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Music and Local Beer on Tap for Charleston Beer Fest

Entertainment takes center stage as this year's music lineup is five times larger than past festivals. Organizers announce new venue at Riverfront Park in North Charleston.

Sounds of the Heart with Mandy Harvey coming to Charleston Music Hall

The SC School of the Deaf and the Blind teams up with America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer contestant Mandy Harvey for a benefit concert at Charleston Music Hall.

When's the Last Time You Discovered South Carolina?

As part of the 14th installment of Charleston Wine + Food, the State of South Carolina's Tourism Office hosted media professionals to a brunch atop the new Hotel Bennett Piazza overlooking the Culinary Village in Marion Square. Here's one attendee's take on what the Palmetto State has to offer residents and tourists alike.

The Spectator Hotel unveils new food program

The Spectator Hotel, known for luxury and travel awards, can now add cuisine and cocktails to its growing list of accolades. Guests and visitors alike can now nosh on light bights complemented by expertly crafted cocktails in the hotel's bar just off the lobby.

Tale of the Fish made a splash Sunday at Wild Dunes Resort

Wild Dunes Resort played host to another wildly successful Tale of the Fish culinary event benefiting Lowcountry Food Bank.

Tradd's begins dinner service on East Bay Street

Charleston Grit enjoyed a sneak peek into Tradd's, Charleston's newest fine-dining establishment on the corner of East Bay and Queen Streets. Guests are in for an exquisite experience when doors open to the public.

2018 Surfers Healing Folly Beach Camp returns Thursday

Surfers Healing returns to Folly Beach for the 11th year on Thursday, August 23rd from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Catch the action and ride the epic wave of love and acceptance of children living with autism at the Folly Beach Pier. Planning to go? Post about the event using the hashtag #OnePerfectDay.

Charleston looking to help budding entrepreneurs

Could your early-stage business use a boost by the city of Charleston? Read on for details on its partnership with Envolve Entrepreneurship.

Bourbon N' Bubbles announces late summer opening

Luxury is on the menu of The Holy City’s latest venue on Upper King.

Charleston Home Debuts on This Old House in March

Lights, Camera, Action! Charleston couple welcomes viewers into their renovated home during an upcoming episode of This Old House.

Iron Mixologist Winner to be Crowned at Williams Sonoma

Charleston Wine + Food's Iron Mixologist shakes up the competition with an all-female roster of bartenders.

Radney Foster Adds Author to His Playlist

Singer/Songwriter Radney Foster introduces Charleston fans to his newest project, a dual compilation album and collection of short stories, "For You to See the Stars."

BevCon returns to Charleston: August 22nd-24th, 2017

Benjamin Franklin would be proud. Everything good about living and drinking will be on display in two weeks at BevCon.

BOATING: WAY OF LIFE IN THE LOWCOUNTRY

Boating is a way of life in the Charleston area. Why not brush up on some safety tips before heading out?

Day of Unity planned for Sunday, June 12th

Join the community in a celebration of unity Sunday following the Riverdog's baseball game. A community concert and live art demonstration is planned for A Day of Unity to benefit the International African American Museum.

Adam's Legs

Adam Gorlitzky, a local paraplegic, talks about his robotic leg system, attempts to raise awareness about the technology and his community, and desire to make history at the 39th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run.

Introducing Holy City Traffic Spinner

Natural funny man Owen Compher spilled the beans last year on what it was like to drive for Uber as "Anonymous." Now, he's shedding the cloak of anonymity and revealing his own identity, as well as that of his alter-ego. Born out of equal parts shock, frustration, and disbelief behind the wheel, Owen created the personality Holy City Traffic Spinner as a comedic response to the roadways in Charleston. Buckle up, readers. He has a lot to say.

Confessions of an Uber Driver

Need cash? Own a car? Consider driving for Uber. But not before reading this interview for the inside scoop on what it's like to partner with the service in Charleston.

Deconstructing Patti O'Furniture

You many know Patti, but do you know Pat? In a town where his drag persona takes center stage, Pat Patterson talks about life growing up in a small, conservative enclave and the path paved by politicians that bred in him a desire to serve. In a unique and sometimes unconventional manner, using his stage name as well as his given moniker by birth, he goes above and beyond to give back to and enrich the communities that embrace them both. The resident drag queen of Dudley's on Ann steps aside for this one-on-one interview with the man behind by the makeup.

10 Rules for 2015

The end of the year is a time for realizing a salad is always the best choice.

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