South Carolina

A live oak arches over a dirt road

Our Kind of Place

The eerie charms of a Lowcountry hideaway fuel a suspense novelist’s newest story

A woman in a patterned blouse stands in a wood-paneled dining room

G&G Weddings

Calder Clark dishes on venues, decor, hospitality, and, yes, a war story or two

A portrait of Craig Melvin in a green checkered shirt

Arts & Culture

How the “Today” coanchor navigates the country’s currents of doubt and skepticism

a fisherman scales croaker

CONSERVATION

A lauded angler survived a close call, but his boat was knocked out. Now Charleston restaurants are helping him become seaworthy again

grilled oysters with crab curry and cashews

Food & Drink

“It took me two years to put it on my menu because I knew that once I did, I could never take it off.”

A pair of gardeners stand in a patch of colorful bromeliads

Home & Garden

On a South Carolina island, two gardeners tend to a vibrant sanctuary among the oaks

A wet osprey perches on a surfboard

Land & Conservation

“I treated it like I was rescuing a small child,” says Richard Miller, who sprang into action on Folly Beach, South Carolina, to save an injured raptor

Shrimp boats on the water

Food & Drink

SeaD Consulting used rapid genetic testing to sniff out whether restaurants in coastal cities are telling the truth about where their shrimp comes from—and the firm filled us in on the details

An illustration of a white church

Arts & Culture

The sacred music of one writer’s ancestors—and the enduring power of the Charleston church—holds space for solace and survival

A museum exhibit featuring puppets from Sesame Street

Travel

Nature centers, theaters, and hands-on exhibits to enthrall the whole family

A nacho appetizer topped with watermelon pico de gallo

Recipe

Celebrate summer with a taste of Folly Beach

People dance on a stage

Arts & Culture

Handpicked highlights from Charleston’s beloved performing arts fest, which kicks off this weekend

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Travel

There’s always something new to discover in this jewel of the South

A man with a guitar

Music

Elvis, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, and more make our list of some of the most famous—and infamous—performances in music history

A historic charleston single

Food & Drink

With bold flavors and neighborhood vibes, the Holy City’s smallest restaurants are some of its biggest culinary draws

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Home & Garden

Interior designer Palmer Weiss shares lessons learned from her mother, the Southern style legend Kathleen Rivers

Inside a shop with glassware and hampers

Home & Garden

The entertaining and home goods shop brims with elegant finishing touches and surcees

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Recipe

This high-low appetizer will be the star of your next gathering

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Seven Southern

These top-notch bakeshops let flour-free customers have their cake—and pies, cookies, donuts, croquetas, and biscuits—and eat them too

Three photos of desserts: chocolate bars, fried chicken-shaped ice cream bars, caramels

Food & Drink

From inventive ice cream to old-school cakes, these victors will satisfy your sweet tooth