By Stephen Boyer Walking into an eye exam at Waring Vision Institute is not just another mundane clinical visit — rather, it’s a visual experience. As you are greeted by fine artwork and a gallery-like atmosphere – an ode to all that eyesight has to offer a person – a sense of serenity and quality immediately become evident in this practice of George O. Waring, IV, MD, FACS, … [Read more...]
Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists: Get Back On Your Feet Again
By Colin McCandless Charleston native Dr. Andrew Saffer, a podiatric physician with Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists and Best Podiatrist winner for the third consecutive year, had yearned to open a practice ever since completing podiatric medical training in Ohio. In 2006, his dream materialized when he partnered with childhood friend Dr. Adam Brown and started the … [Read more...]
The AirMax Maintenance Agreement Takes the Guesswork Out of Maintaining Your HVAC Unit
By Lindsay C. Bishop Being a homeowner is a wonderful thing, but it also comes with a laundry list of regular maintenance that can be overwhelming. Some things are easy to spot, like a water leak in your ceiling, and others can be more difficult to remember, like regular cleaning and check-ups of your HVAC unit. As a homeowner myself, my HVAC system is something that I only … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz of Mount Pleasant: Fulfilling Dreams
By John Torsiello Mercedes-Benz of Mount Pleasant, owned by Baker Motor Company, has worked diligently since it opened to create a culture that fosters unity, personal growth and a service-oriented mentality. This philosophy of doing business has elevated the customer experience and differentiated the dealership from the competition. In fact, Baker Motor Company won Best … [Read more...]
Baker Motor Company: Making Dreams Come True
By Theresa Stratford “I have waited all my life for this moment.” That’s a phrase heard often at Mercedes-Benz of Mount Pleasant, owned by Baker Motor Company. “Fulfilling a life-long dream of owning a Mercedes-Benz is something the staff here gets to experience every day,” said AJ Geffert, Dealer Group general manager. “As one of the world’s most recognizable brands, … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Police Department is Keeping Our Waters Safe
By Bill Farley No word yet as to whether the members of the Mount Pleasant Police Department’s Harbor Patrol have been studying Malay, Tamil or Mandarin. But if they have, they’d be paying homage to a tradition of service that dates back to the 1860s in the faraway multi-lingual port of Singapore. That’s when the international trading hub established the first official … [Read more...]
2020: Breaking Real Estate Records
2020 has been a year full of surprises, and one of the biggest positive surprises has been real estate. Some people might say the activity has been driven by the uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Others would say it’s because today’s gig economy workers use the homes as a headquarters, allowing them to live anywhere. We all know the saying, “location is everything,” and the … [Read more...]
Raising Active Adolescents: A Better Mind and Body
By Jenny Harrison Most of us contemplate our own personal physical fitness goals and regimen in the new year, but it’s not often that we extend this focus to our children. Keeping kids active is important for both the mental and physical health of their rapidly growing and developing minds and bodies. “We are talking about longevity of health here,” said Jill Zimmerman, … [Read more...]
The Savvy Wine Consumer
By Pamela Jouan We are a generation of consumers, and for the most part we pride ourselves on being smart about our purchases. We do our research. So why should buying wine be any different? Why is going into a wine store so daunting? Perhaps it’s the shelves upon shelves of neatly stacked bottles, each vying for your attention. Do you ask yourself a series of questions … [Read more...]
Dispatcher Julie McCrackin Provides a Sense of Security in Stressful Situations
By Lindsay C. Bishop When your HVAC system is in need of maintenance, you’ll know you’re in good hands as soon as you call Charleston's top-ranked heating and cooling company, Air Max, and ask for dispatcher Julie McCrackin. A South Carolina native, McCrackin has a long history of service at AirMax. Having worked in a dispatcher role since 1994, she became a part of the AirMax … [Read more...]