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Holiday Cheer: Punch and Small Bite Combos for Every Festive Gathering

Make entertaining easy with sweet and savory bites paired with tasty tipples
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Designed to Dazzle: Step Inside a Queen Street Manse Filled With Christmas Finery

More is more when it comes to the abundance of Christmas decor in John and Will Hardee’s grand manse
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A Hammock Coast Holiday: Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles Plus More Magical, Family-Friendly Adventures

Enjoy a long weekend with plenty of time to relax and explore the Hammock Coast
Feature, Music Review
Discover the Charleston Supergroup Reviving Early Americana Rhythms

Hear Tounds with Futurebirds at Charleston Music Hall on December 30
Feature, Arts Profile
Grace In Motion: Dancer Jordan Maria Brings Joy to the Stage with Purposeful Movement and Positive Energy

See Jordan perform this season in the Charleston Christmas Special
Feature, Biz - Sci - Tech
In the Spirit: How the Caldwell family built the state’s largest German-inspired Christkindlmarkt

Visit the Awendaw Christmas market December 5-7 and December 12-14
Feature, Small Business
Storybook Star: Stareworthy Custom Children’s Books uses family photos to put loved ones in the center of the narrative

Feature, Giving Back
The Power of Local: Lowcountry Local First’s Efforts To Boost Area Businesses, Especially During the Holidays

Get their new Localist card to receive discounts and promotions through 2026
Feature, Milestone
Discover the Charlestonian Behind the Poinsettia: Joel Roberts Poinsett’s Vibrant Legacy

December 12 is National Poinsettia Day
Feature, Scouting Report
Luxe Looks: How Faux Fur Boosts Your Style Game

Shop our locally scouted style picks
Feature, Style Q & A
Style Q&A: Jewelry Designer Rene Barnes Shares Her Go-tos For Thoughtful Gift-giving

Plus, find out what inspired her to launch her business
Feature, Style Buzz
The Buzz: Woodhouse Spa brings added luxury to the Wentworth Mansion

Plus, Stoney Clover Lane arrives on King Street
Feature, Home & Garden
A Craftsman Reimagined: Inside a Harleston Village home that blends historic charm with modern functionality

The homeowners lovingly restored the Craftsman cottage on the lower peninsula to suit their lifestyle
Feature, New & Notable, Restaurant Reviews
New & Notable: Lauded chef Daniel Humm presents a contemporary fine-dining pop-up at The Charleston Place

Discover a vibrant prix fixe during the year-long residency
Feature, 15 Minutes With
15 Minutes With Mark Connelly: How the Edisto Gold Honey co-owner’s buzzing business helps local famers

Connelly turned his beekeeping hobby into liquid gold, offering a taste of Lowcountry fields and flowers

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Party Like It’s 1975!
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Nonprofit of the Year Finalist, The Center for Birds of Prey
Mission: To identify and address vital environmental issues by providing medical care to injured birds of prey and...
Dairy Queens
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Nonprofit of the Year Finalist, Charleston Animal Society
Mission: To prevent cruelty to animals  
How to Make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Whoopie pies, a longtime staple of many a bakery case, are typically made with pillowy-soft chocolate cookies...
Herald the Holidays
With large, trumpet-shaped blooms, amaryllis make festive additions to your December decor when planted now
Nonprofit of the Year Finalist, Our Lady of Mercy Outreach Neighborhood House
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Meet the honorees, read about their good deeds, learn more about the finalists for Nonprofit of the Year, and join us...
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“Feeling cozy is all about comforting natural textures,” says interior and textile designer Lauren Mendenhall. With a...
Handle It
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The New News
Meet the two Charlestonians who started Independent Journal, one of the nation’s fastest- growing media outlets, in a...
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How to Make a Great Fall Punch
If you’ve been looking for a festive party drink, we’ve got the ticket: the First President Punch, a bourbon-based...
SlÁINTE!
Craving a nice, warming brew? Try a Scotch-style ale. Scott Shor, The Charleston Beer Exchange co-owner who’s also...
Hog Heaven
Circa 1886’s Marc Collins shares a trio of techniques for perfecting easy-to-find cuts
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Mission: To rescue and re-home horses in need and prevent future cruelty
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