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Historic Charleston Foundation appeals zoning board decision
Historic Charleston Foundation has filed an appeal in Charleston County Circuit Court asking the court to reverse a Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals decision that would allow a 252-room hotel to be built on Meeting Street. The property at 431 Meeting St. is currently owned by Charleston School of Law but is under contract to sell […]
On the Menu for May 7, 2019
On the Menu provides the latest news from the Charleston area’s culinary community, including new restaurants, new menu items and upcoming events, as well as details about local chefs. ATTENTION: Submissions should now be made using our online form. Owens Dining Group is scheduled to host Mother’s Day events at its restaurants Langdon’s, Opal, and Wood and […]
Kiawah Island Club to host USGA amateur championship in 2023
The Kiawah Island Club will host the U.S. Golf Association’s ninth annual U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship, scheduled to take place May 20-24, 2023. This will be the second USGA event hosted by the club, which hosted the U.S. Mid-Amateur in 2009. Kiawah Island Club’s Cassique Course hosted the 2001 UBS Cup, and the River Course was […]
On the Menu for April 30, 2019
On the Menu provides the latest news from the Charleston area’s culinary community, including new restaurants, new menu items and upcoming events, as well as details about local chefs. ATTENTION: Submissions should now be made using our online form. Edmund’s Oast Exchange and certified sommelier Sarah O’Kelley are scheduled to host a wine tasting class on Mother’s […][...]
USGA creates parking plan for U.S. Women’s Open
Attendees of the 2019 U.S. Women’s Open Championship next month in Charleston can park for free at the Citadel Mall in West Ashley. The tournament, which is expected to attract around 100,000 fans, will run from May 30 through June 2 at the Country Club of Charleston, located at 1 Country Club Drive on James […]
Nucor Corp. pledges $2.5 million to IAAM
Nucor Corp., a steel company with a facility in Berkeley County, has pledged $2.5 million to the International African American Museum, slated to break ground later this year. Half of Nucor’s donation will be cash and the other $1.25 million will be a donation of steel for museum construction, said Michael Boulware Moore, the museum […]
Liberty Tap Room to rebrand as event space
Liberty Tap Room & Grill in Mount Pleasant closed its doors Friday night, with plans to rebrand the restaurant into an event space. Co-owners Jerry Scheer and Mark Cumins made the decision after a steady increase of inquiries for an event space, according to a news release. Liberty Tap Room opened about 10 years ago […]
Luke’s Craft Pizza to close in mid-May
Luke’s Craft Pizza will close its doors permanently on May 18, exactly three years after the Ashley Avenue pizzeria opened. Owner Luke Davis said the closure isn’t related to slow sales, a staffing shortage or rising operating costs — he just wants to spend more time with his family. “Our schedules just d[...]
On the Menu for April 23, 2019
On the Menu provides the latest news from the Charleston area’s culinary community, including new restaurants, new menu items and upcoming events, as well as details about local chefs. ATTENTION: Submissions should now be made using our online form. A dozen musical acts are scheduled to perform on two stages at the Charleston Beer Fest from noon […]
IAAM receives $1.5 million Mellon Foundation grant
The International African American Museum has received a $1.5 million grant from the New York-based Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the museum’s creation. The museum will use $1 million for construction of the International African American Museum on the former site of Gadsden’s Wharf and $500,000 to support the museum’s chief curatorial position. The […]
Post and Courier acquires Steeplechase of Charleston
The Post and Courier is getting into the horse racing business, acquiring the ownership rights to Steeplechase of Charleston. P.J. Browning, publisher of the Post and Courier, said at a Thursday announcement at The Dewberry that acquiring the event helps the media company to diversify its portfolio and invest in its community. &[...]
