Around Charleston
Limelight Hotel Coming to Charleston - Aspen One has announced they will be opening their first East Coast Limelight in 2028. READ PRESS RELEASE
Todd & Julie Chrisley’s Charleston Plans - The couple, recently released from prison for tax evasion, have announced they have plans to move to Charleston, purchase an old mansion, and turn it into a boutique hotel. READ MORE
Ronald McDonald House Expansion Breaks Ground - The new 5 story wing will bring their total to 70 bedrooms. Construction on the 42,500 sqft expansion is expected to be completed in early 2027. READ MORE
New Park With Water Access - A proposal to turn 66 acres of land into a county park on Johns Island would give access to Simmons Creek, which feeds into the Stono River. LEARN MORE
Hornets vs Thunder - The Charlotte Hornets will host the reigning champs OKC Thunder at the North Charleston Coliseum on October 5th. MORE INFO
Historic Home of the Week
71 East Bay - Less than a block from Rainbow Row, this circa 1900’s home had a full renovation in 2023 to include a private pool in the back and even has harbor views from the 3rd floor.
3 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 3700 sqft | $3,950,000
@the.bill.olson Recently renovated, this East Bay Street home is a stunner with some great history, just steps from the charleston harbor. Come with me t... See more
ShrimpGate Restaurants EXPOSED
At a press conference in front of the Pineapple Fountain this week, the South Carolina Shrimpers Association and their attorney announced they amended their complaint to add 25 of the restaurants.
15 restaurants are still named as John Doe Restaurants 1-15
📝 The 25 Restaurants Named
Hushpuppies Seafood Company, LLC
Homegrown Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Pearlz Oyster Bar
Page’s Okra Grill
Southern Roots BBQ, LLC
Crab Du Jour of Charleston, LLC
O’Charley’s d/b/a Dockside Charlie’s
Hymans Seafood Company, Inc. (see more below)
Charleston Crab House
Oyster House and O-Bar
Saltwater Cowboys
Sunset Waterfront Dining
Red’s Icehouse
Tavern & Table
Water’s Edge
Mill Street Tavern
Mount Pleasant Seafood
Taters Sea & Soul
Family Seafood Market
Carrigs Seafood, Inc.
Poseidon’s Playground
Cod Tail Seafood & Chicken
Wreckfish Bar & Grill
Happy Crab Cajun Seafood
Restaurante La Costa
Pier 101
🗣️ What the Shrimpers Are Saying
“This fountain represents the honest welcome we owe visitors… and that includes serving real, wild-caught South Carolina shrimp.”
— Bryan Jones, VP, SC Shrimpers Association
“We’re not trying to ‘get’ restaurants. We want accountability, transparency, and fairness.”
— Attorney Gedney Howe IV
🗨️ Responses from Accused Businesses
Page’s Okra Grill
“We do not falsely advertise our shrimp as all local. We use both East Coast wild-caught and responsibly farmed imported shrimp to meet our 3,000 lb/week demand.”
Mount Pleasant Seafood
“We know our shrimp is from SC. We have receipts from trusted vendors. We clearly label when we use frozen local shrimp.”
Tavern & Table
“We were unaware of being named. We do not knowingly misrepresent our shrimp.”
Poseidon’s Playground
“We’re a food truck. We don’t advertise local shrimp.”
Mill Street Tavern (Crave Hospitality Group)
“Transparency matters to us. We are actively reviewing the suit with legal counsel.”
🧭 What Comes Next?
Lawsuit has been filed — not all restaurants have received official notice yet.
The Shrimpers Association is open to cooperation with restaurants that want to correct course.
Long-term goals include:
Restoring consumer trust
Protecting local food economies
Encouraging honest sourcing industry-wide
Hyman’s Seafood Reaches Resolution
In a statement released by Gedney Howe, the restaurant has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and pledged its support in the fight to save the shrimping industry.
“When Hyman’s learned that, on more than one occasion, their social media posts implied that they were serving local shrimp, they, as we had hoped, chose the path of integrity and contacted The Law Office of Gedney Howe. Our discussions were prompt, honest, and solution-oriented. The mistakes made were not malicious and resulted from an oversight by an outside social media team. Hymans has implemented measures to ensure that this will not happen in the future.”
870 Colony Drive 14, Charleston, SC 29407
2 beds | 1 baths | 734 sqft
$280,000
Bright, Updated Condo in Rivers Bend—Minutes from Downtown Charleston! Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom top-floor condo located in the sought-after Rivers Bend community. This building is the only stand alone building in the complex!! With no side neighbors and an abundance of natural light, this unit offers a rare combination of privacy and comfort just minutes from the heart of downtown Charleston. Enjoy an updated kitchen and bathroom, plus the convenience of in-unit laundry—a feature not found in every unit here. This condo is ideally situated just blocks from the vibrant Avondale neighborhood and offers quick access to West Ashley shopping, downtown dining, MUSC, and major highways for easy commuting. With a proven rental history, this home is a smart pick for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking for a low-maintenance second home in a prime Charleston location.
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As if I weren’t busy enough…I’m on TikTok now
Earlier in the Historic Home section, you may have noticed something new: a full walkthrough of the historic home on TikTok. This is something that has been on the back burner for way too long, and it is officially launched. I’ve always loved touring and showing my clients the historic homes in Charleston, so I’ve decided to start documenting them. Raw, one-take, video walkthroughs of these amazing homes, while not just talking about the present state of the property, but also their rich history. So if you’re into that sort of thing, please give me a follow.
-Bill Olson
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