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How, in a city that is heavily stratified by race, income, and history, can one man remain in power so long and remain so beloved? We say thank you to Mayor Joe Riley for forty years of service.

Indigo Market

Liz Lyday and Chrissie Batten are the proud owners of Charleston’s newest vintage furnishing boutique, Indigo Market.

Food Film Festival Returns November 11th

Ever watch a movie or TV show and think "man I wish I could eat what they're eating on screen?" The Food Film Festival makes that dream a reality.

Versus Apparel: Funk Fashion Show

David Seay, designer of Versus Apparel, hosted a private fashion show in his home showcasing looks from his latest collection.

A Fragile Tomorrow release 5th CD. A young band should not be this damn good.

I've already said I'm a fan of this band. Fine, I'm biased. Just give this CD a listen. If you hate it, tell me why. If you like it, throw the guys some cash and pay for the actual CD.

Palmetto Brewing Company Food & Friends Pop-Up Dinner Series with John Lewis

Palmetto Brewing Company launches its Food & Friends Pop-Up Dinner Series with guest chef John Lewis—the pit-master pro behind Austin’s La Barbecue + Franklin Barbecue. This will be Lewis’ only public event in Charleston during the month of October.

Meet Grit's Newest Bloggers!

Grit has gotten 6 fresh new voices over the past few weeks. Meet them all here!

THE PAPAL PHENOMENON

It is impressive and perhaps mystifying that Pope Francis is drawing such extensive crowds - that he was the first pope ever to address both houses of Congress and that he is speaking to the United Nations. Shrink Think takes a stab at why the times and the man are right for each other.

Catching Waves with Isla Surf School

What happens when your passion also becomes your business? Ask Peter Melhado of Isla Surf School where it's all about balance.

Boss Lady Lee Deas

Lee Deas is the founder and Principal Imaginator at Obviouslee Marketing and her company works on some of Charleston’s biggest events and with some of its best companies including the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Cigar Row, SEWE, Family Circle Cup, Kiawah Partners, The Gaillard Center and a whole host of local and regional businesses within the creative and hospitality centric realm.

Beckie Dobbs #internationalBossLady

The very first International Boss Lady, former Charleston native.

Living Small Part I

Teenie, tiny, not so tiny, just right.

There’s No Place Like Charleston

A local artist and businessman making a big movement in the local Charleston community with his "There's No Place Like Charleston" T-shirts.

Ooh! Beautiful

Internationally trained and renowned cosmetic artist Andrew C. Petersen sits down with Lisa Thomas to talk beauty, the beauty business, and her new venture, Ooh! Beautiful.

No I Don’t Have a Dance Studio

And I don’t really want one either

Why Aren't YOU Getting Massage? Money?

Does money, or the lack thereof, limit your ability to receive regular massage? Let's change that perception!

Becca Barnet of Sisal & Tow

You could call her an artist, taxidermist, metalsmith, illustrator, sculptor, teacher, photographer, or businesswoman, and each time you would be right. You would think someone with such a breadth of experience wouldn’t be so fantastic in each discipline, but she is.

Gillian Ellis

Gillian tells us how she and her father built a successful photography business in Charleston's crowded wedding market, while simultaneously launching a popular wedding blog.

Playing with Fire

Salsa dancer Georgia Schrubbe teaches firefighter James Romer how to bring the heat on the dance floor.

Charleston Latin Dance Celebrates Three Years

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