Sullivan's Island, SC offers a unique blend of vibrant community and laid-back coastal luxury. In this episode, Matt DeAntonio, Broker Associate at Carroll Realty, Inc., joins host Bill Macchio to discuss why this island remains one of Charleston’s most coveted escapes. Matt showcases two distinct ways to call the island home: a stunning, fully remodeled residence at 904 Middle … [Read more...]
MVP Moms: Most Valuable Sports Moms On and Off the Field
For Megan Lawson, who has two sons that play Division I college football and another son with aspirations of playing Division I lacrosse, athleticism just runs in the genes. Her eldest son Lawson is a sophomore linebacker at Georgia Tech, her middle child Marshall is a true freshman tight end at Alabama and the youngest Kane is a high school sophomore lacrosse midfielder … [Read more...]
Holiday Sadness: Wrapped Up in Seasonal Depression
Holiday carols are great at highlighting the bright and joyous ambiance of the season. After all, it’s the season to be jolly, the most wonderful time of the year and the time to put love at the top of the Christmas list and underneath the tree. But for many, the holiday season feels far from merry. As the days grow shorter and colder, some experience the winter blues, while … [Read more...]
LoLA: Comfortably Creole
Tucked in the heart of the Charleston area, LoLA brings the bold, soulful flavors of Louisiana to the coast. Short for Lowcountry Louisiana Seafood Kitchen, LoLA offers a menu with both spice and comfort in a laid-back, personable atmosphere. They pride themselves on their passion for both the food and their guests, ensuring that not only are guests served authentic Cajun and … [Read more...]
Boone Hall Plantation: The Living Legacy of a Mount Pleasant Gem
Step through the iconic Avenue of Oaks with host Brian Cleary and Jim Westerhold, General Manager of Boone Hall Plantation, as they reveal the heart of this local treasure. This episode highlights how Boone Hall remains a vibrant part of our community, blending a 738-acre working farm—where produce is still hand-picked—with a deep commitment to preserving Gullah and enslaved … [Read more...]
Food on Wheels: BlackOut Burger
If 21 years of working in the food and beverage industry has taught chef Cameron Wetzler anything, it is to do one thing well and execute it perfectly. During the pandemic, that lesson prompted him to launch his food truck BlackOut Burger as a ghost kitchen, providing curbside eats to help party-goers on Charleston’s peninsula satisfy late-night cravings. Despite no longer … [Read more...]
Hardwood Heroines: Girls Basketball Season Preview
WANDO LADY WARRIORS Anytime a high school basketball team graduates 10 seniors, including two college signees, the usual outlook for next season is either rebuilding from scratch or at least a noticeable come-down. But for Wando girls basketball head coach Jeff Emory, the upcoming season should be at least as good as last year when the team went 21-5 overall and 8-2 in … [Read more...]
Meet the Chef: Nico Romo
Born in the gastronomic capital of Lyon, France, Nico Romo graduated from the Helene Boucher Culinary Art School in Venissieux at age 19. He then went on to train with French master chef Patrick Henriroux in Vienne at his two-Michelin-Star restaurant, La Pyramide. Having become the youngest-ever American member of the French Culinary Academy and a master chef himself, Romo … [Read more...]
Hardwood Heroes Boys Basketball Season Preview
WANDO WARRIORS If you stay in coaching long enough at any level, chances are that at some point you will have to rebuild from scratch and that is what Wando boys basketball’s new head coach John Reynolds will inherit for the 2025-26 season. Coming off a 4-22 mark last year, punctuated by a 15-point loss to Summerville in Round 1 of the state playoffs and nine straight … [Read more...]
Behind the Bar: O’Brion’s Pub & Grille
After Hurricane Katrina slammed into Hayley Smith’s hometown of New Orleans when she was in middle school, her family relocated to Charleston. As the daughter of a restaurateur, Smith grew up in and around the food and beverage industry. Destined for a career as a bartender, Smith worked in dive bars through college and beyond. Then eight years ago, in 2017, one of her … [Read more...]