What does it take to breathe new life into a historic space—and a city?

In this episode of Spillin’ Sweet Tea, we sit down with Maria Belcher to talk about her role in revitalizing The Ruffner and the bigger picture of what it means to invest in community, creativity, and connection.

From restoring one of Charleston’s most iconic spaces to supporting the people, projects, and ideas that make our city shine, Maria shares the passion and purpose behind her work—and why it matters now more than ever.

We’re talking: ✨ The story behind The Ruffner’s revival ✨ What it takes to create spaces people want to be in ✨ The power of local investment and community pride ✨ Why Charleston is a place worth building, supporting, and celebrating

If you care about community, creativity, and the future of Charleston, this is a convers ...