Love bites: Locals credit area venues with fueling their romances
From first dates to anniversary celebrations, Charleston locals flock to area bars and restaurants to celebrate their love stories. We talked to several couples around town about the establishments...
View ArticleBlotter: Talking tough
Reports taken from Jan. 29 to Feb. 10 Talking tough A Charleston man on Feb. 5 reportedly threatened a washing machine at a Calhoun St. laundromat, saying it needed to “get its affairs in order,”...
View ArticleWakey Bakey Bagels now open in Summerville’s Nexton
From the folks who brought us BKeDSHop doughnuts comes a new concept — Wakey Bakey Bagels. Now open at 1116 Metropolitan Ave. in Summerville’s Nexton development, Wakey Bakey specializes in breakfast...
View ArticleSpoleto’s 2025 lineup offers exciting shows
Spoleto Festival USA’s newly released 2025 lineup features more than 120 performances over 17 days this spring. Among the highlights are two operas, a special cabaret, multimedia offerings and myriad...
View ArticleNovel delves into Gullah’s spiritual and communal life
Sherman E. Pyatt’s latest book, Standing in the Gap, is a departure from the non-fiction archival and historical work he’s known for — but the Charleston author’s trademark knowledge and insight into...
View ArticleCharleston City Paper 28.29: Feb. 14, 2025
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View ArticleSEWE swoops back into town this weekend
SEWE kicks off again this weekend in Charleston with jumping dogs, flying raptors and countless folks stomping about in every permutation of camouflage imaginable. The post SEWE swoops back into town...
View ArticleStatehouse Report: On liquor liability, T-Rav, term limits
In the Feb. 14 issue, you will learn about how a liquor liability crisis for bar and restaurant owners continues to divide lawmakers. And more on term limits. The post Statehouse Report: On liquor...
View ArticleWeek in review: Campaign 2026: Now you see him, now you don’t
Perhaps proving again that imitation is the sincerest form of politics, a controversial S.C. businessman-turned-politician-turned-reality TV star with a famous family name and a felony conviction on...
View ArticleBrack: Term limits are solution in search of problem in S.C.
As much as many of our current state legislators may need to go because of continuing bad policy choices related to everything from exacerbating strife through culture wars to not dealing well with...
View ArticleReale: The science behind why flowers make you feel good
Every Monday at Roadside Blooms, we have a group of regulars who come in just to treat themselves. It also happens to be the day when our single-stem bouquet bar is half off. We’ve been told time and...
View ArticleTime to bundle up again
MORNING HEADLINES | Cooler weather is back in South Carolina as a cold front pushed through Sunday bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Today in the Lowcountry, expect highs in the mid-50s -- much...
View ArticleHealth officials warn of record flu season
This flu season is classified as a "high-severity" season, with estimates of at least 29 million cases across the country, according to recent data from the CDC. The post Health officials warn of...
View ArticleClimate change listening session comes Feb. 21 to Charleston
Charleston residents can share concerns about climate change during a listening session at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston. The post Climate change listening...
View ArticleEnvironmental cleanup of USS Yorktown enters final phase
The final phase of a project to remove hundreds of thousands of gallons of toxic pollutants from the USS Yorktown is set to begin Feb. 24. The post Environmental cleanup of USS Yorktown enters final...
View ArticleNo shortage here: Where to find Guinness in Charleston
Did you know that the United Kingdom has recently been facing a Guinness shortage? A travesty, we know. Fortunately, the popular dark beer is still readily available in the U.S. — and all over...
View ArticleCharleston’s police advisory council faces uncertain future
Charleston’s Citizens Police Advisory Council (CPAC), formed in 2020 to give Lowcountry residents a voice in the direction of law enforcement, has halted meetings. The post Charleston’s police advisory...
View ArticleBill requiring parental consent for social media passes S.C. House
The S.C. House on Wednesday voted 90-17 to pass a bill that requires children to get permission from their parents before signing up to be on social media sites. The post Bill requiring parental...
View ArticleWhat to do Feb. 20-27
Captain’s Comic Expo Charleston’s biggest comic convention, featuring more than 135 tables of comics, art, cosplays and more is back — and bigger than ever. The 17th annual event will be held this...
View ArticleOur View: Say RIP to racism, injustice and privilege
The national debate over so-called “diversity, equity and inclusion” policies is nothing more than a shell game to institutionalize the opposite The post Our View: Say RIP to racism, injustice and...
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