Callie Brown

2 weeks ago | chstoday.6amcity.com | Callie Brown

Looking for the next new restaurant hitting the Holy City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Charleston — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the culinary curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it. Mazal, 1901 Ashley River Rd. | Israeli restaurantBrothers Gal and Tal Alhadef are opening their new restaurant in West Ashley, taking over the former Crab Shack space. Patrons can expect falafel, shawarma, pita, and other Israeli classics.

2 weeks ago | chstoday.6amcity.com | Callie Brown

Bringing history back to life. That’s the goal of Charleston realtor Danielle Stazio’s clients. They are embarking on an intensive restoration project of a 140-year-old home on Wentworth Street. Keep reading to see some of our conversation with Stazio on why this work is important to our city’s culture. Tell us about the project. This is such a special project + a true labor of love, blending craftsmanship, preservation, and vision.

3 weeks ago | gvltoday.6amcity.com | Callie Brown

The 2025 hurricane season is here, and we want to help you stay ready. “As we witnessed last year with significant inland flooding from hurricanes Helene and Debby, the impacts of hurricanes can reach far beyond coastal communities,” said Acting NOAA Administrator Laura Grimm. It’s rare for our area to experience severe storm impacts from a hurricane, but in the aftermath of Helene during the 2024 season, most of our area was without power for over a week, and it took months to clear debris.

1 month ago | chstoday.6amcity.com | Callie Brown

Did you know? The next generation of makers is being shaped right here in Charleston. The American College of the Building Arts is one of a kind + fully integrates professional training in traditional building trades with a liberal arts curriculum. Each week, students spend two-and-a-half days in labs getting hands-on experience, along with traditional classes.

1 month ago | chstoday.6amcity.com | Callie Brown

Have you ever wondered how Charleston’s “Holy City” nickname came to be? Some say it stems from the skyline full of steeples + its history of religious tolerance. There are 400+ places of worship on the peninsula alone, and many different religions are practiced around town. While diverse faiths are now recognized, it is important to note that the city became tolerant over time. Fun fact: New buildings , which is Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church.