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September 2024
Taking Bulls Island by Storm: 35 Years After Hurricane Hugo’s Devastation
What the barrier island’s rebounding flora and fauna can teach us about our fragile yet resilient coast

September 2024
Forging History: Philip Simmons’s Timeless Craftsmanship Lives On
The Lowcountry native became one of the most celebrated ironworkers in the country

August 2024
Flashback: From the Depths—The Remarkable Resurrection of the CSS Hunley
The Confederate submarine sunk the USS Housatonic in 1864, then vanished with seven souls aboard

August 2024
11th Annual Photo Contest Images of Charleston
Hobbyists and pro photographers alike answered the call for our 11th annual photo contest with hundreds of #...

August 2024
Happy official 241st birthday, Charleston!
The settlement known as Charles Town became a legal entity on August 13, 1783

August 2024
Fresh Start: Carolyn Smith’s Free Laundry Days Uplift her Community
Blessing Box founder Katie Dahlheim assists in organizing the events at Reynolds Laundromat in North Charleston

August 2024
Sea Change: Atlantic Packaging is on a mission to reduce plastic in our waterways
Learn about the sustainable and innovative packaging solutions the company is developing

July 2024
Pier Review: Learn the history of the Isle of Palms fishing pier
The original pier stretched 1,000 feet into the sea

July 2024
Milestone: Follow the winding path of the country’s first statue to a public figure
Find out where you can see the statue of William Pitt today

July 2024
How Camp Rise Above offers independence to children with medical diagnoses
Learn about the nonprofit’s plans to expand in the Lowcountry

July 2024
Mount Pleasant resident Maureen North and her childhood best friends design playhouses made from 100 percent recyclable materials
Find Make It Cute playhouses at Wonder Works Toys

August 2024
The Water Front: Meet the advocates making Charleston’s aquatic environment happier, healthier, and more equitable
Learn more about professionals and citizen scientists working knee-deep and sometimes head-high in our waterways

August 2024
Charleston Weddings Fall 2024

June 2024
The World's A Stage: See Ashley Hall students perform during the “Shakespeare at the Historic Bear Cave” series
The theatrical tradition was reinstated in March with a contemporary twist on the tragedy King Lear

June 2024
We Are Family provides a safe space and mental health programs to LGBTQ+ youth
The nonprofit celebrates Pride Month by hosting the Adult Queer Prom and other events in Park Circle

June 2024
Morgan Smith’s lifestyle brand Minnow makes a splash on King Street with its classic swim and resort wear for the whole family
Minnow opened its flagship store on King Street last year

June 2024
Know the Ropes: An even-keeled guide to boating in Charleston
Find expert advice from local captains, suggested destinations and loops, safety tips, and more

June 2024
The Golden Age Of Folly: Reminiscing About The Edge Of America In The 1940s And ’50s
Read excerpts from Folly Beach: Glimpses of a Vanished Strand

June 2024
The Peach Buzz: Get ready for the season’s bounty with a bushel of recipes
Get a list of nearby farm stands and markets to buy the juicy gems, plus an update on a local heirloom variety that may...

May 2024
Changemaker: Author and illustrator John Bennett preserved folk stories and challenged beliefs with his writing
The “Master Skylark” writer was born in in May 1865

May 2024
How urban mobility nonprofit Charleston Moves lobbies for bike, pedestrian, and public transit improvements
This month, the nonprofit hosts Mobility Month, including a Ride of Silence to honor cyclists who have been killed

May 2024
Inside Studio Union, the communal space founded by multimedia artist Susan Gregory to offer affordable rent for artists
The space is home to 19 artists and offers classes and workshops

April 2024
Picture Perfect: The lush scenery of mid-century Mateeba Gardens invited visitors to walk through “A Fairyland on Earth”
Located on the south bank of the Ashley River, the property boasted walking trails lined with beautiful blossoms

April 2024
Boom or Bust? A recent transplant ponders the ever-changing landscape of his Wagener Terrace community
Get a short history on the neighborhood and how its evolving

April 2024
French Huguenots found religious freedom in the Holy City and had a lasting impact on its culture
The first group of Huguenots arrived on the ship Richmond in April 1680

April 2024
The duo behind downtown garden center Meeting Green maximizes small spaces for big impact
Sam Metzger and Kendal Leonard host seasonal markets and hands-on workshops at their verdant space

February 2024
Charleston Weddings Flipbook - Spring 2024

March 2024
Standing Together: Protesting working conditions, the Hospital Workers’ Movement began 55 years ago this March
Civil rights leaders such as Coretta Scott King assisted in the strike

March 2024
How socialite Daisy Simonds attracted attention with the construction of Villa Margherita and lured a president to one of her elaborate parties
After she moved, the mansion become a guesthouse that hosted the elite and she remained the talk of the town

March 2024
The I-HOPE Women’s Business Center provides a boost for aspiring female entrepreneurs
The business center hosts its Influential Women’s Breakfast on March 6

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