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What’s The Move in Charleston This Weekend? July 17–19, 2026
Charleston has another packed weekend ahead with farmers markets, brunches, live music, fitness events, cultural celebrations, nightlife, World Cup watch parties and more happening across…
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KevOnStage Is Bringing His Personal “Grief Sucks” One-Man Show to Charleston
KevOnStage will bring his personal “Grief Sucks” one-man comedy show to Charleston Music Hall on August 16, 2026. Tickets go on sale July 17.
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Smalls Sliders Finally Announces Grand Opening for North Charleston Location
Smalls Sliders will celebrate the grand opening of its North Charleston restaurant on July 20 at 2280 Ashley Phosphate Road.
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Highstar Alumni Weekend Brings Tri-County Hoops Rivalries Back To North Charleston
Goose Creek boys and West Ashley girls return as defending champs while alumni squads from across the Lowcountry battle for school pride, bragging rights, and…
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The Velvet Pony Is Bringing A New Queer Bar To North Charleston
The Reynolds Avenue concept is being built as a gathering space for LGBTQIA+ community, queer joy, local history, drinks, food, and connection. North Charleston is…
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What’s The Move? Charleston Weekend Events: July 10–12
Markets, brunches, day parties, art shows, yoga, live music, soccer watch parties, wrestling, gaming nights, and Conway The Machine at Music Farm are all on…
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Berkeley County Opens Two New Schools As Summerville-Area Growth Continues
Midtown Middle School and Bee Tree Elementary will serve more than 2,000 students while helping relieve overcrowding in the Nexton, Jedburg, Cane Bay, and Summerville…
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Al’s Burger Shack Brings A North Carolina Burger Favorite To Summerville
The Chapel Hill-born burger spot is now open at The Corner at Wescott on Dorchester Road, serving hand-pattied burgers, fries, tots, hot dogs, and shakes.…
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Stono’s Oyster Bar Is Bringing Waterfront Dining To Johns Island
The upcoming Stono River restaurant is expected to feature oysters, Lowcountry seafood, rooftop dining, marsh views, and boater-friendly access near St. Johns Yacht Harbor. Johns…
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