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The shooting at Emanuel AME Church was a hate crime—and we need to talk about race.

Charleston has some pretty sobering AIDS stats: get tested!

A humbling reminder of Charleston's disparity in healthy food access

Blogger Kelly Amendola of A Lovely Life explores Charleston from a visitor's perspective.

Music always takes me to the most magical places. This time, it brought me to a quaint Parisian-influenced boutique on North Market Street.

You many know Patti, but do you know Pat? In a town where his drag persona takes center stage, Pat Patterson talks about life growing up in a small, conservative enclave and the path paved by politicians that bred in him a desire to serve. In a unique and sometimes unconventional manner, using his stage name as well as his given moniker by birth, he goes above and beyond to give back to and enrich the communities that embrace them both. The resident drag queen of Dudley's on Ann steps aside for this one-on-one interview with the man behind by the makeup.

Joined by Finnegan Bell and Marci Shore, Jim Avett's sold-out show at The Society of St. Thomas & St. Denis was a celebration of song and storytelling for the young and young at heart.

Instead of ranting on social media about prayer in schools or passing judgement on the beliefs of others, maybe it's time for so-called Christians to focus on the real issues.

A refreshing, modern departure from the typical bar-and-grill fare at Shem Creek, Tavern & Table's menu features global flavors in Lowcountry staples

Melissa Moore, executive director of We Are Family, opens up about coming out, empowering Charleston's LBGTQ youth, and fighting the good fight.

In episode three of Shepic Fail, Rob Concannon, president of the South Carolina Stingrays, tries to transform Shep Rose and Hunter Gardner from amateurs to athletes. Naturally, things end up royally puck-ed.

Our newest blogger, Ben Grenaway, tells the story of how transparency set his sexuality free.

Wait! Before you hastily exit out of our site, think again. You'll actually want to read this.

Lunch with local historian and writer Suzannah Smith Miles ends up in a graveyard, accompanied by an eye-opening history lesson of some of Charleston' first residents.

Religious or not, anyone can appreciate the rare chance to grab some brews and chat with Father Bill—priest, bar-owner, and author of a book that depicts a quest for holiness through unlikely means.

Take our advice and be a tourist for a day. From the dreaded "booty bench" on carriage tours to charming houses in the Historic District, you'll keep finding more reasons to love this city.

We've got our eye on this Charlotte, NC folk/rock singer and songwriter performing at a Park Circle bar tomorrow night.

The talk of the town is the new entertainment ordinance, and we couldn't help but name the blogger who went toe to toe with this monster of a topic our winner.

Have you clicked yourself into an angry, judgmental, digital media monster? It's time we take a step back, and think about how we use our computers, and how we need to look at the bigger picture.

If you're looking for words of wisdom, Glass Menagerie references, and magic spells, look no further. Here's the latest, and funniest review of last night's episode you'll find online.