This Memorial Day weekend, Audubon South Carolina urges visitors and residents to consider the well-being of South Carolina’s remarkable coastal birds as they head to the beach. Summer is nesting season in South Carolina, which means many popular beach spots are already teeming with vulnerable eggs, lively hatchlings, and protective parents. Among the many bird species … [Read more...]

Charleston, January 18 – The family of Arthur Ravenel, Jr. would like to thank the Lowcountry community for the outpouring of love and support that we have received over the past few days. We have been so touched by your words and stories of “Cousin Arthur” – he was the most cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin. We invite you all to join us in … [Read more...]

Charleston, S.C.: For forty years, Charleston Friends of the Library (CFOL) has given community members the opportunity to become more involved with Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) by volunteering their time and services and providing financial support for programming across all 18 branches. With support from its members and the community, CFOL has been able to help … [Read more...]

"Return to Hope: The Next Beautiful Thing" Charleston, SC, September 27, 2022 – In the wake of a worldwide pandemic, economic uncertainty and political unrest, Dr. Curt Thompson will bring a much needed message of hope to our community on Thursday evening, October 6th at 6:00 pm. Dr. Thompson is a nationally acclaimed clinical neuropsychiatrist and author of five books, … [Read more...]

The Bands of Wando Foundation provides private funding to help children from all economic backgrounds benefit from collaborative discipline, personal responsibility, and creative expression through participation in the excellent bands programs of Wando High School, and Cario Middle School, and Laing Middle School. For more information visit bandsofwandofoundation.org or … [Read more...]

Mount Pleasant, S.C., June 1, 2022 The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant are partnering together to offer a half-day event “Intellectual Disabilities and the Workplace” on Wednesday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Mount Pleasant. With the emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, … [Read more...]

Camp Happy Days is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing light into the lives of children with cancer. Since 1982, Camp Happy Days has been supporting families faced with pediatric cancer, holding special fundraising events, weekend camps, and their week-long summer camp. Summer camp is a fun-filled week for children with cancer and their siblings. At camp kids … [Read more...]

The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) of Charleston County provides assistance in medical situations and transports patients to hospital emergency departments. Heart attacks, gunshot wounds and traffic accidents are their stock-in-trade but slip-and-falls are right up there, too. This is a service — often a lifesaving one — that we don’t give much thought to until we need … [Read more...]

When you arrive at Dr. McLean Sheperd’s dermatology practice on Old Georgetown Road, it is abundantly clear that you are in a special place. The building is embraced by a cluster of gracious oaks that hover above a pebbled meditation labyrinth. Its modern design is offset by the sylvan landscape, and the resulting pleasant contrast creates a beautiful dialogue between humans … [Read more...]

MT. PLEASANT, SC – Butcher & the Boar, located in Mt. Pleasant, is thrilled to announce that they will be celebrating their one-year anniversary this week. Despite the temporary closures due to the hurricanes last fall and the impacts of COVID-19, the restaurant is grateful to be open and is planning to celebrate this achievement. To commemorate this milestone, the staff … [Read more...]