In 1987, when Jarriel King was born just over the Ravenel bridge in North Charleston, no one knew that he was destined for greatness. No one knew that he would one day make a difference in the lives of youth all across the Lowcountry. No one knew his name yet, but soon that would change. Traveling in a pack of 12 from Clement Avenue to Chicora Elementary School every day, … [Read more...]

It’s autumn in the South, and we all know what that means: helmets crashing, cheerleaders jumping and crowds roaring. The Friday night lights are blazing, so it’s time to introduce you to three of Mount Pleasant’s brightest football stars. At Oceanside Collegiate Academy, senior Zach Hagedon is helping build a football legacy. His senior class is only the fourth to graduate … [Read more...]

Enjoy learning how your Mount Pleasant neighbors, business owners and peers manage all of the moving parts in their lives. Look at the cogs turning, gears grinding and axles spinning inside the mysterious machine that is a family. Get to know the moms and dads that work for it and that march alongside you, navigating the same fast-paced world that you are. Gary and … [Read more...]

Enjoy learning how your Mount Pleasant neighbors, business owners and peers manage all of the moving parts in their lives. Look at the cogs turning, gears grinding and axles spinning inside the mysterious machine that is a family. Get to know the moms and dads that work for it and that march alongside you, navigating the same fast-paced world that you are. Jeff and … [Read more...]

Enjoy learning how your Mount Pleasant neighbors, business owners and peers manage all of the moving parts in their lives. Look at the cogs turning, gears grinding and axles spinning inside the mysterious machine that is a family. Get to know the moms and dads that work for it and that march alongside you, navigating the same fast-paced world that you are. Jim and … [Read more...]

Enjoy learning how your Mount Pleasant neighbors, business owners and peers manage all of the moving parts in their lives. Look at the cogs turning, gears grinding and axles spinning inside the mysterious machine that is a family. Get to know the moms and dads that work for it and that march alongside you, navigating the same fast-paced world that you are. Jason and … [Read more...]

Enjoy learning how your Mount Pleasant neighbors, business owners and peers manage all of the moving parts in their lives. Look at the cogs turning, gears grinding and axles spinning inside the mysterious machine that is a family. Get to know the moms and dads that work for it and that march alongside you, navigating the same fast-paced world that you are. Josh and … [Read more...]

Families aren’t immovable objects that sit on shelves for the sake of being admired. They aren’t things that just need a little dusting off occasionally to remain beautiful. Though some families might seem like shiny trophies, that’s just perception. Trophies are cast in metal — they never change, and they never grow. They’re easy to maintain, and only exist on … [Read more...]

New Book Dropped June 14, 2022 1. Tell us about the book. MAM: We’re elated to announce that “Search for Treasure” received a starred review by Kirkus, calling it “exciting, tender, and absolutely wonderful.” “Search for Treasure” is the sequel to our middle grade book, The Islanders, which debuted last year at #2 on The New York Times bestseller list. In this volume, … [Read more...]