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Local SeenHome Guard: Coastal Conservation League’s new leader Faith Rivers James aims to create spaces where people can feel free and safeStratton Lawrence · November 2022Charleston Weddings Magazine - Fall/Winter 2022Charleston Weddings Magazine Staff · October 2022FlashbackFore Fathers: Learn the legacy of the Country Club of Charleston, originally formed in October 1900Holly Roberts · October 2022Special Advertising SectionLove It! - October 2022Charleston Magazine Staff · October 202215 Minutes With15 Minutes With Diego Funes, the empanada impresario who’s bringing Argentine asado to the LowcountryHelen Mitternight · October 2022Quick BiteNew & Notable: Husband-and-wife team Daniel and Bethany Heinze offer a seasonally inspired menu and thoughtful wine list at Vern’s Margaret Loftus · October 2022PeopleDepth of Field: Globetrotting photographer Drew Doggett’s exquisite images capture extraordinary creatures and cultures around the worldStephanie Hunt · October 2022Eat & DrinkSavoring the Season: Get pro tips from event designer Blake Sams for casually elegant alfresco entertainingEmily Storrow · October 2022So CharlestonBack to Nature: Three Lowcountry camping excursions close enough for a quick weekend escapeSandy Lang · October 2022The Charleston HomeDiscovering Dewees: How a retired couple found an unexpected oasis for family and community on this unique barrier islandJennifer Pattison Tuohy · October 2022Style BuzzThe Buzz: Charleston Fashion Week returns two-nights of pop-ups shops and runway shows featuring the season’s latest stylesShelley Hill Young · October 2022Style Q & AStyle Q&A: Erin Reitz, the designer behind E.M.Reitz, shares why she loves menswear-inspired stylesShelley Hill Young · October 2022Scouting ReportScouting Report: Get ready for cooler temps in artsy knitwear with boho vibesShelley Hill Young · October 2022HistoryRemembering a 1958 Halloween night murder and the verdict that still haunts the cityHarlan Greene · October 2022Giving BackHow the Lowcountry Land Trust is giving the iconic Angel Oak Tree—and its visitors—plenty of roomStratton Lawrence · October 2022Local SeenPickleball pro Jake Kusmider on the sport that’s taking over the LowcountryStratton Lawrence · October 2022Biz - Sci - TechAshby Gale’s Charleston Fossil Adventures leads the way to shark teeth and much older findsHelen Mitternight · October 2022Arts ProfileMeet local ceramist Nadia Stieglitz, whose organic ceramic sculptures stir the imaginationRobin Howard · October 2022Local BooksOpening Doors: Author Harlan Greene chronicles the queer history of our quaint town, illuminating oft-ignored contributions of LGBTQ people in his book “The Real Rainbow Row”Stephanie Hunt · October 2022FlashbackStoried Life: An opulent, centuries-old building at Wentworth and King streets is ushering in a new stage of lifeJackie DiBartolomeo · September 2022Special Advertising SectionLove It! - September 2022Charleston Magazine Staff · September 2022Quick BiteA beloved Edisto resident shares her story, her culture, and her recipes in her best-selling debut cookbook, Gullah Geechee Home CookingMarion Sullivan · September 202215 Minutes WithMeet the husband-and-wife duo behind new Cannonborough-Elliotborough restaurant Vern’sRobert F. Moss · September 2022Quick BiteNew Husk head chef Ray England continues his predecessors’ thoughtful use of Southern-sourced ingredientsMargaret Loftus · September 2022So CharlestonThe Baroness Of Hobcaw: Learn about the fascinating life and legacy of heiress Belle Baruch who preserved her 16,000-acre hunting retreat as a sanctuary for land and wildlife conservation and studyJames Hutchisson · September 2022Arts & CultureEast Meets West: Designer Alexandra Howard blends Asian antiques with classic Charleston style in her family’s 18th-century single houseElizabeth Hutchison Hicklin · September 2022Arts & CulturePreservation’s Progressives: As Historic Charleston Foundation turns 75, on the heels of the Preservation Society’s centennial, what is the future of protecting the past?Stephanie Hunt · September 2022The Charleston HomeGrandmillennial Chic: A century-old South of Broad colonial gets a whimsical, feminine makeover with plenty of patterns, vibrant colors, and furnishings from every eraJennifer Pattison Tuohy · September 2022Style BuzzThe Buzz: Mount Pleasant’s Hermosa jewelry boutique opens a second location on Spring Street, offering permanent jewelry appointmentsShelley Hill Young · September 2022Scouting ReportFalling for Fine Jewelry: Check out the season’s trends, featuring smooth cabochons, faceted gems, and chunky chainsShelley Hill Young · September 2022HistoryHow a Charleston native and Jenkins Orphanage alum boosted the career of blues great Ethel Waters, and othersHarlan Greene · September 2022Giving BackA couple of “Dreamboats” prepare to row across the Atlantic to raise funds for the Green Heart Project and 2041 FoundationStratton Lawrence · September 2022Biz - Sci - TechGreen Beauty: Wildcraft in West Ashley promises sustainable self-care with its clean and package-free productsHolly Roberts · September 2022Biz - Sci - TechPassing the Chisel: Shipwright Coulson Bayne carries on his family tradition of building wooden boatsStratton Lawrence · September 2022Arts ProfilePure Grit: Despite the odds, PURE Theatre celebrates 20 years of thought-provoking performances in CharlestonRobin Howard · September 2022HistoryLearn about the juicy history of peaches in CharlestonCharleston Magazine Staff · August 2022Special Advertising SectionLove It! - August 2022Charleston Magazine Staff · August 2022Quick BiteRoundup: Find respite in the summer heat with icy adult beverages from local eateriesCharleston Magazine Staff · August 202215 Minutes With15 Minutes With “Grill Girl” Elizabeth Karmel, an authority on barbecue and Southern food who recently moved to townMarion Sullivan · August 2022Quick BiteNew & Notable: Find fresh seafood with unbeatable marshside views on Isle of Palms, plus the return of MineroCharleston Magazine Staff · August 2022So CharlestonEscape the summer swelter in the mountains of North Carolina and discover a retro-cool lodge with a Charleston connectionSandy Lang · August 2022The Charleston ProfileMeet the intriguing and energetic Dr. Hsu, the College of Charleston president who has been engineering good things and goodwill at the storied liberal arts schoolStephanie Hunt · August 2022Arts & CultureVote now for the ninth annual Images of Charleston Photo Contest Readers’ Choice Award WinnerCharleston Magazine Staff · August 2022The Charleston HomeAfter selling her dream home on the banks of the Ashley River, interior designer Melissa Lenox had a second chance to build an even better family residence next door Jennifer Pattison Tuohy · August 2022Style BuzzThe Buzz: Six years after opening Longevity Fitness, owner Jennie Brooks has expanded and rebrandedCharleston Magazine Staff · August 2022Scouting ReportScouting Report: Shoulder these bridge-season bags selected from local storesCharleston Magazine Staff · August 2022HistoryThe legendary story of Vincent Chicco, a 19th-century immigrant restaurateur who faced down the governor over booze laws and won Harlan Greene · August 2022Giving BackAfter collecting 26,000 pounds of humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the couple behind Euro Foods Bakery has launched a nonprofit to funnel more help to the war-torn country Stephanie Hunt · August 2022