SUMMER 2008: The capital city "capitalizes" on its historic gardens, artist Blondelle Malone, auctioning with an appetite in Lancaster County, College of Charleston, Fatz Cafe, scenic Salem, cameo carver Mikhail Smolkin, Hard Rock Park opens in Myrtle Beach, a sampler from Soby's, Lake Murray's patriotic boat parade, new creations from ancient cypress, "our game." SPECIAL SECTION: "South Carolina Potpourri," focusing on selected regions & cities . . . & much more! Click the cover for details.

COVER: "LAUNCH INTO SUMMER," LAKE MURRAY, PHOTO BY LYNNE BRANHAM

 What's been published in the past? Peruse the contents of back issues (most of them still available!).

 "How can I receive this magazine?" Glad you asked! It's easy and inexpensive to join Sandlapper Society, Inc. You also can buy the current issue locally. Here's the scoop.

Welcome to your Palmetto State treasure chest! We've been telling the South Carolina story for 40 years, and we have LOTS to share. You can download dozens of absorbing feature articles from recent issues of the magazine. Learn fun facts about SC we guarantee you didn't know. Find links to other South Carolina-related Web sites. And before you leave, join Sandlapper Society Inc., the nonprofit organization that makes the magazine possible, and take advantage of the wonderful benefits and informational resources it offers.

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Great Gift Ideas!

 "Sandlapper Art Poster by Hord Stubblefield"

 "Sandlapper Cooks." We've published our own cookbook containing hundreds of South Carolina recipes!

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Sandlapper Partners With SC-ETV

 Inclusion of the magazine at SC-ETV's Knowitall.org Web site provides expanded access to Sandlapper in the classroom!

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"Sandlapper Illustrated." A special selection of sponsored magazine articles WITH PHOTOS!

 "Land of Links." Essential SC-related Web sites.

 "Amazing Facts!" Things about South Carolina your mother never told you.

 "Sandlapper Society Patrons." Meet the wonderful folks who make Sandlapper magazine possible!

 "But . . . What IS a Sandlapper?" Here's where (we think) the name came from.