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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 20, 2026

THE ODD COUPLE
Apr 22, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN
Apr 23, 2026

DANIEL DONATO’S COSMIC COUNTRY
Apr 24, 2026

BEETHOVEN’S CHORAL FANTASY
Apr 27, 2026

THE ODD COUPLE
Apr 30, 2026

THE OCEAN WE SWIM IN

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That’s the Ticket!
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M.K. Quinlan
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Alfresco Art
Meet the artist behind Romney Urban Garden’s mosaic mural and get her tips for bringing the art form to your own green...
Writer in Residence
A novelist from off (but not too far off) visits the Holy City to soak in its character and creative culture
A Musical Genius, Remembered
Ninety years after the untimely death of Edmund Thornton Jenkins, Spoleto Festival USA premieres his unfinished...
Wind Racer
As he preps for his 16th Charleston Race Week, Dr. Ken King talks to us about the city’s booming sailing scene, his...
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Let your springtime style bloom with the warmer weather
A Tasty Trio
Container gardens aren’t just for pretty blooms—you can put them to work for your taste buds, too! Garden editor Joan...
Sunken Treasure
A brief history of Hampton Park’s Sunken Gardens
Blues, Baby
This Spring, Chanel presented a dare-to-bare take on lightweight denim that we translated for everyday with a...
Lulie Wallace
We caught up with the local painter—and new mom—to learn about her latest creations and collaborations, plus her...
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Flower-Powered
Daylily afficionados from all over the globe turn to Browns Ferry Gardens for the stunning hybrids they debut year...
Dig It!
This month, load up on inspiration, information, and plenty of plants at events around town
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Getting Crafty
Bottoms up, Charleston. A healthy number of bubbly startups are joining the 10 local breweries already in operation....
On Common Ground
Jenny and Michael Messner nurture a bold, green future for Charleston, from the Low Line to Laurel Island, wherever...
Striking a Chord
The CSO holds a young musicians’ competition  
Old World in the French Quarter
A Copenhagen native brings Danish charm to a 19th-century manse and its courtyard garden
Planting Progress
A far-reaching Farm-to-School Initiative based at College of Charleston helps kids nourish their minds and bodies alike
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A local startup is hitting it big with vibrant vessels serving people and pooches alike
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