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Lisa Patton Comes to Charleston in Support of New Novel 'Rush'

Read the new novel, Rush, by southerner Lisa Patton before she stops in Charleston to talk about her book.

Don't Miss These Events During Charleston Beer Week 2018

Check out these can't-miss events during Charleston Beer Week. Whether your local craft palette is an experienced one, or if you’re just getting to know the local brews – these events are sure to provide you with lots of delicious selection during Charleston Beer Week 2018.

What you Need to Know about the SC Primaries

On June 12, too few Charlestonians will make it out to the polls to vote in the primary elections. But, if you're planning on making it to the polls, here's everything you need to know.

South Carolina Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate

On Tuesday, the College of Charleston hosted the South Carolina Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate. The three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination are Phil Noble, Marguerite Willis, and James Smith.

Grit's Go To: 5.10-5.17

Looking for something to do this weekend or next week? We've selected our favorite Charleston area events just for our Grit readers!

Election Season Highlights—Steven Smith, S.C. House District 15

On Tuesday, June 14th, the citizens of Charleston will take to the polls to decide who will win in several key primaries. Here Mr. Steven Smith, Republican candidate for SC State House 15, speaks to Grit Contributor Lorena Jordan on his life and issues.

AME Anniversary: A Talk with Chef BJ Dennis

Gullah chef talks race in Holy City

Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water, I Will Lay You Down

As part of the Lowcountry Local’s “Eat Local Challenge” I am drinking my way through Charleston’s local inebriating options. Here is my report from The Cooper River Bridge Run Weekend.

Adam's Legs

Adam Gorlitzky, a local paraplegic, talks about his robotic leg system, attempts to raise awareness about the technology and his community, and desire to make history at the 39th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run.

The Political Landscape…errr Wasteland

I’ve been casually following the 2016 presidential candidates for both political parties for several months now. Who the hell do you like in this putrid race for the White House?

Happy Anniversary Darlin'! - Tales of an Uber Driver, Part Two

Throughout our lives, we acquire through experiences the understanding that some ideas are universal and key to the continuation of our existence. Love overcomes hate, good wins over evil, and in the case of adult relationships, intimacy is vital to survival.

Weekend Hit List: December 18-20

Your go-to guide for all things Charleston this weekend, December 18-20

Weekend Roundup November 6-8

We've got your Grit Picks—all the best events happening in Charleston this weekend, November 6-8

The Charleston Mayoral Race

On November 3rd, 2015, the people of Charleston will do something that has not been done since 1975: go vote in a mayoral race that won’t have Joseph P. Riley, Jr. on the ballot. For this historical election, I decided to research the candidates to discover more about them, and determine who were my top choices and who I felt needed one more four year term before winning the hottest seat in town.

Thanks Joe!

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.

It's Not Easy Being Naughty

What's it Take to Be Naughty?

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month – Celebrating Afro Hispanic Identity

As an African Studies enthusiast, I learned a long time ago that the overwhelming majority of enslaved people brought from Africa during the Trans Atlantic Slave trade ended up in Hispanic colonies throughout the Caribbean and South America. So for me, Hispanic Heritage Month represents another opportunity to celebrate and uplift black history on a national scale, similarly to how it’s done in February for African American History.

Charleston's Atlantic Esthetic SUP Summer Race Series

Ready to race your paddle board, or just have fun trying? Atlantic Esthetics SUP Summer race series lets you explore Charleston's waterways while having a blast.

Meta Mag 2: Diversity

A deep delving into diversity

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