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Feature
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
Feature
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 worthwhile 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

RECIPES

UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr 16, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN
Apr 16, 2026

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
Apr 17, 2026

MARTIN SEXTON
Apr 17, 2026

ORION
Apr 18, 2026

LOWCOUNTRY CAJUN FESTIVAL
Apr 19, 2026

BLUES BY THE SEA
Apr 19, 2026

CHARLIE BERENS
Apr 20, 2026

THE ODD COUPLE
Apr 22, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN
Apr 23, 2026

DANIEL DONATO’S COSMIC COUNTRY

PHOTO GALLERIES



On the Town: Beat the Heat & Break a Sweat
There’s still time to sculpt that beach bod, and during the height of summer, there’s no better place to do so than in downtown’s newest—and coolest—fitness studios


On the Town: Star-Spangled Weekend
Spend the holiday weekend at one or more of these area Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks shows


On the Town: Palmetto Pride
With the 240th anniversary of Carolina Day coming up on June 28, we delve into a quick history of South Carolina’s state flag


On the Town: In Commemoration
Special events that remember the victims of the Mother Emanuel AME Church massacre, inspire progress in racial unity, and spark discussions about gun violence


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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

Hope, without a Home
Of all the superlative labels attached to Charleston—“most polite city,” “best place to live,” “top spot to visit”—the...
New & Notable
Our taste & tell guide to the latest F&B openings in Charleston
Survey Says!
What 71 Charlestonians, both single and attached, had to say about the local dating scene, their best and worst dates,...
Beet It
The Grocery chef Kevin Johnson transforms the common root vegetable with three recipes
Oh, Boy!
One guy’s perspective on settling down in the Holy City
Sage & Confused
The Original Ms. Rose’s Fine Food & Cocktails’ bloody good drink
Matchmaker, Matchmaker!
They’ve seen it all—the good, the bad, the awkward. Two local pros share their tips for successfully finding and wooing...
Stock a Pantry


Rare Beauty
Restoring the historic camellias of Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Art of the Plate


February 2013
Celebrate the New Year in style
A Touch of Spice
Plant nasturtium seeds this month for a punch of color in the garden and a peppery bite on the plate
Shooting Big
A locally based film production company has crews working around the nation
Wing Man
Since 2003, Stephen Schabel has served as the (human) face of the Center for Birds of Prey’s flight demos, on site in...
At Ease on Sullivan’s
Jenny Sanford snaps up and streamlines an old beach cottage for the next chapter of just-right island life with her boys
Green With Envy
Feeling cooped up? Don’t despair. Bring the outdoors in with these easy-to-grow ferns. And they’ll transfer nicely to...
Pour on the Moisture
Fend off winter flakes and frizzies with locally sourced beauty products designed for seriously rehydrating your hair,...
Tweed Twist
Love the Matchy Menswear-Inspired look seen on the catwalk? Make it everyday wearable, mixing tweeds big and small and...
The Rise of Silicon Harbor
Charleston’s economic future hangs on more than dredging silt. Let’s talk silicon, software, and more cowbell
We’re Number One
With a monumental kudo bestowed upon our fair city, one local writer puts Charleston to the test, offering side-by-side...
It’s Always Sunny
International corporation Speedwell Weather forecasts for smart business
Creative Strides
With help from the Charleston Marathon, the R. Keith and Deborah C. Summey Youth Endowment for the Arts fuels creative...
Oysters
Charleston has deep ties to the Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica)—as early as1680, the peninsula was called Oyster...
Universal Pictures
CofC professor Joe Carson works with an international astronomy team to image planets light years from Earth
January 2013
Celebrate the New Year in style
Top Brass
From the Lowcountry’s Pour House to Tokyo’s Orchard Hall, Wando High and College of Charleston grad Cameron Handel is...
Leaf


Veni, Vidi, Vino
They include Rick Rubel and Andrew Marshall of Charleston Grill, Maverick Southern Kitchen’s Patrick Emerson, and most...
Cooking Out
Local food businesses find a home in Duvall’s new 4,300-square-foot catering kitchen
Hail Kale!
Carter’s Kitchen and Rutledge Cab Co. chef and owner Robert Carter takes kale from super food to supper star
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