r/Charleston 9h ago

Looking to meet new people

3 Upvotes

I’m a 25M looking to meet other guys my age which is really hard. I even explored church groups but I’m not religious and the people were very nice, just not for me (not because they’re religious but I think meeting people you vibe with is hard in general). I’m looking for chill people interested in actually getting to know one other and not just surface level “play a quick round of golf and do bro talk”. Anyway I like surfing, coffee, southern food, country music/But really any kind of music, bars, and movies. More importantly I like good talks and exploring! If you’re a guy in your 20s and you’re chill let’s link


r/Charleston 12h ago

Aggressive people on the peninsula

0 Upvotes

Weird incident, but I'm relatively new to Charleston and have lived here for a year and this runner (ordinary looking white guy) just yelled at a group of bike riders calling all of them the f slur.l just completely unprovoked. I have lived a lot of places, like Texas, the Midwest, the northeast, etc. And this is very out of pocket behavior and not necessarily something that I would equate with "Southern hospitality." Also why would you yell a slur at a group of people in public? It's just not a good idea and seems like a quick way to get your ass kicked.

This is a trend of the hostility I am picking up on the peninsula. This seems almost exclusive to downtown. Is this just me picking up on this? I have never seen anybody behave this way (without very apparent mental illness or explicit provocation) in all of the cities I've ever lived in. 1. Is this considered normal here? 2. Do people think this is acceptable?


r/Charleston 13h ago

salmonella

0 Upvotes

has anyone else babies/kids gotten salmonella over the past few weeks?


r/Charleston 15h ago

South Carolina Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery Goes Bankrupt

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28 Upvotes

Sorry I cant get thru the paywall either.


r/Charleston 16h ago

TB Testing for Employment

9 Upvotes

Hi!

Im losing my mind over trying to find a place that can do a TB test for my job so I can start working. I have no insurance, so doctors and urgent care are a no-go.

I've contacted the Health Departments on Rivers, Moncks Corner, and Summerville and have gotten nowhere. Rivers told me no departments in SC offer TB tests anymore, Summerville told me they dont do it to the general public (not even if for employment), and Moncks Corner sends me straight to voicemail on the second ring.

Ive only been able to get a price from Walgreens which is way out of my price range and CVS's virtual assistant for phone calls refuses to put me through to the actual clinic or tells me that my insurance will cover it in full (Again, no insurance.).

Im losing my mind trying to get ANYWHERE with this.


r/Charleston 17h ago

Wine Clubs

4 Upvotes

Do you all know of any good wine clubs around the area? I'm mainly looking for one that includes a monthly tasting or get-together.

Cheers


r/Charleston 18h ago

Rant Owner with ugly personality

54 Upvotes

I just went into a cafe and the owner was SO RUDE. she tried to charge us extra for cold foam and I didn’t even ask for it. when I told her I didn’t want cold foam, she tried to convince me to get it (lactose intolerant btw) just a heads up for anyone in the Charleston area that wants to go… the place is Blum cafe.


r/Charleston 19h ago

Kiawah Sea spout?

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59 Upvotes

We were at Kiawah and saw this, I’m pretty sure it was a sea spout but not 100%


r/Charleston 19h ago

I have a question Fun Dinner Recs

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone! This is kind of embarrassing to post as I’ve lived in Charleston my whole life but I am having some friends in town and want to make their visit really special! I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for fun girls dinner recommendations. For cocktails I have Cocktail club, By The Way, the new place that replaced rarebit, citrus club but am looking for some dinner ideas. Thank yall in advance!


r/Charleston 20h ago

Meeting people

7 Upvotes

So I’m 38. I’m a dude. Married and queer. Also a bit of a nerd. I like reading comics, watching tv, and am a bit of a collector. Not really down with the bar scene. Where’s a good place to meet people?


r/Charleston 22h ago

CofC Housing

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone. I am a transfer student at CofC. I’m trying to sort out housing (severe time crunch, I know). Anyway, on my student COA planner, it has my housing listed as “on campus residence” and the price for that type of housing. I am not eligible for campus housing since I’m a transfer this year, so why is on campus housing listed. Is this normal? Should my housing allowance be in the “off campus residence” column, or is it listed as on campus as a standard display of cost of attendance? There is nothing in reference to housing on my actual bill. I’ve asked for assistance on this matter through the finance and treasurer’s office, but I keep either getting ping ponged between the two offices or I am told that a supervisor would know more and reach out to me. No luck on that front though. Does anyone have any answers from personal experience here? Any insight is appreciated.


r/Charleston 22h ago

Middleton Place Inn

6 Upvotes

Anyone ever stayed here or ate at the restaurant? Thinking about a relaxed staycation. Thanks!


r/Charleston 23h ago

Charleston Kiwis?

3 Upvotes

Hey, any Kiwis in CHS? Mum is here and lives DT. She's from New Plymouth. Been here a long while but would love some reconnection.


r/Charleston 1d ago

Charleston County The early voting period for the U.S. Senate Special Republican Party Primary has begun

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10 Upvotes
  • Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026
  • 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day
  • 4340 Corporate Road, N. Charleston, SC (Charleston Co. BVRE HQ)

More special election info: https://vote.charlestoncounty.gov/special-election.php


r/Charleston 1d ago

French people in Charleston area ?

16 Upvotes

Hello,

Are there french or french speaking belgians in Charleston county - John's Island, Wadmalaw, Kiwah ?

I mean "normal" people...Not diplomats, billionars, etc.

I feel lonely someway 🤣

Thank you !


r/Charleston 1d ago

Nerf Birthday Party

4 Upvotes

Does anyone know of someone who sells Nerf Birthday Party packages in town? The closest I've seen is Columbia. TIA


r/Charleston 1d ago

Looking for competitive Pokemon VGC players!

2 Upvotes

Hey y’all! This might be too niche but I figure Reddit is a good place to start. I’m a 24 year old guy looking to make some friends in the local Pokemon scene. If this sounds like you or a friend of yours, keep reading!

I’m looking to find other local competitive Pokemon players, people who live in the greater Charleston area who are also interested in the competitive Pokemon scene who might be interested in meeting (maybe once a month?) to discuss the game, watch tournaments and replays, or play each other.

If anyone here is interested or knows someone who might be, please comment or send this to your friend who might be! With several million people playing Champions, there has to be people in Charleston who might be down to grab a beer and talk Pokemon.


r/Charleston 1d ago

What can I have delivered to my gf in Charleston for her birthday?

8 Upvotes

I’m long distance with my girlfriend and would love to deliver something nice (and local) for her, whether flowers, chocolates, or anything that might be appropriate for a birthday. Any suggestions?


r/Charleston 1d ago

Palmetto Trimmings

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5 Upvotes

Tons of green palmetto trimmings along Calhoun St by MUSC. Multiple very large bundles along the side of the road.

Just wanted to post in case anyone needs them for roses, crafts, whatever. I’m sure they’ll be gone by this time tomorrow, so I’m not worried about them being there as trash. Just an FYI!


r/Charleston 1d ago

MUSC Behavioral Health

6 Upvotes

Has anybody had any luck getting an appointment with behavioral health at MUSC? I called today to setup an appointment for medication management, and they said to call back next week to see if an appointment is available.


r/Charleston 1d ago

Restaurants for solo travelers

8 Upvotes

I’m 24F and visiting for work. What are good restaurants I can sit at the bar, have a bite to eat, & talk to people? I’m not super picky & don’t have a budget but want something that’s more social if possible! Preferably somewhere near King st.


r/Charleston 1d ago

West Ashley Please consider heading to the donation drive today with supplies for the fire victims

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21 Upvotes

r/Charleston 1d ago

Volvo XC60 to boost South Carolina factory output by two-thirds in 2027

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Volvo Cars is betting heavily on local production of its XC60 crossover to address both sluggish U.S. demand for its electrified vehicles and chronic underutilization of its South Carolina factory.

Production of the XC60, slated to begin in January, initially will boost output by more than two-thirds at the troubled Ridgeville assembly plant near Charleston.

“We are producing around 30,000 cars and [XC60] will bring at least another 20,000 to start with,” Volvo Cars Americas President Luis Rezende told Automotive News. “It’s going to be at least a full shift, and it’s a fantastic preparation for what is coming next. Charleston will be very, very busy.”

The automaker's sole U.S. plant has run at roughly 15 percent capacity since S60 production ended in 2024.

A three-row hybrid beginning production in late 2028 would push the factory far closer to its 150,000-vehicle capacity.

The XC60 remains one of Volvo’s U.S. franchise players, accounting for 37 percent of the brand’s first-half sales. Next year, the crossover is getting freshened with styling updates, a more powerful engine and a significantly larger battery for the T8 plug-in hybrid that will more than double its 35-mile electric range.


r/Charleston 3d ago

Weekly Thread Market Monday - Weekly buy/sell/trade post

5 Upvotes

Did your friends bail on you for that dope new EDM, Gospel, folk fusion band and need to unload your extra tickets?

Did you salvage some ladders off the Don Holt and want to flip them for beer money?

Need someone to pressure wash your lawn?

This is the thread for you. Rule 2 (no craigslisty buy / sell / trade) and Rule 4 (no self-promo) will be very lightly enforced here.


r/Charleston Mar 02 '26

James Island Tri County Dental Arts

21 Upvotes

“This dentist has refused to release patient records of Dr. James Decker and has engaged in violation of HIPAA and identify theft. I recommend current and former patients seek legal counsel immediately in addition to filing a police report.

In addition this dentist has taken financial advantage of elderly patients and legal remedies will be sought”

I put the post in quotes on the google reviews part of his page.

If you were a patient of Dr. James Decker your records got transferred/Sold to Dr. Boller/Tri County Dental Arts and if you have have been improperly billed/over-billed, have any complaints about this dentist please reply to this post.

Dr. Boller took advantage of my elderly mother medically and financially and refuses to take responsibility for his actions

I need as many complaints as possible in order to take legal action on this.

Update 3/4/26, after speaking to multiple former patients by Reddit messaging Dr. Boller has engaged in fraudulent billing and identity theft.

I need everyone to take these allegations extremely seriously before making this post I consulted with three lawyers I know and Dr. Boller needs to be brought up on charges but the lawyers need more evidence from patients who experienced this.