As respite caregivers babysitting for children of foster parents, Erin Corder and her husband Ryan knew that adoption would be part of their family plan most likely after they had biological babies. Assuming that when the time came, the process would be a protracted one, the Corders were as surprised as they were overjoyed when in March 2023, they received a phone call from a … [Read more...]

Family is a true gift to some and a source of struggle for others. Starting or growing a family through adoption can be time-consuming, emotionally taxing and financially unfeasible. We all know the impact that adoption can make in the life of a child and in the life of the family who welcomes in someone new. Kristie Radford and Jonathan Peavey have both been personally … [Read more...]

Father’s Day is June 16, a time to honor the dads, stepdads and grandads in our lives and offer our gratitude for the sacrifice and devotion they show our families. We interviewed some local fathers and grandfathers to learn more about what that role means to them. Father and a Pastor Josh Walters, executive pastor at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant, has helped raise … [Read more...]

In our charming town, where the air is slightly sweet and slightly salty and the warm embrace of community wraps around every corner, motherhood takes on many shapes and forms. From the bustling streets to the serene parks, the spirit of motherhood thrives in the hearts of women who navigate its beautiful complexities with grace, resilience and unwavering love. Today, we … [Read more...]

Busy, successful families function in all sorts of creative and dynamic ways. There will never be a one-size-fits-all solution for the American family. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2021, “among married-couple families, both spouses were employed in 46.8% of the families.” As it becomes more and more common to raise families in which both parents have a career, … [Read more...]

Local entrepreneur, wellness and hospitality connoisseur, compassionate mentor and now author Kimmy K. Powell has sat down with Mount Pleasant Magazine’s Katie Finch to spill the tea on all of her endeavors. Finch: Congratulations are in order for a few things. But first things first, tell us about the launch of your first book. Powell: The book is called “The Passion & … [Read more...]

My heart softened, and my eyes filled with tears as I read the note that was mailed to me showing support for my family and son Anthony. Anthony had recently experienced a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, while riding his bicycle in San Francisco. Born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Anthony’s hometown immediately embraced and supported him, and continue to do so throughout his … [Read more...]

If you grew up in the late 80’s or early 90’s, chances are you saw movies like “9 to 5”, “Working Girl”, or maybe even “Baby Boom.” These movies, along with the growing need of two incomes per household, inspired a generation of women to enter the workforce and take control of their financial future. Fast forward almost 40 years, and several hairstyles and renditions of … [Read more...]

Retiring from the fourth largest municipality in .the state of South Carolina after nearly 24 years of heading the Town of Mount Pleasant’s communications office is a momentous occasion for me. Providing public information to our vibrant coastal community gave constant meaning and purpose to my professional life. Working with five mayors, 34 councilmembers, two town … [Read more...]

Tommy Boals, an avid motorcyclist and businessman who appeared on the cover of East Cooper Magazine (precursor to Mount Pleasant Magazine) 25 years ago, posing with a group of fellow bikers, died in February at age 74. Boals rode motorcycles for 30 years and owned a 1992 FXR Harley he nicknamed “Southern Attitude” and later, a 2001 Road Glide Harley. He started the family … [Read more...]