Life + Culture

Leading With Quiet Strength

Cherokee County's First Female Chief Marshal Shares Her Journey Article by City Lifestyle   For nearly thirty years, Dana Lloyd has shown up for Cherokee County long before the title, the headlines, or the history books took notice. She joined the Cherokee Sheriff's Office in 1997 as a Deputy, working her way steadily through the ranks to Major before stepping into leadership of the county's Public Services Agency. In 2024, she made history as Cherokee County's first female Chief Marshal, a...

Education

Two Generations

One Promise for Your Healthcare Needs Article by City Lifestyle When it comes to health insurance, one thing is certain: no two people, or two families, are exactly alike. As open enrollment begins November 1, you may be asking yourself: Is my current health insurance still the right fit? Am I paying too much? Do I really understand what my plan covers? What happens if I end up in the hospital? And what expenses could I still be responsible for?  These are important questions and they are...

Shopping

Woodstock's Fall Favorites

Check out our locally sourced shopping guide for every kind of gift Article by City Lifestyle     1. Spirited Boutiques — 8670 Main St — bohemian fashion, handmade jewelry 2. Felber Home Furnishings and Decor  — Woodstock — home decor  3. Little River Clothing and Outdoors — Woodstock — custom menswear 4. Leaning Ladder — Woodstock — olive oil & vinegar tasting boutique 5. FoxTale Book Shoppe — 105 E. Main St — indie bookstore, community hub 6. Learning Express Toys...

Life + Culture

Growing Old Isn't Meant to Be Done Alone

How Cherokee County Senior Services and neighbors like you are caring for our seniors Article by Erica Nelder   For over 50 years, Cherokee County Senior Services has been a lifeline for older adults across our community. Since 1975, Senior Services has grown into a hub of support, offering meals, transportation, caregiver support and in-home assistance for residents 60 and older. "The senior population is predicted to grow to a milestone we have never seen before. By 2034, seniors age 60...

Food + Beverage

A Love Language on a Plate

The Story of Champ, the chef behind Deep Roots Tasting Market Article by City Lifestyle For the chef behind Deep Roots Wine and Tasting Market in Woodtsock, cooking has never really been about following a recipe. It's about connection, the kind that starts with one very specific food critic: his five-year-old son, Cruz. "The answer to how I got started always comes down to one specific inspiration: what does my son, Cruz, want to eat?" he says. He'd grown tired of cooking the same traditional...

Travel

From Fall days to Christmas celebrations at Biltmore

Celebrating 131 years of Christmas magic and beyond in Asheville, North Carolina Article by Lisa Thibault   There are holiday trips, and there are holiday experiences   and Biltmore Estate is unmistakably the latter. From the moment you drive through the winding entrance, past bare winter trees giving way to the first glimpse of America's largest home lit for the season, we understood why guests travel from all over the country for this. Biltmore doesn't just decorate for Christmas. It...

Food + Beverage

A Glass Apart: The Private Somm Fine Wine

Woodstock's Master of the Pour, a passport to the world of wine just in time for fall Article by City Lifestyle | Photography by Albright Photography As the leaves turn and the season shifts toward cozy dinners and holiday gatherings, there's no better guide to the perfect bottle than Kory Luebke. Our Food & Drink issue celebrates these flavors of the season worth savoring this fall. Tucked into downtown Woodstock is a shop that feels less like retail and more like an invitation  to slow...

Travel

Hotel Bennett

Inside Charleston's Grand Hotel, a vision of 25 years Article by City Lifestyle There are hotels you stay in, and there are hotels that tell a story the moment you walk in and leave you with an experience worth taking home. Hotel Bennett, on the corner of King Street and historic Marion Square in downtown Charleston, is unmistakably both. From the marble-clad Grand Court to the pink-hued glow of Camellias, every inch of this 179-room property was built with a deeply personal goal: to give...

Local Services

Where Pumpkins, Praise and Neighbors Gather

Praise Pumpkins transforms fall decorating into welcoming experiences rooted in faith, family, gratitude, and tradition. Article by Tran Bui For Sheilah Tritt, pumpkins have always represented more than fall decorating. They are tied to childhood, family, faith and the rhythm of the seasons. Tritt, founder of Praise Pumpkins, grew up in a fifth-generation local family. As a farmer’s daughter, she anticipated the transition from watermelon season to pumpkin season, when she could cut pumpkins...

Life + Culture

Scarecrows Return to Main Street

Woodstock's Favorite Fall Tradition is back just in time Article by City Lifestyle   There's a particular kind of magic that settles over Downtown Woodstock every October. Storefronts sprout straw-stuffed characters in top hats and flannel. Kids race down Main Street pointing out their favorites. And for one month, the whole district turns into an open-air gallery of local creativity all thanks to the Scarecrow Invasion. Registration for the 2026 Scarecrow Invasion opens Tuesday, September...