October 2026
In this issue
- FeaturePlanting It Forward: Tour Five Charleston Parks Flourishing Through Community Partnerships
Public-private partnerships are helping sustain green spaces for generations to come
- FeaturePoe Was Here: Tracing the Fact and Fiction Behind Edgar Allan Poe’s Enduring Charleston Connection
Learn about his time on Sullivan’s Island and the mysterious woman said to have inspired “Annabel Lee”
- FeatureA Spirited Stroll: See Downtown Charleston Homes Decked Out for Halloween
From elegant autumn displays to frightfully fun scenes, the Lowcountry goes all out for the season
- Arts ProfileCharleston Artist Laurie Meyer Comes “Home Again” With New Exhibition
The painter and Meyer Vogl Gallery co-owner debuts a new body of work as the Charleston gallery celebrates its 10th anniversary.
- Biz - Sci - TechDreaming Farms Brings Pumpkins, Christmas Trees, and More to James Island
Joseph and Ludmilla Ventisanos offer holiday products and experiences for the whole family
- Giving BackHow Toadfish Supports Coastal Conservation Through Oyster Restoration
The local lifestyle brand showcases its mission with Shellabration, an annual waterfront fundraiser supporting healthier coastal ecosystems
- Channel MarkersThe R/V Robert Gray Is Finding New Life in Charleston Waters
The retired research vessel has been repurposed for offshore excursions, educational programs, and other maritime experiences
- Scouting ReportPlaid Takes Center Stage in Fall Fashion
Local picks for the quintessential autumn pattern for men and women
- The Charleston HomeTour the Renovation of a Former Bed-and-Breakfast Turned Family Home
See the evolution of Laurel Hill, which sits nestled on 75 acres overlooking Bulls Bay
- New & NotableInside The Crossing, a Mediterranean-Inspired Waterfront Restaurant
Harborside views, nautical flair, and coastal Mediterranean fare set the tone at The Cooper hotel’s signature restaurant
- 15 Minutes WithStop by Washington Cafe, Peter Washington’s Hub for Coffee, Art, and Culture
Get to know the former tech exec-turned-cultural curator
- FlashbackA Real Treat: See Young Trick-or-Treaters in Downtown Charleston in 1945
The image shows students from the McInnes Kindergarten and Nursery School
