It would be a colossal understatement to say that life can be challenging for veterans making the transition to civilian life after military deployment. As a society, we have an obligation to assist veterans in getting the help they need whether it is navigating job and housing options, accessing benefits or finding healing and hope. The following is a list of various resources … [Read more...]
A Road to Recovery: Overcoming Tragedy
“There is a specific beauty to a weathered tree. The beauty isn’t in its perfection but in its ability to remain alive in spite of the elements of drought, disease, heat, frost, and wind. A weathered tree takes what is thrown at it and survives. It doesn’t allow the elements to define it but lives within and eventually through those elements to find life on the other … [Read more...]
PGA Hope
Helping Veterans Trade Nightmares and Flashbacks for Golf Dreams and Friendships According to the Charleston Veterans Association, there are over 3.5 million disabled veterans nationwide, .including more than 40,000 who live in the Charleston area. Following their military service, many veterans struggle to reintegrate back into society as they battle conditions such as … [Read more...]
High School Athletes Find Dual Success in Sports, Academics: Team Effort
Your high school football team is behind by a touchdown at the 10-yard line with a second left on the clock. What are they trying to decide in that huddle? To run? A pass? … To get together after the game and study for that AP Calculus exam? At Mount Pleasant’s outstanding secondary schools, the answer could be all three. That’s because the tradition of the … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Routines: Schedule, Optimize, Thrive
Back-to-school schedules come with so many choices for after-school activities that it can be overwhelming for the entire family. Here are some tips on best practices at different grade levels from those who know our children well. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BALANCED “Establish a homework routine that works for you and your child.” That’s the first piece of advice Kristin Haile, … [Read more...]
Charleston County Schools Nourish a Greener Future
“Going green.” It’s a phrase everyone is familiar with these days. But what does it mean to put the phrase into action, to create the habits of a healthy lifestyle and to ultimately better where you live and develop a greener earth for the next generation? The answer lies in sustainability and creating ways to reduce everyday wastes. Luckily for us, the Charleston County … [Read more...]
Our Teens Are Vaping: What You Might Want to Know
“Everyone vapes in school.” If your teenager has ever said this to you, it’s not an exaggeration. Vaping is a serious problem among our youth. According to the Office of the U.S. General Surgeon, e-cigarette use is higher among high school students than adults. The solution: education and parental involvement. “Students and adults see the colorful packages and candy-like … [Read more...]
A ‘Pleasant’ Place for Gators: Adapting to Our Neighbors
The beauty and charm of the Lowcountry draws visitors from near and far. Many residents take respite from the stifling heat and humidity to cooler vacation getaways, always returning home to the sound of the ocean and smell of the salt marsh. Oftentimes, visitors have made the transition to full-time residents with the added allure of the steady, consistent economic and … [Read more...]
Our Community, Our Children: It Can Happen Anywhere
Human trafficking; sexual abuse of children; substance abuse; teen suicide. These all are issues that affect kids who live in high-crime, high-poverty areas. Nothing like this could ever happen in Mount Pleasant, where the most pressing problems are exasperating traffic jams and overdevelopment, mostly because of the vast number of people who want to take advantage of the … [Read more...]
77 Missed Calls: The Plague of Illegal Telemarketers
It’s happened roughly ten times today already: My phone rings, and I innately know not to pick up. If I don’t know the number or am not expecting the call, I let it go to voicemail. Well, I have 77 unchecked voicemails taunting me, all from telemarketers. There are missed calls from Zapata, Texas, Chicago, Illinois, Columbus, Mississippi, Los Angeles, California, cities all … [Read more...]