Charleston air conditioning company AirMax has been bringing comfort to Lowcountry homes for over 10 years. But owner R. Medd Box has a relationship with this city that goes much farther back. A third-generation Charleston business owner, Medd Box has his grandfather and father to thank for entrepreneurial spirit and old-school values. Working for his father at the family auto … [Read more...]
Serious Decisions: The Mount Pleasant Chamber was There to Help
As COVID-19 spread its malicious tentacles throughout the Lowcountry, bringing all but a few sectors of the commercial world to a virtual standstill and isolating local residents from their friends, business associates, shopping and activity venues and, in some cases, even their family members, one local organization offered what many people sought: information. The Mount … [Read more...]
The Time to Buy is Now
If you’re thinking of buying a new or secondary home, or possibly refinancing your current one, now is the time when it comes to mortgage rates. “Mortgage interest rates are historically low and we’re in a great market for home value appreciation,” said Ethan Lane, branch manager at Mortgage Network. “Low rates lead to more affordable housing expenses and more purchasing … [Read more...]
Boutique Real Estate Service in Mount Pleasant & West Ashley
Established in 2007, Elaine Brabham and Associates, LLC provides highly personalized service to their clients at their West Ashley and Mount Pleasant locations. The Mount Pleasant location, opened in 2018, is a satellite office allowing Elaine Brabham's boutique real estate company to more easily reach more people where it's convenient for them. The firm helps buyers and … [Read more...]
Graham Sturgis, Attorney at Law: Helping to Solve Problems
When not practicing law, Graham Sturgis relaxes by spending time with his family at his horse farm, Brick Church Farm, fly fishing for trout in the mountains and enjoying Charleston area beaches and waters. He and his wife, Maureen, have two grown children, Haley and Trip, and family has been Sturgis’ greatest experience and source of joy. After 42 years, Sturgis also still … [Read more...]
Erika Lynn Boutique: Texture Reigns Supreme
At Erika Lynn Studio and Boutique, texture reigns supreme. From the exotic leathers that adorn her handcrafted bags to luxurious Italian linen clothing, the award-winning designer’s tactile inspiration is evident in every piece displayed in the quaint Belle Hall shop. The boutique is the answer to a question that Lynn began to explore during her post-collegiate travels … [Read more...]
Historic Kaminski House Museum: Sparkling Inside and Out
The Kaminski House Museum, one of the treasures of the Georgetown area, will again be dressed up for the holidays and, for the first time, have its lawn lit. It’s all part of the historic house’s 250th anniversary celebration. The Kaminski House Museum’s 250th Birthday Party on Saturday, Nov. 16, kicks off the holiday fun. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and participants can … [Read more...]
Webster University: Flexibility for Professionals Seeking a Master’s Degree
Founded in 1915, Webster University is a private, nonprofit international university with a network of campuses worldwide and a main campus based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its Charleston Metropolitan Campus has been a part of the community for more than 30 years, originally sited at the Navy Base, but now located off Leeds Avenue in North Charleston. Webster University … [Read more...]
Assisted Living Locators: Finding a Place for Your Loved One
A daunting reality many face is how to move forward when seeking an assisted living community for a loved one. Leslie Jackson, owner of Assisted Living Locators, has years of experience and compassion assisting families in making the right choice. Acting as the liaison between families and potential assisted living communities gives families the freedom of candor with … [Read more...]
New Location, Expanded Showroom; Aiden Fabrics
With family roots in the textile business stretching back over 40 years in North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina, Allison and Jonathan Flanary opened their Mount Pleasant retail fabric business in 2014, when they purchased The Fabric Emporium and launched Aiden Fabrics, named after their son. The couple added a daughter, Sadie, to their family in 2015. Jonathan’s … [Read more...]