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Alexander Botwin (sometimes known as Alex B, but best known as beat master Paper Diamond) has taken the electronic music scene by storm in just a few short years. Since signing with the popular Pretty Lights Music Label in 2010, Paper Diamond has traveled a long way.

The Inaugural Charleston International Jazz Festival rocked the weekend. A little vision, a lot of hard work, and a stellar line up paid off. (Plus, it never hurts to have Quentin's dreads and Charlton's suave gravitas in the mix.)

One dog's tragic story is told in the hopes of helping others in the Charleston area.

Let Spencer Barnhart show you how to make 'em green with envy with this easy smoky-eye tutorial.

Opinions on Uber have been divided in South Carolina since the state Public Service Commission demanded the company stop operations two weeks ago. Listen in on what two drivers have to say.

Grit-worthy events 1/23–1/25. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Accompanied by tour mate Matt Woods, Muscle Shoals's Red Mouth, and Charleston's She Returns From War, Rachel Kate wowed the packed house at Royal American last Friday.

As their star continues to rise in the world of Americana music, local self-described "sloppy tonk" duo Shovels & Rope returned to their home base for a beautiful and rowdy show at the PAC.

Zack Mills watches local and regional comedians take off their clothes and proceeds to laugh—a lot.

Grit-worthy events 1/16–1/18. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Scott Carpenter, community manager of Yelp Charleston, explains how volunteering at Charleston Fashion Week gave him the tools necessary to land a new gig.

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

A sneak peek behind the scenes at Charleston Museum!

Grit-worthy events 1/9–1/11. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Artist Jeff Fitzharris's latest initiate gives back to the local autism community.

A short photographic look at the run-down and abandoned houses around the Charleston area with little notes of fondness from a Philadelphia native.

Grit-worthy events 1/2–1/4. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Are you a musician, maker, vendor, or visionary looking to build stronger ties with the Charleston community? Apply to be a part of the 2015 Charleston DIY Fest today!

Frantically trying to finish your holiday shopping? Andrew Peterson has the scoop on a one-stop beauty shop.

One of the best ways to get aquatinted with Charleston’s top mixologist and chefs is with Charleston Culinary Tours, where you and a group walk the peninsula and hit up 3 stops along the way.
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