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The Ravenel Bridge has seen some trouble the past few weeks. From ice forming to ice falling, we need our trusty bridge to get it together.

Tim Brennan brings us the secret to songwriting from none other than Charleston's very own Darius Rucker and Cary Ann Hearst. This week's blog of the week takes a deeper look at how they create music.

Jim Cantore is usually dodging debris from whatever storm he's reporting on but when it comes to screaming college students, he has another, more "direct" technique.

Sweet Joseph it might snow in Charleston, and along with everyone's doomsday preparations and their Tweets to record it, we've picked a few hilarious "snowflakes" that stand out.

Blog of the Week this week is "Highlights from Saturday Night's Emerging Designers Party" by Desmond Kinlaw where he hears some of the inspiration behind the Emerging Designer's lines.

SC State Legislature is trying to pass a bill allowing concealed weapons into bars and restaurants. We don't know about you, but we don't want to see downtown turn into the Wild West.

Is the sting on Charleston's rickshaw drivers right or just plain ridiculous? We leave it to YOU to decide.

No matter what a reality show may try to bring, or take from our beloved city, you can't ignore what makes it such a beautiful place.

The lesson involved a trip to the Blind Tiger, a quick chat at the bar, and a "spilled" gin and tonic. And unfortunately, it may be the same lesson people will learn from watching Southern Charm...

It's official: the Charleston-based reality show we've all been dreading will air March 3. Here's a look the Bravo series' FULL TRAILER (paternity tests and fake eyelashes included)...

The blog of this week, plus tons of inspiration for sharing your history smarts—while getting your drink on—next Thursday at the Royal American...

Sure, it's going to get frigid tonight. But do temps in the teens really warrant school delays—as opposed to, say... a scarf and some mittens? Per school officials: Yes. Per we at Grit: Eeeeeh...

The blog that made us all nod yes, yes, yes, and yes. Plus, three things we could all stand to do less of in 2014 (hint: one involves Kim K. and Kanye)...

Plus! A couple o' festive cats and dogs to get you in the holiday spirit. Trust us—you'll love these guys...

Ready for H&M to open this week? How chaotic and eerily Black Friday-ish is it about to get up in here? Check out this wild spoof for a hint...

And speaking of gifts and special occasions, if you haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet, you're going to want to read this. You've got an exciting weekend ahead...

The blog that got us pointing at the author and shouting, "YES! WHAT HE SAID, WHAT HE SAID!" Plus! What if someone could actually sniff out your lies? Someone liiiiiiike... Jimmy Kimmel? See it here

We've all closed up shop for the holiday weekend, and will be back blogging on Monday. But we're leaving you with our top 5 picks for upcoming festivities, because get ready: the holidays are ON...

Plus! Highlights from Pecha Kuchas past, including talks by Ben Williams, Buff Ross, and Heather Koonses, and where you can go to find more...

A badass, totally local campaign was launched today, giving us a way to lend aid to the nearly 4 million people displaced from their homes due to Typhoon Haiyan. Read on to learn how you can help...