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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

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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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Old Jail
This forbidding-looking structure at 21 Magazine Street holds a darker, more haunting side of Charleston history....
15 min with Brian Piesner
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The Veggie Whisperer
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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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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
Nonprofit of the Year Finalist, L.E.A.R.N. Horse Rescue
Mission: To rescue and re-home horses in need and prevent future cruelty
Spero
616 Meeting St., Suite A (843) 203-3255 www.sperocharleston.com
Meat & Three
The holidays serve up a cornucopia of flavors, so choosing a wine that pairs well with every dish presents a challenge...
Nonprofit of the Year Finalist, LifeManagement Center, Inc.
Mission: To help children, adolescents, and adults identify and overcome learning challenges, including learning...
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...
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
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Splendor in the Grasses
Mark the seasons with ornamental grasses in a spectrum of shades
Building Futures
A new woodworking school carries on a traditional art  
Born to Rock
Local fave Brave Baby releases a sophomore album
Enduring Beauty
Gone with the Wind’s Alicia Rhett continues to enliven her hometown’s art community through a generous endowmen
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High-end (and high up) homes from New York to L.A. are on JGeiger’s client list
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How to Make Crepes
A delicious foundation for most any kind of sweet or savory treat you can dream up, crepes are easier to craft than...
Go Native
Plan for a colorful spring by planting perennials this autumn
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In styling a luxurious dressing room, designer Regina Garcia offers a modern take on Hollywood glamour with bold black...
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