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These dishes will earn you a spot at the holiday table, year after year


Bonus: all items are sourced from local stores and makers


Meet the Dublin-born dynamo who leads the Charleston Literary Festival


Learn about their artistic evolution since the pandemic


Attend the 15th Anniversary of the Book Festival on November 14 and 15


Hear Harlan Greene discuss his new book, “Porgy’s Ghost,” at the Charleston Library Society on November 20


See Our Locally Scouted Styles that Look Right at Home Around the Thanksgiving Table


Plus, Ladybird Books Brings More Literature to the Downtown Retail Corridor


Read the story, a favorite from our archives, to tour the 19th-century single house


Chef-owner Mark Bolchoz specializes in elevating local, seasonal ingredients in dishes meant for sharing


Since 1986, Steeplechase of Charleston has introduced new generations of fans to the sport



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Make the most of a sunny spot with these superstar zinnia selections



Alicia Rhett returned to her home on Tradd Street after filming to focus on her artwork, particularly portrait...



The Kentucky Derby is off to a gallop this weekend. Celebrate the races with a traditional mint julep, or try Bar...



Our taste-and-tell guide to some of the latest food and beverage openings in Charleston



Bring on the magnolia blooms! This month, Magnolia grandiflora’s immense flowers open, filling the air with...



Special-event blooms spread happiness for more than a single evening thanks to rEvent



In the 1700s, locals flocked to alfresco concerts in The Orange Garden



The latest news in fashion and shopping around Charleston



Charles Gaines’s mathematically based grids reject the idea that art must be a function of personal expression



Robert Marks kicked off a career in writing randy novels with 1971’s The Trembling of a Leaf



Swurfer inventor Rob Bertschy risked nearly everything, and it’s paying off 



On April 7 and 8, Old Towne Creek County Park blooms into a gardener’s paradise: the 16th annual Plantasia,...



Awakening V: King Tide arrives on April 29



The latest news in fashion and shopping around Charleston



A romance—and an album—years in the making formally debuted in February. Here, get to know country duo Sally...



A simple way to dial up the style on jeans and a tee, cocktail attire, and everything in between? Tie on a silk...



Want an entryway that makes a good first impression? Follow the lead of CHD Interiors’ Karsen Hood to create a...



Step into spring with these fabulous home and fashion accessories



After her run to the French Open quarterfinals last summer and a recent win over No. 4 seeded Simona Halep at the...



What’s happening this month?



The high-climbing flame lily brings intense color to the garden



Once part of Chicago’s bustling restaurant scene, Jeremy Storey flew the coop to start a free-range chicken haven on...



One of Charleston’s well-known retailers, M. Dumas & Sons, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.



In honor of Eat Local Month, we sat down with Lowcountry Local First’s executive director to discuss Charleston’s...



Turmeric, a staple spice in Asian cuisine, adds color and flavor to local dishes



The trailblazing Tidewater Brick Co. makes rare goods while training underemployed locals to earn a living



Bold, nutty pesto sauce pops on a springtime plate—you can spread it on pizza, toss it with pasta, or spin it as a...



Get the scoop on Slow Food Charleston, serving up its Snail Awards on April 13