By Janet E. Perrigo On November 3, 2020, 8-year-old Stella Rasheed accompanied her parents on a top-priority mission. It was not her first experience of this kind, but she was both pleased and excited to be included again. Although the first part of the journey involved standing in line for over an hour without complaint, Kristie Rasheed had warned her daughter in advance, … [Read more...]
Graduating During a Pandemic
Charleston County schools closed on March 16th, 2020 to prepare for a worldwide pandemic, and although it was unknown at the time, this was the last day the graduating class of 2020 would walk the halls of high school. As March turned into April and April turned into May, it became disconcertingly clear to students and parents that many of the milestone moments of high school, … [Read more...]
Stressed and Anxious in School: A Growing Teen Trend and How Schools are Responding
Too often, it seems our children have the weight of the world on their shoulders. Some of it is normal teenage angst, while other cases are more severe. The pressure to succeed in life — preceded by the pressure to excel in high school and college — can manifest as early as elementary school. Principal Gayle Morris of Cario Middle School was alerted to stress and anxiety as … [Read more...]
Tired of Your House After Quarantine? Real Estate is Rebounding
It’s undeniable that the coronavirus has impacted our lives on almost every level. At its onset, the real estate market became temporarily dormant as uncertainty loomed and people sheltered in place. Currently, however, restrictions are loosening, and the housing market is bouncing back in a big way. The Lowcountry is seeing record numbers of homes going under contract and … [Read more...]
The Road to Equal Rights Paved by Charleston Women
This year marks a century since the passage of the 19th amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote. Its passage was no easy feat. For decades, women fought an uphill battle to gain the right to be heard. Charlestonians played a sizable part in that battle. Two early leaders were the Grimke sisters, Sarah and Angelina. In the 1820s, they left their slave-owning family in … [Read more...]
Getting Your Real ID: October 1, 2021 Deadline
If you have received a new driver’s license within the past year, you may have noticed a little gold star in the upper right-hand side. No, it isn’t there to signify your all-star driving record or lack thereof. A gold star designates that you are now Real ID compliant — and in luck because you don’t have to head back to the DMV this year. What is a Real ID? It’s a new … [Read more...]
Taking Our Kids to Work
A favorite game that my husband and I play is wondering what our daughter, Alice, will be when she grows up. At 2 years old, she already has a dedicated love of soccer and art. Will she be the next Alex Morgan? A writer like her mama? Will she grow to love science like her dad? We have no idea, but the greatest gifts we can give her is exposure to as many ventures as possible … [Read more...]
Fort Moultrie Tower Part of International Research Collaboration : ‘Bird is the word’
Audubon South Carolina and its partners, including Charleston Audubon, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the National Park Service, have coordinated to install a Motus tower at Fort Moultrie Visitor’s Center on Sullivan’s Island. The wildlife tracking system is part of an international network of Motus towers that have been installed to more effectively … [Read more...]
Improvements Planned on Pitt Street
Residents and businesses in the heart of the Old Village are getting ready to endure an estimated 13 months of street closings, reduced parking .and general inconvenience. However, after the project — which will combine the efforts of the town, Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) and Dominion Energy — is completed sometime before spring 2021, the Pitt Street corridor will have … [Read more...]
Getting Over It: Inspiring Tales from the Cooper River Bridge Run
The Cooper River Bridge Run attracts tens of thousands of participants every year. While some are motivated by beating a record, others, like ballet dancer and instructor Marka Danielle Rodgers, are determined to “get over it” to beat the odds. After suffering a spinal cord injury that left her an incomplete quadriplegic, Rodgers decided to take on the bridge to raise … [Read more...]