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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
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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 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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Charleston Oyster Guide

LATEST

How to Shuck Oysters Like a Pro
If you grew up here, shucking oysters probably comes as second nature. But if you’re “from off,” just know this: oyster...
The Westendorff
114 St. Philip St. (843) 400-0026 thewestendorff.com
A Taste of Italy
BACCO’s Michael Scognamiglio shares three radicchio-centric recipes
15 min with Michael Hoffman
Chocolatier Michael Hoffman tends to stay behind the scenes, but his Bitte Chocolate milk and dark chocolate bars are...
Weaving Past & Present
Multimedia artist Fletcher Williams III on Charleston, what fuels his work, and what’s next for his career  
Somebody Had To Do It
Activist and educator DR. MILLICENT BROWN was a “first child” to integrate Charleston public schools in 1963 and today...
Angel Oak
Towering over 65 feet high, this majestic Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) is said to be the oldest living thing...
Cozy Cool
Rose & Twill quilts for a modern generation
Love Poem Between Two Rivers
A Holy City ode written for two friends on their wedding day — written by  Anna Claire Hodge ///  artwork by Jill Hooper
Map Quest
Maga Design helps military and corporate clients visualize complex info
Factory Connection
An enthralling new novel brings the history of a Charleston landmark to life
Words of Wisdom
Hundreds of volunteers pay biweekly visits to 14 local schools, helping the nonprofit Reading Partners boost students’...
Sunny Side Up
In Wagener Terrace, a family transforms a ho-hum stucco box into a cheery mid-century-modern stunner  
Slurp Up!
When winter’s chill takes hold, warm up with a piping-hot serving of ramen—and not the instant variety. Head to these...
Lowcountry Tides
Feeling the pull of a childhood spent on the water and the knowledge that this is where you belong 
Valentine Gift Guide


February 2016
Home and fashion accessories to make your heart beat faster
Charleston Wine and Food Festival


January 2016
Whole new year, all new styles
Connecting the Dots
Tracy and Bob Doran infuse “community” back into community development—and have this thing for oysters
How Charleston Are You?
Think you know the Holy City inside and out?
Kicking back in the Abacos
Writer Stratton Lawrence and his photographer wife, Hunter McRae, find an ideal winter escape on Elbow Cay, a Bahamian...
Island Union
On Daniel Island, Kelly and David Lyle mark a new chapter in their lives with a stunning custom abode  
A Life Onstage
Acclaimed Southern actress Samille Basler has spent two decades in Charleston theaters
Sow a Fresh Start
It’s time to get a new crop of veggies growing! This month, you can plant beet, carrot, lettuce, radish, spinach, and...
Friendly Forever


Alesya Opelt
We caught up with the founder and CEO of Alesya Bags, who recently redesigned her signature laptop satchel and debuted...
Wellness Warrior
Long before spinning and CrossFit became all the rage, Janis Newton was making a career out of helping others get fit
Driving Success
The Harbor serves as a hub for Charleston-area entrepreneurship
Minding Body & Soul
Through art, yoga, music, and more, Respite Care Charleston cultivates feelings of pride and productivity in locals...
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