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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

The Yadkin River, the Gippy Plantation... a look back at what I've snagged out of Carolina waters over the years (no exaggerations needed—this stuff actually happens to me)

You can't beat this line-up of local chefs, or find a more intimate way to see Band of Horses... More details on this 4th annual fundraiser to protect our waters, and how you can get tickets

Featured as one of Dockers' "Men of Style," the Social Primer style pro offers his version of Charleston men's go-to look in a new video. Grit agrees... and doesn't. What do you think?

Heard of Pink Dot Beauty Bar? Better question: Heard of a beauty bar that stashes Budweiser for the gents as their gals sharpen their image? I've got a Q&A with its owner to fill you in...

Recommended reading for anyone taking on the bridge tomorrow—we loved getting new Bridge Run Hall of Fame inductee Rives Poe's takes on what to do, what not to do, even how to eat...

Folks, we have a hell of a weekend ahead of us.... One. Hell. Of. A. Weekend. Here’s to Uncle John and his Wolverines, the Bridge Run, and a Beilein sweep of them both (sort of)

Ever wonder who those folks in the first Bridge Run corral are? You know, the ones lining up with the Kenyans? I caught up with one of them, Rives Poe, to find out what super powers make her so speedy

The Charleston Marathon is here! If you're running your first one this weekend, I've got a few unexpected tips for you—from one rookie to another

The Daily Beast just ranked Charleston the #4 Drunkest City in America (ahead of New Orleans AND Vegas, mind you). What do you think? Shall we sober up or belly up and have another?

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! With the holiday season officially upon us, we've pulled together a go-to guide for the weeks ahead; from Thanksgiving fun happening TONIGHT right on through New Year's

Somehow, my mom and I went from watching Star Wars together to teaming up for nine milers... Family just has a way of nudging you to do more than you thought you could

Wondering about the FOOD at this weekend's big fest? I interviewed Zac Brown's chef for a preview of what's cooking (hint: Smoked Beef Tendererloin Sliders on Pan-Fried Cornbread Rolls are involved)

In getting ready to run the 10K Eco-Run this weekend at Folly, Claire talks triathlons, training, and why signing up for a race can be a great way to streamline your workouts

A whirlwind tour of fashion houses and runways, martini-soaked parties and madras-clad men. We count down Grit's top 5 favorite photos from the blog trilogy—you gotta see these again

Cator's still whipping around NYC, bringing us 1960s-inspired yacht shoes, bang-up bangles by Lulu Frost, Anna Laub swimsuits, and smart blazers by our hometown fave, K. Cooper Ray

There's a worldwide fashion event going on next week and Charleston has its own small version of it...Here's my plea for us to step up and make it bigger

We know, we know, the PGA coming to Kiawah's old news. But when this local photog's gem of a post showed up in our inbox, we knew we had to share

A unique blend of backgrounds and styles, could Shovels & Rope represent the new sound of the Lowcountry? I think so, but feel free to disagree

With the Last Summer on Earth tour here and as a proud and balding member of Gen X, I've got hard-core nostalgia for genre giants like Drivin N' Cryin, Cracker, BNL, and even the old gang at 96 Wave