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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

Apr 10, 2026

A CHORUS LINE
Apr 10, 2026

ORION
Apr 10, 2026

GERSHWIN’S PIANO CONCERTO
Apr 10, 2026

GOV’T MULE
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

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LATEST

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
Mission: To encourage and support self-sufficiency and self-worth for people in need in our community through education...
Giving Back Awards Winners
Meet the honorees, read about their good deeds, learn more about the finalists for Nonprofit of the Year, and join us...
Cozy Coastal Living
“Feeling cozy is all about comforting natural textures,” says interior and textile designer Lauren Mendenhall. With a...
Handle It
This season, we’re loving how structured, top-handle purses are harkening  back to more refined times
White Out
Why wouldn’t you wear snowy hues come cool weather? Layer on garments in a mix of cozy fabrics for a textured,...
How to Wear Statement tights
Bold hosiery is everywhere right now­—work it into your look
Carnival of the Mind
For prolific artist Richard ''Duke'' Hagerty, a four-decade retrospective of his wild surrealist paintings is just...
Volunteer, Eileen Van Horn
Fifteen years of dedicated work for Sea Island Habitat for Humanity
Growing Good
A Charleston native reflects on the evolution of local philanthropy
Creative Talent, Colleen Troy
The PR maven who donates her media savvy and storytelling skills to great causes  
Meet the Maestro
Attorney-turned-celebrated-conductor Ken Lam takes the helm of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Business, Bulldog Tours
A small company gives back in a big way—$2.4 million big
Spottail Bass
Lowcountry anglers will tell you that fall’s the best time to cast for Sciaenops ocellatus, the state’s most popular...
Community Catalyst, Germaine Jenkins
Planting seeds of transformation in a once-blighted neighborhood and beyond  
Locally Sewn
J. Stark sells timeless leather goods to a hip generation
Jerry Zucker Lifetime Achievement Award, Harriet McDougal presented by Ibu Movement
The poet and book editor continues to leave her mark for positive change in the Lowcountry
ABCs of HTML
Local kids head to code camp
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
WildFlour Pastry’s Lauren Mitterer shares three creamy dishes, from savory to sweet
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...
The Curtain Rises
Get a first look at the grand new Gaillard, the $143.5-million performance hall and civic center that will open to...
Meat & Three
The holidays serve up a cornucopia of flavors, so choosing a wine that pairs well with every dish presents a challenge...
A Real Treat
A circa-1945 Halloween parade 
Nonprofit of the Year Finalist, LifeManagement Center, Inc.
Mission: To help children, adolescents, and adults identify and overcome learning challenges, including learning...
Mid-Century Magnificent
An interior designer updates her grandmother’s brick colonial in The Crescent to suit modern family life and, in the...
Greenway to the Sea Islands
A Lowcountry biking & camping adventure  
Splendor in the Grasses
Mark the seasons with ornamental grasses in a spectrum of shades
WHERE IS THIS? 40 Lowcountry Locales
We’ve rounded up 40 photos showcasing hidden and not-so hidden gems—from the peninsula to the islands and points in...
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