March 2026
Taking the LeadHave 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.
February 2026
Room at the TableWhile 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.
January 2026
Life & LibertyAfter 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.