There is always something happening in Charleston and the news is always fresh. From new restaurant openings to restaurant reviews. From press release to celebrity sightings. And from the world of politics to the world of entertainment, it's all right here. Look below to catch up on the latest happenings in the Charleston area and check back daily to stay informed.
High Cotton restaurant in downtown Charleston was honored for its outstanding recycling program and waste reduction activities, at the second annual South Carolina Smart Business Recycling Program awards ceremony.
Stay & Cruise in Charleston
For Immediate Release, March 2010
Home to a convenient drive-to port, offering year-round cruises to the Caribbean and beyond, Charleston, SC is enticing cruise-bound visitors to stay and explore the destination’s rich cuisine, history and culture with pre- or post-cruise lodging packages.
Charleston International Film Festival Announces 2010 Official Selections and Schedule
For Immediate Release, March 2010
The 3rd Annual Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF), South Carolina’s premiere event for independent filmmakers and film enthusiasts, would like to announce and congratulate its 2010 Official Selections and schedule of over 50 films, from 6 different countries, with most from the U.S., and 14 from filmmakers in the southeast region and the Lowcountry, range in categories from features, shorts, documentaries and animation.
Neighborhood Dining Group Raises $24,000 for Haiti Relief Efforts
For Immediate Release, February 2010
Due to the overwhelming support of the community and the matching funds of The Neighborhood Dining Group ownership team, $24,000 was raised for the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund between January 15 and January 30, 2010.
A Travel Reason For All Seasons In Charleston, S.C.
For Immediate Release, February 2010
From June through December 2010, Charleston is set to host a variety of public festivals and events. From a parade of sails along the harbor in June to hundreds of light displays at James Island County Park in December, many events will be themed to coincide with the seasons.
Announces Go Spoleto! Hotel and Ticket Packages Now Available for the 2010 Festival
For Immediate Release, February 2010
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced that Staybridge Suites was ranked highest in guest satisfaction among extended stay hotel chains, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM.
2010 USL Player Showcase returns to Charleston, SC
For Immediate Release, January 2010
The fourth annual USL Men’s Player Showcase will again be hosted by the Charleston Battery at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina. The event will feature 90 of the top U23 players in North America and abroad, running from Thursday, February 4 through Saturday, February 6.
Charleston, SC Celebrates Statewide Restaurant Week
For Immediate Release, January 2010
As part of the inaugural event, several Charleston area restaurants will participate in the Hospitality Association of South Carolina’s statewide Restaurant Week, January 11 – 17, 2010.
World No. 1 Serena Williams Enters Charleston
For Immediate Release, January 2010
During the month of February, nationally recognized as Black History Month, Charleston, S.C. will honor African-American history and culture. All month long, visitors can immerse themselves in the rich sights, sounds and food of South Carolina’s famed Lowcountry region.
Neighborhood Dining Group Turn Success Into Support For Haiti
For Immediate Release, January 2010
McCrady’s, The Buccaneer and Queen Anne’s Revenge will extend the Restaurant Week promotion until the end of January and will donate $5 of each meal sold to aid for Haiti.
Footlight To Donate Performance Proceeds To Haiti Relief Fund
For Immediate Release, January 2010
Footlight Players will help provide a “Miracle” to the people of Haiti by donating 25% of their ticket proceeds from the January 28th performance of “The Miracle Worker” to Charleston’s local organization, Water Missions International.
Charleston, SC Restaurant Week Update
For Immediate Release, January 2010
After participating in the Hospitality Association of South Carolina’s first statewide Restaurant Week, January 11–17, select Charleston area restaurants are extending their special offers through the end of January.
Tickets for the Highly Anticipated 2010 Charleston Fashion Week Now Available
For Immediate Release, January 2010
Social Restaurant + Wine Bar Proprietor, Brad Ball, has qualified to be apart of the regional Young Sommelier Competition held in Greenville, SC on February 20, 2010.
Family Circle Cup Travel Package Ticket Options Available
For Immediate Release, January 2010
The Family Circle Cup reintroduces Travel Packages, which include hotel accommodations and tickets featuring Box and Terrace Level seating options.
Penguins Extend Their Stay In Charleston, SC
For Immediate Release, January 2010
The Family Circle Cup introduces two special holiday ticket offers designed to make finding the perfect gift a lot easier for those who have a tennis fan on their shopping list.
“America’s Band in 2010” - The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes
For Immediate Release, December 2009
The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes will be the only U.S. band in Edinburgh, Scotland, for the 2010 Diamond Jubilee of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a month-long nightly festival of music, pageantry and demonstrations by military organizations from around the world.
Charleston, SC Extends Special Welcome to Residents of Neighboring Southern States
For Immediate Release, December 2009
Like a good neighbor, Charleston, S.C. will open its doors this winter season and warmly welcome visitors from North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia with special savings on area hotels and attractions.
2010 Lowcountry Oyster Festival
For Immediate Release, December 2009
The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association will be hosting the 27th annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival on Sunday, January 31, 2010. The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival and has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by the Southeastern Tourism Society.
Game, Set, Rock! Tennis. Amplified. To Feature McEnroe, Courier, and Kournikova
For Immediate Release, December 2009
The Family Circle Cup announces Game, Set, Rock! Tennis. Amplified., an evening of music and tennis entertainment featuring John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Anna Kournikova and a fourth player, to be announced, participating in singles and mixed doubles action, as a new ticketed session beginning at 7:00pm on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurants team up with DNR to help conserve local oyster beds.
For Immediate Release, December 2009
Can you design a dress, then make it? If “sew,” here’s an offer too good to refuse! The Footlight Players of 20 Queen Street and The Hat Ladies of Charleston are in high fashion again to bring the community a unique and fabulous fundraiser in conjunction with Footlight’s spring play “5 Women Wearing the Same Dress.”
Charleston, SC Extends Special Welcome to Residents of Neighboring Southern States
For Immediate Release, November 2009
Celebrate Gullah Heritage! The National Park Service, in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, is sponsoring a series of free cultural programs at Charles Pinckney National Historic site every Saturday at 2:00 pm during February and March, 2010.
“WHAT’S NEW” IN THE CHARLESTON, SC AREA Winter 2009
For Immediate Release, November 2009
The characters and Charleston vistas featured in Pat Conroy’s #1 New York Times best selling novel South of Broad come to life in a new walking tour produced by Old Charleston Walking Tours.
Maria Sharapova Enters 2010 Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, November 2009
The Family Circle Cup is proud to announce that former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova, a three-time Grand Slam Champion, has officially entered the 2010 tournament.
39 Rue De Jean Offers All Local Menu
For Immediate Release, November 2009
Charleston Ballet Theatre, Charleston Stage and Charleston Symphony Orchestra have announced their plans to once again partner to promote their 2009 holiday performances including “The Nutcracker”, “A Christmas Carol”, “The Gospel Christmas”, “Messiah” and “The Holiday Pops”.
Charleston Named No. 2 Top American Destination
For Immediate Release, October 2009
For the seventeenth consecutive year, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine designated Charleston a “Top 10” travel destination in the U.S. Charleston was honored with the No. 2 slot - topped only by San Francisco. This ranking maintains Charleston’s spot as the No. 1 east coast destination.
National Trust for Historic Preservation Honors HCF, City of Charleston for Preservation Plan
For Immediate Release, October 2009
The National Trust for Historic Preservation presented its Preservation Honor Award on Thursday (10/15) to Historic Charleston Foundation in recognition of the successful development the city’s newly revised Preservation Plan.
CHARLESTON, SC Lauded by Travel + Leisure
For Immediate Release, October 2009
In a survey rating 30 popular American cities, Charleston, SC has struck a chord with travelers. When compared to other top destinations such as Chicago, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and more, Charleston was honored with numerous distinctions.
Taste of Charleston kicks off three-day celebration
For Immediate Release, October 2009
What used to be a one-day event has grown into a culturally-focused, three-day celebration of Lowcountry cuisine. This year’s Taste of Charleston will include cooking demonstrations, the Taste of Arts where local art galleries are paired with local restaurants, an Iron Chef competition and the main event, Taste of Charleston at Boone Hall Plantation.
Girlfriends Can Fall Into Savings In Charleston, SC Beginning This September
For Immediate Release, September 2009
As “America’s Most Mannerly City” gears up for an exciting fall season, complete with celebrated farmers markets, food festivals and walking tours, several area hotels are offering packages tailored exclusively for the ladies.
“WHAT’S NEW” IN THE CHARLESTON, SC AREA - Fall 2009
For Immediate Release, September 2009
The cultural sites along Charleston’s Museum Mile have come together to launch Museum Mile Weekend on September 26 and 27, 2009. A single pass will allow visitors complimentary admission at twelve sites along Meeting Street.
Comfort Suites Opens In West Ashley - Environmentally Conscious Hotel Offers More Value
For Immediate Release, September 2009
Comfort Suites West of the Ashley, a franchise of Choice Hotels International, Inc., is now open in Charleston. The hotel is located at 2080 Savannah Highway at the intersection of 526, Highway 17 south and Sam Rittenburg. City of Charleston staff has dubbed the hotel ‘”the new southern gateway to the city.”
Radisson Hotel Charleston Airport Offers *25% OFF Regular Fall Rates
For Immediate Release, September 2009
Whether your interest is in fall festivals, football, bluegrass, culture, arts, historic tours, fall foliage, jazz concerts, gourmet foods/wines, low-country cooking, golf, outdoor adventures, back to college trips, hayrides, or Halloween extravaganzas, Charleston offers some of the top tourism attractions in the southeast for all ages!
BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival Announces Louie's Kids and Slow Charleston As Their Signature Charities for 2010
For Immediate Release, September 2009
The fifth anniversary BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, scheduled for March 4-7, 2010, announces that local community based organizations Louie’s Kids and Slow Food Charleston will be the signature charities this year. 2010 Festival supporters and guests lend a hand in raising proceeds that directly benefit both of these organizations.
Charleston, SC Welcomes Art Lovers For A Premier Fine Art Weekend Affair
For Immediate Release, September 2009
This November, CFADA welcomes avid art collectors and nationally renowned artists to celebrate its 10th anniversary and continue the tradition at the Eleventh Charleston Fine Art Annual.
Open House to Mark Opening of Founders Hall at Charles Towne Landing
For Immediate Release, September 2009
Founders Hall comprises 9,000 square feet of interior space and an 1,800-square-foot porch. A full kitchen and large and small gathering rooms are included to accommodate groups of up to 150. The building will be used for both park programs and community rentals.
Carnival Cruise Lines To Launch First Year-Round Cruise Program From Charleston in 2010
For Immediate Release, September 2009
In an effort to better serve its guests, Charming Inns has rolled its Victoria House Inn, located at 208 King St., into Fulton Lane Inn, making one larger inn and providing guests a more-efficient check-in process.
Annual MOJA Arts Festival Opens This Week
For Immediate Release, September 2009
In its 26th season, the MOJA African-American and Caribbean Arts Festival runs Sept. 24 through Oct. 4, 2009 offering a variety of arts and cultural programs, including theatre, dance, literary, visual arts, jazz, gospel, reggae, chamber music as well as many free, family-friendly events.
‘Tis the Season for Deals on Holiday Travel to Charleston, S.C.
For Immediate Release, September 2009
Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurants menus have received a Gold Partner certification based on the sustainability of its seafood products. Shrimp, flounder, clams and oysters are among many items at Gilligan’s that the South Carolina Aquarium deems sustainable through their Sustainable Seafood Initiative.
USS Laffey To Move To Drydock for Repairs
For Immediate Release, August 2009
Patriots Point Development Authority and the Naval & Maritime Museum makes certain “the ship that would not die” doesn’t!
Spooky Halloween Packages in Charleston, S.C.
For Immediate Release, August 2009
For 11 months of the year Charleston, S.C. is known as “America’s Friendliest City,” but during the month of October, the welcoming, historic town becomes a bit spookier. With a history dating back centuries, including thieving pirates and foreboding personalities, Charleston remains the must-see Halloween hotspot.
Announcing Charleston’s First Annual Museum Mile Weekend
For Immediate Release, July 2009
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will begin nonstop jet service between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Miami International Airport (MIA), beginning Nov. 19.
Charleston's Forever Summer Offers
For Immediate Release, July 2009
Charleston has been ranked as the fourth best city in America, according to Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards 2009 readers’ survey.
Mount Pleasant Visitors Center Open For Business
For Immediate Release, July 2009
The Charleston area welcomes the new addition of the Mount Pleasant Visitors Center, now open to the public. The facility boasts a welcome center where visitors and locals alike may learn about the many options for fun, dining, shopping, attractions, recreation and more East of the Cooper and beyond.
Charleston Area Welcomes Fans of Dorothea Benton Frank with Pages of History Package
For Immediate Release, June 2009
Now there is an opportunity to read Ms. Frank’s latest book while lounging on the same beaches she so eloquently describes. ResortQuest is proud to partner with Ms. Frank’s Summer Book Tour and offer guests comfortable lodging on the islands in fully-equipped Homes or Villas. Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and Wild Dunes are all within a 40-minute drive of historic downtown Charleston. Come explore the smells, tastes and sights described in the novels, and create your own story while you’re here.
Daniel Island Again Recognized as One of America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities by Where to Retire Magazine
For Immediate Release, June 2009
Daniel Island has once again landed on a national list of top master-planned communities. For the third time, Where to Retire magazine has selected the island town as one of “America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities,” as announced in the magazine’s July/August issue.
Production Design Associates (PDA) Announces the Summer Event Sweepstakes
For Immediate Release, June 2009
Production Design Associates (PDA), a leader in providing lighting, sound, video production, staging and skilled technicians, offers current and prospective clients the chance to win $5,000.00 of technical event services.
2009 Golden Pineapple Awards Honor Local Tourism Leaders for Dedicated Service
For Immediate Release, June 2009
The Charleston area hospitality industry honored five of its best at the Travel Council Annual Meeting held at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex on Thursday, June 11, 2009.
“WHAT’S NEW” IN THE CHARLESTON, SC AREA Summer 2009
For Immediate Release, May 2009
A summer filled with activities for all ages awaits families at Middleton Place National Historic Landmark. The plantation is gearing up with summer-fun offerings for every member of the family: nature walks, kayaking, carriage rides … the rest is history.
South Carolina Tops Rankings in Golf Digest Public Golf Lineup
For Immediate Release, April 2009
The Charleston-based gallery, Mary Helen McCoy Fine Antiques, has been selected as a member of the highly prestigious National Antique & Art Dealers Association of America Inc. (NAADAA), a nonprofit trade association of America's leading dealers mutually pledged to safeguard the interests of those who buy, sell or collect antiques and works of art.
What's New In The Charleston, SC Area Spring 2009
For Immediate Release, February 2009
Southern Living magazine’s January edition features its 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards, in which several honors go to the Charleston, SC area. In competition with other southern destinations, readers of the widely popular magazine once again named Charleston their Favorite Southern City.
Charleston Eagerly Awaits Arrival of Tall Ships
For Immediate Release, January 2009
The Inn at Middleton Place has been listed in Zagat's Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts and Spas 2009 publication. This is the first year The Inn at Middleton Place has been listed.
World No. 6 Venus Williams Enters Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, January 2009
Making her fourth appearance in Charleston, Williams boasts a 10-2 record at this event, including a semifinal appearance in 2007. She joins World No. 2 Serena Williams and World No. 7 Vera Zvonareva in the 2009 Family Circle Cup player field as three Top 10 players are set to headline the Family Circle Cup.
Popular Team Getaway Packages Return for 2009 Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, January 2009
’Tis the season to start planning your holiday vacation. While this year’s shaky economy will force some to roast their chestnuts and stuff their stockings at home, others are already building their far-flung itineraries and checking them twice.
Production Design Associates (PDA) Nominated for 2009 Event Solutions Spotlight Awards
For Immediate Release, December 2008
Production Design Associates (PDA), located in Charleston SC, has been nominated for 'Technical Support Company of the Year' in the 2009 Event Solutions Spotlight Awards, a prestigious set of awards recognizing top event professionals from around the globe.
Forbes Traveler Says King Street in “10 Top Shopping Districts in USA”
For Immediate Release, December 2008
On November 20 at 10:00am, North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey, Cottage Living magazine, and the Mixson development team will break ground on the 2009 Cottage Living Idea Home. The Idea Home will be completed and open for tours in the summer of 2009.
Charleston Celebrates The 2008 Holiday Season
For Immediate Release, November 2008
The Charleston Area CVB, along with its partners, is pleased to announce the winning couple of the inaugural Charleston Wedding Giveaway. Jaime Dugan and Erik Huffman will receive a Charleston wedding valued at more than $80,000 The wedding will take place on April 4, 2009 at Wild Dunes Resort.
Golf World Announces Winners Of Inagural "Readers' Choice Awards"
For Immediate Release, October 2008
The first ever Golf World “Readers’ Choice Awards” have been unveiled, recognizing the 50 best private, public and resort golf destinations in the country.
Charleston, SC Named No. 2 Top American Destination
For Immediate Release, October 2008
For the sixteenth consecutive year, readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine honored Charleston as a Top 10 travel destination in the U.S. Charleston was honored with a No. 2 slot - topped only by San Francisco.
Charleston Farmers Market Ranked Fifth Best In The Country
For Immediate Release, September 2008
The fourth annual BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival announces that the MUSC Children's Hospital will be the signature charity this year. The Festival has partnered with MUSC to raise money for diabetes research and healthy living programs, such as the Lean Team, with a "Fill the Glass" campaign.
Celebrate National Park(ing) Day In Charleston's City Market
For Immediate Release, September 2008
From Sept. 13 to Oct. 26, the City Gallery at Waterfront Park will present art installations, performances and gift exchanges for The Future is on the Table, an international community art collaboration.
2nd Annual Captain's Cup For Cainhoy Kids - Charity Golf Tournament Announced
For Immediate Release, September 2008
The Family Circle Tennis Center, Bauer International’s Island House, and the Spirit of South Carolina will present the second annual Captain’s Cup charity golf tournament on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the Daniel Island Club.
Charleston Sparks Her Spooky Side
For Immediate Release, September 2008
With over 330 years of history and happenings, what better place to spend Halloween than in historic Charleston, South Carolina? Charleston has everything a fright seeker desires, from special ghost tours, costumes, extravaganzas and more, there’s something guaranteed to raise every hair and chill every bone!
Lecture to Highlight the Life and Work of Dave, an Enslaved Potter/Poet
For Immediate Release, September 2008
In conjunction with its special exhibit From Slave to Sharecropper: African Americans in the Lowcountry after the Civil War, The Charleston Museum will host a lecture and booksigning event on Tuesday, October 28
Trattoria Lucca Restaurant to Open Doors
For Immediate Release, September 2008
Lowcountry Earth Force and CML devised the mural project to support the Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhood green space initiative. The initiative will establish green space at the Old City Garage on Line Street.
Call for Entries- Charleston Garden Festival Announces New Competition Series
For Immediate Release, September 2008
The Charleston Garden Festival (CGF) at Middleton Place has added a new competition series to its 2008 festival lineup. The Middleton Masters, a competition series spanning all skill sets, invites talented gardeners, horticulturalists, designers and photographers to participate in this year's challenge.
The Four Couples Have Been Chosen!
For Immediate Release, September 2008
The Charleston Area CVB, along with its partners, is giving away a Charleston destination wedding weekend. Four creative couples have been declared finalists for the wedding valued at over $80,000.
The Dining Room at Woodlands appoints Nate Whiting As Its New Executive Chef
For Immediate Release, September 2008
The Dining Room at Woodlands, South Carolina's only Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond restaurant, today appointed Nate Whiting as its new executive chef.
New Lighting Exhibit Opens This Weekend At The Charleston Museum
For Immediate Release, September 2008
Humans have fought to overcome darkness for millions of years and from that need various means of creating artificial light evolved. The Charleston Museum will shed some light on the subject with a two-part exhibition called Brilliant!: Ancient to Modern Lighting.
The Preservation Society of Charleston announces the 32nd Annual Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens
For Immediate Release, September 2008
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the Patriots Point Development Authority have signed a five year extension of the license that ensures the Medal of Honor Museum and the offices of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society will be housed on board the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown at Patriots Point .
Gullah/Geechee Artisans Reconnect Culture Through Crafts
For Immediate Release, August 2008
The Gullah/Geechee Nation International Music & Movement Festival™ is one week away. This celebrations brings together authentic Gullah/Geechee artists from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida!
Sunday Evening Wine Promotion at Old Village Post House
For Immediate Release, August 2008
Sizzling and Sexy West Side Story Ignites Charleston Stage’s 31st Season of Plays and Musicals- Starring New York Based Professional Guest Actor Aaron Velthouse as Tony, Charleston Stage Resident Professional Acting Company and 40 of Charleston’s Finest Singers, Dancers and Musicians.
The Gibbes Museum of Art Names Elliott DeMerell as Director of Institutional Advancement
For Immediate Release, August 2008
The Gibbes Museum of Art is pleased to announce that Elliott DeMerell has been named Director of Institutional Advancement and will assume his new position at the Gibbes on September 15, 2008
Inaugural Charleston International Festival of Choirs
For Immediate Release, August 2008
The Charleston International Festival of Choirs committee with the support of the City of Charleston's Office of Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce the debut of the Charleston International Festival of Choirs.
New Plantation Shuttle To Start September 1
For Immediate Release, August 2008
A new daily shuttle service from downtown Charleston to the three Ashley River Road plantations will begin on Labor Day.
The Gibbes Museum of Art Introduces Cell Phone Tours
For Immediate Release, August 2008
She's called The Ship That Would Not Die and the weekend of August 8-10, 2008 visitors to Patriots Point Naval Maritime Museum on Charleston Harbor will have the chance to see the destroyer USS Laffey in a whole new way!
Family Circle Cup Scheduled April 11-19, 2009
For Immediate Release, July 2008
aloft Hotels, are excited to announce the opening of aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center. The new aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center will offer an exciting yet affordable place to stay for travelers looking to work or play in the Charleston area.
Pay Like A Kid Play Like A Kid
For Immediate Release, July 2008
ART Conference is known for the specialized programming that focuses on design, trends, business topics and hands on activities that inspire and motivate the accessory industry attendees.
Liberty Prevails
For Immediate Release, July 2008
The South Carolina Aquarium and McDonald’s Charleston are pleased to announce Liberty as the winning name for the rescued American bald eagle naming contest.
Quilts In Bloom at The Charleston Museum
For Immediate Release, July 2008
The BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival, scheduled for March 5-8, 2009 is proud to once again partner with Charleston magazine to present the third annual Official Poster Competition.
Charleston Named Fourth Best City in America
For Immediate Release, July 2008
Charleston is ranked as the fourth best city in America, according to Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards 2008 readers’ survey. Moving up two spots on the list from its No. 6 ranking in last year’s poll, Charleston only falls behind New York, San Francisco and Chicago.
Mountains To the Sea Gallery Receives 2008 Best of Charleston Award
For Immediate Release, July 2008
Mountains To the Sea Gallery has been selected for the 2008 Best of Charleston Award in the Art Galleries & Dealers category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)
Charleston To Give Away The Ultimate Destination Wedding
For Immediate Release, July 2008
The Charleston Area CVB, along with its partners, is giving engaged couples across America the chance to win a Charleston destination wedding. The weekend will be complete with a rehearsal dinner, ceremony for 50 people, lodging for 20, flowers, cake, wedding dress, brunch, catering, harbor cruise, photographer, entertainment and ground transportation.
First-Ever Official Website Promoting Travel to the US Launched in Top 5 International Markets
For Immediate Release, July 2008
DiscoverAmerica.com Created Through Public-Private Partnership Between U.S. Department of Commerce and Travel Industry Association...
Decking the Halls of the Joseph Manigault House
For Immediate Release, July 2008
From December 6-31, 2008 the Joseph Manigault House will be decorated for the holidays. Each year, the Garden Club of Charleston uses this magnificent house as a backdrop for their creative arrangements, using only live plant materials that would have been available in the Lowcountry during the first quarter of the 19th century.
Exhibit to Highlight African American Experiences in the Lowcountry after the Civil War
For Immediate Release, July 2008
The Charleston Museum will present an original exhibition to commemorate the bicentennial of the abolition of the international slave trade in the United States and the British Empire...
Heyward-Washington House Celebrates the Holidays
For Immediate Release, July 2008
Foodie 101 began last summer and was so successful that Tristan has decided to bring class back in session with another series of five, one-hour food and wine pairing events.
East Bay Street Bike and Pedestrian Path Extension Opening
For Immediate Release, June 2008
The City of Charleston has just completed a 12’ wide ½ mile long concrete pathway extending the existing bike and pedestrian path of the Ravenel Bridge from the bridge to Chapel Street. Over 2,000’ of new granite curbing was installed along with additional street lighting.
Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka Clenches Spot as #1 Selling Flavored Vodka
For Immediate Release, June 2008
After three weeks on the shelves, locally-produced Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka became the number one selling flavored vodka in South Carolina, surpassing the ever-popular Van Gogh Espresso Vodka and all other flavored vodkas.
Charleston Once Again Named A Top Arts Destination
For Immediate Release, May 2008
Charleston was chosen as the No. 6 Mid-Sized City Arts Destination by American Style Magazine. The recognition is based on readers’ surveys and is posted annually.
“What’s New” in The Charleston, SC Area Summer 2008
For Immediate Release, May 2008
This includes the rehearsal dinner, the ceremony, lodging, flowers, cake, wedding dress, brunch, catering, harbor cruise, photographer, entertainment and ground transportation.
The Fort Sumter/Fort Moultrie Historical Trust
For Immediate Release, May 2008
Coordinating the commemoration of the Civil War during the Sesquicentennial years 2010 – 2015; to promote through commemorative programs, educational events, re-enactments lectures, and other events, knowledge about the Civil War and American history and the importance of the Civil War in American history...
Free Admission for Teachers All Summer Long
For Immediate Release, May 2008
Marc Collins, executive chef of Circa 1886, the AAA Four Diamond, Mobil Four Star restaurant located at the Wentworth Mansion, is one of eight celebrated chefs invited to participate in the Connecticut Culinary Masters Classic fund-raiser on June 6 in Hartford, Conn.
Charleston, SC Hotel Has Award-Winning Year
For Immediate Release, May 2008
The event, which is the first of its kind for Charleston, will be hosted in part by the founder of ASM Clermont Auvergne, Michelin, and the Charleston Battery at Blackbaud Stadium and broadcast live on ESPN Classic.
Charleston Hosts Your Destination Wedding!
For Immediate Release, April 2008
The Inn at Middleton Place made the "Stay List" and is among the best at blending location-inspired architecture, ambience and amenities, eco-stewardship and an ethic of giving back to the community.
A Charleston Wedding Recognized In The Knot Best Of Wedding Magazine
For Immediate Release, April 2008
The Knot conducted its second annual survey of over 20,000 recent brides to capture detailed feedback on every business that couples hired for their wedding celebration.
Family Circle Cup To Celebrate 35th Anniversary With Dunlop
For Immediate Release, April 2008
The Family Circle Cup recently announced the Center for Women (CFW) as its official charity beneficiary for the 2008 tournament, marking the third consecutive year of this partnership.Carina Wealth Management and HGTV “Design to Sell” Star Terry Haas Partner in Fundraising Efforts
Vendor Village Debuts at Family Circle Cup 35th Anniversary Event
For Immediate Release, April 2008
Making its debut in 2008, our new Vendor Village will feature three exciting Family Circle Cup partners and will be located adjacent to Match Point Market on the north side of Family Circle Magazine Stadium.
Venus Williams Forced To Withdraw From Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, April 2008
Serena Williams has been scheduled to compete in the feature match of the evening during the Family Circle Cup’s 35th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration on Tuesday, April 15th. Justine Henin has been forced to withdraw from the Family Circle Cup due to a right knee inflammation.
World No. 5 Maria Sharapova Enters Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, April 2008
While Nadia Petrova is forced to withdraw from Cup due to injury, Sharapova, a three-time Grand Slam champion, joins an extraordinary line-up of players.
Old Village Post House Welcomes Chef Frank Lee
For Immediate Release, March 2008
2004 Family Circle Cup Champion Venus Williams is officially scheduled to play in the feature match of the Family Circle Cup’s 35th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration.
Summerville Bed & Breakfast on Eco-Friendly Inn Top 10 List
For Immediate Release, March 2008
Kings Inn Bed and Breakfast, Summerville, was chosen as a Top 10 Eco-Friendly Inn by the staff at BedandBreakfast.com.
Celebrity Guests to Attend Fashion Week
For Immediate Release, March 2008
The excitement for Charleston magazine’s second-annual Charleston Fashion Week builds as two television stars announce their attendance at the runway shows and after parties.
Spring Flowers Adorn the Gardens at Middleton Place
For Immediate Release, March 2008
Nature works her magic everyday of the year at Middleton Place, but her boldest and most colorful display is definitely in the spring.
The Charleston Area DASH
For Immediate Release, March 2008
The Family Circle Cup’s 35th Anniversary Celebration will formally commence with legendary tennis commentator Bud Collins welcoming the entire 2008 player field onto Family Circle Magazine Stadium court to greet the fans in a special ceremony at 6:00pm
Travel + Leisure and Headline News’ “America’s Favorite Cities” Survey 2008 Kicks Off Today
For Immediate Release, March 2008
To kick off the 2008 Family Circle Cup in style, LACOSTE will host a spring fashion show featuring the latest LACOSTE fashions for men, women, and children in downtown Charleston
Maverick Southern Kitchens Turns Up The Faucet for UNICEF Tap Project
For Immediate Release, March 2008
The Family Circle Cup’s 35th Anniversary Celebration will offer an action-packed week of unforgettable moments, both on and off the court. Special activities scheduled with former champions throughout finals weekend.
Celebrity Chef Sam Talbot Returns To The 2008 BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival
For Immediate Release, February 2008
Returning for his second year at the BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival, Celebrity Chef Sam Talbot will once again delight guests and raise money for a cause close to his heart.
Charleston Restaurant Circa 1886 Sees Stars
For Immediate Release, February 2008
The James Beard Foundation has announced its annual list of nominees for culinary excellence, and Chef Jason Houser of MUSE Restaurant and Wine Bar has been nominated for the Best Chef Southeast.
Charleston's Museum Mile on Meeting Street
For Immediate Release, February 2008
This year’s 5,000 square foot house is on the Charleston peninsula located at 108 Murray Boulevard. Its many windows frame panoramic views of the Ashley River.
Charleston Legends And Lore New Tours
For Immediate Release, February 2008
Family Circle Cup and LACOSTE Present The Ultimate Fashion Getaway, a contest offering a trip to the prestigious LACOSTE Spring/Summer 2009 Fashion Show in Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week in September.
“What’s New” In The Charleston, SC Area Spring 2008
For Immediate Release, February 2008
Premier Charleston bridal boutiques and local bridal designers showcase an array of dazzling wedding gowns at the first annual Bridal Couture runway show during Charleston magazine’s Charleston Fashion Week 2008.
Ted’s Butcherblock Hosts Popular Beer And Wine Dinners This February
For Immediate Release, February 2008
Ted's Butcherblock is featuring a unique menu this February inspired by the culinary traditions of Brazil and the wines of South America.
Wimbledon Finalist Marion Bartoli Enters Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, February 2008
Serena Williams is an 8-time Grand Slam champion who is making her fifth appearance in Charleston. Venus Williams is a 6-time Grand Slam champion making her fourth appearance at the Cup where she won the title in 2004.
Family Circle Cup Individual Session Tickets Available Monday, January 14th, 2008
For Immediate Release, January 2008
Popular Charleston Restaurant Offers All-Dessert Menu Option:
Your mother always told you no dessert until after dinner, but now Charleston restaurant Circa 1886 is letting you indulge your sweet tooth and enjoy an all-dessert dinner throughout the month of February in honor of Valentine's Day.
Rare Blooms Replace Roses for Nationally-Acclaimed Florist
For Immediate Release, January 2008
Forget a dozen red roses this Valentine's Day; florist is giving sweethearts a way to really impress their loved ones with a truly one-of-a-kind arrangement of exotic, hard-to-find blooms from as far away as Israel, China or Holland.
Spoleto Festival USA 2008 Program Announcement
For Immediate Release, January 2008
The 2008 Spoleto Festival USA Features Remarkable Spectrum of Artists, Compelling New Work, and a Newly Renovated Performance Space
AVP Charleston Open Scheduled May 8 - 10, 2008
For Immediate Release, January 2008
The AVP Charleston Open, professional beach volleyball event, returns May 8th - 10th, 2008. Weekend ticket packages and individual session tickets will be available for sale beginning March 1st, 2008.
Charleston’s Top Chefs Host Dinner at the James Beard Foundation in NYC
For Immediate Release, January 2008
This year’s winning submission came from 26-year-old Joanna Hall from Lexington, KY who is an avid tennis player and plans to attend the tournament with all of her teammates.
Local Designers Debut Collections At Charleston Fashion Week
For Immediate Release, January 2008
The six winners of Charleston magazine’s first Emerging Local Design Competition will debut their innovative Spring 2008 collections during this year’s Charleston magazine’s Charleston Fashion Week.
SMASH Magazine Renews Title Sponsorship of Top Junior Event
For Immediate Release, January 2008
Duvall Catering & Event Design will celebrate their 30-Year Anniversary and will be hosting an event, Flight 30, to celebrate the past three decades of Duvall's history in Charleston.
Mobil Crowns Charleston Properties With Five Stars
For Immediate Release, January 2008
Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s The Sanctuary Hotel and Summerville’s Woodlands Resort & Inn have each earned the prestigious five-star rating in the 2008 edition of the authoritative Mobil Travel Guide.
2006 Champion Nadia Petrova Enters 2008 Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, January 2008
The 2008 player field now includes four former champions with official commitment of 2006 Family Circle Cup titlist Nadia Petrova who rose to a career high World No. 3 ranking shortly after her Charleston victory.
Second Annual Charleston Fashion Week—Tickets On Sale Now
For Immediate Release, January 2008
Take a seat under the tent and watch as models breeze down the runway, sporting designer apparel from more than 30 local retailers with close to 100 designers presented.
Mount Pleasant to Open Waterfront Park in '09
For Immediate Release, January 2008
The town's $14 million Waterfront Park would open Memorial Day weekend of 2009 and will have a pier, memorial, playground, and visitors center
Fish Gives Charleston 3 New Reasons To Go Out
For Immediate Release, January 2008
On the heels of the successful Wine Wednesdays, Fish is launching Martini Mondays, Tasty Tuesdays, and Mercy of the Chef Thursdays.
Charleston Area Honored By Readers Of Southern Living
For Immediate Release, January 2008
Southern Living magazine’s January edition features its 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards, in which several honors go to the Charleston, SC area. Charleston was once again named Favorite Southern City by readers of the widely popular magazine.
World No. 6 Anna Chakvetadze To Make Charleston Debut At 2008 Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, January 2008
The shore services company with the highest embarkation customer service ratings is presented the Port of the Year award at Carnivals annual Embarkation Conference in Miami each December.
Cuddle In Charleston This Valentine’s Day
For Immediate Release, December 2007
A dynamic list of national talent were announced for the third annual BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival, scheduled for February 29-March 2, 2008.
Wentworth Mansion® Named One of the Best Hotels in the World
For Immediate Release, December 2007
In celebration of Veteran's Day, and to honor the many sacrifices they make to keep America safe and free, Drayton Hall offers complimentary admission to the miltary and their immediate families during the month of November.
Five Years of Five Diamonds for Charleston Hotel Wentworth Mansion®
For Immediate Release, November 2007
The Family Circle Cup, the only Tier I clay court event in the United States, will be held April 12th -20th, 2008 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina.
Charleston Symphony Orchestra Secures Five-Year Deal
For Immediate Release, November 2007
Among the 21 sites recognized, two are in Charleston: Angel Oak Southern Live Oak Tree, Johns Island and Camellia Collection, Magnolia Plantation
“What’s New” In The Charleston, SC Area Winter 2007
For Immediate Release, November 2007
This fall, the creative masterminds behind the bar at Fish have unveiled several handcrafted, seasonal cocktails featuring housemade infused liquors made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
City of Charleston Opens Old Slave Mart Museum
For Immediate Release, November 2007
Drawing upon the most contemporary scholarship, exemplary historical interpretation and rich collections which have been inaccessible for some time, the museum, recounts the story of Charleston's role as an urban slave-trading center during the domestic slave trade.
Holiday Inn-Charleston Airport/Convention Center Wins The IHG 2007 Newcomer Award
For Immediate Release, November 2007
As one of 31 hotels selected for the award, the Holiday Inn-Charleston Airport/Convention Center had to meet the highest standards of quality and customer service.
Charleston Barbershop Chorus Tags New Director
For Immediate Release, October 2007
The Charleston Barbershop Chorus has started the 2007-08 concert season with a new choral director, David Box, formerly of Cleveland, OH. Box has several years’ musical performance experience starting from when he was five years old.
Charleston, SC Climbs Higher In Rankings Among Top American Destinations
For Immediate Release, October 2007
Charleston was honored with a # 3 slot. Only San Francisco and New York City ranked higher. Last year, Charleston ranked # 5 in the poll.
Charleston Celebrates The 2007 Holiday Season
For Immediate Release, October 2007
Cheers to Poogan’s Porch! The oldest restaurant in downtown Charleston recently received the “2007 Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator magazine, making this the fourth consecutive year that Wine Spectator magazine has awarded Poogan’s Porch with this honor.
SC Aquarium's Structured School Program
For Immediate Release, October 2007
The third annual BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events for the month of February 2008. To be considered for nomination the event had to be in at least their third year and have an attendance of at least 1,000.
Visitor Center goes higher-tech
For Immediate Release, October 2007
The Ralston Creek Course at the Daniel Island Club, described as a "Lowcountry version of St. Andrews," has been named to Golfweek's list of Best New Courses. Ralston Creek ranked 50th among more than 350 U.S. courses opened between 2005 and 2007.
Charleston Chefs Debut at James Beard House in NYC
For Immediate Release, September 2007
Travel + Leisure readers have honored The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort – again. In its October issue, the magazine ranks The Sanctuary’s spa as the number two hotel spa in the Continental US and Canada. Last year, the spa ranked eleventh.
Halloween in Charleston
For Immediate Release, September 2007
Just three years after opening its oceanfront doors, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort has achieved top spot in a reader survey by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report.
Special Event Series at Kiawah Island Golf Resort Announced
For Immediate Release, August 2007
The 17-event series includes golf and tennis weekends, a women’s escape retreat and a murder-mystery whodunit, while guest accommodation choices include private villas or The Sanctuary, the resort’s AAA Five Diamond-rated oceanfront hotel and spa.
Del Webb Charleston Model Park Grand Opening
For Immediate Release, August 2007
The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort has achieved designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ASCP), an Audubon International program.
Charleston Symphony Orchestra Announces New Executive Director
For Immediate Release, August 2007
Cordavi Restaurant, raved for its remarkable food and innovative style of dining, introduces a groundbreaking tapas style menu "Cordavi Tastes" taking Charleston's culinary scene to a completely new level.
Charleston Accepts Most Mannerly City Lifetime Achievement Award
For Immediate Release, August 2007
Marjabelle Young Stewart, nationally renowned etiquette expert, named Charleston, South Carolina the Most Mannerly City in America for the final 11 years that she bestowed the award.
National Ladies Auxiliary of Jewish War Veterans
For Immediate Release, August 2007
The National Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA will be holding their 79th Annual Convention at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Charleston during the week of August 19-26, 2007.
The South Carolina Aquarium Announces the Release of Juvenile Sea Turtle
For Immediate Release, August 2007
See All of the Turtles Under One Roof at the South Carolina Aquarium: Beginning August 20, the 34 spectacular Turtles on the Town will meet on the Aquarium’s Riverside Terrace for all visitors to see.
Federal Per Diem Rate Increases for the Charleston Area
For Immediate Release, August 2007
Hunley scientists have uncovered a series of tiny pieces of iron found concreted to the bottom of the crew compartment. These fragments could prove to be one of the most important clues discovered to date and may shed light into the Hunley crew's final moments.
Ted's Butcherblock Named Top Insider Spot in 2007 Edition of "Local Secrets, Big Finds"
For Immediate Release, July 2007
THE VOTES ARE IN! Travelocity and IgoUgo’s “Local Secrets, Big Finds” poll for 2007 revealed Ted’s Butcherblock as one of the top local favorites in South Carolina.
Middleton Place Acquires Final Piece of Preservation Puzzle
For Immediate Release, July 2007
In June, The Ryland Group, Inc. recorded the final conservation easement covering the last half-mile of riverfront, and thus completing the protection of the two mile viewshed of the Middleton Place National Historic Landmark, included in 1995 on the National Trust's Eleven Most Endangered Properties list.
Dine For the Charleston Nine
For Immediate Release, July 2007
In support of the firefighters' families, please join
us for a benefit event in the Grand Ballroom at
Charleston Place Hotel on Sunday, July 8, from 6:30 to
9:30 PM.
McCrady's Hires André Guillet as General Manager
For Immediate Release, July 2007
McCrady’s Restaurant has appointed highly regarded industry veteran André Jean-Pierre Guillet as its new General Manager. Guillet will be responsible for overall management of McCrady’s restaurant and private dining operations.
Charleston Again Ranked In Travel + Leisure Magazine's World's Best Poll
For Immediate Release, July 2007
Charleston has again been honored as one of the “Top Cities in the United States & Canada” according to Travel + Leisure magazine’s tenth annual World’s Best Poll, featured in the August 2007 issue.
Aquarium to Offer Behind-The-Scenes Tours of Sea Turtle Hospital
For Immediate Release, July 2007
Formerly off-limits to the public, the South Carolina Aquarium's Sea Turtle Hospital opened its doors to guests for the first time last Wednesday.
McCrady's Introduces The Ultimate Personal Dining Experience
For Immediate Release, June 2007
For more than two centuries, McCrady’s has been Charleston’s choice for the finest private events. McCrady’s new Chef’s Table extends that tradition to the highest level.
Fund Established For Firemen
For Immediate Release, June 2007
As a result of the outpouring of support and requests from the community on how they can help the families of the nine City of Charleston firemen lost in a devastating fire, the City has established a fund for those wanting to make donations.
Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert to Toss Ceremonial “First Pint” at RiverDogs Game
For Immediate Release, June 2007
Charleston native Stephen Colbert, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian, satirist, actor and writer, and a mainstay on Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report, will appear at the Charleston RiverDogs home baseball game on Saturday night, July 7, against the Savannah Sand Gnats.
Fish Restaurant in Downtown Charleston Welcomes New Executive Chef, Nico Romo
For Immediate Release, June 2007
Fish restaurant at 442 King Street welcomed new Executive Chef, Nico Romo, a Lyon, France, native who brings over 13 years of culinary experience to the position.
Extended Summer Hours at the Charleston Museum
For Immediate Release, June 2007
Charleston's Stephen Duvall Catering and Events was recognized by "The Knot" as one of the top three caterers in the Southeast, proving that Charleston is one of the top wedding destinations for a reason.
Hunley Hits the Highway
For Immediate Release, June 2007
For their South Carolina fleet of vehicles, U-HAUL chose to showcase the Hunley. Approximately 1200 trucks will have the Hunley on the side as they travel across the nation's roadways.
"What's New" in the Charleston, SC Area Summer 2007
For Immediate Release, June 2007
A full-scale model of the Pioneer, the first prototype that led to the development of the Hunley, was moved from the Charleston Museum to the Hunley lab where it will become part of the suite of exhibits on display during weekend tours.
The Visitors Network nominated for 2007 Emmy Award
For Immediate Release, June 2007
The Visitors Network was honored with a 2007 Emmy Award nomination! Host Marion Doar was recognized for his work and will learn June 23 in Atlanta if he wins in the Best Television Host category.
Gateway Hospitality Chairman Wins Kocher Award
For Immediate Release, June 2007
Sam Agee, Chairman of Gateway Hospitality was presented with the Harriet Kocher award at Choice Hotels International 53rd annual convention last month in Orlando, Florida.
Legendary Test Pilot Chuck Yeager to Attend Medal of Honor Gala
For Immediate Release, May 2007
Famed test pilot Chuck Yeager will be among the patrons paying tribute to some 50 Medal of Honor recipients on board USS Yorktown Wednesday evening May 23rd.
Six Flags Once Again Flying Over Fort Sumter
For Immediate Release, May 2007
The National Park Service announced today that it has completed a four-month project to replace five flagpoles at Fort Sumter National Monument in Charleston Harbor.Since 1970, six flags have flown over Fort Sumter daily representing a timeline of the governments controlling Fort Sumter during the course of the Civil War.
EmOcean, a J/120, Wins Overall Honors in 2007 Charleston to Bermuda Race
For Immediate Release, May 2007
This 777-mile race began on May 18th with eight tall ships and hundreds of spectators looking on, and ended with a convivial evening of awards at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Saturday, May 26th.
Water Buffalos Return to Historic Middleton Place
For Immediate Release, May 2007
Now, at the age of 94 and no longer hammering out his masterpieces on the anvil, Philip Simmons designs, consults and collaborates with his cousin and nephew who operate one of the most famous blacksmith shops in the country.
The Legacy of George Washington Returns to McCrady's
For Immediate Release, May 2007
The South Carolina Aquarium begins work on their Diamondback Terrapin Preservation Project, a project dedicated to the protection of terrapins across the state. The grant funded project will focus on raising diamondback terrapin conservation in South Carolina through general awareness and by making free Bycatch Reduction Devices available to all crabbers.
Indulge Your Palate and Soul in World Class Cuisine
For Immediate Release, April 2007
Cordavi Restaurant, raved as one of the best new restaurants 2006 in America by Esquire Magazine, offers a fresh, innovative style of dining in Charleston. The restaurant is thrilled to introduce its new Spring Menu which stays true to its mission to serve only the freshest and finest seasonal ingredients. The new menu will go into effect on April 18, 2007.
Noisy Oyster Seafood Restaurant Celebrates Opening of
For Immediate Release, April 2007
Noisy Oyster Seafood Restaurant celebrates the opening of its newest restaurant in Summerville with a party this spring. Summerville residents and beyond are invited for an afternoon of great food, live music by Charleston's favorite band, the Island Trio, and activities for children.
Senior PGA Championship History
For Immediate Release, April 2007
Where to Stay, Where to Eat, What to Do – Only the Best! Jim Flynn’s BestWeekends is an ultra-savvy, travel website that offers focused information on weekend travel destinations in the US.
Match Point Market Returns to 2007 Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, April 2007
Since its successful debut at the 2004 Family Circle Cup, Match Point Market continues to combine world-class tennis with upscale boutique shopping. Match Point Market will feature eight vendors in a tented open-air market that will offer a variety of merchandise for patrons to purchase during and between matches.
Preservation Society holds its “2007 Summer Lecture and Reception”
For Immediate Release, April 2007
The Preservation Society of Charleston will hold its Summer Lecture and Reception on Thursday, May 10, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. at The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC.
Smalls Family to sit down for Conversation with Porgy's People
For Immediate Release, March 2007
For (5) exciting days, June 28-July 2, James Island will experience an explosion of history, culture, education, commemoration and celebration at Island Heritage Festival with twelve (12) programs at various venues on James Island, and Folly Beach.
Classic Film Porgy & Bess Featured at Island Heritage Festival
For Immediate Release, March 2007
For five (5) exciting days, June 28-July 2, James Island will experience an explosion of history, culture, education, commemoration and celebration at Island Heritage Festival with twelve (12) programs at various venues on James Island, and Folly Beach.
Historic DuBose Heyward House on Folley beach Opens Doors for Island Heritage Festival
For Immediate Release, March 2007
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Island Heritage Festival to Folly Beach”, noted Carl Beckmann, Mayor. Folly has its own unique chapter in the story of Charleston’s rich history, and this event helps to illustrate some of that wealth, he added.
Symposium to Explore Porgy & Bess Legacy Island Heritage Festival
For Immediate Release, March 2007
A Charleston Gentlemen, will be joined by Julian Wiles, playwright of Gershwin on Folly and other notable scholars to host a stimulating discussion on the motivation, impact and lives of these men and the artistic phenomenon they created.
Porgy & Bess Legacy to be celebrated at Island Heritage Festival
For Immediate Release, March 2007
For five (5) exciting days, June 28-July 2, James Island will experience an explosion of history, culture, education, commemoration and celebration at Island Heritage Festival with twelve (12) programs at various venues on James Island, and Folly Beach.
North Charleston Fire Museum to Educate Locals and Visitors
For Immediate Release, March 2007
Doors to this fire truck wonderland opened April 28, 2007. Enthusiasts and casual observers alike can learn about the history of fire fighting and marvel at the evolution of a most useful invention.
McCrady's To Be Featured on The Food Network
For Immediate Release, March 2007
McCrady’s Restaurant will be featured on an upcoming episode of the Food Network’s new hit show “Giada’s Weekend Getaways.” Airing on the Food Network on March 9, the episode explores the Low Country’s best food and Charleston’s amazing dining scene.
Charleston Based Seafood Restaurant Chain Proudly Serves Local Seafood
For Immediate Release, March 2007
Established in 1992 by longtime friends Wade Boals and Brett Yearout whose experiences in Charleston’s restaurant world inspired them to join forces and create Noisy Oyster Seafood Restaurant.
James Island History Unfolds At heritage Festival 53 Year Tradition Revived
For Immediate Release, March 2007
“James Island is one of Charleston’s true historic treasures, with extraordinary chapters of history. We are proud to revive a tradition that began over 50 years ago, and offer a tour that has grown even richer over time, noted native James Islander, Founder and Executive Director, Eleanor Kinlaw-Ross.
Beach Tennis To Be Showcased At Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, March 2007
Beach Tennis USA today announced that its Charleston, South Carolina licensee, Carolina Beach Tennis, will hold a series of beach tennis exhibitions at the Family Circle Cup in April.
Noisy Oyster Seafood Restaurant Opens New Restaurant In Summerville
For Immediate Release, March 2007
Noisy Oyster Seafood Restaurant is pleased to
announce the opening of its newest restaurant in Summerville, South
Carolina.
"Something Fishy" At the South Carolina Aquarium
For Immediate Release, March 2007
Children and adults alike use their detective skills to uncover mysteries throughout each of the South Carolina regions represented at the Aquarium, from the mountains to the ocean.
Families And Friends of Mt. Pleasant Use Hearts and Feet to Fight Cancer
For Immediate Release, March 2007
Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Mt. Pleasant. Teams of Mt. Pleasant residents will gather at the old Wando High School track on April 27, 2007 at 7 p.m. for an overnight relay against cancer.
Venus Williams Enters 2007 Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, March 2007
The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island (S.C.) Golf Resort, renowned for its spectacular ocean vistas from virtually every hole, will boast a new clubhouse that will be utilized for the first time at the 68th Senior PGA Championship.
Gibbes Museum of Art Unveils New Visual Identity
For Immediate Release, March 2007
The Gibbes Museum of Art announces its new visual identity, including the unveiling of a new logo. The main element of the new logo is the actual signature of James Shoolbred Gibbes, taken from his last will and testament.
Renaissance Charleston Hotel Removes Trans Fats from All Menus
For Immediate Release, February 2007
The Renaissance Charleston Hotel Historic District has made groundbreaking strides in the area, becoming the first official hotel in the city to remove all trans fats from hotel menus and other food outlets.
Charleston Tea Plantation Opens 2007 Season with New Field Tour
For Immediate Release, February 2007
The bus tour offers up-close views of America's only working tea plantation. A narrated, air-conditioned bus tour that illustrates how tea is planted, grown, nurtured and harvested.
Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes AirTran Airways
For Immediate Release, February 2007
Natasha Laughrun’s winning entry was chosen among the many thousands of entries that were received in the South region’s Whole Foods Market “Register to Win a Trip for Two to the BBT Charleston Food + Wine Festival” which takes place March 1 – 4, 2007.
The Second Annual Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival Announces 2007 Committee Chairs
For Immediate Release, February 2007
The Committee will help plan the event which will take place on May 5, 2007 at the Visitor Center Bus Terminal in downtown Charleston from 7:00 to 11:00 pm.
Family Circle Tennis Center recognized as a "Top 50" facility
For Immediate Release, February 2007
The Family Circle Tennis Center has been named a "Top 50 Tennis Welcome Center of 2006" for delivering a variety of tennis programs to new and current players of all ages in efforts to grow participation in the game, the Tennis Industry Association and United States Tennis Association announced.
Firefly Vodka Splashes Into The Big Apple This Spring
For Immediate Release, February 2007
“What’s New” is a quarterly press release listing new venues, activities, events and much more compiled by the Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Charleston: A ‘virtual’ Romantic Getaway
For Immediate Release, February 2007
Virtual Tourist, a social-networking travel Web site, released its Top 10 Unique Romantic Destinations this week. Skipping over Paris and New York, the list favored sites from Charleston to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Seven of Top Ten Players in World to Compete in Premier Charleston Event
For Immediate Release, February 2007
The 2007 Family Circle Cup continues to attract the top ranked players on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour as World No. 9 Nicole Vaidisova and World No. 10 Jelena Jankovic have officially entered the Charleston event.
21 East Battery Bed & Breakfast Named Among Best Undiscovered Inn’s For Romance
For Immediate Release, February 2007
The 21 East Battery Bed & Breakfast was named among the best undiscovered inns for romance, according to the official list for 2007 distributed by BedandBreakfast.com
Tall Ship Ready For March Launching
For Immediate Release, February 2007
What originated over six years ago as a challenge among a few friends—to build a traditional tall ship—has finally come to fruition at Ansonborough Field alongside the Cooper River in downtown Charleston.
Pulte Homes Announces Opening of Daniel Island Office
For Immediate Release, February 2007
Pulte Homes, the nation’s leading builder of active adult communities through its Del Webb brand, has recently announced the opening of a new office on Daniel Island.
BB&T Charleston Food & Wine Festival Recognized with Regional Award
For Immediate Release, February 2007
The BB&T Charleston Food & Wine Festival was recently recognized at the Annual Conference & Trade Show for South Carolina and North Carolina festival and event planners. The 2006 award was presented for Best Brochure.
Festival Announces Official Vendors For Charleston Cooks! Culinary Village
For Immediate Release, February 2007
Guests of the 2007 BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival prepare yourselves. There are over 70 culinary-related businesses to tempt your palate. For $35 for adults and $20 for children (ages 3-12) guests can stroll though the Charleston Cooks! Culinary Village and taste the delicious cuisine that Charleston has to offer.
Black History Month-- February 2007: Charleston’s African-American Heritage Honored
For Immediate Release, February 2007
The historical influence of African Americans in the South Carolina Lowcountry is reflected in the culture and customs that still resonate throughout the area.
“CHARLESTON PHOTO TOURS” A NEW WALKING TOUR
For Immediate Release, February 2007
Charleston Photo Tours is a two hour walking tour that provides scintillating historical facts while showing you where to take excellent photographs and the best way to capture the mood and beauty of Charleston’s charming surroundings.
Gibbes Museum of Art Announces New Acquisition
For Immediate Release, February 2007
Eastman Johnson’s Dinah, Portrait of a Negress joins the Gibbes’ collection as a visual representation of the strength of enslaved African-Americans and augments the Museum’s collection of work that preserves and illustrates this chapter in American history.
Gibbes Museum of Art Unveils New Visual Identity
For Immediate Release, February 2007
The Gibbes Museum of Art announces its new visual identity, including the unveiling of a new logo. The main element of the new logo is the actual signature of James Shoolbred Gibbes, taken from his last will and testament.
Charleston Area Honored By Readers Of Southern Living
For Immediate Release, January 2007
Family Circle Cup official T-shirt design contest WINNER! This year’s winning submission came from 17-year-old Amy Buzhardt, a student in Priscilla Bundrick’s commercial design class at the Lexington Technology Center in Lexington, SC.
Charleston to Bermuda Race Set to Start with Flair
For Immediate Release, January 2007
Ten years ago, two amateur sailors created a race from Charleston to Bermuda, inspired by their sheer enjoyment of time spent on the water.
World No.1 Maria Sharapova Enters 2007 Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, January 2007
Maria Sharapova, the most recognizable and highest paid female athlete in the world, has officially entered the 2007 Family Circle Cup. At only nineteen years old, this two-time Grand Slam champion returns to Charleston with stellar career marks including 15 singles titles, a 239-56 win-loss record and over $9 million in winnings.
South Carolina Aquarium Announces the Winner of the 2007 Official Kids’ Spokesperson, the Sea Star!
For Immediate Release, January 2007
After 30 years Robert’s of Charleston, known for its intimate setting of fine dining and the home of the southeast’s only “singing chef,” is sure to bring many more surprises for 2007 with the continued fine-dining experience from its culinary additions.
Charleston's Kosher B&B Celebrates its First Year Anniversary
For Immediate Release, January 2007
The Broad Street Guesthouse, Charleston’s premier kosher bed & breakfast, is celebrating its one year anniversary.
Mahi-Mahi To Enter the Great Ocean Tank
For Immediate Release, January 2007
One of only three aquariums in the United States to display mahi-mahi, the South Carolina Aquarium will place 11 mahi-mahi in the Great Ocean Tank.
Wild About You Promotion Offers Free Admission
For Immediate Release, January 2007
The 70-guestroom Market Pavilion Hotel, Charleston's newest luxury "city resort", has unveiled a host of new innovations designed to make high-level business programs more productive, fun and stress-free with new "Serenity Series" and "Experiential Breaks,"
First Time in Cup History These Players All Compete in Same Year
For Immediate Release, January 2007
This week marks Charleston Grill's final days of regular operation before its month-long remodel. The nationally renowned iconic restaurant will close its doors this Sunday, January 28 for a complete transformation.
Svetlana Kuznetsova Enters 2007 Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, January 2007
Individual session tickets permit ticket purchasers to attend either day or night sessions. Below is a brief description of the various pricing levels available for the 2007 Family Circle Cup:
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