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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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Feeding Community

Fresh Future Farm sells affordable, fresh-as-it-gets fare in the midst of a local food desert 
How to Make a Mint Julep

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby this Saturday, May 6, with a traditional mint julep from Bar Mash’s Teddy Nixon 
On the Town: Tipping Point
A romance—and an album—years in the making formally debuted in February. Here, get to know country duo Sally & George before their Party at the Point performance on May 12


On the Town: Common Ground
Cookbook author Matt Lee has a lot on his plate—luckily, he has helping hands in his kitchen


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Knowing the Ropes
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Natural Progress
With a new name and expanded geographic reach, East Cooper Land Trust conserves open spaces for everyone.
Dream Job
Justina Lasley has devoted 20-plus years to helping people seek out the answers they’re sleeping through
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How To Make A Romantic Valentine’s Dinner At Home
Whether you’re looking for a more intimate setting for your special Valentine’s Day dinner or just trying to avoid the...
Shuckin' It Up
Blind Hog Designs debuts with cool tools for “fun, food, and fellowship.” 
Playing Nicely
Cuddly kids' toys teach about giving back
Rite of Passage


Animal Instinct
Natural-world inspiration is at the heart of all Becca Barnet’s creations—from taxidermy to site-specific installations.
Have A Heart
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