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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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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 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

PHOTO GALLERIES



Fête Like the French
Chef Nico Romo hosts a Bastille Day celebration this Monday inspired by those of his native France
Pop Star
Andy McCarthy, ruler of King of Pops’ Charleston empire, fills us in on his cool job
How to Fry Chicken
Planning a Fourth of July picnic? Don’t forget to pack this finger-lickin’ good dish, made Martha Lou Gadsden’s way


Taste of Summer
Not much is better than a juicy tomato plucked straight from the vine—especially if it’s an old-school heirloom variety

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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

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
En pointe with a smart and sassy dance troupe
Ramping Up
Pour It Now gets big air on a peninsula skate park with funding from Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission
Present Laughter
A Q&A with costume designer Peter O’Brien
Americana Idols
A contemporary African American traditional roots band
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
Trace the history of the blues from its African roots
Nature Maid
A hands-on helper digs in with Charleston Parks Conservancy to brighten the city’s green spaces
Colla Marionettes
Masters in the ancient art of string puppetry
Outside the Lines
We canvassed the city for unique and interesting art classes to engage your right brain
Giselle
Romancing the stage with sumptuous movement and dramatic beauty
Living Poets Society


Chamber Music
Meet Geoff Nuttall, the exuberant new artistic director for chamber music
Bev Seinsheimer
This devoted community volunteer and longtime arts enthusiast shares some beloved pieces, plus tips on style,...
Dock Street Theatre
Be a part of history at America’s first theater
Finger Paints
Give a hand for polishes in the season’s hottest hues
Piccolo Spoleto
Celebrate the dynamic artists of the Southeast
Asheville, North Carolina
Arts Collective: Exploring the hands-on creative vibe of Asheville
Devouring Literature
The new Cornbread Nation 5 takes readers on a scrumptious tour through Southern foodways
Vintage Beauty
Created to showcase fine wines—and often make them collectors’ items—artist series bring works by the world’s creative...
Pass the Buck
Revisit the Golden Age of cocktails with Pearlz’ take on a classic combination of ginger beer, citrus, and spirits
Rebuilding the Arts
Bolstered by reinvigorated venues, a surge of artists and creative entrepreneurs, and a strengthening reputation as a...
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Call and Response: Africa to America / The Art of Nick Cave and Phyllis Galembo
A sensory exploration of West African masquerade
Urban Cowgirl
Saddling up for the Walterboro Rodeo
Net Assets
Tennis aces raise a racket for the $700,000 purse at the 38th annual Family Circle Cup
Meet the Natives
Wild plants crop up in abundance on our roadsides, lawns, marshes, and forests, but only a select number boast beauty...
What’s Growing On
Spread your roots across the city in gardens that thrive on a little community TLC
Southern Salt
With a rock ’n’ roll country swagger, Mac Leaphart croons about sins, saviors, and small towns
Kendrick Mayes
Airy Hall’s Kendrick Mayes finds art in articulated skeletons
The Apprentices
Lowcountry Local First brings a new generation of farmers to the fields
Grown Green
This Earth Day, raise a toast to California wineries that are making it possible for eco-sippers to have their...
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