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The results are in! Now's your chance to pick the winner of the Charleston Grit DIY Wedding Contest.

Folly Beach Wahine Classic All-Women's Surf Competition 2015

Each year for the past 14 years, an all-women's surf competition is held at the Washout on Folly Beach, just outside Charleston, SC. Though it began as a short and longboard competition, the Wahine Classic has grown over the years to include bodyboard and stand-up paddle board (SUP) divisions, and a pro-surf competition with prize money.

It’s the End of the World As We Know It: Dad Rock

At what point do you stop discovering new music?

Acai Bowls, Goat Curry, and Surfing: Chico Feo on Folly Beach

Need to fuel up for a day on the water or refuel after a surf session? Chico Feo on Folly Beach has you covered.

Yes, They Played "Wagon Wheel"

Sure, local superstar Darius Rucker had a huge hit a couple years ago with "Wagon Wheel," but the band that cowrote that hit song with Bob Dylan played the PAC this past Tuesday night.

Summer-Proof Your Beauty Routine

How to create a beach-y, sun-kissed look in 10 minutes

Electric Friends: King Dusko After-Party Unites Charleston's Emerging Creative Class

Saturday's after-party for the Brave Baby album release show was a celebration of progressive change in Charleston.

Spirits and Salsa: An Evening of Dancing at Striped Pig Distillery

A glimpse behind the scenes

Charleston From a Visitor's Perspective

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

Charleston Paddlers Compete in the World-Class 2015 Carolina Cup

Two Charleston teenagers were among the elite paddlers at Saturday's Carolina Cup in Wrightsville Beach, NC

2015 Bodhi's Revenge SUP Ocean Race on Folly Beach: Sun, Surf, and Camaraderie

The weather report stated “100% chance of Thunderstorms by 10:00 am,” but for the brave souls that dared the weather, Sunday morning provided both sun and surf for the Bodhi’s Revenge Paddle Race on Folly Beach.

The New Salad Menu at Caviar & Bananas

Just in time for summer, Caviar & Bananas introduces six new salads worth drooling over.

A Northern Girl Providing Southern Hospitality

Gardenia Events teams up with The Cotton Wedding for a Lowcountry bridal expo on March 27.

Don't Let the Door Hit You Where the Good Lord Split You

Oh no she didn't! After an Atlanta blog editor took Charleston to task for defending the city's honor, Devin Grant wrote a few words in reply.

"March Madness," for Real

Another week of surf to keep Folly surfers in the water.

Following the Music to French-American Eclecticism

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

Weekend Picks 3/20–3/22

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/20–3/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

#CHS Surf Forecast for Mid-March

Another run of mixed-direction, easterly swell for mid-March

Charleston's Looming Death Cloud

Is Charleston, after hitting a zenith, heading downward because it cannot regulate developers or maintain livability for its residents?

Dead 27s: Award-Winning Local Band Rocks Out the Charleston Pour House

Dead 27s, one of my favorite local bands, prove that not only can they mesmerize onstage, but that they're also awesome dudes to talk to.

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