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Charleston’s Botanical Treasures: A primer on five long-beloved local plants that put our city on the horticultural maps

Read up on the histories and growing conditions of these beautiful botanicals
Feature, Travel
Escape to Charm: Exploring Beaufort’s Laid-Back Life

Discover recent refreshes to historic lodgings and young chefs making their mark
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The Garden Artist: Learn about legendary landscape architect Loutrel Briggs, who created the Charleston garden style

Briggs created or renovated more than 100 private gardens in the Holy City
Feature, Local Seen
Space Saver: How Matt Williams is gaining traction for the Lowcountry Land Trust

The Land Trust holds its annual spring gathering on April 18
Feature, Local Books
April Punsalan’s new book guides readers on how to forage 30 wild herbs and harness their healing properties

Feature, Arts Profile
How Kristin Alexander’s Annex Dance Company is exploring motherhood and the environment through bold movement

Feature, Biz - Sci - Tech
On the Table: Arte Italica and Crown Linen Designs’ heritage dinnerware and linens finds a perfect match in Charleston

Owner Victoria Fanning relocated the business to North Charleston in 2025
Feature, Small Business
The Tablewith app takes the hassle out of book club logistics

Learn how the app makes hosting easier
Feature, Giving Back
How Star Gospel Mission is helping people without a home build a solid foundation

Learn how the nonprofit is expanding to offer more people transitional housing
Feature, Milestone
Landmark Change

Exploring the New Deal's Historic Signing in Charleston
Feature, Scouting Report
The return of the brooch

How to incorporate one of the season’s top trends into your wardrobe
Feature, Style Q & A
Matthew McLaughlin of Well Furnished shares how he embraces bold color in his home and wardrobe

Find out his tips for makiing an outfit remarkable
Feature, Style Buzz
Retail Buzz: Beau & Ro founder Sara Rossi introduces Sister Shop next door

Plus, The Drop In finds a permanent home for its fitness studio
Feature, The Charleston Home
Cottage Keepers: How A 1940 Riverland Terrace home was saved from “quiet collapse” and reinvented for modern living

The charming 1940s cottage was a worthwile labor of love for owner and builder Tim Sites
Feature, New & Notable
New & Notable: OK Donna on Upper King offers cocktail lounge vibes and playful Italian plates with a Southern twist

Discover new interpretations of familar favorites, including the chefs' interpretation of Ikea meatballs

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr 13, 2026

TAJ MAHAL & THE PHANTOM BLUES BAND
Apr 14, 2026

RIVERDOGS HOME GAMES
Apr 15, 2026

BAD SUNS: “ACCELERATOUR”
Apr 16, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN
Apr 16, 2026

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
Apr 17, 2026

ORION
Apr 17, 2026

MARTIN SEXTON
Apr 19, 2026

BLUES BY THE SEA
Apr 19, 2026

CHARLIE BERENS
Apr 20, 2026

THE ODD COUPLE

PHOTO GALLERIES



On the Town: All About the Bacon
Learn how to make star Charleston chef Jeremiah Bacon’s bacon jam for a tasty addition to any Labor Day cookout


On the Town: Tech Support
“Apple-only” accessory maker Twelve South amps up its focus on goods for the hip home


On the Town: The Skeleton Crew
The Charleston Museum’s 19th-century curator, Gabriel E. Manigault, masterfully prepared dozens of skeletons now on view in a special exhibit
Power of Creativity
Learn about just one of the nonprofits that’ll make this school year more exciting—and productive—for local students


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27 Lowcountry Luxuries
Secret Garden Party
Spring Fling
Charleston Oyster Guide

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Local Intrigue
Two sleuths team up on a major mystery in a young adult page-turner set in the Lowcountry
Character Study
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Fresh Crop
According to Paul Harvey, God made a farmer. But in Charleston it’s Lowcountry Local First who’s providing the divine...
Sweet Surprise
A Mount Pleasant couple reinvents a classic treat
Say Chèvre
Three savory Burden Creek Dairy goat cheese dishes from Carolina’s chef Jill Mathias
When Moore is More
Banking powerhouse Darla Moore is plowing new fields and putting her money where her boots are—on the ground
Soul Cottage
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Budding Prospects
As garden enthusiasts gear up for Charleston Horticultural Society’s Plantasia festival (April 12...
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Beach Read
Author Stratton Lawrence delivers the “Edge of America’s” story through historic photos and fascinating prose
Into Bloom
Punchy florals popped up all over spring catwalks. if you don’t want to match them like tanya taylor did, why not mix...
Set to Sail
Sperry Top- Sider Charleston Race Week breezes into town from April 18-21, bringing three days of competitive...
Little Gems
Considering a citrus tree? Check out this lush evergreen. Kumquats fare well in the Lowcountry and produce a bounty of...
Life In the Fast Lane
Ashley Hall math specialist Rives Poe is being inducted into the Bridge Run Hall of Fame this year for her notoriously...
Oversize Clutches
Three handbag designers weigh in
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Delicate Matters
Justin Walling creates custom glasswork for homes and businesses around the globe
Shop Smarts
A design student helps Lowcountry Orphan Relief turn their donation closet into a special shopping experience for...
Pay It Forward
A Charleston native offers newcomers a bit of advice on how to assimilate into the Holy City with its centuries of...
Stars Grill Room
The rooftop is a madhouse on Saturday night, stuffed to the gills with the kinds of people who know what brand of shoes...
New and Notable
Our taste & tell guide to the latest F&B openings in Charleston
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