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Babas on Meeting Is Moving to King Street, Taking Over the Former Rodney Scott’s BBQ
Babas on Meeting is preparing to close at the end of September before relocating to the former Rodney Scott’s BBQ space at 1011 King Street.
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The Mason Jar by Fatboys Is Closing in West Ashley After 12 Years
The Mason Jar by Fatboys is preparing to close after 12 years on Ashley River Road, but customers still have time for one final visit…
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What’s The Move!? Things To Do in Charleston This Weekend, Sept. 11–13
From Park Circle Oktoberfest and the Lowcountry Boil Bowl to Drifter Fest, Pickers Hullabaloo, 2nd Sunday and more, here’s what’s happening around Charleston Sept. 11–13.
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Jubilee Could Bring a Hotel, Cottages, Restaurants and Shops to Johns Island
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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MUSC’s $1.1 Billion Cancer Hospital Heads to Charleston Design Review
MUSC’s proposed $1.1 billion, 14-story cancer hospital heads before Charleston’s architectural review board today. Here’s what’s planned for the massive downtown project.
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The Lowcountry Boil Bowl Returns Saturday as The Citadel Hosts Charleston Southern
The Citadel and Charleston Southern renew their crosstown rivalry Saturday, September 12, in the second official Lowcountry Boil Bowl at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Here’s what…
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Panda Express Opens in Moncks Corner This Week
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…
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Charleston Football Weekend Recap: The Citadel Stuns Charlotte in Triple Overtime
Charleston’s two Division I football programs experienced very different Saturdays. The Citadel produced the weekend’s biggest Lowcountry football story, knocking off FBS opponent Charlotte in…
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Charleston’s Pickle Palooza Expands Into a Three-Day Festival After Last Year’s Sellout
After organizers reported a sellout in 2025, Pickle Palooza is expanding into a three-day Charleston festival Sept. 18–20 with food, drinks, pickleball, competitions, entertainment and…
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