http://www.charlestoncvb.com/ There is always something happening in Charleston and the news is always fresh. From new restaurant openings to restaurant reviews. From press release to celebrity sightings. And from the world of politics to the world of entertainment, it's all right here. Look below to catch up on the latest happenings in the Charleston area and check back daily to stay informed. http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/300744809/woodlands_resort___inn_ranked__1_in_u_s__and__3_in_the_world_in_travel___leisure_magazine_s_2008_world_s_best_service_awards-890 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/woodlands_resort___inn_ranked__1_in_u_s__and__3_in_the_world_in_travel___leisure_magazine_s_2008_world_s_best_service_awards-890 05 May 2008 00:00:00 EST Woodlands is the only U.S. property to make the Worldwide Top 10 list. The results of this survey are based on the reader evaluation published in the June, 2008 issue. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/woodlands_resort___inn_ranked__1_in_u_s__and__3_in_the_world_in_travel___leisure_magazine_s_2008_world_s_best_service_awards-890 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/281054398/usa_eagles_to_play_french_side_clermont_auvergne_rugby_in_charleston__s_c-880 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/usa_eagles_to_play_french_side_clermont_auvergne_rugby_in_charleston__s_c-880 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST The event, which is the first of its kind for Charleston, will be hosted in part by the founder of ASM Clermont Auvergne, Michelin, and the Charleston Battery at Blackbaud Stadium and broadcast live on ESPN Classic. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/usa_eagles_to_play_french_side_clermont_auvergne_rugby_in_charleston__s_c-880 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/281054399/a_charleston_wedding_recognized_in_the_knot_best_of_wedding_magazine-879 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/a_charleston_wedding_recognized_in_the_knot_best_of_wedding_magazine-879 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST The Knot conducted its second annual survey of over 20,000 recent brides to capture detailed feedback on every business that couples hired for their wedding celebration. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/a_charleston_wedding_recognized_in_the_knot_best_of_wedding_magazine-879 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/281054400/high_cotton_plans_benefit_for_communities_in_schools-873 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/high_cotton_plans_benefit_for_communities_in_schools-873 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST A special event lunch is planned for Administrative Professionals’ Day at High Cotton, Maverick Bar & Grill on Wednesday, April 23, 2008. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to Communities In Schools of the Charleston Area. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/high_cotton_plans_benefit_for_communities_in_schools-873 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/281054401/college_of_charleston_student_athlete_megan_manthey_receives_family_circle_cup_scholarship_grant-865 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/college_of_charleston_student_athlete_megan_manthey_receives_family_circle_cup_scholarship_grant-865 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST Every year $5,000 is donated to an outstanding female athlete who is a well-rounded student, and whose accomplishments include giving back to the community. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/college_of_charleston_student_athlete_megan_manthey_receives_family_circle_cup_scholarship_grant-865 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207255/volunteer_opportunities_available_for_2008_ginn_tribute_hosted_by_annika-845 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/volunteer_opportunities_available_for_2008_ginn_tribute_hosted_by_annika-845 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST The Ginn Tribute Hosted by ANNIKA has multiple volunteer opportunities available. The $2.6 million event will take place once again at the RiverTowne Country Club in Charleston, S.C., May 26-June 1, 2008. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/volunteer_opportunities_available_for_2008_ginn_tribute_hosted_by_annika-845 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207256/family_circle_cup_hosts_7th_annual_charleston_win4life_program-838 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/family_circle_cup_hosts_7th_annual_charleston_win4life_program-838 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST Former tennis pro Leslie Allen designed a program to give inner city kids an opportunity to explore new frontiers that could help them create and pursue goals. Over the past six years in Charleston, more than 250 kids have been selected to participate http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/family_circle_cup_hosts_7th_annual_charleston_win4life_program-838 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207257/over_150_volunteer_positions_are_available_for_the_2008_bb_t_charleston_food___wine_festival-808 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/over_150_volunteer_positions_are_available_for_the_2008_bb_t_charleston_food___wine_festival-808 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST Have you ever wondered how the Food + Wine Festival comes together? In order to organize and produce an event of such enormity, the organizers of the Festival are seeking over 150 volunteers to serve in a variety of positions. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/over_150_volunteer_positions_are_available_for_the_2008_bb_t_charleston_food___wine_festival-808 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207258/wine_spectator_magazine_raises_a_glass_to_poogan_s_porch_and_presents_historic_restaurant_with_a__2007_award_of_excellence_-777 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/wine_spectator_magazine_raises_a_glass_to_poogan_s_porch_and_presents_historic_restaurant_with_a__2007_award_of_excellence_-777 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST Cheers to Poogan’s Porch! The oldest restaurant in downtown Charleston recently received the “2007 Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator magazine, making this the fourth consecutive year that Wine Spectator magazine has awarded Poogan’s Porch with this honor. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/wine_spectator_magazine_raises_a_glass_to_poogan_s_porch_and_presents_historic_restaurant_with_a__2007_award_of_excellence_-777 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207259/bb_t_charleston_food___wine_festival_has_been_selected_as_one_of_the_southeast_s_top_20_events-778 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/bb_t_charleston_food___wine_festival_has_been_selected_as_one_of_the_southeast_s_top_20_events-778 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST The third annual BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events for the month of February 2008. To be considered for nomination the event had to be in at least their third year and have an attendance of at least 1,000. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/bb_t_charleston_food___wine_festival_has_been_selected_as_one_of_the_southeast_s_top_20_events-778 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207260/mccrady_s_introduces_peter_lamb_as_new_banquet_manager-773 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/mccrady_s_introduces_peter_lamb_as_new_banquet_manager-773 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST Fine Dining Veteran Brings International Experience and Style to Charleston Favorite. McCrady’s Restaurant has appointed highly regarded fine dining veteran Peter Lamb as its new Banquet Manager. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/mccrady_s_introduces_peter_lamb_as_new_banquet_manager-773 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207261/the_spa_at_the_sanctuary_at_kiawah_island_golf_resort_ranked_number_two_hotel_spa_in_continental_u_s__and_canada-774 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/the_spa_at_the_sanctuary_at_kiawah_island_golf_resort_ranked_number_two_hotel_spa_in_continental_u_s__and_canada-774 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST Travel + Leisure readers have honored The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort – again. In its October issue, the magazine ranks The Sanctuary’s spa as the number two hotel spa in the Continental US and Canada. Last year, the spa ranked eleventh. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/the_spa_at_the_sanctuary_at_kiawah_island_golf_resort_ranked_number_two_hotel_spa_in_continental_u_s__and_canada-774 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207262/the_sanctuary_at_kiawah_island_golf_resort_ranked__1_family_resort_in_u_s__and_canada_by_travel___leisure_family-760 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/the_sanctuary_at_kiawah_island_golf_resort_ranked__1_family_resort_in_u_s__and_canada_by_travel___leisure_family-760 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST For the first time, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort ranked as the number one family friendly resort in the U.S. and Canada. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/the_sanctuary_at_kiawah_island_golf_resort_ranked__1_family_resort_in_u_s__and_canada_by_travel___leisure_family-760 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207263/charleston_accepts_most_mannerly_city_lifetime_achievement_award-753 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/charleston_accepts_most_mannerly_city_lifetime_achievement_award-753 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST Marjabelle Young Stewart, nationally renowned etiquette expert, named Charleston, South Carolina the Most Mannerly City in America for the final 11 years that she bestowed the award. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/charleston_accepts_most_mannerly_city_lifetime_achievement_award-753 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207264/hunley_hits_the_highway-739 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/hunley_hits_the_highway-739 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST For their South Carolina fleet of vehicles, U-HAUL chose to showcase the Hunley. Approximately 1200 trucks will have the Hunley on the side as they travel across the nation's roadways. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/hunley_hits_the_highway-739 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207265/_what_s_new__in_the_charleston__sc_area_summer_2007-738 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/_what_s_new__in_the_charleston__sc_area_summer_2007-738 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST "What's New" in the Charleston, SC Area Summer 2007 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/_what_s_new__in_the_charleston__sc_area_summer_2007-738 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207266/ngozi_appointed_to_acm_board_of_directors-723 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/ngozi_appointed_to_acm_board_of_directors-723 05 May 2007 00:00:00 EST The Executive Director for the Children's Museum, Georgina Ngozi, has been appointed to the Association of Children's Museums (ACM) Board of Directors. She will serve on the Diversity, Education and Development Committees. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/ngozi_appointed_to_acm_board_of_directors-723 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207267/renaissance_charleston_hotel_removes_trans_fats_from_all_menus-695 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/renaissance_charleston_hotel_removes_trans_fats_from_all_menus-695 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST The Renaissance Charleston Hotel Historic District has made groundbreaking strides in the area, becoming the first official hotel in the city to remove all trans fats from hotel menus and other food outlets. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/renaissance_charleston_hotel_removes_trans_fats_from_all_menus-695 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207268/charleston_area_convention___visitors_bureau_welcomes_airtran_airways-694 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/charleston_area_convention___visitors_bureau_welcomes_airtran_airways-694 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST Local business leaders officially welcomed AirTran Airways as the newest carrier to the Charleston area. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/charleston_area_convention___visitors_bureau_welcomes_airtran_airways-694 http://feeds.charlestoncvb.com/~r/CharlestonCVBTravelCouncilNews/~3/245207269/charleston_area_honored_by_readers_of_southern_living-658 http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/charleston_area_honored_by_readers_of_southern_living-658 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST Southern Living magazine’s January edition features its Reader’s Choice Awards, in which several honors go to the Charleston, SC area. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/travel/charleston-news/charleston_area_honored_by_readers_of_southern_living-658