One night with the Lowcountry Highrollers had me wondering... How tough am I REALLY? Here's a rundown of how these rock-star ladies roll, and plenty of pics. Bring on the rough-and-tumble!
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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
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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
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Starting June 1. Predictions, plus the similarly frightening Cat 5 weather system brewing in my house. Break out the radar maps, chain saws, and plywood, and let the season commence...
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"If you're not enjoying the show so far, you're wrong..." So quipped Martin as he deftly mixed comedy and music at a superb concert with Edie Brickell and the Steep Canyon Rangers
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What's the difference between a blush and a bronzer brush? How about the eyeliner, eyeshadow, and brow varieties? Last time we talked about why they're all important—now let's decode that brush kit
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Jewelry from Deirdre Zahl's curated vintage collection has already made its way into episodes of Mad Men, and now she's out with her own debut line! Here's more, plus a quick Q&A
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The view from downtown, where I sat and listened to a man tossing his cast net into the water. What a night in Charleston, indeed....
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Confetti, Copland, and Kafig set Spoleto wheels in motion, the bells of St. Michael's peeling in sync to hip-hop music... surely a first? The late Ted Stern no doubt break-dancing in his grave...
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We've been counting down the days to summer and adding up the reasons to be more than pumped it's here. Here's your complete guide to living it up! Plus, how to win a free blowout from Tease Dry Bar
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Need something to ponder this Memorial Day? Here it is: what lottery have YOU won? This blogger is sharing her winnings...
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QUIZ TIME: Which Holy City singer made it to Billboard's #1? Which moody Brit got stranded on a Lowcountry isle? How old's our state? How much does parking cost on Folly? These answers and more here!
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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
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You may think you make the best ribs out there—but these babies will certainly be your first runner-up. Calling for both beer and bourbon, this recipe's perfect for your Memorial Day celebrating
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The start of summer is here! I've got good-looking gear for this weekend's activities, plus some cool stories on local brands
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Can a little unwelcome "down time" patch your nerves? Here's what happened when I hauled my bad attitude down to the tire shop...
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The summer 2013 music scene is STOCKED with must-see shows (The Lumineers, Fun., The Killers, etc.). Find these—plus best-bet venues, the Grit team's summer playlist picks, and a badass boombox—here!
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That blog of yours should be offered as a prescription sedative. Here are the top 5 reasons your business' blog is awful, and what you can do right now to revive it
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10, 18, 8, 12, 2 (my numbers)—do not add up to $590.9 million. I'm not the mystery winner in Zephyrhills, but there is another game in which I have definitely struck it rich. It's called life.
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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
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On Saturday, I headed down to Brittlebank Park to check out Charleston Beer Garden. It had music and food trucks and carnival-style vendors, but perhaps more interesting is what I didn't find...
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Heard of a Southern Sour? No? Well, now you have... The Gibbes' annual Society 1858 meeting is today—find out exactly what Gin Joint bartender James Wampler mixed up for the artsy affair
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Not feelin' summer's seduction yet? Next up is a tidal wave of eye candy—the best pools in the Lowcountry, swimsuits that rock, cool beach towels, and more must-have gear
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Looking for a clever centerpiece for the table? Learn to make this Creeping Jenny "chocolate cake," complete with white fill icing
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Here goes... All week, Grit will be counting down to the start of Charleston's golden season: SUMMER! Kicking it off is our quick list of DO'S and DON'TS for living it up this summer. Are you ready?
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A $20 polo shirt by Michael Bastian? His new collaborative line is out today, and I'm jacked about it. Here's more, plus a quick interview with the designer
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Sure, maybe this blog made us cry—but the message is a strong one we won't soon forget. You'll want to take a peek..
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The week's most striking headlines? A truck takes a tumble from the Ravenel Bridge, another pup-related tragedy hits the Lowcountry, and a Virginian duo gets busted in the buff. This and more here!
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I didn't do it to burn calories, reduce my carbon footprint, or save a few bucks on gas. So why DID I join the other Charleston Movers and bike commuters this morning? I'll tell you why...
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What's been happening on Spring Street as of late? The same old shenanigans. In this story, it's Harry vs. the AAA guy who came to change my tire. Read on to see who prevailed
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Been having a hard week? Let's take a second from our busy, busy schedules and remember that we're not alone—that we all face one challenge or another. Here's a video that'll help you remember...
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We used Pantone's Color of the Year to inspire a get-ready-for-summer cocktail party—here are our five picks for pulling it together
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