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HistoryJames Elford’s 19th-century maritime invention allowed sailors to communicate across distances, languages, and culturesHarlan Greene · January 2023Giving BackHow OneWorld Health’s sustainable model provides medical care in developing countriesBarry Waldman · January 2023FlashbackWindow Shopping: How King Street developed as a bustling route of commercial activityHolly Roberts · December 2022HistoryEscaping to the now-forgotten beach haven of MoultrievilleHarlan Greene · December 2022Giving BackTwo local sisters help you start a new family tradition with their children’s book, “The Big Red Giving Bag”Helen Mitternight · December 2022Local SeenThe reign of Middleton Place’s “Camellia King” Sidney Charles FrazierAnna Miller · December 2022Biz - Sci - TechHow Terrace Theater gets film buffs off their couches and back into the theaterRobin Howard · December 2022FeatureThe Remarkable Morawetzes: The largely forgotten story of a philanthropic couple and their legacy of art, architecture, and natural beauty that surrounds us to this day Suzannah Smith Miles · December 2022FlashbackRoad to Recovery: Festive decorations on a downtown street celebrate having recovered from the devastating earthquake of 1886Holly Roberts · November 2022Feature2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Shop local for the lucky ones on your list with our roundup of 132 present ideas—all sourced from Holy City stores and makers Charleston Magazine Staff · November 2022CommunityRiverland Terrace: Discover where to eat, shop, and play when you’re in the neighborhood with Troy Miller, the architect behind the Muni’s renovationMelissa Delaney · November 2022History“In Equity & Justice”—After the Civil War, Black leaders demanded to be afforded the same rights as other menHarlan Greene · November 2022Giving BackOrchestrating Success: How the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League boosts aspiring student musiciansLauren B. Johnson · November 2022Biz - Sci - TechFlipRings, a College of Charleston senior’s statement-making jewelry business, has grown quicky in just three yearsJackie DiBartolomeo · November 2022Biz - Sci - TechNice Commerce elevates the fulfillment process for growing brands such as Jack Rudy Cocktail Company, Red Clay Hot Sauce, Smith Ironware, and NatalistStratton Lawrence · November 2022FlashbackFore Fathers: Learn the legacy of the Country Club of Charleston, originally formed in October 1900Holly Roberts · October 2022FeatureBack to Nature: Three Lowcountry camping excursions close enough for a quick weekend escapeSandy Lang · October 2022HistoryRemembering a 1958 Halloween night murder and the verdict that still haunts the cityHarlan Greene · October 2022Giving BackHow the Lowcountry Land Trust is giving the iconic Angel Oak Tree—and its visitors—plenty of roomStratton Lawrence · October 2022Local SeenPickleball pro Jake Kusmider on the sport that’s taking over the LowcountryStratton Lawrence · October 2022Biz - Sci - TechAshby Gale’s Charleston Fossil Adventures leads the way to shark teeth and much older findsHelen Mitternight · October 2022FlashbackStoried Life: An opulent, centuries-old building at Wentworth and King streets is ushering in a new stage of lifeJackie DiBartolomeo · September 2022FeatureThe Baroness Of Hobcaw: Learn about the fascinating life and legacy of heiress Belle Baruch who preserved her 16,000-acre hunting retreat as a sanctuary for land and wildlife conservation and studyJames Hutchisson · September 2022HistoryHow a Charleston native and Jenkins Orphanage alum boosted the career of blues great Ethel Waters, and othersHarlan Greene · September 2022Giving BackA couple of “Dreamboats” prepare to row across the Atlantic to raise funds for the Green Heart Project and 2041 FoundationStratton Lawrence · September 2022Biz - Sci - TechGreen Beauty: Wildcraft in West Ashley promises sustainable self-care with its clean and package-free productsHolly Roberts · September 2022Biz - Sci - TechPassing the Chisel: Shipwright Coulson Bayne carries on his family tradition of building wooden boatsStratton Lawrence · September 2022HistoryLearn about the juicy history of peaches in CharlestonCharleston Magazine Staff · August 2022FeatureEscape the summer swelter in the mountains of North Carolina and discover a retro-cool lodge with a Charleston connectionSandy Lang · August 2022HistoryThe legendary story of Vincent Chicco, a 19th-century immigrant restaurateur who faced down the governor over booze laws and won Harlan Greene · August 2022Giving BackAfter collecting 26,000 pounds of humanitarian aid for Ukraine, the couple behind Euro Foods Bakery has launched a nonprofit to funnel more help to the war-torn country Stephanie Hunt · August 2022Biz - Sci - TechHow one local company is working to stem the tide of ocean plastic with its biodegradable wipesHolly Roberts · August 2022Biz - Sci - TechA Charleston-born lager is one of the country's fastest-growing beer brands Stratton Lawrence · August 2022HistorySee the original Folly Beach pier decorated for Independence Day Holly Roberts · July 2022HistoryThe history of the oldest Jewish charitable organization in the country and its legacy of helping children and others in needHarlan Greene · July 2022CommunitySisters in the StokeMargaret Loftus · July 2022Biz - Sci - TechHow local painter Julia Deckman is fostering a creative community in her Riverland Terrace studioHolly Roberts · July 2022Biz - Sci - TechThrough his recently launched Palisades Modern Millwork, Jeff Daws brings character to bare walls of residential and commercial spacesSkip Johnson · July 2022Special SectionCharleston Weddings Magazine - Summer 2022Charleston Magazine Staff · June 2022FlashbackSafe Harbor: A moment in time at Mosquito Beach, a safe harbor for the African American community during racial segregation Holly Roberts · June 2022FeatureStep back in time with vintage postcards that touted—and often romanticized—the Holy City and its attractions from the 1930s to the ’70sCharleston Magazine Staff · June 2022FeatureThe Insiders’ Guide to Folly: Find beach bliss at the Edge of America this summer with advice on where to eat, drink, play, and explore from three local expertsMelissa Delaney · June 2022Giving BackHow Waves 4 Women is helping those who have experienced trauma, depression, and anxiety restore their balanceHelen Mitternight · June 2022Biz - Sci - TechAll CoveredHolly Roberts · June 2022Biz - Sci - TechHow Secula Surf founder Tim Jump got his handmade boards under the right feetElizabeth Hutchison Hicklin · June 2022Local SeenThe founder of Botany Bay Ecotours educates locals and visitors about Edisto’s natural and cultural resourcesLauren B. Johnson · June 2022HistoryHow a Charleston-born judge’s dissent led to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education rulingHarlan Greene · June 2022HistoryFlashback: How the gracious tradition of Spoleto Festival’s post-performance parties beganCharleston Magazine Staff · MAY 2022