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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Water. It makes up around 70 percent of our body. Doctors recommend drinking at least eight glasses a day. And for folks in the Lowcountry, it acts as a source of constant entertainment. Whether taking the kayak out for a spin around Carolina tributaries or jumping in the Atlantic while visiting Sullivan’s, our waterways take on the role of refuge, friend and undeniable … [Read more...]

It’s another steamy, sultry Saturday morning along the Carolina coast. The blazing June sun has not yet shown its glowing face above the horizon, but Captain Wayne Magwood has already been on the water for a few hours, preparing to repeat a ritual that has ruled his life for nearly 60 years. Before long, he and his crew of two will guide his 68-foot boat, “The Winds of … [Read more...]