On warm, sunny beach days, you love it. On bitter, rainedout game days, you hate it. Hot, cold, wet, dry, sticky, chilly or windy – the weather unites us all. Regardless of any complaints you might hear about weather in the Lowcountry, its mild climate is a major drawing card. According to the South Carolina State Climatology Office, the region experiences measurable snowfall, … [Read more...]
BeWell Home Services
Helping You Stay Home Do you or someone you love need a little help at home? If so, BeWell Home Services can be of assistance. BeWell gives you peace of mind knowing that its caring staff will be there to take care of your home-care needs. Whether you are a senior, the child of a senior or a working mother, BeWell can help. BeWell Home Services has established a tradition … [Read more...]
Meet the First Babies: 2012 Stork Basket Winner
On Jan. 1, 2012, at 5:44 p.m., doctors announced to Robert and Rhonda Kelly, “It’s a girl!” The blessed event was overwhelming for the Kelly clan, but it also was a big deal for Mount Pleasant. At 7 pounds, 2 ounces and 21 inches long, Abigail Lilly Kelly became the town’s New Year’s baby and the winner of the 2012 Mount Pleasant Magazine First Baby Stork Basket. East … [Read more...]
Extreme Makeover Winners Announced
MAKEOVER WINNER ANNOUNCED!! CONGRATULATIONS ... to the winners of the Lowcountry Extreme Makeover! On Monday, January 30, Mount Pleasant Magazine and the Charleston's Women's Show announced the winners of the makeover contest. Each woman will have the opportunity to participate in the makeover process for 30 days with the final reveal occurring at the Charleston's … [Read more...]
Taking a Political Break: Paul Gawrych Leaves the Door Open
Serving as an elected official in a small town can be a rewarding endeavor or a frustrating attempt to balance the needs of your constituents with those of your family and your profession. Taking the oath of office in one of the fastest-growing municipalities in South Carolina might go a long way toward extinguishing the fire that drew you to public service in the first place. … [Read more...]
Special Deliveries: Our First Babies
Remember when you were little and believed that big, white birds delivered babies in pastel pink and blue bundles? Now you know that wasn’t so, but storks can bring pleasant surprises for the families of newborn babies – at least in Mount Pleasant. Each year, East Cooper Medical Center and Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital welcome hundreds of babies to the … [Read more...]
Billy Swails, From Lowcountry Boy To All-America Mayor
Billy Swails is the top elected official in South Carolina’s fourth largest municipality, a vibrant and growing town that has attracted a wide range of cultural and culinary events and festivals, as well as the attention of the National Civic League and its coveted designation of All-America City. Swails, mayor of Mount Pleasant since winning a three-man race among a trio of … [Read more...]
More than Beautiful Photographs: Beautiful Experiences
Born to missionary parents in Zaire, Africa, Chris developed a passion for photography in high-school. By 10th grade, he was winning awards. He continued to study the craft in college, receiving his photography degree from the New York Institute of Photography. "Being a photographer is who I am, not what I do,” says Chris. Cami obtained her commercial photography degree … [Read more...]
Back to School: Leading from the Top – Wando High School
In education, bigger isn’t always better. Under different circumstances, South Carolina’s largest secondary school could have posed a frightening and unenlightening experience for some students and a bureaucratic nightmare for administrators, teachers and guidance counselors seeking to nurture the dreams and aspirations of more than 3,400 individuals, each with unique plans for … [Read more...]
Back to School: Best in the Middle – Cario Middle School
Thomas C. Cario Middle School Principal Benjamin Bragg isn’t interested in helping some of his students bridge the gap between elementary school and high school. His goal is to make sure each one of them gains the knowledge, confidence and experience to excel in the ninth grade and beyond. “We believe every kid can be successful,” said Bragg, who took the principal’s job … [Read more...]