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Photo essay: High Water Music Festival

Photo essay: High Water Music Festival

Enjoy these photos from the April 18-19 High Water Music Festival in North Charleston that were taken by Jonathan Stout.

by Jonathon Stout April 19, 2026April 20, 2026

what’s new

Gas prices fall almost 14 cents per gallon in S.C.

Gas prices fall almost 14 cents per gallon in S.C.

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

S.C. hemp industry’s future may hinge on coming House vote

S.C. hemp industry’s future may hinge on coming House vote

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Hey Charleston: Give Columbia a little love, respect

Hey Charleston: Give Columbia a little love, respect

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Our View: Somebody needs to run against Cogswell

Our View: Somebody needs to run against Cogswell

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Video

CP VIDEO: Hey Charleston; 4/17/26 issue

CP VIDEO: Hey Charleston; 4/17/26 issue

CALENDAR

What to do April 9-16

What to do April 9-16

FOOD + DRINK

A new age of pizza in Charleston

A new age of pizza in Charleston

April 17, 2026April 20, 2026

Charleston couple hits the road with chargrilled oysters

Charleston couple hits the road with chargrilled oysters

April 10, 2026April 12, 2026

arts + music

At Aiken-Rhett, eight artists converge in a house of blue

At Aiken-Rhett, eight artists converge in a house of blue

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Exclusive music releases set for Saturday’s Record Store Day

Exclusive music releases set for Saturday’s Record Store Day

April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

more news

S.C. senators push AI chatbot rules despite Trump opposition

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

SHR 25.16: From AI chatbots to a big squeaky wheel

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

First District GOP candidates face off in Thursday forum

First District GOP candidates face off in Thursday forum

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Coroner says Charleston County’s list of unclaimed people grows

Coroner says Charleston County’s list of unclaimed people grows

April 17, 2026

opinion

Brack: S.C. should be known as Squeaky Wheel state

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026

Arthur: A $400 electric vehicle fee is wrong strategy

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Our View: ‘Union Pier University’ teaches the right way to develop in Charleston

Our View: ‘Union Pier University’ teaches the right way to develop in Charleston

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Brack: 2026 S.C. elections will be huge (and Sanford’s back!)

April 7, 2026April 10, 2026

CARTOONS

Ariail: Sanford’s back

Ariail: Sanford’s back

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Stegelin: Pay no attention …

Stegelin: Pay no attention …

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

more food + drink

Celebrate national grilled cheese day in Charleston

Celebrate national grilled cheese day in Charleston

April 3, 2026

The many splendors of crab rice

The many splendors of crab rice

March 27, 2026

more arts + Music

Junior League stirs Gullah roots into iconic Lowcountry cookbook

Junior League stirs Gullah roots into iconic Lowcountry cookbook

April 10, 2026

The Charleston Jazz Festival returns April 10-19

The Charleston Jazz Festival returns April 10-19

April 10, 2026

NEW ISSUE: APRIL 17, 2026

Blotter: Room service included?

Blotter: Room service included?

FOR VISITORS

Rediscover the Lowcountry: Our picks for crafting the perfect 24 hours

Rediscover the Lowcountry: Our picks for crafting the perfect 24 hours

by City Paper Staff

Our Top 50: Winter 2026

Our Top 50: Winter 2026

by City Paper Staff

CP Hot List: Here’s where to go if you’re looking for something new

CP Hot List: Here’s where to go if you’re looking for something new

by City Paper Staff

DISH DINING GUIDE

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Winter 2026

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Winter 2026

Top tips: Charleston chefs share best secrets to help at home

Top tips: Charleston chefs share best secrets to help at home

Food traditions: Bintü Atelier continues to shine on Line Street

Food traditions: Bintü Atelier continues to shine on Line Street

SWIG BAR GUIDE

Charleston City Paper: Swig Bar Guide, Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Swig Bar Guide, Fall 2025

Playful Pairings: Wine experts share approachable wine, snack combos

Playful Pairings: Wine experts share approachable wine, snack combos

Bartenders put their unique spins on tried, true cocktails

Bartenders put their unique spins on tried, true cocktails

SPECIAL ISSUES

Neighborhoods: Fall 2025

Neighborhoods: Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Fall 2025

Charleston City Paper: Dish Dining Guide, Fall 2025

Best of Charleston 2025

Best of Charleston 2025

publications

Charleston City Paper 29.38: Apr. 17, 2026

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Charleston City Paper 29.37: Apr. 10, 2026

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Charleston City Paper 29.36: Apr. 3, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.35: Mar. 27, 2026

Charleston City Paper 29.35: Mar. 27, 2026