South Carolina – Blogs about Life in the Palmetto State

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SC Blogs

• All Points West - A blog about South Carolina's connections with Lewis and Clark, early frontiers, and the American West
  
  
• Andy's Ramblings - Edgefield native paints and photographs images of South Carolina, giving artistic tips along the way
  
  
• The Art of the Plate - The Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College serves up tasty recipes, local reviews, student stories, and school info
  
  
• ARTSAILS1 - Art news and events in Columbia, plus opportunities for artists to showcase their work or brush up on their skills
  
  
• Audubon South Carolina - "Swampy" the snake spills all - A good read for nature buffs of every age
  
  
• Backyard Wildlife Habitats - How to attract wildlife to your SC backyard - Sara Green of the South Carolina Wildlife Federation shares her garden journal - A treasure!
  
  
• The Best of South Carolina - Lowcountry dog lover on a mission to find the best of the Charleston area
  
  
• Birds I View SC - Reports on birds and places to go birding in the SC coastal area
  
  
• Capital City Eatz - University students, Sam and David, visit local Columbia restaurants and post their opinions and pictures
  
  
• Carolina Arts Unleashed - Ins-and-outs of the visual art community in the Carolinas
  
  
• Carolina Considered - A celebration of South Carolina's amazing natural and social scenery, gathered during travels around the state by USC Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Angel - photos, commentary, and more
  
  
• Charleston Chow - Holly Herrick's weekly journal of the state of food and restaurants in Charleston. A fun read and truly informative!
  
  
• Charleston City Paper Blogs - Blogs hosted by The Holy City's popular weekly
  
  
• Charleston Currents - Online news featuring fun lists, positive local news, and editorials - published twice-weekly
  
  
• Charleston Daily Photo - Formerly "Walk This Way" - Charleston's "Unofficial Curator of Sidewalk Graffiti" takes you down the streets of the Holy City and the backroads of South Carolina as she visits churches, cemeteries, cotton fields, and more - Excellent photos!
  –Read SCIWAY's article about and interview with Charleston Daily Photo blogger Joan Perry
  
  
• Charleston Fine Art Dealers' Association Blog - Features current art events and artists in Charleston
  
  
• Chicken Bog - Joey from Greenville focuses his lens on SC birds, flowers, nature, landmarks, and ruins ... with a little football thrown in. Truly beautiful!
  
  
• Christopher Hall Photography - Aiken resident and photographer Chris Hall travels and documents the beauty of our great state
  
  
• Columbia Foodie - "Diary of a foodie eating, drinking, and cooking her way through South Carolina"
  
  
• CRASH - IP Stanback Museum and Planetarium's blog about Civil Rights, Art, Science, and the Humanities ... good info about artists and culture at South Carolina State University
  
  
• Cypress Gardens - Event info plus "what's blooming" in this historic SC garden
  
  
• Daufuskie Island, South Carolina - Media and news articles about this Beaufort County community
  
  
• A Day's Drive from Greenville, SC - Mini-vacation destinations for those departing from the Greenville area
  
  
• The Dead Librarian - Debra Bloom, Periodicals Librarian for the Richland County Public Library, helps you research your SC genealogy
  
  
• Dr. Neil Kao's Allergy and Asthma Blog - Upstate physician blogs about allergies in SC - View SC Smoke-free Workplace Ordinances Map and Greenville pollen counts and air quality conditions
  
  
• Fort Mill SC Living - Exploring the people, places and food of York County
  
  
• Gap Creek Gourmet - Self-proclaimed writer, food geek, and mom delves into all things food in the Upstate
  
  
• Go Green Charleston - Excellent community action forum - Read this blog and make a difference
  
  
• Greenville Daily Photo - The title says it all - We wish every SC town had one of these!
  
  
• Indigo Blue - Husband and wife team from Greenville hits the road in search of the best spots to visit in the Palmetto State
  
  
• Kidding Around Greenville SC - Two moms write about life with kids in Upstate including lots of ideas for outings
  
  Let's Celebrate South Carolina - Camden native and Myrtle Beach resident Nina Nash asks fellow South Carolinians to help her celebrate the great state of South Carolina!
  
  
• Lowcountry Blogs - Excellent directory of over 200 blogs from the Charleston area - Many of these blogs are not SC-specific, but they are all written by locals
  
  
• My South Carolina - Irmo resident, Chris Swope, chronicles his travels around South Carolina through photography
  
  
• Natural Imagery - Photographer Clay Bolt posts his visions of South Carolina using beautiful photos
  
  
• Nature Spots - Ed Welch of Pickens posts photos and videos of some of South Carolina's most beautiful gems
  
  
• The Newsless Courier - Critic of the Charleston Post and Courier weighs in
  
  
• Paint Charleston Daily - Showcases paintings by Katherine Schneider and tells stories of how her works of art came to be
  
  
• Patrick L. Archibald - Goose Creek blogger shares pictures of SC nature and events - Lots of lovely birds!
  
  
• PeeDeeFoodie - Enthusiastic exploration of the very best of food and food culture of the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina
  
  
• Pluff Mud Perspectives - Go birding with James Island native Catherine "Cathy" Miller, a photographer and member of the Charleston Audubon Society. This blog is a wonderful way to learn about Lowcountry wildlife, one picture at a time!
  
  
• Random Connections - Focuses on life in Upstate SC, with restaurant reviews and day trip descriptions - Also includes insight into the SC educational system from an instructional technology point of view - Be sure to check out Tom's exquisite entries on the Edisto River - Excellent photography!
  
  
• Rediscovering Charleston's Colonial Fortifications - Blog about the old walled city by Charleston County Public Library's Special Collections manager, Nic Butler
  
  
• The Shop Tart - The "tart" advices where to shop, what to buy, and where to go to lunch in Columbia
  
  
• Shout About Carolina - Highlights family-friendly places in SC - Tips, photos, and videos will help you make the most of your vacation
  
  
• South Carolina Access to Justice Weblog - Shares info about the SC Access to Justice Commission, which seeks to expand and enhance legal representation for low-income South Carolinians
  
  
• South Carolina from the Mountains to the Sea
  
  
• South Carolina Room - Charleston County Public Library responds to questions about the history, culture, and genealogy of South Carolina, particularly Charleston
  
  
• Tales from the Microbial Laboratory - Gardening, science, poetry, life, and a wonderful article about world-famous Bishopville topiary artist Pearl Fryar
  
  
• A Taste of Carolina - A culinary journal seasoned with a dash of history and culture - categories include "Home Grown in Carolina" and "Lowcountry Cuisine"
  
  
• 29seven20.com - Featuring items of note for all things Lancaster including interviews with notable citizens, comics from a local artist, and little-known facts about the area
  
  
• Visit Columbia - Columbia Metropolitan CVB keeps you posted on Midlands events
  
  
• WorkSC - Learn about employment events, tips for finding a great job, the newest resources for career advancement, and more from the SC State Library
  

SC Through the Eyes of New South Carolinians

• Best Family Vacation Destinations: Kiawah Island - Midwestern dad blogs about fun places his family likes to visit
  
  
• Charleston Treasures - A "new" Charlestonian shares her experiences of discovering a new hometown
  
  
• Charm of Charleston - Outlook of Southern living in Charleston through Northern-raised eyes
  
  
• From The Land of Palm Trees - A new Charlestonian blogs on a "mix of food, fun, history, golf and other stuff"
  
  
• Garden Blog of a Gal Growing Southern - Midwestern transplant learns about gardening in a red-clay state
  
  
• Life Part Two - Adventures of a couple choosing Travelers Rest as their place to retire
  
  
• Strugglinghomebrewer.com - Experience new, local and non-corporate run chain restaurants in the Upstate
  
  
• The Upstate Under Your Nose - Anderson resident takes a look at some lesser known features of the South Carolina Upstate