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A fresh crop of cool operators have hit the local sweet treat scene, just in time for summer

Surfing owes its popularity to a 19th-century, Charleston-born fan

Last summer was Charleston’s hottest on record—at least since 1938, when temperatures were first regularly monitored.

Elise Testone bridges genres with a husky voice, delighting everyone from local fans to Snoop Dogg and Kevin Costner

Charleston as Surf Central

Kiteboarding gets lots of local airplay

Offering the delicious fare of chef de cuisine Nathan Thurston amidst graceful surroundings and a grand view of the...

Stand-up paddleboarders leave little wake but make serious waves

The season equals serpents to one transplanted Northern

Whether you’re looking for laughs or award-winning drama, the final days of Piccolo Spoleto have plenty of stellar...

Painter and gallery owner Lese Corrigan makes her life’s work celebrating Charleston

One family’s front beach do-over (and over, and over!) finally gets it right

Seaside shades rule with cool blues, crisp whites, and sparkling silver

Whether on wave, wind, or waterway, board-sport enthusiasts stay stoked in Charleston’s aquatic playgrounds

Part of the glory of living in the Lowcountry is our quick-fix proximity to miles upon miles of shoreline. Logging...

You know summer’s in full swing when you avoid the sunny side of the street and instead leap frog from shady spot to...

Turn up the heat on your backyard cookouts with these culinary gizmos and tools of the trade

Escape to this Western North Carolina gem for the best of what’s new in town, including novel restaurants, amusing...

Maine’s gleaming Midcoast offers a Rockwellian summer respite with its lineup of breezy fishing villages, bustling...

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Charleston Boating Guide
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Cocktails A to Z
Charleston Biking and Hiking Guide
Rare Creatures - Threatened and Endangered Species
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Images Of Charleston - Photo Contest
27 Lowcountry Luxuries
Secret Garden Party
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