Aiken, South Carolina is a town across the border from Augusta, Georgia. It's known for thoroughbred horses and their yearly steeplechase. It has a population of around 30,000 and was incorporated in 1835. The historic town is also home to the Savannah River Plant, a nuclear power facility. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Aiken, SC
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This Is My South: Sabrina Scott
Sabrina Scott is an up-and-coming fashion designer from Seattle, Washington currently living in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. She will be showcasing her vintage-inspired designs at the upcoming Charleston Fashion Week. What do you love most about living in the South? I love the sense of community here. The people are very warm and supportive, especially of small … [Read more...] about This Is My South: Sabrina Scott
Classic Eats: Dave’s Carry Out
Dave's Carry Out is a Radcliffeborough dive that has fed generations of Charlestonians and college students. The unassuming blue building serves up some of the best seafood downtown, but most people never walk past it. You can choose from soul food favorites like turkey wings and hoppin' john or sandwiches and seafood platters. The interior doesn't look like much, as there … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Dave’s Carry Out
A First Timer’s Guide to Charleston Fashion Week
I was a media attendee of Charleston Fashion Week back in 2010 for my job at the Charleston City Paper, so I got to sit front row at the biggest fashion event in the city. Charleston Magazine founded the event, which showcases local boutiques as well as up-and-coming designers. The Emerging Designers competition has gone on to foster designers on Project … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Charleston Fashion Week
The South’s Best Music Venues
The South is rich in musical culture and history, bringing us some of the most influential artists of the past hundred years. Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, R.E.M., and more all shaped the way our music is today. So if you're visiting the region for the first or hundredth time, stop by one of the south's best music venues for the chance to see who's going to be the … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Music Venues
