As the holiday season approaches, people are once again preparing for the traditions and festivities that abound at breakneck speed this time of year. There’s always so much to look forward to – visiting family and friends, trimming the tree, traditional holiday feasts and, of course, a hopeful visit from the jolly man himself, Santa Claus. It’s a special time of year for most … [Read more...]
Doing Good Things All Year – My Sister’s House
My Sister’s House has been serving as a haven for abused women and their children for nearly four decades. In addition to providing a safe place to live for a few days or even a few months, the organization, launched in 1980, offers a wide range of services that make it possible for women to escape abusive relationships, remove their kids from dangerous situations and steer … [Read more...]
Will You Drink to That? – Clay Duffie and Mount Pleasant Waterworks
Water makes up around 80 percent of a human being’s blood, but it would be no surprise to learn that the percentage of H2O flowing through Clay Duffie’s veins and arteries might be just a little higher than that of most people. After all, Duffie has been general manager of Mount Pleasant Waterworks since March 1989, and his father held the same job in Saluda, South … [Read more...]
A Vision for South Carolina: Early detection of Diabetes Pilot Program
We’ve all heard alarming stories about diabetes and some of the worst-case scenarios that can result from this disease – amputations, kidney damage, nerve damage and a higher risk of strokes and heart attacks. One scenario many people may not be aware of is a loss of eyesight – this disease is the number one cause of adult-onset blindness. It’s a major public health problem … [Read more...]
Truly One-of-a-kind: 369 Ralston Creek Drive
Big cities certainly have advantages – culture, dining, employment opportunities and excitement. But face it: Sometimes people yearn for a peaceful, serene atmosphere where they can relax, raise a family and rely on neighbors with good, basic, down-home values. There is one such small “town” within the Charleston city limits that offers a peaceful, almost Norman Rockwell … [Read more...]
Dove Hunting: A Handbook
The faint smell of gun oil and a little gunpowder put a smile on my face as I gathered and packed my gear for the opening day of dove season. Three months had passed since I had last opened the gun cabinet. A little inshore fishing, trips to the beach and time spent on a Lowcountry dock with friends and family had occupied the long, hot summer. It was still hot, but it was time … [Read more...]
Ice Cream and Alcohol: The Sweetest Science Hardscoop Distillery
Ice cream plus 16-proof alcohol – that’s the delicious not-so-secret behind Hardscoop, the new distillery in Mount Pleasant. “Sixteen proof is pretty much a golden ratio of ice cream and alcohol. If you go below, what’s the point? If you go above, it won’t stay frozen to perfection,” said Jason Kirby, president of the innovative company. Hardscoop Distillery is a truly … [Read more...]
Fox Hunting: Steeped in Tradition and Ruggedly Refined
I so enjoy the process of hunting from beginning to end: preparation, planning and pursuit. Hunters connect with their surroundings (familiar and foreign), their quarry and their companions. It has been said that the “close encounters” with animals are the cornerstone of the true sportsman. Regardless of the activity, the risks and rewards are fulfilling for the outdoorsman. … [Read more...]
Your Local Dream Team: Mount Pleasant’s Litton Entertainment
Litton Entertainment's talented team of TV experts travels the world to produce shows watched by tens of millions of viewers each year. Though they regularly visit at least five of the six continents in their quest for excellence in the world of educational and informational television, the company, its owner and the executive producer of many of its projects all are based in … [Read more...]
Bringing Projects to the Next Level: King & Society
King & Society is not your average real estate company. It is comprised of several “sectors” which provide their clientele with the most progressive and comprehensive real estate experience possible. “Our sectors provide seamless services in the buying and selling of real estate, property and vacation management and large-scale new construction and remodeling,” said Troy … [Read more...]