When renovating a bathroom, it’s important to remember that in any interior design project, especially in a smaller space, function and refined style are twins. Lead designer Natalie Whicker at Allison Elebash Interior Design shared her insight into how she balances both. Whicker explained that every job starts with finding inspiration from nature around the home. “Whether … [Read more...]
Kitchen & Bath Directory: Everything Including the Kitchen Sink
Simplify the process of renovating a kitchen or bathroom by reaching out to the following local contractors whose mission is to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, inviting clients to enjoy the optimal Lowcountry lifestyle. Distinctive Design 1460 Mossy Branch Way Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 810-3448 Distinctive Design’s Bryan Reiss is a certified Master … [Read more...]
Beaches of Their Own: Magnolia & McKenzie Beach
Two miles north of the Hammock Coast Shops at Pawleys Island there is a stretch of land on the south side of Ocean Highway where a decrepit old building lies in ruin. If its walls could talk, the abandoned structure, surrounded by a fence and “No Trespassing” signs, would tell the stories of the McKenzie family and the unique experiences they created for Blacks during the Jim … [Read more...]
The Sleepiest Beach Town Pawleys Island: One of America’s Oldest Seaside Resorts
Pawleys Island welcomes travelers with a roadside sign claiming that the area is the “Oldest Seaside Resort in America.” While it is certainly “one of the oldest” vacation spots in the country, the declarative statement is misleading. In 1711, an early colonial settler named Percival Pawley received a royal grant of land along the Waccamaw Neck, which according to Susan … [Read more...]
Pushing the Pencil: Miss Ruby’s School Colors Outside the Lines
In 1905, Ruby Ethel Middleton was born in Charleston. After attending the Avery Institute downtown (now the Avery Research Center), she matriculated to South Carolina State College where she earned a bachelor’s degree. Not long after she began her teaching career in 1924, she married the Rev. William Essex Forsythe, who oversaw the Holy Cross Faith Memorial Church and School on … [Read more...]
Island Time: Loveable Lowcountry Landmarks
You don’t have to travel far to spend time on an island here in the Lowcountry. We’re lucky to have three major islands that skirt the Mount Pleasant area, each with its own unique flair. Isle of Palms’ laid-back atmosphere has a little bit of everything: an iconic pier, beachy stores, restaurants and live entertainment along Front Beach, as well as other friendly … [Read more...]
Golden Hour: Local Special Olympics Secures State Title
When Mount Pleasant resident Katie Spears took the court this past April for the tip-off of a big basketball game, all she wanted to do was have fun playing and enjoy a healthy outing. Instead, Spears had a lot more fun than she expected when she and her 40-plus teammates walked away with championship basketball gold medals, as the big game was part of the 2025 … [Read more...]
A Lifeline for Local Kids: Helping Children with Birth Defects and Childhood Diseases with Sonya Beale
Join us as host Brian Cleary chats with Sonya Beale, the Executive Director of the Carolina Children's Charity. This incredible local non-profit is dedicated to making a real difference for children in our community who are facing health challenges. Sonya shares how the charity helps local families in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester counties with the costs of … [Read more...]
Big Screen Dreams: UniMedia Productions
From a young age, Richard Almes has been fascinated by motion pictures. After seeing the movie “Jaws” in theaters for the first time, he went back 10 more times, amazed at how powerful a film could be. “I knew I wanted to be able to one day craft something in this medium,” Almes said. “It still fascinates me to this day how powerful and impactful video can be.” What … [Read more...]
Freedom Fighters: Lowcountry Patriots Who Paved The Way
You may have heard that our nation is preparing for a big birthday party next year celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But if you remember any of your history from high school, you may also recall that the Declaration in 1776 wasn’t the beginning nor was it the end of the colonists’ attempt to separate from Great Britain. It took … [Read more...]