A roundup of family-friendly events taking place in the Charleston area during the week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 4, 2025.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Charleston's holiday season is in here and families can start planning their festive fun. Head to the Festival of Lights, see ...

Students present Flags of the Gullah People in this file photograph from the Penn Center's Heritage Days Celebration. This year marks its 31st occasion, a three-day event that includes music, dance, ...

Stop for the all-day breakfast at Palmer’s Village Cafe, followed by lunch or dinner at Southern Soul Barbeque. Stroll across ...

The South is home to iconic comfort food, but many dishes have really strange names. Find out about the historical origins ...

Tucked along South Carolina’s coastline sits Beaufort, a small town that feels like it was designed specifically for people who’ve decided that stress is overrated and simplicity is the ultimate ...

Anyone who predicted independent bookstores would be done in by Amazon probably needs to think again. Last year, 256 new independent bookstores opened, the fourth year in a row the number exceeded 200 ...

St. Helena’s Penn Center, a short drive from downtown, stands as one of the most significant African American historical sites in the country. Established in 1862 as one of the first schools for ...

For much of the U.S.'s east coast, South Carolina has long been a peak beach destination for summertime vacations — but the hard part is finding a spot that isn't overrun with other visitors with the ...

Generations of families have kept these South Carolina restaurants thriving, serving timeless favorites to steady crowds.

St. Patrick Church, the last remaining Black Catholic parish in the city of Charleston, South Carolina, has received a $500,000 matching grant to preserve its historic 19th-century building. The ...