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

Make entertaining easy with sweet and savory bites paired with tasty tipples
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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
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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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THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON
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Mahjong Boot Camp Basics

PHOTO GALLERIES



Want to Meet Big Bad Chef?
Chef John Currence visits High Wire Distilling Co. for a one-night-only book signing fête
Ready to get shuckin’?
Event planner Mitchell Crosby’s can’t-fail tips for throwing an oyster roast
Scary Good
Need decorations and dessert for your Halloween fête? These spooky treats do double duty and look as good as they taste
Bloomin’ Brilliant
Bringing the buy-local movement to the floral industry

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

The Castaways
These more remote islands are well-worth the drive or boat trip, whether you crave outdoor adventure or five-star...
On Track
Carolina Studios’ after-school program mixes mentors and music
Fruit Cocktails
Refreshing recipes for cool summer sipping
Sink or Swim
In the wake of a drowning economy, hopeful eyes turned to the skies as Pan American Airways’ transatlantic seaplane...
Sweat Equity
When the temperatures rise, this lifelong tomboy turns up her feminine style.
Soundracks


A Savory Science
The Mustard Seed’s Alex Harrell explains the delicious benefits of brining meat
Shady Lady
With skin on the fairest side of pale, this beach dweller becomes a hermit crab in the summer.
Easy as Shrimp Pie
For Charlestonians of centuries past, Sunday supper often consisted of a casserole highlighting the fruits of the...
Cool Combos
Three gourmet-to-go shops share recipes for their best-selling summer soups and salad.
Cell Service
City Slicker taps into the digital world of iPhone apps.
Lost Kingdom
Paddling to North America’s last remaining round-sided fort, the desolate Castle Pinckney
Into The Wild


At the Helm
The Spirit of South Carolina captain guides the tall ship and students’ onboard education.
Hucks Lowcountry Table
Beat the heat and toast the sunset from your seaside spot at Hucks Lowcountry
Southern Exposure
Steamship lines lured Yankees to the South using sunny ads decorated with palmettos and oranges
What a Peach!
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with a refreshing ouzo cocktail.
To Market, To Market
Plan your meals around the season’s harvest with local epicure Holly Herrick’s new cookbook
Risky Business
Five encounters during our intrepid traveler’s year of living dangerously.
Andy Rankin
Globe-trotting’s the ticket to bliss for this local mover and shaker—as long as he can come home to the Holy City
High Hammock


From Field to Fork
Surrounded by small growers and producers, Asheville, North Carolina, may be the Southeast’s most energized farm-to-...
Destination: Summer Escapes
15 Great Getaways
Right At Home
A small Spring Island hideaway finds one Tarheel couple living large among Lowcountry foliage
Tales from the Road
Reflections on a journey to discover the character of a country
As The Crow Flies
Charleston rock band Crowfield spreads its wings along the coast
Shepard Fairey Has a Posse
The skate punk-turned-street artist behind the ubiquitous “Obey Giant” sticker and poster experiment has moved on to...
Gallery Space
Longtime collector Terry Fox fills his Stono River condo with eclectic works by favorite artists and friends
Natural Wonders
Beauty and adventure beckon in Cashiers, North Carolina
Building a Future
As graduation for the inaugural class of the American College of the Building Arts approaches, the students share the...
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