February 2016

Activist and educator DR. MILLICENT BROWN was a “first child” to integrate Charleston public schools in 1963 and today continues to speak out against racism and social injustice

Charleston women share how they recovered from cardiovascual disease with help from MUSC Health

In Wagener Terrace, a family transforms a ho-hum stucco box into a cheery mid-century-modern stunner  

Rose & Twill quilts for a modern generation

If you grew up here, shucking oysters probably comes as second nature. But if you’re “from off,” just know this: oyster fêtes are bushels of fun—until someone ends up with a bloody palm.

February’s the ideal time to prune crepe myrtles, as the trees are still in their winter dormancy. But before you pull out the loppers, read this! According to the pros, folks all over town are committing “crepe murder”

Maga Design helps military and corporate clients visualize complex info

Multimedia artist Fletcher Williams III on Charleston, what fuels his work, and what’s next for his career  

Chocolatier Michael Hoffman tends to stay behind the scenes, but his Bitte Chocolate milk and dark chocolate bars are garnering attention and selling fast at Sugar Bakeshop, Elliotborough Mini Bar, The Veggie Bin, and The Daily. We spoke with Hoffman about his bean-to-bar biz

Don’t miss Carolina Custom Canoe Paddles at SEWE