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Are your kids spending too much time in front of the television this summer? Maybe it's time for surf camp.

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

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

Check out 10 of our favorite downtown places to beat the heat with a cold drink for happy hour.

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

You need a good reason for moving in together.

You many know Patti, but do you know Pat? In a town where his drag persona takes center stage, Pat Patterson talks about life growing up in a small, conservative enclave and the path paved by politicians that bred in him a desire to serve. In a unique and sometimes unconventional manner, using his stage name as well as his given moniker by birth, he goes above and beyond to give back to and enrich the communities that embrace them both. The resident drag queen of Dudley's on Ann steps aside for this one-on-one interview with the man behind by the makeup.

After two tours in Iraq as a Marine, and suffering from debilitating PTSD due to the horrors of war, Sgt. Andy Manzi found healing through surfing. The story of his healing is now influencing the way the VA deals with veterans suffering from PTSD.

Grit-worthy events for 11/14–11/16

Young patrons groups in the art world are making a splash. Check out Charleston's own Society 1858 and what they're doing to expose Charleston on the national art scene.

Charleston personality Shep Rose gives Instant Grit a tour of his latest business venture, eclectic Eastside bar, Palace Hotel.

The local steakhouses of Charleston are about to get a little competition with the addition of Ruth's Chris, a nationally known chain. How will the addition of this chain affect downtown. Let us know.

Need some half-time inspiration during this afternoon's game? TEDxCharleston scores TWO goals in recent weeks as Editor's Picks for national TED talks. Check 'em out.

Careful! When the clock strikes 12 midnight, and you're in downtown Charleston, you might be turned.... away from all bars. Because they're closed. Weigh in on this topic, and speak your piece.

If the bars and restaurants of downtown Charleston shut down at midnight, will there be a negative effect, or a really negative effect? Here's another insight on a ridiculous idea.

Park Circle is rocking the boat once again by bringing on a new chef for it's flagship restaurant, market, and bath and racquet club. The hottest place to be this summer just got hotter.

Our city is becoming even more colorful as local, turned internationally successful artist get's the go-ahead to display his art on some of Charleston's most well known buildings. Have you seen it?

Don't be a dummy. Whether you're a hardened veteran or a greenhorn, these tips for the Cooper River Bridge Run this Saturday will help you have the best time possible. Just don't throw up.

As if it wasn't cool enough Mike Birbiglia is coming to Charleston Music Hall, but our own Hunter Gardner got a chance to interview him and hear what's inspired him from the beginning in his career.

If revoltingly uncharming playboys and girls in T-Rav's circle have all that disposable cash fueling their shenanigans, how can the Lowcountry's good guys/gals get some? SCANPO is about to tell us….