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Local MusicCharleston’s own Shovels & Rope releases a monster album, Manticore, in time for the return of High Water Festival in AprilStratton Lawrence · MARCH 2022Giving BackA dedicated group of volunteers sews bags of hope to support the Magdalene House for women recovering from addiction Helen Mitternight · MARCH 2022Local SeenMeet Charleston Waterkeeper Andrew Wunderley, who’s on the job advocating for the health of one of our greatest assets Sterling Eason · MARCH 2022Biz - Sci - TechWhy jewelry designer Cathy Williams says she creates bold pieces for risk-takers Holly Roberts · MARCH 2022Biz - Sci - TechWorld-traveler Elizabeth Smith curates artisan-made global fashion finds via her e-business and pop-up, LesettaShelley Hill Young · MARCH 2022Arts ProfileGet a closer look at fine artist Jen Swearington’s intricate paper-cut sculptures inspired by her new homeElizabeth Pandolfi · MARCH 2022FlashbackSlice of History: Learn about LaBrasca’s Pizzeria, which claims to be the first restaurant in Charleston to serve pizzaHolly Roberts · February 2022Quick BiteBeyond the well-worn party path of King Street, Charleston’s newest drinking establishments up the anteDave Infante · February 202215 Minutes With15 Minutes With April Dove: How the brewer aims to attract more people of color to area taprooms with her debut beerHolly Roberts · February 2022Quick BiteNew & Notable: Pink Bellies puts down roots on King Street, serving up Vietnamese noodles and an Asian-inspired cocktail listCharleston Magazine Staff · February 2022Eat & DrinkVeg Out: Local chefs share five inspired recipes that make vegetables the main focusCharleston Magazine Staff · February 2022Eat & DrinkDining Out, The New Normal: A look at the effects of the pandemic on Charleston’s renowned restaurant industryKinsey Gidick · February 2022Eat & DrinkChef Benjamin Dennis continues his journey in understanding, preserving, and uplifting Gullah culture through foodTrelani Michelle · February 2022The Charleston HomeA neglected gem in the Old Village is transformed into a modern family home with historyJennifer Pattison Tuohy · February 2022Style BuzzThe Buzz: LoveShackFancy debuts on King StreetCharleston Magazine Staff · February 2022Style Q & AStyle Q&A: Graft Wine Shop’s Femi Oyediran shares his keen sense of what’s coolCharleston Magazine Staff · February 2022Scouting ReportShow them you care with our local gift ideas for Valentine's Day Charleston Magazine Staff · February 2022HistoryCharleston NAACP chapter: leading the local movement for equality and social justice for more than 100 yearsHarlan Greene · February 2022Giving BackHow the seed Katie Stagliano planted when she was in third grade has grown to help feed hungry people across the countryHelen Mitternight · February 2022Arts ProfileRenée Fleuranges-Valdes’s curvy path to finding her voice as a fine arts quilterElizabeth Pandolfi · February 2022Biz - Sci - TechInside The Naked Pantry Co., the state’s first mobile package-free shopHolly Roberts · February 2022Biz - Sci - TechNew local distillery Beyond Distilling is serving up tropical-inspired spirits and employment opportunities for people with disabilitiesHelen Mitternight · February 2022Local SeenLocal DockDogs champions Deb Feller and her Lab, Doni, reach great heightsDavid Pena · February 2022Local MusicBand of Horses embraced its South Carolina roots and channels raw emotions in its latest albumStratton Lawrence · February 2022Love It!Love It! - January 2022Charleston Magazine Staff · January 2022FlashbackIn Memoriam: Remembering late legendary boxing coach Al “Hollywood” MeggettHolly Roberts · January 2022Quick BiteDry January got you down? Our roundup of locally brewed kombuchas make for a refreshing and healthful pick-me-upMargaret Loftus · January 202215 Minutes WithTalking inspirational Pakistani flavors with Maryam Ghaznavi, owner of Malika and the soon-to-open Ma’am SaabMargaret Loftus · January 2022Quick BiteNew & Notable: Try tapas aplenty at Laurel and gather with friends for hearty comfort food at Berkeley’sCharleston Magazine Staff · January 2022Eat & DrinkStart your New Year off with fresh and healthful recipesCharleston Magazine Staff · January 2022So CharlestonExperience rare Holy City snowfalls—and old cityscapes—via The Charleston MuseumCharleston Magazine Staff · January 2022So Charleston5 Inspiring Start-ups: Meet the leaders behind five standout Charleston-based companiesStephanie Hunt & Margaret Loftus · January 2022The Charleston HomeSingular Style: Architect Glenn Keyes and interior designer Tammy Connor reflect on restoring a historic Charleston single house to its former gloryJennifer Pattison Tuohy · January 2022Style BuzzThe Buzz: Step into Mildred Newberry, a retro-inspired gift shop on Broad StreetCharleston Magazine Staff · January 2022Style Q & AOff the mat with yoga instructor and Brwn Girl Talk podcast founder Ashley LimehouseCharleston Magazine Staff · January 2022Scouting ReportStart the year feeling refreshed with these home and beauty self-care productsCharleston Magazine Staff · January 2022Channel MarkersModern-Day Sweetgrass Basket Stand: How a centuries-old traditional craft is getting a tech boost—and a global audience—from EtsyStephanie Hunt · January 2022HistoryLearn the history of Charleston’s long-standing Emancipation Day ParadeHarlan Greene · January 2022Giving BackLowcountry Local First’s Community Business Academy helped the owner of Gola Sweetgrass get her shoe business off on the right footHelen Mitternight · January 2022Local SeenLocal Seen: Best-selling author Brad Taylor draws from his special ops experience to write a series of military thrillersDavid Pena · January 2022Biz - Sci - TechCharleston visitors can take the “lug out of luggage” with Amanda Sheridan’s ingenious new business, BagValetHolly Roberts · January 2022Arts ProfileLearn what influences painter Katy Mixon’s abstract work and found out why she wants to reveal her artistic processElizabeth Pandolfi · January 2022So CharlestonAn Outpouring of Love: For 20 years, Water Mission has delivered safe water solutions to disaster zones and underserved countries around the worldCharleston Magazine Staff · DECEMBER 2021Eat & DrinkCharleston board games: five charcuterie spreads, from a Christmas morning brunch to an intimate New Year’s Eve for two, make holiday entertaining easyCharleston Magazine Staff · DECEMBER 2021So CharlestonDeck the Halls, Y’all! Revel in the holiday spirit as the Holy City goes all out for the seasonCharleston Magazine Staff · DECEMBER 2021Love It!Love It! - December 2021Charleston Magazine Staff · DECEMBER 2021FlashbackIn Living Color: View snow-covered streets during the The Great Blizzard of 1899 in an image from The Charleston Museum’s “A Winter Wonderland in Color”Holly Roberts · DECEMBER 202115 Minutes WithEdmund’s Oast pastry chef Heather Hutton talks seasonal flavors and holiday piesHelen Mitternight · DECEMBER 2021