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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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PHOTO GALLERIES



On the Town: Top Chef Takes Charleston
Ahead of its December 1 premiere, we got the scoop on this so-very-Charleston season from a local chef and competitor


On the Town: Bring the Heat
Need a last-minute Thanksgiving side? Chef and pitmaster John Lewis shares the recipe for the rich and tasty green-chile corn pudding he serves at Lewis Barbecue


Turkey Twist
This Thanksgiving, think outside the oven. Learn how to grill the holiday bird with the help of a local pro


On the Town: Tiny Tots, Big Palates
An artisanal baby-food delivery service for raising healthy and happy eaters


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

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Local Spirits
Is Charleston ready for the “grain-to-glass movement?” The men of Striped Pig Distillery think so.
'Mater Matters
FIG’s Jason Stanhope shares fresh recipes for the season’s favorite fruit
Poetry in Motion
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Heat Seeker
Plant a different kind of hibiscus, one that loves the Lowcountry swelter and can add zest to a summer salad
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They nurture and try to guide us from the moment we’re born—whether or not we heed their advice is another story.... In...
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Two sleuths team up on a major mystery in a young adult page-turner set in the Lowcountry
Character Study
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Music Hall Man
Charles Carmody brings new energy to an underused downtown venue
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Pop of Cheer
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Michael Smallwood
Only four years out of college, Michael Smallwood has already found the role he was born to play
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Meet the Spoleto scene makers
Bill Carson
Musician Bill Carson is dedicating his life to the next generation
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Artist Jarod Charzewski creates intriguing installations from modern consumer society’s castoffs
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