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Boating is a way of life in the Charleston area. Why not brush up on some safety tips before heading out?

Inside decor of Ink N Ivy on King Street.

Virginia Murray finds making and creating jewelry to be much more than a business. In her new jewelry line, Gia Designs, Virginia shares her latest creations with everyone on her Instagram handle @gia.designs. Raised in Beaufort, SC, many of her pieces are beach-inspired. Read more about Virginia's story and how she expresses herself through her work!

The folks at Chucktown Underground say punk ain't dead with their online art mag, WoodChuck.

Check out these Lexus Charleston Fashion Week street style looks from fellow Charlestonians.

Charleston Restaurant Week is here! Have a look at the dates for this amazing event and links to learn more!

In Our First Grit List Submissions, Charleston Grit Readers Waxed Nostalgic About Their Favorite Shuttered and Forgotten Holy City Eateries

Anjali Naik's music reflects her own self-care.

Guest Contributor Austin Trevor Covers Raleigh's Hopscotch Music Festival—The Good, The Bad, and The Problematic

The Floozies return to Charleston with an appearance at Chucktown Ball on Saturday, September 24th!

Last weekend The Royal American played host to The Third Annual Summer Shindig with a premium lineup from the Holy City’s sweetheart record label, Hearts & Plugs. Charleston Grit caught up with founder Dan McCurry and label-mate Grace Joyner to talk highlights of the label’s history and of the past year.

Locals usually think of the area around Market Street as a place for cruise ship tourists and memento seekers, not as a spot where some of the city's most exciting restaurants might be hidden. However, executive chef Adam Hodgson and owner-operator Patrick Whaley of the modern and dynamic eatery 5Church have set out to change all that.

If your Christian or political views point to hate, they are neither Christian or American.

Lake Street Dive exploded into the public eye in 2012 with a cover of Michael Jackson’s “I Want You Back.” The YouTube video shows off lead singer Rachel Price’s powerhouse vocals and put the band’s fun-loving vibe on full display; it went viral immediately and now boasts over three million views. Since then, they’ve released two full length albums—Bad Self Portraits and this year’s Side Pony—and they have established themselves as a perennial force in the music world. Recently Charleston Grit had the pleasure of chatting with Lake Street Dive guitarist Mike “McDuck” Olson about their latest album, their upcoming show at the Music Farm June 8th, and Hometeam BBQ—naturally.

The New Business Card Fits On Your Smart Phone Not In Your Wallet, but On Your Smart Phone!

I've decided to take part in the Eat Local Challenge presented by Lowcountry Local First. Follow my journey through Holy City booze purveyors here.

The Broadcast is back on tour this spring in promotion of their upcoming album From the Horizon. Their second full length LP was produced by the renowned Jim Scott – a Grammy winning producer who has worked with The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, and more. Charleston GRIT was given access to the album ahead of release and it is phenomenal. It is grander in scope than their Dodge the Arrow debut – it sounds fuller, bigger. There’s no doubt that The Broadcast has matured and expanded, but they have not lost their signature soul swagger. It’s clear that Asheville has worn off on the band – you can hear hints of Appalachia sneaking into their sound and in some songs that tendency altogether takes the reins. The result is a delicious amalgam of Folk, Americana, and Soul.

The Savannah Stopover festival, a three-day music fest held over multiple venues in historic downtown Savannah, was a blast—and not only because of that infamous open-container law.