#charleston

#charleston

The librarian sat me in front of a microfilm reader and brought out roll after roll of film. I stayed there for hours, squinting to decipher the archaic handwriting in the Free Negro Book, which was published annually in South Carolina before the Civil War. The names in each year's edition were alphabetized, but only roughly-all of the surnames starting with A came before all of the surnames starting with B, but Agee might come before Anderson, or it might come after.

Living just over the state line in North Carolina, I've visited Charleston more times than I can count. Most of my memories there are from spring and summer, when the temperature is hot and the azaleas are in bloom. But last December, my family planned a Christmas weekend in Charleston for the first time, and needless to say, it won't be our last.

Brennan Wesley Photography + 25 Category: Residential Architecture, Houses Lead Team: Lucas Boyd, Rachel Boyd Design Team: Boyd Architects Engineering & Consulting > Structural: Tobias & West General Contractor: Collaborative Construction

Following many years living and operating a showroom in New York, artist and designer Rebecca Atwood relocated to Charleston, South Carolina-with her husband, Steve Bernstein, and young daughter-in August 2021. The next May, Atwood and her family moved into their current home, a 2,100-square-foot property built in the late 1930s.

The city’s running routes like the Historic District and the West Ashley Greenway offer unique insights into the charm and character of Charleston, connecting history and nature.

"Roehm's talents as a designer and interior expert, skills that have seen her rise through the ranks of the fashion elite, are clearly showcased in Chisolm House."

A vehicle struck a utility pole early Saturday morning in Charleston, but fortunately, no injuries were reported, according to the FDNY.

Whatever you're after, pack some sunscreen and keep these tips in your back pocket for assured fun in the sun.