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Palmetto Brewing acquired in larger multi-state deal
Palmetto Brewing Co. in Charleston has been acquired as part of a bigger deal for its parent company, Catawba Valley Brewing Co. in North Carolina. The deal reached puts Catawba Valley brands in Florida, North Carolina and Charleston into the portfolio of Made by the Water LLC, which is owned by Wiregrass Equity Partners and operator Oyster City […]
Theater shows go on with vaccine, testing mandates in place
This story was originally published in the Sept. 20, 2021 issue of the Charleston Regional Business Journal. When Charleston Gaillard Center surveyed its audience to find out what would bring patrons back to the theater, Lissa Frenkel, president and CEO, said that 94% of respondents said they’d be more inclined to purchase[...]
Apartment-style hotel under construction in North Charleston
Gary A. DeLapp, a veteran of the hospitality industry, set out to reinvent long-term lodging with apartment-style hotels intentionally designed to feel like home. The stayAPT Suites president and CEO is now bringing his new concept to North Charleston, which keeps the company on track to have 25+ locations open by the end of 2022, with […]
Carnival suspends Charleston cruises until 2022
There won’t be any bon voyages for Charleston cruisers this year. Carnival Cruise Line has voluntarily extended its suspension of operations in the Holy City, as well as various ports throughout the U.S., until 2022, the company said in a news release. The announcement comes nearly two months after the company said it would pause […]
Travel + Leisure once again names Charleston top city
Charleston has once again been named the top city in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure. This is the ninth year the Holy City earned the honor. Charleston also was crowned No. 18 among the magazine’s 25 Best Cities in the World, joining the likes of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; [...]
Hotel, jewelry store partner for unique Charleston experience
A new hotel and a longstanding jewelry store in downtown Charleston have come together with a creative partnership to draw patrons. The bridal team at Emeline, which opened last year, has upped the ante for brides-and-grooms-to-be with its Heirlooms of Emeline. The travel package includes a two-night stay in the hotel’s luxury accommodations and a […]
The Alley off Upper King set to become hotel
Another new hotel is coming to downtown Charleston, striking out a bowling alley that currently sits in that space. The owners of the buildng that houses The Alley recently received approval from The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals to build a 175-room hotel at 131 Columbus St. This new development will replace the existing bowling alley, […]
Charleston hotel workers charged with wire fraud
A federal grand jury has handed down a 21-count indictment against two Lowcountry hotel workers, charging them with wire fraud and conspiracy, the U.S. attorney’s office in Columbia said. Star Barkley, 39, of Ladson, and Audrina Lincoln, 30, of Charleston, are facing federal charges after an investigation by the U.S. Secret Service and the Charleston Police&ens[...]
Grey Ghost Bakery expands Charleston County operations
Pour an extra tall glass because Grey Ghost Bakery is expanding its Charleston operations. The $395,000 investment is expected to create 25 jobs upon the scheduled completion this summer, Charleston County Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III said in a news release. Grey Ghost Bakery, which was founded in 2011, [...]
SC summer tourism stats ‘exceed expectations’
South Carolina’s summer figures “are exceeding expectations,” Duane Parrish, director of S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, said recently. For the week of July 11-17, the state’s hotel occupancy was up 77.9% from this time in 2020, and down 1.4% from the same time period in 2019[...]
Sandwich spot opens today in downtown Charleston
The Pass Panino & Provisions opens today at the corner of St. Philip and Spring Streets in downtown Charleston. Executive Chef and Owner Anthony Marini's concept is to bring a market-style lunch by day and the upscale Chef’sTable by night. “I am excited to introduce this little sand[...]
