This is part of a series on East Cooper churches providing mission and charity work throughout the world. Read the introduction article here. Since 2006, a spiritually driven team of Lowcountry residents has made a biannual trip to Guatemala where they serve the health needs of the poor. The team consists mostly of people from different medical backgrounds, such as doctors, … [Read more...]
St. Andrew’s Church: Taking its Message to Liberia and Beyond
This is part of a series on East Cooper churches providing mission and charity work throughout the world. Read the introduction article here. St. Andrew’s Church was originally established in 1828 and has since focused many of its 3,300 active members on mission work throughout the Lowcountry and the entire globe. Anthony Kowbeidu, associate pastor for … [Read more...]
An Inspirational Journey: East Cooper Churches Serve the World
Early in 2014, the publisher of Mount Pleasant Magazine called to ask if I would be interested in writing several pieces regarding local churches that do mission work both around the globe and locally. I was thrilled with the idea. I have a background in television news, so I know firsthand the negativity that can come with airing tragic events. It is with great pride that I … [Read more...]
Fearless and Ferocious: Mascots Are the Heart of Clemson/USC Rivalry
There is a bitter rivalry deeper than the ancient roots of the oldest live oaks at Boone Hall Plantation and longer than the stretch from the Lowcountry to the Upstate. It is embodied with tradition and emotion and has the power to both split apart and bring together an entire state. Its storied history is littered with triumph and despair for both sides. RELATED: Heard any … [Read more...]
Custom Collars: Local Barber’s Real Passion Lies in Leather
One summer day this past week I strolled into Causey’s Barber Shop in Mount Pleasant’s Sea Island Shopping Center. My publisher had asked me to tag along with him and interview his barber while he got his hair cut. A walk through the barbershop’s front door stirred my inner sports fanatic. My publisher and I sat with a few regulars who knew the barbers by name. My eyes … [Read more...]
Plant Your Love and Let it Grow: Mount Pleasant Bursts at the Seams (Pt 2)
If you think you're seeing a lot more smiling faces as you make your way around Mount Pleasant, you aren't simply imagining things. If you answered yes to any of these questions and you think things are slightly more crowded just because the tourists are in town, think again. According to the Census Bureau, Mount Pleasant was not only the fastest-growing large city in … [Read more...]
The Science of Early Childhood Education
Enrolling your child into an early childhood education program is a decision that many parents take seriously – and for good reason. Many studies, including the HighScope Perry Preschool Study, found that individuals who were enrolled in a quality preschool program could ultimately earn up to $2,000 more per month than those who were not. Additionally, those who were in … [Read more...]
Real World Lessons: Students Learn at the Warrior Store
The Warrior Store at Wando High School helps students hone the skills they need to excel in the real world. They learn about inventory and merchandising, and why customer service is a crucial aspect of a successful business. Most important, according to Wando marketing teacher and Distributive Education Clubs of America advisor Kirk Beilke, they are exposed to the lessons of … [Read more...]
Plant Your Love and Let it Grow: Mount Pleasant Bursts at the Seams
If you think you’re seeing a lot more smiling faces as you make your way around Mount Pleasant, you aren’t simply imagining things. According to the Census Bureau, Mount Pleasant was not only the fastest-growing large city in South Carolina in 2013: It was gaining population at a rate surpassed by only eight other municipalities of comparable size in the entire country. Mount … [Read more...]
The Calm Before and After The Storm
T here’s no better time to prepare for a hurricane than during the calm before the storm. While the hurricane season is generally considered to be between June 1 and Nov. 30, severe storms can develop at any time. But according to Cathy Haynes, chief of operations with the Charleston County Emergency Management Department, many Lowcountry residents are complacent because they … [Read more...]