An enthusiast’s guide to local dining, shopping, arts, and community in Charleston, South Carolina

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Write Your Next Story

“Every home, especially in Charleston, has a story,” says Mary Lou Wertz, co-founder of Maison Real Estate.

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A Head Above the Rest

“Park Circle Head Spa was born from that unexpected nudge, a love for what I do, and a feeling that everything had aligned exactly when it was supposed to.”

Arts & Culture

Jazzophiles Welcome

It’s a swingin’ good time every time you set foot in the same space as the CJO or attend one of the annual Charleston Jazz Festival performances that grace local stages each year.

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Imagination Takes Stage

Never underestimate a mom who sees a gap in experiences for her kids, especially if that mom’s name is Jen Blanton. The founder and producer of FAME Performing Arts, the highly successful, non-competitive theater and musical program in Mount Pleasant…

Fall 2026

The Express Yourself Issue

In this issue, we’re bringing you incredible local businesses, organizations and people that create the fabric of our city. Fig Magazine is your love local guide to discovering and celebrating all Charleston has to offer.

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Community Interest

Where Vacation is Never a Gamble

Do you ever feel like vacation rentals are a bit of a game of chance? From hotels to Airbnb and VRBO, you read the reviews and look at the pictures, but then you have to decide: Are you willing to take a chance on this place…

Everything Old is New Again

Are you someone who loves the thrill of discovering unique vintage treasures? So is Sharon Payer, owner and curator of The Station Park Circle. She has a passion for sourcing secondhand gems and passing them along to others who appreciate all things vintage…

Small Changes, Big Impact

There’s a Tanzanian proverb that says, “Little by little, a little becomes a lot.” The team at STAT Wellness — an integrative, functional medical practice in Park Circle — embraces this idea as they care for patients holistically…

Style, Your Way

Jocelyn Blake, owner of Southern Charm Boutique & Consignment, had a mission to create a welcoming space where women feel confident, beautiful, and fully empowered to be themselves. She believes fashion is more than what you wear—it’s a form of self-expression and is a reminder of your worth…

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