My Sister’s House has been serving as a haven for abused women and their children for nearly four decades. In addition to providing a safe place to live for a few days or even a few months, the organization, launched in 1980, offers a wide range of services that make it possible for women to escape abusive relationships, remove their kids from dangerous situations and steer … [Read more...]
Little Hearts with Big Ideas: Kids Giving Back
With the upcoming winter holidays, it isn’t uncommon for children to present their parents with a list of gifts they absolutely must have. When the garland and lights come out of storage, most kids are preoccupied with what festively wrapped boxes will bear their names come Christmas morning or the first night of Hanukkah. But not in the case of sisters Anna and Tracy … [Read more...]
Ribbons of Recovery How Locals Survive – and Thrive – with Cancer
Gold, light blue and pink. Those colored ribbons you see on people’s cars, rubber wristbands, Facebook profile pictures and more signify awareness of three types of cancer which are observed this time of year. For those living with and fighting these diseases, their struggles are not confined to the month allotted by the color of a ribbon. No journey with cancer or story about … [Read more...]
He Said, She Said: Mayoral Candidates Discuss Town Topics
Mount Pleasant voters will go to the polls Nov. 7 to determine who will serve as the town’s next mayor. At press time, the only two candidates for the job were Linda Page, the incumbent, and Town Councilman Will Haynie. Mount Pleasant Magazine asked both of them 11 key questions about the present and future of one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the country. Here are … [Read more...]
Old School Knowledge for New School Families: A Refresher Course
Recently, the Charleston County School District sold the old Laing Middle School and its site, located here in Mount Pleasant, to corporate giant Home Depot. The building is still there as I write this article, as Home Depot has yet to tear it down, but I know it’ll soon be gone, and I’m trying not to be unhappy about it. While I never actually went inside the building, its … [Read more...]
The Inauguration of Donald Trump: Is Everything Going to be All Right?
My first experience at our nation’s capital was as an eighth grader at Moultrie Middle School. We chartered a few buses with students, teachers and parent/ chaperones to spend a few days visiting all the historical attractions. Although I have been back to D.C. many times since, I had not reflected on that first trip until I was leaving Washington after a weekend centered on … [Read more...]
Making a Difference: New School Board Chair Focuses on Student Achievement
Kate Darby wants to give every student in the Charleston County School District the opportunity to excel in the classroom and succeed in life. She would like the nine members of the CCSD School Board to work as a team, to row in the same direction in an effort to prepare the more than 50,000 kids in the system to thrive in the ever-changing world of the 21st century. Most of … [Read more...]
Spiritual Growth: Church Planting in East Cooper and Beyond
Have you ever wondered how a church comes into being – not necessarily the building that houses the church but the congregation, leaders and mission that come together to create a spiritual journey for all involved? If you engage in regular worship at a local church, there’s a good chance your own church was “planted” by another. This phenomenon, known appropriately as “church … [Read more...]
A Living Legacy: Museum Will Honor Nation’s Heroes
Wounded three times, unable to walk and facing an overwhelming enemy force, Capt. James E. Livingston carried on the fight, leading Marines from three different companies in a brutal battle that helped turn the tide of the Vietnam War. Two years later, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest accolade possible for a member of the American armed services. A retired … [Read more...]
The Future Looks Rosy: Surviving Breast Cancer
There is no easy way to get the news. Breast cancer. It sucks the breath from your body. Your world stops turning as you try to comprehend the words your doctor is saying. What now? Breast cancer is not just one disease. There are many variations multiplied by the individuality of each woman’s (or man’s) body. Medical science has made great strides in treating breast cancer, … [Read more...]