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Istanbul Shish Kabob delivers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine
Istanbul Shish Kabob delivers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine

You’re reading an exclusive preview of CHS Menu by The Post and Courier. Sliding into a long booth at Istanbul Shish Kabob, there’s a lot to take in: Cooks in an open kitchen churning out plates of fragrant char-grilled meats; piping hot house-made bread spitting out of a... Continue Reading

Postedby Erika Grimes
Date posted04/29/2022


City of Goose Creek and LLF Launch Spring 2022 Community Business
City of Goose Creek and LLF Launch Spring 2022 Community Business

A new partnership between the City of Goose Creek and Lowcountry Local First is now offering localized business training, workforce development, and strategic economic development. The two-year partnership includes the following initiatives: The Good Enterprises Program, Existing Business... Continue Reading

Postedby Jordan Amaker
Date posted03/2/2022


2021 Buy Local Holiday Markets
2021 Buy Local Holiday Markets

(Do you know of a market not listed below? Let us know!) — UPCOMING MARKETS — Daniel Island Night MarketFriday | Dec. 17, 2021 | 5-8pmGuggenheim Terrace200 Seven Farms Dr,Charleston, SC December Charleston Night BazaarSaturday | Dec. 18, 2021 | 4-9pmEdmund’s Oast... Continue Reading

Date posted11/4/2021


2020 Local First Award Winners
2020 Local First Award Winners

The Local First Awards are an annual celebration of the Lowcountry’s local-independent businesses whose legacy of work and choices support the local community and envision business as a force for good. This year’s Local First Awards took place on January 8th at the Cedar Room... Continue Reading

Date posted01/15/2020


Vocal for Local: Circulos De Bienestar
Vocal for Local: Circulos De Bienestar

Throughout the month of October, we are featuring eight unique Lowcountry Local First member businesses as they tell their story and why they’re proud to be Certified Local. Follow along! We hope you enjoy getting to know some of your neighbors as much as we do. Let’s get Vocal... Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2019


Vocal for Local: Grit and Grace Studio
Vocal for Local: Grit and Grace Studio

Throughout the month of October, we are featuring eight unique Lowcountry Local First member businesses as they tell their story and why they’re proud to be Certified Local. Follow along! We hope you enjoy getting to know some of your neighbors as much as we do. Let’s get Vocal... Continue Reading

Date posted10/24/2019


Vocal for Local: Charleston Animal Society
Vocal for Local: Charleston Animal Society

Throughout the month of October, we are featuring eight unique Lowcountry Local First member businesses as they tell their story and why they’re proud to be Certified Local. Follow along! We hope you enjoy getting to know some of your neighbors as much as we do. Let’s get Vocal... Continue Reading

Date posted10/18/2019


Vocal for Local: Howard's Barber and Styling College
Vocal for Local: Howard's Barber and Styling College

Throughout the month of October, we are featuring eight unique Lowcountry Local First member businesses as they tell their story and why they’re proud to be Certified Local. Follow along! We hope you enjoy getting to know some of your neighbors as much as we do. Let’s get Vocal... Continue Reading

Date posted10/17/2019


Vocal for Local: Palmetto Pastures
Vocal for Local: Palmetto Pastures

Throughout the month of October, we are featuring eight unique Lowcountry Local First member businesses as they tell their story and why they’re proud to be Certified Local. Follow along! We hope you enjoy getting to know some of your neighbors as much as we do. Let’s get Vocal... Continue Reading

Date posted10/10/2019


Vocal for Local: Piece of Work
Vocal for Local: Piece of Work

Throughout the month of October, we will be featuring eight unique Lowcountry Local First member businesses as they tell their story and why they’re proud to be Certified Local. Follow along! We hope you enjoy getting to know some of your neighbors as much as we do. Let’s get... Continue Reading

Date posted10/8/2019


Vocal for Local: Off Track Ice Cream
Vocal for Local: Off Track Ice Cream

Throughout the month of October, we will be featuring eight unique Lowcountry Local First member businesses as they tell their story and why they’re proud to be Certified Local. Follow along! We hope you enjoy getting to know some of your neighbors as much as we do. Let’s get... Continue Reading

Date posted10/3/2019


Women Farmers: Taking care of the earth and creating a life of sustainability
Women Farmers: Taking care of the earth and creating a life of sustainability

The below guest blog post was provided by Michelle Jewell, Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Chair for Charleston County and 2018 graduate of Lowcountry Local First’s Growing New Farmers program. Learn more about our work in Good Farming aimed at nurturing a strong, vibrant local food... Continue Reading

Date posted04/22/2019