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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 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

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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
Apr 22, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN

PHOTO GALLERIES



Give Something Sweet
Whip up a batch of Cacao’s chocolate sea-salt caramels for the food lover on your list


Industrial Upcycler
Sculptor Matt Wilson welds found objects into whimsical creations


Shop-portunities
Pencil these festive events into your calendar
In Memoriam: John Carroll Doyle


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Ranky Tanky - Gullah Revival
Images Of Charleston - Photo Contest
27 Lowcountry Luxuries
Secret Garden Party
Spring Fling
Charleston Oyster Guide

LATEST

Shanks a Lot!
Pork enthusiast Jason Houser calls attention to a lesser-known cut
O-Ku & Oriental Garden


A Well-Feathered Nest
Form meets function in an historic tenement on Church outfitted for everyday living
Paolo'S Gelato
Ice Cream
Next Top Chef


Toy Story
Inspire creative play with handmade amusements—most crafted locally
Bowens Island & Pearlz
Oysters
History Unfurled
The secession banner presided over this state's withdrawal from the Union 150 years ago
Husk's Cornbread
Gotta Have It
True Oyster Cult
Pearls of widsom about the world's best bivalves
Santi’s Restaurante Mexicano
Mexican
Get Cooking Charleston!
The Charleston Magazine Recipe Contest & Cook-off
Fulton Five
Romantic Date
Fat Hen
Brunch
Tim Hussey
Begin the Begin: Painter Tim Hussey’s mid-career retrospective
Classical
With the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in reorganizational limbo, we recommend, for your classical music fix, a busy...
The Beat Goes On
Finding a jazzy cultural rhythm in Savannah, Georgia
Reggae
Though the Lowcountry may be a few latitudes north of the Caribbean, the sprightly ping of steel drums and other island...
Southern Dee-light
Hubee D’s serves up fast and fresh down-home eats West of the Ashley
Sound Advice
Lowcountry bands and artists you should be listening to
Of Note
Awendaw Green’s Barn Jams strike a chord
My Country
Ballads to life, love, and real country music
Urban Outfitters
Downtown: She’s a textile maven, and he might be the city’s best barista. Us? We’re invited to dig their digs
Feeling Fried?
Try Caviar & Bananas chef Todd Mazurek’s nutty spin on Thanksgiving turkey
The Jazz Man
Playing upon natural rhythm and a lifelong passion for music, Charleston Jazz Orchestra artistic director Charlton...
In the Mix
Get the spin on home entertainment with funky technology to bring out your inner deejay
School Ties
Study up on ladies’ lace-up oxford shoes this season
39 Rue de Jean & Poe's Tavern
Burger & Fries
Angel Roberts
Discover what makes the cut with this peace-loving stylist-turned-interior designer who’s found her groove as a hip-hop...
Traditional
We may live in the flatlands, but Charleston still knows how to throw an Appalachian-style pickin’ party. Incorporating...
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