By Lindsay C. Bishop Tori Adams has been working as a technician for Charleston heating and cooling company AirMax for five months, but she already feels like part of the family. Originally from Hawaii, Adams moved to Summerville with her father during her freshman year of high school and graduated from Summerville High School. Adams began her career in the heating and cooling … [Read more...]
Vacation Cupboards Bare? Call Groceries Ahead
By Fay M. Boudet Anyone who has taken a vacation knows the relaxation and joy it can bring — but there are often elements .that can cause stress, too. Prepping, packing, fueling up, buying snacks, driving and “Are we there yet?” questions can continue for hours. By the time you arrive at your destination, you’re ready to unpack as quickly as possible and unwind from the … [Read more...]
Lucy’s Legacy: Remembering the Woman Who Shaped Education in Mount Pleasant
By Anne Shuler Toole Though small in stature, Lucy Garrett Beckham was larger than life. The impact she had on Mount Pleasant high schoolers over her tenure as Wando’s principal – and the resulting ripple effect on the town itself – is immeasurable. After all, people flock to areas known for good schools, and it’s evident that having her as a leader changed this town in many … [Read more...]
A School of Thought: Lucy Beckham High Explores New Avenues
By Pamela Jouan In August, I had the opportunity to walk the halls of Mount Pleasant’s newest high school with Principal Anna Dassing. The building exemplifies Lowcountry style: flooded with light from large windows, accented with wood and adorned with iconic local images. While there is no doubt the physical space fits the area, so does the curriculum. Dassing and her team … [Read more...]
Continuing to Hold Water: The Heart, Soul and History of Shem Creek
This story originally appeared in an early Media Services publication. It has been edited for length and clarity. We hope you enjoy this look at Shem Creek’s history. -The Editors Shem Creek has always been a working creek. It fed the Sewee Indians and ferried the father of our country safely across the harbor. It powered sawmills and rice mills and pumped money into Mount … [Read more...]
Setting Realistic Goals for 2021: Aim for the Moon and Land Among the Stars
By Lindsay C. Bishop The new year is on the horizon, and most of us are more than ready to bid farewell to 2020. As we close out this tumultuous chapter in our lives, it’s time to prepare for a new, more successful, more positive year to start. But how can we even begin to think about those dreaded New Year’s resolutions when there is still so much uncertainty in our lives? … [Read more...]
Making Spirits Bright: Socially Distant Holiday Activities
By Katherine Waters The holidays may look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean that you have to abandon all of your festive traditions. With a little twist, you can make your favorite activities safe for everyone. You may have adopted some of these traditions already, and you might end up keeping some of the new ones for years to come. Zoom Holiday … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide
I’m hoping for an attractive yet utilitarian gun belt from Palmetto State Armory. Even if not always used for its principle purpose, at least it will keep my pants up. • Bill Farley, Contributing Writer I’m hoping to get these adorable earrings as the ultimate stocking stuffer. Fender Guitar Pick Earrings come in a range of colors at Hermosa Jewelry. One of … [Read more...]
Clean Air is Key to Protecting Your Family This Cold and Flu Season
By Lindsay C. Bishop Most of us didn’t give much thought to germs on a daily basis prior to March. Now, we spend precious time every day washing our hands, disinfecting surfaces and donning masks during public outings to protect ourselves from the slew of germs we encounter every time we leave the house. But, what about the germs inside our own homes? Charleston air … [Read more...]
French Food at its Finest – Saveurs Du Monde Cafe
By Bill Farley For a truly continental dining experience that will waft you to the shores of la belle France, look no further than Seaside Farms and Belle Hall for Saveurs Du Monde Café. These unassuming bistros pride themselves on presenting guests with “an adventure of the palate, as your taste buds journey on a trip at the turn of the 20th century when French cooking … [Read more...]