BANK OF AMERICA MUSEUMS ON US® OFFERS FREE ADMISSION MAY 4TH AND 5TH WHAT: Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission on Saturday and Sunday to two of Charleston’s cultural attractions – International African American Museum and Gibbes Museum of Art. In addition to each museums extensive permanent collections, Gibbes currently has a special exhibition on view, Artist Spotlight: Merton D. Simpson and William M. Halsey. WHEN: Saturday, May 4 and 5 (+ the first full weekend of each month) WHERE: Learn ..read more

Officer William “Alden” Elliott, was was a 14-year veteran of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, former U.S. Marine, husband and father. On April 29, 2024, he was one of 4 officers killed in the line of fine. Since the tragedy, tributes have been pouring in for the 4 victims, but Officer Elliott’s son, Theo James wrote a poem that is filled with raw emotion and love. William “Alden” Elliott’s 12 year old son, Theo James Elliott writes this poem as a tribute to his fallen father and personal hero: My daddy is a hero. He died getting the bad guys, that’s what he was good at ..read more

PURE Theatre Announces Season 22: A Season of Delight Charleston, SC (April 26, 2024) – PURE Theatre is proud to announce Season 22: A Season of Delight. The season begins in September, with five productions including a World Premiere musical and two regional premieres. Performances in the 2024–2025 season will take place at the Cannon Street Arts Center and virtually through PURE Live, the company’s live-streaming program (subject to rights availability).  “Sometimes, we all just want to smile. We want reasons to laugh and to be joyful, especially living in the world today ..read more

First Major Hotel Sale Since Early 2023 Signals Rebound of Hotel Market Sales NEW ORLEANS, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Len Wormser, Senior Vice President and Scott Stephens, Senior Principal and Chief Operating Officer of Hospitality Real Estate Counselors (HREC), together with Cushman Wakefield Commercial Real Estate Services, are pleased to announce the sale of the 410 room Marriott dual branded New Orleans Courtyard and Spring Hill Suites Hotels located near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center/Arts and Warehouse District of the Central Business District.  The ..read more

Attention Charleston, South Carolina: The Motor City, Detroit, Michigan is calling!!! You’re just a flight away thanks to Spirit Airlines. Beginning July 10, 2024 Spirit Airlines will be offering nonstop flights to Detroit 4 times a week! Flights are on sale now.  Click HERE to search and book! The tail of a Spirit Airlines Co. aircraft is seen on the tarmac at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., on Friday, June 02, 2017. Photographer: Saul Martinez/Bloomberg ‍ The post Spirit Airlines to begin nonstop flights from Charleston, SC to Detroit, MI ..read more

MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY  Festivities to Take Place Across Various Mellow Locations, May through November Featuring Special LTO Menu Items, Pop-Up Mellow Pint Nights, New Merch & More Mellow Mushroom – the stone-baked pizza brand with 160+ locations nationwide – celebrates 50 years of business this year and is set to mark the golden anniversary with a kaleidoscope of celebratory events across locations from May 14 to November 2024. Mellow Mushroom will commemorate five decades with the launch of a company-wide, limited-time-only ..read more

Hyundai partners with Memorial Health Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah and Safe Kids Savannah on the Child Passenger Safety Program Hyundai partners with Georgia Southern University to provide STEM scholarships for undergraduate students Hyundai partners with Coastal Bryan Tree Foundation to support reforestation within the Coastal Bryan County region SAVANNAH, Ga., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai recently contributed to local Savannah nonprofit organizations to support safety, education, and reforestation in the co ..read more

Tyler Florence, Maneet Chauhan, CJ McCollum, Wanda Mann, Andrew Zimmern, Vivian Howard and Mike Lata Among All-Star Talent NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure announce that tickets are on sale now for the inaugural FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston. Presented by Explore Charleston, this premier culinary event will take place from September 27-29, 2024 in the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. The weekend will feature more than 40 celebrity chef cooking demonstr ..read more

The 135-year-old heritage brand expands its physical footprint to provide design enthusiasts and designers a new source for constant discovery NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Schumacher, the venerable American design house, announces the opening of its first showroom and boutique in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 13, 2024. It will include a traditional to-the-trade showroom experience exclusively for interior designers as well as a separate luxury shop for designers and design aficionados alike to source smaller items. Schumacher opens its first showroom and ..read more

MIAMI, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Boatsetter, the leading mobile app for boat rentals, charters, and on-water experiences, has unveiled the hottest travel destinations leading into Summer 2024. Backed by recent booking data and internal search queries, Boatsetter has seen a 115 percent boost in lake-based rentals and a 53 percent surge in pre-bookings for key summer holidays, particularly around the Fourth of July. This growth is fueled by broader trends as vacationers prioritize outdoor activities and off-the-beaten-path adventures, showcasing a significant shift in travel p ..read more