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FEATURED

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 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



Power Player
Scottish heavy athletic gamer Shane Sutherland gears up for this weekend’s annual event at Boone Hall
Guitar Hero
When professor Marc Regnier isn’t training the next generation of classical guitarists, he’s recording with the greats


Well-Crafted
A local company helps keep the wooden boat tradition afloat


Making It Personal
In his new multimedia poetry book, Mantra, Marcus Amaker explores his own “truths,” inviting readers to follow suit


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

LATEST

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...
Chillin’ for Charity
Dash into the New Year with a Sullivan’s Island splash benefitting the Special Olympics
Boris Van Dyck
The world-traveling, food-, wine-, and water sports-loving owner of ICEBOX Innovative Beverage Services serves up his...
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
Harnessing His Kimchi
Cory Burke leads a mobile revolution for sustainable food
A Cut Above
Local bladesmith Quintin Middleton outfits chefs across the nation
Making Dough
Ambergré Sloan turned a craving into a delicious business
Chucktown Music Group


Stage Drama
A revised version of Porgy and Bess stirs controversy as leading lady Audra McDonald visits Charleston
Truphonic Recording


Beyond Cool
John Mellencamp comes to town this month, bringing an innovative documentary-plus-concert concept
Old-time Tunes
Local musicians deliver Holy City history during The Sound of Charleston
Behind the Music
Watch out Nashville, Charleston’s reputation as a music-making town is on the rise. Alongside the ever-growing scene of...
Holiday Swing
Ready to dive into that Thanksgiving-to-New Year’s merrymaking marathon? You will be after conductor and artistic...
Sweet on Citrus
Whip up inspired winter treats using the season’s best and brightest fruits
Patricia Coker-Bolt {Volunteer}
“I love hearing the crowd cheer when a kid makes it to home base. And I still get teary-eyed when they receive their...
Risk & Reward
Interior designer Cortney Bishop turns her love-at-first-sight “impulse buy” into inspired family digs filled with bold...
Tara Guérard {Creative Talent}
“I can’t personally write a check big enough to pay for such an event, but I can give my ideas and energy to create it.”
Talent Show
Renaissance gal Ann Ladson Stafford fills her North Central rental with smart DIY pieces, from redesigned lighting to...
Charleston School of Law {Business}
“Through pro bono service, I’ve been able to do substantive work in several areas of law. The most surprising thing is...
Mod Up Your Mantel


Mickey Bakst {Community Catalyst}
“To me, it’s inexcusable that people are going hungry in this city that has so much.”
Mini Makeover: Coffee Table


Dr. Charles Darby, Jr. {Jerry Zucker Lifetime Achievement}
“He is truly a visionary. He has always been passionate about all children having the same standard and quality of care...
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