By: Battery Media The Charleston Battery ended their 2023 season as runners-up USL Championship Final to Phoenix Rising FC after falling 2-3 in a penalty kick shootout following a 1-1 draw in regulation at Patriots Point on Sunday. The Final was played in front of a record-setting sold-out crowd of over 5,000 at Patriots Point. Charleston opened the match looking to establish their game on the front foot. Arturo Rodriguez recorded the first shot of the night 41 seconds into the game with a header just wide of the frame. On the opposite end, Chris Allan denied a dangerous chance for Phoenix wi ..read more

That’s right, Holy City Sinner has its own podcast! The show, Holy City Sinner Radio, debuted in 2021 and was chosen as the city’s Best Local Podcast in the Charleston City Paper’s Best of Charleston awards in 2022. The most recent episode was published on 11/13/23. You can listen to the latest episode via your preferred service below: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify YouTube Podcast Addict The show is hosted by me (Christian Senger, the founder and editor of Holy City Sinner) and is being produced by Lindsay Collins from LMC Soundsystem and the popular local podcast, EffinBRadio. Most ..read more

By: Battery Media It’s here, this is the end. The Charleston Battery are set to host Phoenix Rising FC in the USL Championship Final on Sun., Nov. 12. Kickoff at Patriots Point is 7 pm. The Final is a rematch of the opening game of the season, when the Battery played Rising FC to a 1-1 draw at Patriots Point on March 11. Charleston, four-time league winners, will be vying for their fifth league title in the club’s 31-season history. Phoenix, on the other hand, are three-time Western Conference champions and will be looking for their first league crown. No. 3 Charleston’s path to the Final cam ..read more

Mr. Narwhal, crafted by James Bolt at The Gin Joint Press Release Cheerwine, the beloved family-owned soft drink from Salisbury, North Carolina, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Cheerwine Holiday Punch this season, spreading cheer far and wide. Known by many as the “official punch” of the South, Cheerwine first introduced the pre-mixed blend of its legendary punch in two-liter bottles a decade ago. Cheerwine Holiday Punch is a delightful blend of the soda’s signature cherry flavor, tangy pineapple juice and bright, bubbly ginger ale. It’s the perfect fusion of flavors that capture ..read more

Press Release In a joyous collaboration that blends the enchantment of the holiday season with a commitment to community, Explore Charleston and the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry invite families to visit The Charleston Santa, the area’s newest holiday festivity.  Beginning Friday, November 24th, The Best Friend Train Museum, conveniently situated between the downtown visitor center and the Children’s Museum, will host The Charleston Santa. Each weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas, children are invited to visit with the jolly old elf himself. Families will receive a free phot ..read more

(Credit: Jonathan Bancek) Press Release Costa*, an elegant ode to the Mediterranean shores of Italy, will open its doors in downtown Charleston next Thursday, November 16th, with an innovative approach to coastal Italian cuisine, from Easton Porter Group – the family-owned boutique hospitality group behind beloved Charleston spots like Zero George, Cannon Green and Wild Common.    Costa* encompasses coastal Italian fare from Liguria to Amalfi and down to Sicily, with inventive global compositions and seasonal hints from the diverse regions – featuring fantasy ..read more

Press Release This season, a little slice of the North Pole returns to South Carolina as The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina announces that its synthetic ice-skating rink and Winter Wonderland experience is back for another year. Scheduled to open on Thanksgiving Day, ‘Ice Skating on the Point’ will once again delight guests of all ages throughout the holiday season along with fun activities and festive treats. The rink is open to hotel guests at The Beach Club and Harborside as well as local residents. As a 100% recyclable and non-toxic, the rink has no energy costs assoc ..read more

Holiday-themed cocktail pop-up bar concept, Miracle, is kicking off at Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails in Mount Pleasant on Monday, November 20th for the 2023 holiday season. Featuring festive original cocktails, over-the-top decorations, and exciting new mug designs to bring the holiday season to life, this year’s holiday season promises to be one of the best yet. The mugs will be available for purchase at all bars.  Miracle at Handcraft will feature a holiday oasis with over the top kitschy, festive décor and a themed cocktail menu with fan favorites such as the Christmapolitan and C ..read more

Press Release Charleston Jewish Federation is proud to announce the receipt of a transformative grant of $400,000 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to support “Community-based Approaches to Prevent and Address Hate Crimes.” This landmark grant underscores the tireless efforts of our community and positions us as the first Jewish Federation to receive this grant. Officially titled “Stamping Out Hate in South Carolina’s Lowcountry: A Collaborative Approach to Educating, Responding, and Documenting Hate Crime in the Lowcountry and Beyond,” this project embodies ou ..read more

Press Release In what may well be a decisive turning point in the Charleston mayor’s race, Tuesday night’s strong third-place finisher, Clay Middleton, emphatically endorsed Mayor John Tecklenburg in his runoff election against developer William Cogswell at a press conference Thursday afternoon outside Charleston City Hall. “It is because of putting the city first, selfless service, bold servant leadership,” said Middleton, who garnered almost 20 percent of the vote in the first election. “This is why I’m standing with John Tecklenburg and asking voters to go back on or before November 21st a ..read more