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Ginny Deerin—Will she be Charleston's first female mayor and South Carolina's first LGBT mayor?

If Ginny Deerin is successful in her upcoming bid to be Charleston, South Carolina’s next mayor, she will make history, becoming Charleston’s first female mayor and South Carolina’s first LGBT mayor.

Falling In Love With Fall

Farewell sweet summertime soirées, picnics on the beach and backyard barbecues... and hello, fall!

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.

Bye Bye Beach Cruiser

An ode to my bicycle

Halsey Institute’s Bizarre Bazaar was Wonderfully Weird

Searching The Halsey Institute's Bizarre Bazaar, the gallery's yard sale of thirty years of exhibition materials, for the perfectly odd find.

New Neighborhood Hot Spot—The Westendorff

A culinary tour of new neighborhood hot spot, The Westendorff

Meta Mag 3: Spirituality

In the third issue of "Meta Mag," local artists and poets explore the theme of spirituality.

Tabbuli’s White Haute Nights: Dandy Boutique

White Haute Nights at Tabbuli hosts a "Mad Women" fashion show

Palette and Palate Stroll Coming July 17th

Because the only things Charleston loves more than art are booze and food.

DIY Wedding Contest

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

I’ve Been First and Last, Look at How the Time Goes Past: Father’s Day

Father's Day was a fairly somber day this year, but sometimes the best days, the days where you feel like you and your community have moved forward, are

Chef Robert Carter's Newest Venture: Barony Tavern

Tasting the menu at Chef Robert Carter's newest venture, Barony Tavern.

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.

Commune: A Supper Cult

A Commune dinner is all about creativity, community, and getting out of your comfort zone.

Charleston From a Visitor's Perspective

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

Pointa.TV Encourages Skate Culture in Charleston

Inspired by the independent film community, streaming service Pointa.TV brings skate videos to shops, restaurants, and bars around the Southeast.

Confessions of an Uber Driver

Need cash? Own a car? Consider driving for Uber. But not before reading this interview for the inside scoop on what it's like to partner with the service in Charleston.

Bells and Robes (Interview), DYNOHUNTER, and Archnemesis

Friday night at the Charleston Pour House kicked off a weekend chock-full of great music. I got to meet the opening duo, Dean Spaniol and Luke Sipka, better known as Bells and Robes, and chatted with them briefly about their roots and musical pursuits.

Unwrapping Mindfulness and Healing With Abigail McClam of Lotus Healing Centre

Food as medicine, mindfulness mediation, and healing from inflammation through diet—Abigail McClam of Lotus Healing Centre Charleston breaks it down.

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.

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