March 2026

Taking the Lead

Have you heard the popular phrase “main character energy”—meaning empowered, self-assured, intentional? I love it. And although I hadn’t consciously planned it, I’m thrilled by how many leading ladies fill these pages—especially fitting as March is Women’s History Month, with International Women’s Day on the 8th. 

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February 2026

Room at the Table

While planning this year’s Eat & Drink issue, I found myself reflecting on Charleston’s dining scene over the quarter-century-plus I’ve called this city home—and what a ride it’s been. Remember the wonderfully sleepy days of the early aughts, when parking downtown was easy and you could slip into just about any restaurant, even FIG, without a second thought? Granted, far fewer people lived in or visited Charleston then, and the city’s culinary palette was comparatively limited.

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January 2026

Life & Liberty

After closing out Charleston magazine’s big 50th anniversary year, we’re rolling into 2026 and an auspicious milestone—the 250th birthday of the United States. It’s a huge deal, and Charleston, due to its significant role in the American Revolution, was selected by Congress and the America250 commission as a “lead city” for official commemorations, alongside Boston, Philadelphia, and New York.

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