South Carolina

A kayaking guide at South Carolina’s Murrells Inlet enjoyed a rare sighting of a harbor seal—and has the photos to prove it

Reclaimed wood, native landscaping, and local art shine on fifty acres that will soon house a county park

The skyline spot borrows color, flavor, and style from the French Riviera. Plus, take a spin through the boutique hotel’s fountain courtyard and jewel-box lobby.

Savannah, Wrightsville Beach, and Georgetown are all welcoming guests to refreshed historic confines

Come for the idyllic Lowcountry views and historic homes, stay for the butterscotch pudding

Get a pitmaster’s recipe for a lesser-known cut that’s winning over ’cue fans

The South Carolina–born guitar whiz heads to the Lowcountry this August with a few friends, and shares a video of “Here Today” from his forthcoming album, Darling Blue

Pre-ceremony monsoons, falling lanterns, too-short tuxedo pants—Calder Clark has handled it all

And other tips from Charleston wedding pro Calder Clark

Wedding planner Calder Clark talks innovative menus, knowing your guest list, and the one emergency tool you should always have on hand

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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