r/Charleston

Saw this on r/nova and figured people here have seen a lot of crazy things. Being a native I've seen a lot.

Everybody has seen something strange on the roads here but I figured I'd go school related.

My senior year 2nd semester of HS we had MTV MADE filming on our campus for 3 months so this little 14 year old freshman could be "made" into a hip hop dancer so he could perform at a school-wide pep rally, the Westboro Baptist Church (the weird Kansas folks) picketed at our HS one day during school dismissal, and two of the senior class clowns were banned from graduation for posting wanted pics of an assistant principal arrested for a DUI. They showed up anyway.

What's the craziest thing you've seen?

I spent eight hours in Charleston yesterday (I’m here for a super quick work trip) and according to my Uber driver who was a native, she told me I made the most out of my short time here and that I should share my perfect day with anyone traveling here:

- Uber dropped me off near the Pineapple Fountain. I took a lot of pictures, walked up and down rainbow row, and wandered the market.
- I was starving and got a sandwich at Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit. I know, I know, this place is touristy, but I wanted to try a biscuit and pimento so badly and I didn’t have a car to go anywhere out of the way. It was a little dry, but the people working were so nice and gave me more recommendations for the day.
- I stopped for coffee three times (I woke up at 3:30am to go to the airport so I could see Charleston), so I was tired. I got lattes and sweet treats from Mudhouse, Sorelle, and Island provisions. Again, everyone was so nice! All three places had such unique lattes (root beer, strawberries and cream, local honey and vanilla bean).
- I got lunch at Fleet Landing. I had she crab soup and a caviar oyster. The oysters were the best and freshest I’ve had in my life!
- I walked up King Street from the French Quarter. I must have popped into 50 shops and could have popped into 50 more! There were SO many!
- I stopped at a Low County Art Gallery/Shop where I got to see (and purchase) art from some wonderfully talented artists.
- I ended the night at Vern’s and got a seat at the bar! They were recently awarded a Michelin Star and for GOOD REASON. This was one of the best meals of my life! Do not skip dessert!
- After dinner, I walked around even more and sat in the American Gardens.

All in all, I had such a wonderful day. Charleston, you and your people were so good to me. I can’t wait to come back again one day for longer! 🌴✨

Hi all, I have a favor to ask. We recently visited Charleston and my very pregnant wife is now obsessed with sweet tea. I’ve been trying to make it for her but “it’s just not right”.

I’m sorry if I’m asking for a closely guarded secret, I wouldn’t do this if not for her. But do you all have any tips on how to make a better sweet tea?

I’ve been using Lipton Black Tea (decaf) and a bunch of honey/granulated sugar.

Recently discovered we have roof rats!! had someone come out to give a quote to trap then seal 4 gutter entry points and also spray and chemical to get of smell plus a 12 month warranty. We were quoted just about 5 thousand. I thought that seemed high but wonder if that is normal and others have done the same! Or any other options we might have! Want to deal with it asap though

No idea where to start so if anyone has any firsthand experience unfortunately I would appreciate it.

I’m reading this bimonthly Charleston living. I had never heard of smashley’s. Smash city and Hugh Baby’s are the Charleston smash burgers. Anyone can vouch for “Smashley’s?” Ima go there this Saturday and conclude my opinion lol