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My tribute garden restoreth my soul, but depletes my bank account.

Summers in the '60s weren't spent in your room, layed out with a tablet and a smartphone. There's hardly a child my age that doesn't remember the saying "you aint' stayin in this house all summer, so go on and get outside." Instructions were few: "don't slam the screen door," and "take your flip-flops off at the door."

Yes, They Played "Wagon Wheel"

Sure, local superstar Darius Rucker had a huge hit a couple years ago with "Wagon Wheel," but the band that cowrote that hit song with Bob Dylan played the PAC this past Tuesday night.

Boogie Fever: Fighting the Common Cold

With two people sick in the house, dad can't resort to this typical cold remedy—bourbon

Early Season Tropical System Making Waves?

Early season tropical system stirs up some surf for SC beaches

Charleston Paddlers Compete in the World-Class 2015 Carolina Cup

Two Charleston teenagers were among the elite paddlers at Saturday's Carolina Cup in Wrightsville Beach, NC

2015 Bodhi's Revenge SUP Ocean Race on Folly Beach: Sun, Surf, and Camaraderie

The weather report stated “100% chance of Thunderstorms by 10:00 am,” but for the brave souls that dared the weather, Sunday morning provided both sun and surf for the Bodhi’s Revenge Paddle Race on Folly Beach.

Google Me, Baby: Beauty and Bleona

Andrew C. Petersen talks beauty with Bleona Qereti, star of Bravo's "Euros of Hollywood."

Look What Washed Up on Our Shore

Just when you thought it was safe to get in the water

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.

The Times Are Always A-Changing

On a recent 11-hour trip to a gig in Cleveland, I thought back to all the changes that have happened since my first road trip.

Charleston Surfer Justin Schaay Places 2nd in South Africa's Dusi Canoe Marathon—on a Paddle Board

An astounding finish on a stand-up paddle board for Charleston surfer Justin Schaay at this year's Dusi Canoe Marathon in South Africa.

"March Madness," for Real

Another week of surf to keep Folly surfers in the water.

The Truth About Bacon

HOGS at Crabpot Players is a dark and unexpected mind-bender that will make you think twice about what you thought you knew. In other words, the customer might not always be right.

Weekend Picks 3/20–3/22

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/20–3/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

After a Great Run of Cold-Water Surf, Warm Waves in the Forecast for March

Most think that warmer waves and longer days make for better surf. We have to agree.

A Cold, Frothy Start to March

A stellar run of cold surf for late February continues during the first week of March.

Are Warmer Waves FINALLY on the Way?

With everyone eagerly anticipating warmer spring surf, early March might just deliver.

#CHSGRIT 2015 Rubber Duckie Awards

You didn't demand it and there was no vote, but here are the most prestigious porcelain awards in the Lowcountry. Behold Charleston's best bathrooms.

From War to Water: A Surfer's Story

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.

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