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Charleston Hospitality Group has become the first Lowcountry hospitality company to join Anthropic's Claude Partner Network, expanding its use of artificial intelligence across operations and guest services. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jun 22, 2026

Charleston Hospitality Group joins Anthropic AI network

Charleston Hospitality Group has joined Anthropic's Claude Partner Network, becoming the first Lowcountry hospitality group in the AI program.

Riva Mare will be an Italian seafood restaurant with a rooftop and open-air dining spaces planned in North Charleston’s Navy Yard Design District. (Photo/WECCO Development)
Jun 11, 2026

Navy Yard gains Indigo Road Hospitality Group Italian restaurant

Indigo Road Hospitality Group will open Riva Mare, an Italian seafood restaurant with rooftop dining at North Charleston's Navy Yard.

LivSmart Studios by Hilton has opened in Columbia, bringing Hilton’s extended-stay concept and 113 apartment-style suites to the Midlands market. (Photo/Parks Hospitality Group)
Jun 10, 2026

LivSmart Studios by Hilton opens hotel in Columbia

Parks Hospitality Group opens the 113-room LivSmart Studios by Hilton in Columbia, the third U.S. location under Hilton's new extended-stay brand.

A rendering of Hangar 28 Kitchen & Events, which will bring a full-service restaurant, bar and event venue to Greenville Downtown Airport this summer. (Image/Hanger 28 Kitchen & Events)
Jun 9, 2026

Hangar 28 Kitchen & Events to open at Greenville airport

Hangar 28 Kitchen & Events will open at Greenville Downtown Airport with scratch-made dining, a bar, catering and event space.

The Lowline Hotel, a reimagined hospitality destination in downtown Charleston, opens this summer at the former Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District property. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jun 2, 2026

Highline Hospitality Partners to open second King Street hotel

The Lowline Hotel opens in downtown Charleston with 197 rooms, a new restaurant, event space and amenities at the former Hyatt Place site.

Vicious Biscuit strengthened its leadership team with new franchise development and support roles as the restaurant brand pursues national expansion. (Photo/Andrew Cebulka)
May 12, 2026

Vicious Biscuit expands leadership for franchise growth

Vicious Biscuit added new franchise leadership as the Charleston-founded brand targets up to 75 locations over the next five years.

South Main Social brings a vinyl listening room and craft cocktail experience to downtown Greenville’s S. Main Street. (Photo/Justin Driscoll Photography)
Apr 24, 2026

South Main Social to open in downtown Greenville

South Main Social opens April 28 in downtown Greenville, blending a vinyl listening room, craft cocktails and globally inspired cuisine.

Now that Chef Michael Sibert has captured the nation’s attention, he’s focused long term on a lasting local legacy. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 23, 2026

Chef Michael Sibert elevates Greer dining scene

Chef Michael Sibert of White Wine and Butter in Greer earns national honors and grows a destination restaurant rooted in Southern cuisine and community.

The owners of Little Secret went in for a little whimsy — in their sign, their décor and their menu. (Photo/Stephanie Kalina-Metzger)
Apr 14, 2026

Little Secret restaurant opens in West Greenville

Chef Conner Hinderks opens Little Secret in Greenville’s West End, bringing a 35-seat concept with Southeast Asian flavors and inventive cocktails.

The Cooper hotel has opened along Charleston’s waterfront, offering luxury accommodations, dining and amenities with views of the Cooper River. (Photo/Jovani Demetrie)
Apr 7, 2026

The Cooper opens doors as Charleston’s first luxury waterfront hotel

The Cooper hotel opens in downtown Charleston with 191 rooms, luxury amenities, water-front views and dining, marking a major hospitality debut.

The historic Westin Poinsett hotel in downtown Greenville has been sold to Highline Hospitality Partners. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Apr 2, 2026

Westin Poinsett hotel in Greenville sold to new owner

Highline Hospitality Partners acquires the historic Westin Poinsett hotel in downtown Greenville, marking a new chapter for the landmark property.

A new president and CEO will take over leadership at the South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association in April. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 17, 2026

Mark Newman named SCRLA president and CEO

Mark Newman has been named president and CEO of the South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, bringing tourism and public media leadership experience.