Pinterest is predicting a pen pal renaissance in 2026, with online searches for cute stamps, letter inspo, and snail mail gift ideas on the rise as folks look for new ways to create meaningful connections in an increasingly digitized world.
There a few stationery stores in the Holy City to elevate your outgoings:
Mildred Newberry sells greeting cards, writing instruments, party supplies, gifts, and accessories.
At the Paper Canopy, you’ll find crafting supplies, greeting cards, wax seals, washi tape, and much more.
In Mount Pleasant, the Social Paper Co. has greeting cards, party supplies, ornaments, and gifts to take your letter to the next level.
Even by the Lowcountry’s high real estate standards, this recently listed Sullivans Island home is hard to believe. Not only is it on the water, but the private dock is a very, very short trip from Breach Inlet. Talk about a view.
Gallery
Hundreds of people braved cool coastal waters on New Year’s Day for the annual Folly Beach Polar Plunge. Despite the cold, there were plenty of smiles. (Post and Courier)
Watch
A new year means new movies, and there are lots of flicks to get excited for in 2026. There’s a Michael Jackson biopic, the third installment of the “Dune” franchise, and Christopher Nolan’s upcoming spin on the epic tale, “The Odyssey.” We’ll be watching at Terrace Theater. (Rotten Tomatoes)
Today Is
The twelfth day after Christmas — one of the traditional final days to take your Christmas tree and decorations down. That’s where the “12 Days of Christmas” comes from. Make sure to brush up on Charleston’s tree disposal rules so you aren’t left with a rotting pine on your lawn. (Southern Living)
Travel
We share our planet with remarkable creatures. National Geographic captured many of their extraordinary stories and journeys in its Pictures of the Year 2025. Don’t rely on the lens — make this the year you see the world for yourself, starting at Charleston International Airport.
On This Day
The late Diane Keaton would have turned 80 years old today. If you’d like to find a way of honoring her legacy, you could finally rewatch “The Godfather,” or you could dial up your fashion game at a local thrift store.
Coming Soon
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Job
Manifesting a new job for 2026? Let us help. Our Job Board has 240,000 active listings across industries like healthcare, education, manufacturing, and information technology. Search open jobs now.
Kick off the new year by dining local. Dine your way through Restaurant Week, January 8-18, and choose Fresh on the Menu restaurants where each restaurant is committed to sourcing at least 25% of its in-season ingredients from South Carolina farms.*
City Guide
Welcome to Dry January
Try a non-alcoholic marg at Minero. | Photo provided by Minero
Are you among the millions participating in Dry January this year? If you are, that’s no reason to miss out on Charleston’s bar + restaurant scene.
Here are a few spots with zero-proof offerings and happy hour deals.
Head to Minero to pair a non-alcoholic margarita with an order of mole fries for a total of $15 from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Spirit-free mocktails at Park & Grove will set you back $5 from 3 to 6 p.m. on weekdays. We recommend the Fall Breeze, made with pomegranate, lemon, and simple syrup.
Coterie has an extensive list of cocktails and mocktails, plus $2.50 oysters every day from 5 to 7 p.m.
Here’s a fun fact to start your week. The largest fish ever caught in South Carolina was a 1,780-lb tiger shark, hooked by Walter Maxwell from the Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach in 1964.
You may not land a legend, but you can cast a line at one of these local fishing spots.
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