magazine this week released its 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024 list and two Charleston spots are included: downtown’s Bintü Atelier and North Charleston’s King BBQ. If you wanted to...
View ArticleHarris knocks Trump off his game in fiery debate
Vice President Kamala Harris baited and sparred with former President Donald Trump in a fiery Tuesday debate that might become best remembered as the night Trump talked about immigrants eating dogs and...
View ArticleIn lieu of Restaurant Week, local spots offer their own specials
Charleston Restaurant Week, organized by the SC Restaurant & Lodging Association, is typically held twice a year. This year, though, the organization is “making a small pivot” and foregoing the...
View Article“Tango & Tapas” event celebrates Latin culture
The Gin Joint on East Bay Street will host a Sept. 13 event that brings together dance, poetry, cuisine and cocktails — all in celebration of Latin heritage month. “La Noche: Tango & Tapas” is...
View ArticleLocal chef Lauren Furey gets her own TV show
Charleston chef Lauren Furey this week announced the debut of her first cooking show, “Now We’re Cookin’,” launching on public television’s SCETV in October. Filmed in her home kitchen, the show...
View ArticleState Supreme Court strikes down school voucher law
Private school voucher advocates lost another round in the S.C. Supreme Court Wednesday, with a majority of the justices finding that the state's controversial new scholarship program is...
View ArticleWhat to do the week of Sept. 12
Serenity Sea Stroll Join the City of Isle of Palms recreation department and Coastal Expeditions on a free waterfront stroll this weekend. More than 140 native reptiles and amphibians make their home...
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