About Fig

Fig combines a beautifully designed print publication, dynamic web presence, and engaged social media community with the greater purpose of building a stronger, connected community and contributing to a sustainable local economy.

Created by a dedicated team of local creatives, Fig Magazine Charleston celebrates small businesses and impactful nonprofits in Charleston, South Carolina, connecting readers to places, people, and experiences they will love.

The Pillars of Fig

We believe cities are special places—the heartbeat of a community. Fig is rooted in six pillars that contribute to making cities vibrant places for residents and visitors alike to invest in and support.

• Arts & Culture
• Dining
• Shopping
• History
• Education
• Community

Get to Know Charleston

Charleston is a city where rich history, coastal beauty, and warm Southern hospitality come together—offering timeless architecture, world-class cuisine, and a vibrant culture that celebrates both tradition and innovation.

• With its well-preserved architecture, cobblestone streets, and Antebellum homes, Charleston’s charm is rooted in American history.
• The coastal city covers approximately 120 square miles of land 22 square miles of water.
• In 2024, tourism generated more than $14 billion in economic impact with nearly 8 million visitors.
• Charleston has been named “Best U.S. City” in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 13 times in the past two decades.
• Charleston is dubbed the Holy City because of the remarkable number of historic churches, including St. Michael’s (1751), St. Philip’s (1680), and Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (1749), one of the nation’s oldest Jewish synagogues.

Our Local Impact

Fig is committed to partnering with like-minded organizations and community leaders to be a positive voice championing small business and highlighting all things local in Charleston. Read more about the ways we give back to this wonderful community here.