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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

MARTIN SEXTON
Apr 17, 2026

ORION
Apr 19, 2026

BLUES BY THE SEA
Apr 19, 2026

CHARLIE BERENS
Apr 20, 2026

THE ODD COUPLE

PHOTO GALLERIES



The Veggie Whisperer
North Charleston’s Germaine Jenkins is bringing fresh and affordable organic produce to a local food desert
Punch It Up!
Snag the recipe for a fun fall cocktail you can make by the bowl-full
The New News
Meet the two Charlestonians who started Independent Journal, one of the nation’s fastest-growing media outlets, in a Holy City apartment


15 Minutes with Brian Piesner
15 Minutes with Brian Piesner

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Charleston Arts Timeline
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Irish History Walking Tour
Charleston Boating Guide
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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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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...
All Aboard?
Preservation, economic growth, livability, regulation, redevelopment, pollution—age-old issues for Charleston are once...
January, 2012
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Big Cheese
Charleston Artisan Cheesehouse offers international flavor right here in town
Stellar Vintages
When not singing, directing, or race-car driving, these multi-talented stars develop wines worth sipping
The Secret’s Out
Frank Lee and Gerald Henderson share the recipe for S.N.O.B.’s sweetly delicious cornbread
Lock & Load
The French 75—a favorite of French and American soldiers during WWI—packs a delightful punch
Unearthing Early Charleston
A dig along the Ashley River reveals one of our state’s earliest known English settlements
The Future is Near
Charleston’s James Justin & Co. moves up the international Americana music chart
Know Your Boundaries
Walking the limits of the old walled city reveals Charleston’s past and present
Ferry Tales
Before bridges criss-crossed the Lowcountry, boats transported residents from town to beach and countryside
Exhibit Worthy
 Find historically inspired accessories at local museums and institutions
Joan Perry
The blogger behind Charleston Daily Photo, who turns her lens on everything Holy City, gives a glimpse into her...
Recreating History
Corroded metals on sunken ships and drawings on ancient walls inspire Paul Mardikian’s abstract paintings
A Life's Work
As the Gibbes Museum of Art mounts a retrospective exhibition of artist Alfred Hutty's works—some 65 paintings,...
Raising the Bar
Five Charleston food and beverage veterans are crafting their own one-of-a-kind libations
What’s in a Name?
Word play sets the stage for start-up indie rock band Old You to reach for stardom
Eats on the Street
They’re quirky, they’re mobile, and they’re serving up a variety of delicious dishes. Check out nine of Charleston’s...
December 2011


Boris Van Dyck
The world-traveling, food-, wine-, and water sports-loving owner of ICEBOX Innovative Beverage Services serves up his...
Chillin’ for Charity
Dash into the New Year with a Sullivan’s Island splash benefitting the Special Olympics
A Christmas Carol, A Ghost Story of Christmas


Great Taste
Add flavor in the kitchen with these sweet and spicy aprons
Getcha Geechee
Desmond Brown adds his own flavor to Lowcountry fare
Band of Brothers
The Colarusso brothers team up to serve Boston-style Italian sandwiches
The Lights Fantastic
Joining in the Holiday Parade of Boats, the city’s festive flotilla
East Meets West
Yukari Yada and John Baker helped pioneer the local food truck movement
Seeking Illumination
A fascination with light drives Shannon Smith to paint local chefs, farm-fresh veggies, and landscapes near and far
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