South Carolina – Blogs about Life in the Palmetto State

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• Carolina Joe - Charleston SC Real Estate
  See new articles posted daily regarding topics of interest, such as current real estate trends, green build ideas, how to articles for the home, community information, and fun things to do in Charleston.
  
  
• My Island Town - Daniel Island, SC
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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
  
  
• Augusta Road Trip Travel Examiner - Aiken resident Gene Bowker enjoys traveling backroads and sharing his discoveries
  
  
• 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!
  
  
• Best Family Vacation Destinations: Kiawah Island - Midwestern dad blogs about fun places his family likes to visit
  
  
• Birds I View SC - Reports on birds and places to go birding in the SC coastal area
  
  
• 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 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
  
  
• Charleston Through an Artist's Eye - Edisto artist blogs about the history, art, and culture of Charleston and the Lowcountry
  
  
• Charleston's Shame - Critique of Charleston County's school district
  
  
• Chicken Bog - Joey from Greenville focuses his lens on SC birds, flowers, nature, landmarks, and ruins ... with a little football thrown in. Truly beautiful!
  
  
• Choose Charleston - Explores the changing face of the SC Lowcountry, the tug of war between preservation and development, and the fascinating people and places surrounding us
  
  
• Christopher Hall Photography - Aiken resident and photographer Chris Hall travels and documents the beauty of our great state
  
  
• Clean Energy for South Carolina - Pitfalls of proposed coal plants in SC
  
  
• Columbia Foodie - "Diary of a foodie eating, drinking, and cooking her way through South Carolina"
  
  
• Cypress Gardens - Event info plus "what's blooming" in this historic SC garden
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Edisto Memories - Branchville resident writes about the history of his adopted hometown, which stands beside the Edisto River - Some nice photos!
  
  
• The Flossip - Reviews, to-dos, and the not quite news in Florence
  
  
• Garden Blog of a Gal Growing Southern - Midwestern transplant learns about gardening in a red-clay state
  
  
• Gimme Some Sugah - A photo blog of Upstate South Carolina
  
  
• 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!
  
  
• Hugging the Coast - Charleston's Doug DuCap celebrates coastal life, food, fishing, and travel
  
  
• Indigo Blue - Husband and wife team from Greenville hits the road in search of the best spots to visit in the Palmetto State
  
  
• 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!
  
  
• Live Columbia - Showcasing urban life and culture in Columbia SC
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Mossy's World of Animals - Actually this blog has almost nothing to do with South Carolina, but it's so darn cool! - Rising Midlands' fifth-grader teaches you about a new animal every day
  
  
• A Mother's Shade of Green - Midlands mother Kate blogs about green and sustainable living
  
  
• My South Carolina - Irmo resident, Chris Swope, chronicles his travels around South Carolina through photography
  
  
• Myrtle Beach Sun Beach Blog - Fun times on the Grand Strand
  
  
• Natural Imagery - Photographer Clay Bolt posts his visions of South Carolina using beautiful photos
  
  
• The Newsless Courier - Critic of the Charleston Post and Courier weighs in
  
  
• 100 Mile Smoke - Husband-and-wife team attempt to visit all the BBQ restaurants within 100 miles of Rock Hill
  
  
• Paint Charleston Daily - Showcases paintings by Katherine Schneider and tells stories of how her works of art came to be
  
  
• Park West Palazzo - Local resident keeps an eye on happenings in Park West, Mount Pleasant, and beyond
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Peninsula Media Online Gallery and Happenings
  
  
• Photon Torpedo Tube's Blog - Upstate Gamecock scrutinizes USC sports
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Rotten Oysters - Lowcountry foodie reviews local restaurants, um, honestly
  
  
• SC Says No - Discusses the negative environmental and economic impacts of South Carolina's proposed coal plant
  
  
• 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 Dining - Restaurant reviews by SC Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
  
  
• South Carolina from the Mountains to the Sea
  
  
• South Carolina Photography Guild - News and forum
  
  
• South Carolina Room - Charleston County Public Library responds to questions about the history, culture, and genealogy of South Carolina, particularly Charleston
  
  
• South Carolina State University
  –  Bulldog Nation News - General blog about academics, athletics, and SCSU news
  –  CRASH - IP Stanback Museum and Planetarium blog about Civil Rights, Art, Science, and the Humanities - Lots of info about artists and SCSU cultural happenings
  
  
• Sunny Saves - Charleston's best sales, deals, and special offers ... plus great tips on how to save money, time, and the planet
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Under the Kudzu - A blog about author Brian Scott's travels throughout South Carolina and the wonders he uncovers along the way - Nice photos too!
  
  
• Visit Columbia - Columbia Metropolitan CVB keeps you posted on Midlands events