I have more work to do. It’s a great town and a great job.”– Linda Page Linda Page arrived in Mount Pleasant when she was only 6 weeks old. She and her mom and dad and two brothers put down roots in the sleepy little suburb of Charleston because their travel trailer couldn’t fit across the Grace Memorial Bridge. As Page tells the story, her father brought the family from … [Read more...]
A Learning Experience – ECMC’s New CEO
The new chief executive officer at East Cooper Medical Center is well aware that he doesn’t know everything about every department of the hospital. He insisted, however, that being an expert on two-and-a-half dozen building blocks of a modern medical facility is not a prerequisite for success in today’s health care environment. Patrick Downes, who took over the reins of the … [Read more...]
Rain or Shine: A Chat With Local Weathermen
There is beauty in the storm. The way the cloud colors morph from light gray to harsh black, over electric green marsh grass. Slug-sized raindrops hit the ground with force, as strong gusts send leaves dancing across slick pavement. The crackle of thunder and the way lightning touches down to illuminate the sky can make even grown men cower with its abrupt intensity. While … [Read more...]
Linking Creativity and Success: Meet Local Artist John Chitwood
Long before Lowcountry artist John Chitwood finished high school and enrolled in the art program at the University of Georgia, he'd been honing his skills with pencil and paper. And though drawing and illustration came easily during his childhood years, he was not prepared for the “artistic lifestyle” that was pushed on him in college. And he didn't quite like it. “I really … [Read more...]
A Great Team: Joe Riley and Mount Pleasant’s Mayors
Joseph Patrick Riley Jr., lifelong Dodger fan, longtime mayor of Charleston and unabashed ambassador for the resplendent stretch of Coastal Carolina he has always called home, held up his hand, the space between his thumb and forefinger barely visible, to describe the size of the phone book that once listed every resident and business in Mount Pleasant, Sullivan’s … [Read more...]
Mother Ocean – Local Kids Hear the Call and Hit the Waves
When the sun is shining, the waves are rolling in and the day is begging to be enjoyed, you can bet you’ll find a solid lineup of surfers waiting to catch the perfect set of waves. But it’s not just the adults who are setting their sights on the shoreline. Instead, kids of all ages are paddling past the break and right into the action as they help usher in the surf culture for … [Read more...]
Josephine Humphreys on the Path to Being a Writer: A Bookish Business
Once upon a time, a young Josephine Humphreys plucked her first volume of literature from the family bookshelf – perhaps Greek mythology, perhaps short stories by Faulkner – and tucked it under her arm. Though she wasn’t even 8 years old and had no inkling of one day becoming a writer, Josephine felt drawn to the heady literature, the “only books in the house.” “My family … [Read more...]
Bill Medich and Spoleto Festival USA
Bill Medich is definitely a busy guy. As president of South State Bank as well as president – and soon, chair – of the board of directors for Spoleto Festival USA, his days typically involve talking to numerous people, sharing ideas and moving mountains. Luckily he gets to come home afterward to a peaceful and beautiful location – Sullivan’s Island. And who wouldn’t work … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant’s Favorite Moms for Mother’s Day 2017
Sydney is a patient and selfless giver of her time, energy and love. Sydney volunteers at both Wando High School and Belle Hall Elementary, has served as Belle Hall PTA president and still serves the school in many ways, including during staff appreciation. She also currently serves as board president for HALOS, which provides support and advocacy to abused and neglected … [Read more...]
Kathy Reichs and Real Science: Fact and Fiction
The similarities between Dr. Kathy Reichs and Dr. Temperance Brennan are striking. Both are world-renowned forensic anthropologists, dedicated to solving crimes and uncovering the truth by studying skeletal remains. And they both write fiction, basing their novels on actual cases they have worked on. Sorry, conspiracy theorists: The similarity ends there – sort of. We used … [Read more...]