South Carolina
Arts & Culture
A Fighter Jet Went Missing, and Southern Speculation Took Flight
We asked a former pilot, thriller writers, and James Lee Burke about the last moments of the F-35 saga in South Carolina that captured us all day
Champions of Conservation
Defender of Descendants: Jennie L. Stephens
Families with heirs’ property across the region have an ally in this South Carolina dynamo
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Editor's Letter
From the Editor: ’Tis the [Dove] Season
Savoring a dove shoot, dogs, good food, and good friends
Recipe
The Perfect DIY Shrimp Burger
Not fussy and not deep-fried, this recipe is fit for the weekday rotation
Recipe
Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
Starring a canned version of the fruit that takes this comforting dish over the top
Travel
Seven Southern Towns for Pottery Lovers
Ceramics are a big deal in these small towns
Recipe
The Wreck’s Super Fresh (and Super Simple) Fried Shrimp
Cook up the pride of a Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, mainstay
Travel
Where to Go in Columbia, South Carolina
A handful of Soda City highlights
Music
My Wild Ride with Jimmy Buffett
How a chance career opportunity turned into an enduring friendship that ended too soon
Food & Drink
Six Grilling Tips from Rodney Scott and Bryan Furman
The Southern pitmasters share a few rules of thumb
Recipe
Lowcountry-Boil Boiled Peanuts
Jimmy Hagood shares the Lowcountry alchemy that takes boiled peanuts to a new level of snacking deliciousness
Arts & Culture
Meet Blackmon Huckabee Jr., Clemson’s Viral TikTok Crooner
A Tiger wide receiver scores big on SportsCenter—with his singing voice
Food & Drink
Ten Southern Food and Drink Festivals Bringing the Flavor
The season’s best street spreads, eating competitions, and event-headlining delicacies
Arts & Culture
Three Tips for Surviving the Heat of Game Days
Advice from a lifelong (long-suffering) football fan
Travel
Seven of the South’s Great Fall Family Getaways
Load up the kids for a weekend (or longer)
Travel
Six Lesser-Known South Carolina Barrier Islands
Skip the crowds and head for these nature-filled hideaways
Food & Drink
Ten Must-Eat Coastal South Carolina Dishes
Whether regional standards or lesser-known favorites, these classic dishes are worth seeking out the next time you’re headed to the coast in the Palmetto State
Land & Conservation
Diamond in the Rough
Lessons from a chance encounter with a beached baby terrapin
Food & Drink
Seven Southern Old-Fashioned Soda Fountains
Step back in time, and grab some ice cream while you’re at it
Travel
Seven Tips for Exploring Hilton Head Like a Local
Savor the quiet side of a Lowcountry classic