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Feature
Holiday Cheer: Punch and Small Bite Combos for Every Festive Gathering

Make entertaining easy with sweet and savory bites paired with tasty tipples
Feature
Designed to Dazzle: Step Inside a Queen Street Manse Filled With Christmas Finery

More is more when it comes to the abundance of Christmas decor in John and Will Hardee’s grand manse
Feature
A Hammock Coast Holiday: Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles Plus More Magical, Family-Friendly Adventures

Enjoy a long weekend with plenty of time to relax and explore the Hammock Coast
Feature, Music Review
Discover the Charleston Supergroup Reviving Early Americana Rhythms

Hear Tounds with Futurebirds at Charleston Music Hall on December 30
Feature, Arts Profile
Grace In Motion: Dancer Jordan Maria Brings Joy to the Stage with Purposeful Movement and Positive Energy

See Jordan perform this season in the Charleston Christmas Special
Feature, Biz - Sci - Tech
In the Spirit: How the Caldwell family built the state’s largest German-inspired Christkindlmarkt

Visit the Awendaw Christmas market December 5-7 and December 12-14
Feature, Small Business
Storybook Star: Stareworthy Custom Children’s Books uses family photos to put loved ones in the center of the narrative

Feature, Giving Back
The Power of Local: Lowcountry Local First’s Efforts To Boost Area Businesses, Especially During the Holidays

Get their new Localist card to receive discounts and promotions through 2026
Feature, Milestone
Discover the Charlestonian Behind the Poinsettia: Joel Roberts Poinsett’s Vibrant Legacy

December 12 is National Poinsettia Day
Feature, Scouting Report
Luxe Looks: How Faux Fur Boosts Your Style Game

Shop our locally scouted style picks
Feature, Style Q & A
Style Q&A: Jewelry Designer Rene Barnes Shares Her Go-tos For Thoughtful Gift-giving

Plus, find out what inspired her to launch her business
Feature, Style Buzz
The Buzz: Woodhouse Spa brings added luxury to the Wentworth Mansion

Plus, Stoney Clover Lane arrives on King Street
Feature, Home & Garden
A Craftsman Reimagined: Inside a Harleston Village home that blends historic charm with modern functionality

The homeowners lovingly restored the Craftsman cottage on the lower peninsula to suit their lifestyle
Feature, New & Notable, Restaurant Reviews
New & Notable: Lauded chef Daniel Humm presents a contemporary fine-dining pop-up at The Charleston Place

Discover a vibrant prix fixe during the year-long residency
Feature, 15 Minutes With
15 Minutes With Mark Connelly: How the Edisto Gold Honey co-owner’s buzzing business helps local famers

Connelly turned his beekeeping hobby into liquid gold, offering a taste of Lowcountry fields and flowers

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON
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Mahjong Boot Camp Basics
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Mahjong Boot Camp Basics
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Mahjong Boot Camp Basics

PHOTO GALLERIES



Just a Pinch
McClellanville couple Rustin and Teresa Gooden start Bulls Bay Saltworks
Stand-Up Guy
Catching up with comedian Dusty Slay before the January 15-18 Charleston Comedy Festival


Auld Lang Syne Time
Have you been so busy baking cookies and scooping up holiday gifts that you’ve failed to nail down New Year’s Eve plans? Not to worry—we have you covered. Herein, our top picks for January 31 based on your style:


Sweet Treats


SPECIAL SECTIONS

Charleston Arts Timeline
Where Is This?
Irish History Walking Tour
Charleston Boating Guide
Charleston Magazine Dining Guide
Cocktails A to Z
Charleston Biking and Hiking Guide
Rare Creatures - Threatened and Endangered Species
Ranky Tanky - Gullah Revival
Images Of Charleston - Photo Contest
27 Lowcountry Luxuries
Secret Garden Party
Spring Fling
Charleston Oyster Guide

LATEST

Halls Chophouse


Time, Worn
What's in store for fashion, decor, and high-tech toys
Girls’ Night In


Bath Bliss
Indulge in at-home pampering with spa products for soothing body and soul
Season’s Eatings
Kevin Johnson explains how to best enjoy the September tomato harvest
Ship Shape
Charleston Community Sailing’s director keeps the program afloat
Cocktail Nuts
Put an epicurean spin on autumn libations with almond-infused tequila
Refresher Course
A Smoky Mountain family adventure redefines R&R
Wine & Dine
A few easy steps revive the forgotten—but delicious—tradition of flavored sherry
Humor From ’Round Here
In the growing pantheon of neo-Southern chick lit, there emerge numerous images that, bless their hearts, are well-worn...
Antique Silver


Jacki Baer, Benevolent Spirit (Volunteer)
Growing Fields to Families in order to fill empty plates
Natural Defense
Natural Defense The Coastal Conservation League celebrates its first 20 years
Rawle Murdy Associates, Creative Spirit (Pro Bono Services)
Spreading the word for the greater good
The Avett Brothers


Hulsey Law Group, Philanthropic spirit (Business)
Paying it forward to aid impoverished families and disabled children
Sibling Revelry
The Rinehart boys take a deep breath of success
ECCO, COMMUNITY SPIRIT (Nonprofit)
Connecting neighbors in need through East Cooper Community Outreach
Lasting Impressions
Mikhail Smolkin creates precious jewelry in old-world style
Jerry Zucker, Lifetime Achievement
Celebrating the life and legacy of the billionaire businessman and dedicated philanthropist
Cheap As Dirt
The treasured bounty at Rosebank Farms leaves visitors feeling rich
Debby Stephenson - WINNER!
The Giving Back Award’s Readers’ Choice goes to Debby Stephenson of Courageous Kidz, who received a whopping 4,538...
Pied-à-Air
Unmatched views and opulent French furnishings take urban living to new heights
Rotary Club of Daniel Island


GAMECOCK FANATIC: Billy Shuman


BIZ KIDS
Three budding entrepreneurs skip child’s play and get smart about crafting a product and earning their own money.
ON THE PROWL: Clemson University Tigers


Prepared for Profits: George Dowis


TIGERS FANATIC: Heather Byrd


Bead-dazzled: Sally Hunt


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