Sitting in traffic for half the day, sleeping in your car: locals weigh in on their big July 4th fails, plus 2 must-have beach toys and... Yep. We've got red, white, & blue Jell-O shots
You're on a budget? Great, so am I—here's a new, UPDATED list of my favorite discoveries at Trader's, from $4.99 fresh mozzarella to a buck-fifty spicy black bean dip. Dig in...
Whether you're a student, a techie, a creative, or a businessman, chances are you've got a lot of crap to carry around from day to day. Here's a roundup of the best bags out there to do so in style
... Or am I lying to myself? IS there life in rock and roll after becoming a father? Here's what my fellow dad-friends and I have figured out so far...
The retro rock singer and his band played the first of two scheduled Spoleto shows Friday evening... and it wasn't long before folks were dancing in the aisles
You may have seen a lot in your days, but here's something WAY different for your Friday morning—raucous photos from my night judging the anything-goes contest at the Music Farm
Worried about fitting into that bikini/last season's trunks? Nonsense—here are 4 healthy burgers (yep, we said HEALTHY) that won't threaten your beach bod. Think caprese, Greek, and other delish stuff
To round out our salty countdown series, Grit's added "Best Summer Town in America" to Charleston's list of accolades. No kidding, see for yourself... Plus SMART shark avoidance tips you need
Get the grill ready—we've got kabob recipes perfect for a backyard bash (think benne-seed shrimp and ratatouille skewers). Plus, what's THE cocktail of the summer? Learn how to mix it here
The Yadkin River, the Gippy Plantation... a look back at what I've snagged out of Carolina waters over the years (no exaggerations needed—this stuff actually happens to me)
Cator Sparks was there, along with Ayoka Lucas, Cindy Hayes, the Macintosh, FIG, WildFlour and so many more... all decked in their finest pink for the street party of the year. Lots of photos here
Hundreds of Charleston "rogue runners" are playing hooky from work today in a "black ops marathon" that omits red tape, adds three bridges, and includes plenty of beer on Folly
Calling all wine lovers, you'll want to stick this list up on your fridge... I've searched high and low to round up the best buys just for you. Cheers!
Not the sort of place you typically visit when you don't have to, but a beautiful camellia bush beckoned me toward the church's graveyard this weekend. Read on for the spring treasures I found there
It used to be that sitcoms like Three's Company were our go-to for hackneyed entertainment, and 6 p.m. newscasts jerked our brains back into high gear. But have the tables turned?
Serial shoppers, listen up! As blogger Amanda Gilbert winds up her "No New Clothes for One Year" series, she's got boat loads of sage advice on curbing habits, freshening a look, and getting creative
Colorful, nutty in flavor, and abundantly fruitful—as in, you'll have enough beans to feed your whole block—the Yard Long Bean is a must for your summer garden
This one was unanimous... give Grit editors a hot topic and a well-communicated opinion on it, and we're in. Read on to hear more opinions and weigh in with what you think of this new release
Brad Paisley's new song, "Accidental Racist," has a lot of people talking. Is all the hype warranted? Is it even good music? Here's my take (and a peek at the lyrics)
