Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber celebrates 18th annual Chamber Restaurant Week
December 11, 2025
CHAMBER RESTAURANT WEEK January 31-February 7, 2026 www.ChamberRestaurantWeek.com The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the Lowcountry’s culinary excellence during the 18th annual Chamber Restaurant Week, taking place…
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Century-old live oak successfully relocated to anchor new Gather MTP campus
December 4, 2025
A century-old live oak has completed a rare journey across the future Gather MTP campus in Midtown Mount Pleasant, officially taking its place as the defining marker of the new…
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A taste of excellence: MICHELIN Guide announces inaugural American South selection
November 4, 20254 restaurants in South Carolina earn a MICHELIN One Star in inaugural selection The MICHELIN Guide announced the inaugural selection for the American South, and it features 10 One MICHELIN…
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Shop Where You Live: Win Big While Supporting Local Businesses
November 3, 2025
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant are excited to announce the return of the “Shop Where You Live” campaign, encouraging residents to support…
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Astral Development’s plans progress to develop a mixed-use multi-family project at the intersections of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, S.C.
October 13, 2025
Astral Development and Steady Capital’s plans progress to develop a 483,106 square-foot mixed-use multi-family project set to transform one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most visible downtown intersections at the corner…
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JWU Charlotte introduces three-year bachelor’s program in Hospitality Management
September 9, 2025
JWU Charlotte’s Hospitality Management program now accepting applications for Fall 2026 Johnson & Wales University (JWU) announced the launch of a three-year (90 credit) bachelor’s degree program in Hospitality Management…
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Freshfields Village welcomes autumn with free, family events
August 21, 2025
From Labor Day to late October, enjoy a special fall movie, a new seasonal art show and pup-friendly fun on The Village Green KIAWAH ISLAND, SC – Freshfields Village, the…
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Wild Dunes Resort expands leadership team with new Directors of Marketing and Operations – Food & Beverage
June 12, 2025
Nestled on the northern tip of Island of Palms, Wild Dunes Resort has announced the appointment of Jennifer El Khessassi as Director of Marketing and Jonathan Rosenthal as Director of Operations –…
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The MICHELIN Guide sets date for the inaugural American South ceremony
June 10, 2025
The MICHELIN Guide has set a date and location for the reveal of the inaugural selection of the MICHELIN Guide American South. South Carolina has been chosen as the host…
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Kardea Brown’s Southern Kitchen opens at Charleston International Airport
May 15, 2025
Celebrity chef opens first restaurant in hometown of Charleston in partnership with global hospitality company Delaware North Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, is celebrating the grand…
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Tavern & Table celebrates 10 years on Shem Creek
December 5, 2024
Tavern & Table is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary celebration on Saturday, December 14th. All are invited to celebrate a decade of exceptional dining experiences with a lively oyster roast and…
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Braggin’ Rights Bash raises $55,000 for Feed the Need
November 26, 2024
Hall Management Group, founder of the nationally acclaimed Halls Chophouse brand, announced the 6th annual Braggin’ Rights Bash raised $55,000 to benefit Feed the Need, an organization dedicated to providing…
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The Mills House announces 2024 holiday happenings
November 15, 2024Charleston’s Iconic Pink Hotel Ushers in the Holiday Season with Beloved Traditions and New Experiences For over 170 years, The Mills House has been Charleston’s landmark hotel with its iconic…
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Firefly Distillery announces dates for popular Oyster Roast Series
October 21, 2024
November through March, five seasonal events bringing together the Lowcountry Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s most visited distillery, announces the return of its popular seasonal Sunday Oyster Roast Series. Partnering with…
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Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future
October 18, 2024
Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, announced the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their…
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Charleston-Based Hall Management Group opens seafood-inspired restaurant Halls Catch
October 14, 2024
Hotly anticipated new concept from Hall family now open for dinner in Broadwest Nashville; Menu features oysters and caviar, sushi, whole fish and more flown in fresh from around the…
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South Carolina Brewers Guild announces Annual Beerfest – Oct 12
October 8, 2024
The festival will take place October 12, 2024 at Segra Park in Columbia, SC The South Carolina Brewer’s Guild (SCBG) has announced their annual beerfest, with a new name, updated…
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Revelry Brewing toasts 10-year milestone, decade of giving back with The Green Heart Project
September 18, 2024
Revelry Brewing Company, Charleston’s award-winning brewer of craft beer and boisterous good times, celebrates 10 years of cultivating community since opening its Conroy Street brewery and tasting room in 2014.…
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20 South Battery launches exclusive new packages
July 18, 2024
20 South Battery, a historic boutique hotel in Charleston, SC, today announces exciting new packages designed to offer guests unparalleled experiences in the Holy City. These packages include the “Water…
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The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton inducted into Historic Hotels of America®
June 24, 2024
The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton in Charleston, South Carolina, announced it has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America®, the official program of the National Trust for Historic…
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Entrepreneur Minute – George McLaughlin, Vicious Biscuit
April 16, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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VIVA Chicken announces St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as new philanthropic partner
March 18, 2024
VIVA kicks off new #VIVAcares partnership with St. Jude Support Week Charleston’s favorite Peruvian chicken restaurant is kicking off their new philanthropic partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with…
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Vicious Biscuit brings fierce flavors to Columbia food scene with new location coming soon
March 7, 2024
Vicious Biscuit, the award-winning fast-casual breakfast concept and Southern-made originator of bold biscuit creations, is coming soon to Columbia, South Carolina. The new location is set to open this spring…
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Peak Drift and Columbia Craft establish Craft Brew Inc.
February 29, 2024
Peak Drift Brewing Company and Columbia Craft Brewing Company, award-winning craft beer companies based in Columbia, SC, have joined forces under the establishment of a new parent company for regional…
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Nexton announces grand opening of Page’s Okra Grill
January 25, 2024
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the opening of Page’s Okra Grill, a Lowcountry restaurant known for serving authentic, Southern-style food. Previously, the restaurant has…
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2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
January 22, 2024
Gov. Henry McMaster was joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Director Duane Parrish in appointing three South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2024.…
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Hank’s Seafood celebrates 25 years of serving classic Lowcountry dishes to the Charleston community
January 22, 2024
Celebrate the Charleston staple with classic dishes, cocktails and live music This February Hank’s Seafood celebrates 25 years of serving classic Lowcountry dishes to the Charleston community. Known for its…
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Slightly North of Broad celebrates 30 years of success
November 13, 2023
Hall Management Group is delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its iconic Charleston restaurant Slightly North of Broad, widely known as SNOB. The 30-year milestone is a testament to…
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SC Department of Agriculture to take over restaurant inspections, other DHEC food safety responsibilities
November 8, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is preparing to take on some important regulatory duties that are currently handled by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, better known as…
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Braised & Glazed and House of Brews offer unique Romanian dinner and beer pairing for Charleston Beer Week
October 30, 2023
Braised & Glazed, a local food truck, and House of Brews, a local bar, beer garden and craft beer collective, are offering a unique and authentic Romanian dinner and beer…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Chef Russ Moore, Slightly North Of Broad
October 2, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Tripadvisor ranks Halls Chophouse Charleston #3 Fine Dining Restaurant in the U.S.
September 28, 2023
Hall Management Group is proud to announce its Halls Chophouse restaurant in Charleston has earned a top national spot in Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. Halls…
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Braggin’ Rights Bash raises $45,000 for MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
September 21, 2023
Hall Management Group is proud to announce the fifth annual Braggin’ Rights Bash raised $45,000 this year all to benefit the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The sold-out event returned…
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Vote now for Greenwood Pathway House to receive Chick-fil-A’s True Inspiration Award
September 7, 2023In only seven months of operation, Pathway Village in Greenwood has had an impact in helping 29 families, with 59 children, take steps to overcome homelessness permanently. Pathway Village, part…
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Rita’s Seaside Grille welcomes new general manager
June 22, 2023
Hall Management Group welcomed restaurant industry veteran Phillip Marshall to the Hall Management Group family as the new General Manager of Rita’s Seaside Grille on Folly Beach. With 15 years…
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Record-breaking 2,600+ food lovers attend Columbia Food and Wine Festival in sixth year
May 15, 2023
The 2023 festival marks the largest year ever in attendance and support of the region’s culinary community The 2023 Columbia Food and Wine Festival brought 2,699 food lovers together for…
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The Restaurant at Zero George to host Michelin-starred San Francisco chef Richard Lee for collaboration dinner
May 15, 2023WHO: The Restaurant at Zero George and Saison WHAT: The Restaurant at Zero George is hosting Chef Richard Lee of Saison, the award-winning San Francisco restaurant, on June 9 and…
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The Bank, Hilton Head’s Beer Garden, opening next month
May 9, 2023
Moon King Entertainment Group is pleased to announce that The Bank, 59 Pope Ave., will open to the public on June 6, at 11 a.m. The 72,000 square-foot brewery, beer garden and…
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Cinco de Rita’s launches May 5
April 20, 2023
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. – Rita’s Seaside Grille is shaking up this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations by hosting its first ever Cinco De Rita’s event Friday, May 5, 2023. This…
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South Carolina State Fair’s Spring Fair Food Drive-Through returns April 16-22
March 22, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair announced its annual Spring Fair Food Drive-Through will return Sunday, April 16 through Saturday, April 22, 2023. The week-long food event, featuring a wide variety…
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The Loutrel to host Charleston’s first ever rooftop pickleball tournament
March 7, 2023
WHO: The Loutrel WHAT: Game, set, match! The Loutrel is hosting Charleston’s first ever rooftop pickleball tournament in collaboration with buzzy local pickleball apparel and equipment brand, Short Court Sports…
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High Cotton welcomes new General Manager
February 1, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – Hall Management Group (HMG) welcomed Alpha Turner as the new General Manager of its High Cotton restaurant in Charleston. Turner is an industry veteran with over two…
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2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
January 26, 2023
Today, three chefs were appointed South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2023. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette made the announcement on behalf of Gov. Henry McMaster, along with Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh…
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Charleston Restaurant Week kicks off January 12
January 12, 2023
The next installment of Charleston Restaurant Week kicks off tomorrow, January 12, and runs through Sunday, January 22. The popular event offers patrons the opportunity to explore and enjoy world-renowned…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kathy and Lane Atkins, Cafecito
January 10, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Columbia Food and Wine Festival announces 2023 dates and limited pre-sale tickets
December 14, 2022
Last minute holiday shoppers can snag tickets to the Grand Tasting Dec. 19-23 Columbia Food and Wine Festival, presented by Certified South Carolina, announced its 2023 festival dates. The weekend-long…
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Cypress Development Partners managing development of Charleston area Bojangles
September 20, 2022
Cypress Development Partners, LLC announces the development of a new Bojangles restaurant for the Charleston MSA. The restaurant will be located on US 52 in Moncks Corner near the Foxbank…
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South Carolina ETV digital series “Backroad Bites” returns with new episodes
September 19, 2022
Ten-episodes will spotlight local eateries across South Carolina South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the premiere of a new season of its digital series, Backroad Bites. Featuring ten,…
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Cafecito, The Little Cuban Café, opening on King Street
September 6, 2022
Family-owned Eatery features iconic Cuban coffees, pastries and sandwiches Downtown Charleston is about to gain a taste of Cuban culture with the arrival of Cafecito, The Little Cuban Café, a…
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Charleston Restaurant Week 2022 begins on September 8
August 30, 2022
The next installment of Charleston Restaurant Week kicks off on Thursday, September 8, and runs through Sunday, September 18. The popular event offers patrons the opportunity to explore and enjoy…
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