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Texas Barbecue Heavyweight Truth BBQ Files Plans for Charleston Location
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…
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Summerville Approves Downtown Open-Container District, Allowing Beer and Wine While You Walk
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…
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What’s The Move!? Charleston: 60+ Things To Do August 14–16, 2026
Looking for weekend plans? We found 60+ things to do around Charleston August 14–16, from farmers markets and family events to live music, brunch, nightlife,…
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2026 Charleston Classic Field Is Set: Six College Basketball Programs Headed to TD Arena
The field is officially set for the 2026 Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic. Six Division I programs, including Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State and Minnesota, are headed…
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Local Spotlight: Le Bistro by Azur Brings Hidden-Bar Charm to Charleston’s French Quarter
Hidden behind an unmarked door in Charleston’s French Quarter, Le Bistro by Azur is a 21+ cocktail bar serving curated drinks, wine and French-inspired small…
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10 Charleston County Football Teams Take the Field Friday for Dave Spurlock CCSD Jamboree
Ten Charleston County high school football programs will take the field Friday, August 14, for five preseason matchups at the 4th Annual Dave Spurlock CCSD…
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Eight Teams Set for 9th Annual Moncks Corner Lions Club Football Jamboree
Eight high school football programs will take the field at Berkeley High School on Friday, August 14, for the 9th Annual Moncks Corner Lions Club…
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Vacant King Street School Being Transformed Into New Business and Dining Hub
A long-vacant former Charleston school is getting a new life. King Simons will transform the property near King and Simons streets into small business suites,…
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Dorchester County Showdown Returns Friday With Four Local High School Football Programs
High school football returns to Dorchester County on Friday, August 14, as Ashley Ridge, Summerville, Fort Dorchester and Woodland take the field for the 2026…
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