Celebrate July 4th with Wild Dunes Resort
June 23, 2021If you are searching for a beachside Fourth of July celebration, look no further than Wild Dunes Resort, located on 1,600 acres of ocean paradise on Isle of Palms. With…
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5th Street Group announces Military Discount
May 24, 2021Active or Retired Members of the US Military will receive 75% off their Bill 5th Street Group, which owns and operates restaurants in Charlotte, Charleston and Nashville, announced that all…
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Colliers Report: 2021 expected to surpass 2020 demand
May 13, 20212021 Q1 Hotel South Carolina Report Key Takeaways: Vaccine distribution will likely normalize travel this year and boost hotel activity South Carolina hotel submarkets are recovering with anticipated increased activity…
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Wild Dunes Resort
May 6, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, located in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, invites moms to relax, put their feet in the sand and enjoy the resort’s 1,600 acres of oceanside paradise. Moms can escape…
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Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association to host hospitality & tourism hiring event
May 5, 2021Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association (LHA) announced a hospitality and tourism hiring event, taking place Wednesday, May 12 at the Cooper River Room. The first 100 candidates hired…
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Wild Dunes Resort Hosting a Job Fair – May 12
April 29, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. This event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at…
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Couple donates $500,00 to International African American Museum
April 28, 2021The International African American Museum announced a $500,000 donation from Mary Major and Bill Horton, a couple living 10 miles from Gadsden’s Wharf, the site where more than 40 percent…
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Frothy Beard Brewing Company expands to Summerville
April 27, 2021Frothy Beard Brewing Company is expanding its universe as it opens a new brewery and taproom in historic downtown Summerville. The new venue—the Lowcountry brewer’s second location in the Charleston…
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Lowe announces opening of Sweetgrass Inn, Village rebranding
April 15, 2021Lowe announced the rebranding of The Village at Wild Dunes to The Residences at Sweetgrass, a collection of luxury vacation rental properties and retail outlets. Located at Wild Dunes Resort…
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Congaree National Park announces details for 2021 fireflies viewing
April 9, 2021Congaree National Park will be offering the public opportunities to view the park’s fireflies on May 20-22 and May 27-29, 2021. In order to protect the health of visitors, staff,…
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Wild Dunes Resort, a destination by Hyatt hotel, announces new Managing Director
March 31, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt hotel in Isle of Palms, S.C., announced the appointment of Robb Walker as Managing Director. Walker most recently served as the Chief Operating…
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Celebrate Easter at 5Church Charleston and Tempest
March 23, 2021Celebrate Easter in the heart of bustling downtown Charleston at 5Church or Tempest, two dining destinations that provide a visually stunning environment for a holiday celebration. Reservations are available on…
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant celebrates grand opening
March 22, 20217-story 175-suite hotel offers prime location with convenient access to Charleston Historic District and local beaches The contemporary Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant celebrates its official opening…
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Eleven81 Partners with YEScarolina to benefit Summer Entrepreneurship Camps in Charleston, SC
March 19, 2021$1 of each featured Kitchen Karma item at Eleven81 will be donated to YEScarolina through April. Now through April 30th, Eleven81 in the Market at Oakland in Mount Pleasant has partnered with…
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International African American Museum launches first digital exhibit
March 11, 2021This past Black History Month, the International African American Museum and Google Arts & Culture launched their first collaborative digital experience, which offers audience members a chance to take a…
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SpiritLine Cruises, Fort Sumter Tours announce tour package with Boone Hall
March 3, 2021Fort Sumter Tours and SpiritLine Cruises have partnered with Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant to offer Charleston area visitors a new way to experience Charleston history on land and…
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5th Street Group announces Alexa Anderson as Vice President of Sales
March 2, 2021The 5th Street Group is pleased to announce Alexa Anderson as Vice President of Sales. Promoted from within 5th Street Group, Anderson previously worked as the sales manager in Charlotte…
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Wild Dunes Resort hosting second hiring event for new Sweetgrass Inn – March 3-4
February 26, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, is hosting a second hiring event on March 3-4, 2021 for the opening of the new Sweetgrass Inn. This hiring event will…
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Les Dames D’Escoffier to host virtual fundraising podcast
February 17, 2021The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI) is pleased to announce a special fundraising edition of Helen Mitternight’s Hidden F&B podcast, featuring Grand Dame Nathalie Dupree and Dames Johnny…
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Nancye Bailey earns Certified Association Executive credential
February 16, 2021ASAE has announced that Nancye Bailey, President of NDB Association & Event Management, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the…
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Colliers Report: 2021 will see stabilization and improvement
February 2, 2021Research & Forecast Report 2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | HOSPITALITY Key Takeaways With the availability of the new COVID-19 vaccine, occupancy and revenue per available room (REVPAR) is anticipated to increase.…
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Tempest announces list of local purveyors
February 1, 2021New Charleston Restaurant Focuses on Hyper-Local Cuisine Tempest, a reinvented South Atlantic seafood restaurant and the latest concept of the 5th Street Group, is demonstrating its commitment to the Charleston…
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Six activities travelers are clamoring to enjoy along SC’s Hammock Coast in 2021
January 27, 2021With 2020 mercifully in the rearview mirror and multiple Covid-19 vaccines being distributed, there is hope some semblance of normalcy will soon begin returning to America, including the resumption of…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces Valentine’s themed package
January 26, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, invites locals to take a Valentine’s Day staycation and relax and rechange with a significant other during the month of love. Nestled…
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Wild Dunes Resort hosting hiring event for new Sweetgrass Inn
January 11, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, is hosting a hiring event on January 14-16 & 18-20, 2021 for the opening team of the new Sweetgrass Inn. This hiring…
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Tempest named “Best New Restaurant” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2020
January 7, 2021Tempest, the newest restaurant concept from the 5th Street Group, has been recognized as the No. 1 “Best New Restaurant” in the country by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2020.…
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5Church Charleston and Tempest announce Restaurant Week menus
January 5, 20215Church Charleston – 3 Courses for $40 (Dinner) First Course is Cauliflower Soup with bacon lardons and croutons, Baby Gems with anchovy buttermilk dressing, curried olives and parmesan or Steam…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new Director of Resort Operations
January 5, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel, is pleased to announce John D’Angelo as Director of Resort Operations. D’Angelo previously served as the Opening General Manager for Grand Hyatt Nashville, a…
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SCRLA statement on Federal Pandemic Relief Bill
December 21, 2020Today, Congress unveiled a $900 billion relief bill to provide short-term economic relief to the country in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The plan includes several items that will…
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Lander University, College of Charleston publish results of COVID-19 restaurant survey in top tier academic journal
December 14, 2020At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, many of our state’s scientists, government officials and businesses came together to search for answers to how day-to-day life should…
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Tickets launch for the Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival
December 1, 2020The Charleston Restaurant Foundation (CRF) is pleased to announce that tickets to the world’s largest oyster festival – the 38th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival – are now available for purchase…
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Christmas in Clinton to Include New Light Show – O’ Lighted Night by Multi-Emmy Award Winning Lighting Designer
November 19, 2020Christmas in Clinton is always something special and this year is no exception. Approved last year and purchased with funds from a grant, the City of Clinton will host “O’…
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South Carolina’s Hammock Coast gears up for festive holiday season
November 17, 2020The “Most Wonderful Time of Year” is nearly upon us and while Christmas celebrations in 2020 will be different, they will be no less special along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast.…
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Les Dames d’Escoffier Charleston Chapter announces Hospitality Yard Sale – November 8
October 29, 2020The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality, announced its upcoming yard sale…
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Firefly Distillery launches loyalty program
October 20, 2020Firefly Distillery has focused on providing unique experiences for patrons throughout the pandemic, and is now launching a new loyalty program to reward return visitors who have supported this Charleston…
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Village Idiot celebrates giving milestone, 30th anniversary
October 19, 2020Local pizzeria has donated over $100,000 in community giving Village Idiot Pizza is celebrating 30 years of serving NY-style pizza in the Midlands. Recently, the local, small business owned by…
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5th Street Group to close all restaurants on election day
October 14, 20205th Street Group has announced that it will be closing all restaurants on Election Day. Locations include 5Church and Tempest in Charleston as well as 5Church and Sophia’s Lounge in…
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Explore Charleston and Lowcountry Hospitality Association to host Hospitality Industry Job Fair – October 15
October 6, 2020Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association (LHA) are collaborating with community partners to host a hospitality industry job fair, Hire for Higher, on Thursday, October 15 at the renovated…
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Celebrate Agriculture, Arts and Tradition at Free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair, Oct. 20-21
October 1, 2020Fair food available for purchase with extended dates, Oct. 20-24 The first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair is bringing the tradition of the State Fair to fairgoers in a new…
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Tempest announces new weekend brunch menu
September 30, 2020Items Include King Crab Benedict, Smoked Fish Toast and Shakshuka Tempest, a brand-new upscale seafood restaurant located on historic Market Street, is now offering weekend brunch from 10 a.m. to…
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20 South Battery re-opens in Charleston, inviting travelers to discover the beauty and culture of a historic Charlestonian mansion
September 30, 202020 South Battery is inviting travelers to discover the beauty, history and culture of Charleston while enjoying a luxury hospitality experience as unique as its setting. The 1843 private mansion…
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Tempest announces new midday menu
September 17, 2020Bites Include Ceviche, Roasted Clam Flatbread and Umami Tuna “Bombs” Tempest, a brand-new upscale seafood restaurant located on historic Market Street, is now offering a midday menu, available on weekdays…
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West Ashley Essentials Market to relocate to West Ashley Greenway
September 17, 2020Due to the resumption of weekend athletics at Ackerman Park, and the ongoing situation related to COVID-19 in South Carolina, the West Ashley Essentials Market will relocate to the intersection of the…
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South Carolina Aquarium transfers rare sea turtle hatchling to Wild Dunes Resort
September 3, 2020The South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center™ recently transported a rare, never-before-seen species of hatchling back to the coast. Now on display at Wild Dunes Resort, this gigantic, 5-foot-tall…
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Explore Charleston and LHA partnership with Charleston VAMC named winner of the VHA Community Partnership Challenge
August 31, 2020The Lowcountry Hospitality Association (LHA) and Explore Charleston are pleased to announce that their partnership – Turnaround Tuesday – with Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center (VAMC) has been named…
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South Carolina Aquarium’s 5th Annual Turtle Trek 5K goes virtual
August 25, 2020Proceeds from the 5K race support the Sea Turtle Care Center™ and other Aquarium conservation efforts Distance and dates will no longer be a hurdle to participate in the South…
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Bill Hall, Founder of Halls Chophouse, passes on
August 20, 2020We were sad to hear of the passing of Bill Hall on August 19th. He was a titan of the restaurant industry and we appreciate the role his restaurants play…
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Sweetgrass Inn to open at Wild Dunes Resort in spring 2021
August 18, 2020Lowe, the developer behind Isle of Palms’ Wild Dunes Resort and The Cooper in downtown Charleston, formally announced the name and details of the newest hotel currently under construction at…
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Wild Dunes Resort reopens following temporary suspension of services
August 14, 2020Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, has officially reopened after temporarily suspending most services in July due to a dynamic rise in COVID-19 cases in the…
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New Charleston restaurant Tempest announces grand opening
August 13, 2020The 5th Street Group announced that its newest restaurant concept, Tempest, will host its grand opening this Friday, August 14. Located on historic Market Street next to the group’s 5Church…
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