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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
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 20, 2026

THE ODD COUPLE
Apr 22, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN
Apr 23, 2026

DANIEL DONATO’S COSMIC COUNTRY
Apr 24, 2026

BEETHOVEN’S CHORAL FANTASY
Apr 27, 2026

THE ODD COUPLE
Apr 30, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN

PHOTO GALLERIES



Pick the Nonprofit of the Year!
Our 2015 Giving Back Awards are this Friday—here’s a look at the five Nonprofit of the Year finalists, which you can vote on during the celebration


Making Her Mark
With the Giving Back Awards coming up on Friday, November 20, get to know the 2015 Jerry Zucker Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Harriet McDougal, presented by Ibu Movement
Meet the Maestro
Attorney-turned-celebrated-conductor Ken Lam takes the helm of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra
No Tricks, All Treat
Make these pumpkin-spiced whoopie pies for your Halloween bash

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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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Desmond Kinlaw
“Style is confidence; it’s inside of you, and once you find yours, it can last forever.”
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“I admire those who pull from a variety of resources to dress and design boldly.”
Fresh Concept
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Mixing It Up: Team Tequila


Sonic Adventure
Run Dan Run explores new musical territory
Rebekah Jacob
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Keeping The Beat
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League fosters the Lowcountry’s musical future
Rhett Boyd, Jr.
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March/April


Win-Win Is In
Lulan’s Eve Blossom writes of forging change through design
Sara Lee W. Mathis
“Style’s not about what you are wearing but how you are wearing it.”
Charleston’s Top Cocktails
A toast to the city’s most fashion-forward drinks and their maker
Love at First Sip
Looking for the perfect vino to add romance to Valentine’s Day? Try one of these alluring varieties
Ashley Harwood
Woodturner Ashley Harwood gives fallen trees a second life as artful bowls, ornaments, and even earrings
On The Run
With this month's Go Red! 5K, Stephanie Carter spreads awareness about heart disease - and honors her mom
Composing South Carolina
Edward Hart captures the Palmetto State in a violin concerto
Power Move
The CharlestonWise initiative makes saving energy simple
Supper á Deux
Next Door chef-owner Ben Berryhill creates a five-course menu for two that's sure to inspire romance
Chez Fish


Living History
Looking back into Charleston's haunting past at the Aiken-Rhett House
February, 2012


Modern Family Middleton Style
A revered family, a renowned plantation, and a reclaimed legacy are the ties that bind at the Middleton family reunion
Haute Pink
Wake-up winter spaces with fuchsia, a hot new home decor hue
One Porch Three Ways
How to dress a grand Tradd Street piazza? Interior designers Angie Hranowsky, Biggs Powell, and Julie Rogers each had a...
Love Lessons
Five bits of friendly advice for Holy City bachelors
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