by Sheridan Eng In coastal cities like Charleston and small destinations across the country, the summer season felt quieter than usual. Gift shops were running mid-season sales and long-standing attractions saw smaller numbers than last year. What looks like a small threat on tourism on the surface hides a bigger problem for America’s tourism economy.  After a record-breaking rebound in 2024, the U.S. tourism industry is showing its first signs of slowdown. International arri

By Cassidy Stubbs On a bright and humid day, the marsh air wraps around Charleston like a familiar hug. For people who have lived here their whole lives, and even for those who came later,  that warm and heavy breeze means something different to everyone. For Lucy Arnold, 71, it carries the same feeling she remembers from childhood vacations. To Max Fortier, 26, it signals excitement and possibility. And for Angie Lindsey, 54, it has become a bittersweet reminder of a place t

By Damian Porter As President Donald Trump bullied the nation’s public schools and higher education institutions into ending any...

by Lillian Kopia Bartending is like running a race – very fast-paced.  Pouring, shaking, stirring. Keeping up with the rush while...

By S. Kara Floyd It’s a sweaty, celebratory scene -- the first parade of Pride Month.  There’s music, costumes, and flags of every color...

By Lexi Brittingham, Ryan Thompson and Annie Olsen While Charleston's lifestyle offers an exciting college experience, students are...

By Jonny Wall As tech investments pour into Charleston in hopes of turning the Holy City into the next "Silicon Harbor," local...

Cassidy Stubbs, Riley Burke, Lillian Kopia Charleston entices locals and tourists alike to engage in the Southern charm, history and...

By Alex B, Terra E, Lindsay S The charm of Downtown Charleston comes at a cost - impacting everything housing, dining, and groceries. Is...

by English Brown  The jingle of the bells on the door announced my arrival. The rich scent of aftershave, sizzling sound of a hot comb,...

By Madeline Kelly It's finals week, and you've been camped out in the library until 3 a.m. every night, surviving on your fifth cup of...

by Chaela Morris As you roam the streets of downtown Charleston, you’ll encounter a vibrant array of people.  Gullah Geechee  women...

Charleston’s drag queens dish and spill tea on the community     by Vishnu Volate Sunday night, 8:30 p.m. I walk into the dimly lit...

by Kindred Hurtado College of Charleston students live multifaceted lives. They have jobs, internships, play sports, participate in Greek...

By Emily Newbold In the sports world, the month of March is pretty busy. And here at the College of Charleston, it has been a real month...

Charlie Glennie March 22, 2024 It seems as though Hollywood still hasn't gotten the memo. After the writers' and actors' strike in 2023,...

By Susannah Blount Charleston wears the moniker of the "Holy City" like a cloak, draped in a rich tapestry of religious history. But...

By Madeline Kelly Photo by Madeline Kelly CHARLESTON, S.C. – It’s that time of year when College of Charleston students have the daunting...

by Hallie Vipperman The Charleston fitness community is connected and growing every day as this active coastal group is unique and...

by Chelsea Brooks Pilates, yoga, spin, HIIT, boxing, trampoline classes…you name it, Charleston has it. With health and wellness trends...