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Charleston Wine + Food returns March 4–8, 2026, marking the festival’s 20th year of celebrating the people, flavors and stories that define the Holy City’s culinary scene. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jan 21, 2026

Charleston Wine + Food marks 20th year; $210 million impact

Charleston Wine + Food returns March 4-8, 2026, for its 20th festival, featuring multiple events, a culinary village and major economic impact.

Michael and Amy Bennett have supported the College of Charleston through a gift establishing the Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. (Photo/Nate Bell, Richard Bell Photography)
Jan 14, 2026

College of Charleston names Bennett hospitality school

The College of Charleston names its first school, the Bennett School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, expanding hospitality education in Charleston.

A rendering shows the future Crave Italian Oven and Bar location planned for SayeBrook Town Center in the master-planned SayeBrook community. (Rendering/Vaugh and Spadaccini Restaurant Group)
Dec 23, 2025

Crave Italian Oven and Bar to open third location in SayeBrook

Crave Italian Oven and Bar will open its third location in SayeBrook Town Center, expanding the Myrtle Beach-based restaurant brand in spring 2027.

Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns for its ninth year with launch of Tastemakers program and CFWF Hospitality Scholarship
Dec 12, 2025

Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns April 22-26, 2026, and launches new Tastemakers patron program

Columbia Food & Wine Festival (CFWF), which returns to the Midlands April 22-26, 2026, is pleased to launch Tastemakers, a patron giving circle that offers insider access to festival experiences […]

Basic Kitchen in downtown Charleston has named Charlie Layton and Eva Suarez as new operating partners, taking on partial ownership and leading daily operations. (Photo/Basic Kitchen)
Dec 12, 2025

Basic Kitchen in Charleston names two new operating partners

Basic Kitchen in downtown Charleston has named new operating partners, taking on partial ownership and leading daily operations.

Gather MTP, a community campus in Midtown Mount Pleasant, a mixed-use apartment community, moved a live oak to the center of its campus as opposed to clearing it during construction. (Photo/Matt Ray Photography)
Dec 10, 2025

Historic live oak relocated for Gather MTP campus

A 400,000-pound Southern live oak was relocated at Gather MTP in Mount Pleasant, preserving the heritage tree while making way for new office, dining and park space.

Voodoo Brewing Co. Lexington will feature a rotating selection of Voodoo Brewing Co.’s craft beers, brewed in Meadville, Pa., alongside a menu of elevated pub fare developed locally for the Lexington community. (Photo/In The Black)|The taps are about to flow on Main Street as Voodoo prepares to open at 102 W. Main St., Suite A, in the heart of heart of downtown Lexington. (Photo/In The Black)|Voodoo Brewing Co. Lexington is owned and operated by Dawu Bowman. (Photo/In The Black)
Oct 17, 2025

Voodoo Brewing Co. set to open in downtown Lexington

Voodoo Brewing Co. opens Nov. 7 in downtown Lexington with craft beer, pub fare, live music, and Gamecock watch parties on Main Street.

Oct 17, 2025

Vicious Biscuit expands Southern roots beyond Lowcountry

Charleston-based Vicious Biscuit grows beyond the Lowcountry with new franchise locations, expanding its Southern breakfast brand nationwide.

Lowcountry Land Trust partners with McClellanville to preserve 1,200 feet of natural greenspace at the town’s entrance, protecting its scenic character. (Photo/Hunter Allen/Lowcountry Land Trust)
Oct 10, 2025

Lowcountry Land Trust protects McClellanville gateway

Lowcountry Land Trust partners with McClellanville to preserve 1,200 feet of natural greenspace at the town’s entrance, protecting its scenic character.

Bierkeller Brewing Co., the long-time Columbia brewery with a focus on German styles, has entered into a joint venture to produce beer for distribution at the former River Rat Brewing facility at 1231 Shop Road. (Photo/Bierkeller Brewing Co.)
Sep 19, 2025

Bierkeller Brewing expands distribution in South Carolina

Bierkeller Brewing Co. partners at former River Rat facility to expand German-style beer distribution across Columbia and South Carolina.

Sep 16, 2025

Bourbon bar, liquor store join downtown Nexton commercial lineup

Downtown Nexton in Summerville welcomes Neat & Noble Bourbon Bar and Discount Liquors, expanding dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Aug 25, 2025

Roper St. Francis opens Amazon AI-powered market

Roper St. Francis Healthcare debuts its second Palmetto Market at Berkeley Hospital, using Amazon’s Just Walk Out AI tech for checkout-free shopping.