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FRANCIS MARION BLOG

New Sights & Bites

new Sights & bites Within the past year, Charleston has grown and expanded with a variety of different restaurants, breweries, dessert shops and more. With our prime location in the heart of Downtown Charleston, we are the first to know of all of the new trending...

The Alley

131 Columbus Street; http://thealleycharleston.com/ Being cooped up with family throughout the holidays, I couldn’t wait to start exploring again .  My first 2013 venture out was at The Alley.  Imagine 8 lanes for bowling and tons of TV’s with two 160” projection...

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Toyland – Every boy and girl land!

525 King Street; http://magnifilous.com/ Toys, Toys, Toys!  Just in time for Christmas.  If you haven’t had a chance to stop by Charleston’s newest toy store, Magnifilous Toy Emporium on Upper King Street, you have no idea what you’re missing.  Their emphasis is on...

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Tease Dry Bar

430 King Street; http://www.teasedrybar.com/ I am so excited to announce the opening of Charleston’s newest hot spot, Tease (Blow) Dry Bar at 430 King Street. It’s the first of its kind in the city. You are in and out in less than 45 minutes with a wash, blow dry, and...

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Holiday Magic on King Street

Take some time out of your busy schedule and enjoy the exciting events on King Street this holiday season.  Wow...starting this Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8:00AM, the Holiday Farmers Market at Marion Square will be bursting with fresh greenery, flowers and local food...

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Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

I’m grateful to be named after a true American hero, Brig. General Francis Marion.  Did you know he was a farmer prior to dedicating his shrewd leadership abilities to the Patriot’s cause?  I decided to see what life might have been like for him and the early settlers...

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