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Development Watch | Johns Island | Openings & Closings

Jubilee Could Bring a Hotel, Cottages, Restaurants and Shops to Johns Island
Bywhatsgoingoninchs@gmail.com September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Jubilee is moving forward on Johns Island with plans for a 75-room boutique hotel, 65 cottages, restaurants, shops and public gathering spaces across 13.3 acres.

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Food & Drink | Moncks Corner | Openings & Closings

Panda Express Opens in Moncks Corner This Week
Bywhatsgoingoninchs@gmail.com September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Moncks Corner is about to get a new fast-casual dining option. Panda Express is officially set to open its new location at 2737 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner on Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to the restaurant’s official location page. The new restaurant is listed as “coming soon,” with store hours showing the location will begin…

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Food & Drink | North Charleston | Openings & Closings

Chuy’s Is Coming to North Charleston, Replacing Bahama Breeze on Rivers Avenue
Bywhatsgoingoninchs@gmail.com September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

The mystery is solved: Chuy’s will replace Bahama Breeze at 7811 Rivers Ave. in North Charleston, with the Tex-Mex restaurant expected to open in November.

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Food & Drink | James Island | Openings & Closings

Char House Social Bringing Texas-Style Steaks, Live Music and a Neighborhood Vibe to James Island
Bywhatsgoingoninchs@gmail.com August 27, 2026August 27, 2026

The team behind The Harlow is opening Char House Social at 1234 Camp Road on James Island. The new neighborhood steakhouse will combine char-grilled steaks, whiskey, cocktails, sports and live music when it opens this fall.

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Entertainment | Family Friendly | North Charleston | Openings & Closings

Frankie’s Fun Park Reveals Major Charleston Makeover Ahead of Fall Reopening
Bywhatsgoingoninchs@gmail.com August 24, 2026August 27, 2026

Frankie’s Fun Park is preparing to reopen its original Charleston-area location this fall following a major renovation that introduces five new outdoor rides, a new go-kart track and completely reimagined indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Food & Drink | Local News

South Carolina SNAP Rules Change August 31: What Charleston-Area Shoppers Need to Know
Bywhatsgoingoninchs@gmail.com August 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Beginning August 31, South Carolina SNAP benefits will no longer cover candy, energy drinks, soft drinks and certain sweetened beverages. Here’s what Charleston-area households should know before the new rules take effect.

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Downtown Charleston | Nightlife | Openings & Closings

Silver Dollar Is Closing After 26 Years on King Street — Here’s What’s Planned for Its Final Week
Bywhatsgoingoninchs@gmail.com August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

After more than 26 years on Upper King Street, Silver Dollar will permanently close Sunday, August 23. The longtime Charleston nightlife staple is celebrating one final week with karaoke, live music, DJs and a final Sunday sendoff.

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Downtown Charleston | Food & Drink | Openings & Closings

CurrentBurger Opens at The Cooper, Bringing Smash Burgers and Milkshakes to Charleston’s Waterfront
Bywhatsgoingoninchs@gmail.com August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Charleston’s waterfront dining scene just added something a little more casual. CurrentBurger officially opened Monday, August 17, at The Cooper, the luxury waterfront hotel at 176 Concord Street in downtown Charleston. The new concept sits near Waterfront Park and brings a retro soda-shop-inspired burger experience to one of the peninsula’s most prominent new developments. Unlike…

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Downtown Charleston | Food & Drink | Openings & Closings

Texas Barbecue Heavyweight Truth BBQ Files Plans for Charleston Location
Bywhatsgoingoninchs@gmail.com August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

City of Charleston filings identify acclaimed Texas smokehouse Truth BBQ as the owner of a proposed restaurant project at the former Rutledge Cab Company property on Rutledge Avenue.

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Food & Drink | Local News | Nightlife | Summerville

Summerville Approves Downtown Open-Container District, Allowing Beer and Wine While You Walk
Bywhatsgoingoninchs@gmail.com August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

Summerville Town Council has approved a new Outdoor Entertainment District allowing people to carry beer and wine while walking through designated parts of downtown Thursday through Saturday.

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