Clocking over 5,200 miles on a motorcycle through the red-dirt, uncharted paths of South America may not sound like an ideal vacation. But for Parrot Surf & Skate owner Angelo Vlcek, it’s an opportunity he can’t pass up. Never one to shy away from adventure, he has jumped at the chance to participate in The Dakar Rally 2017 – a 14-day-journey that tests patience, endurance … [Read more...]
The Wind Beneath Your Wings: Kickin’ Chicken
For Mount Pleasant natives Bobby Perry and Chip Roberts, what started as an idea to help two friends who didn’t necessarily want to grow up has now turned into a business that won’t stop growing. When the owners of the now famous Kickin’ Chicken were students at the University of South Carolina, they knew a few things – good food, good drinks and that they wanted to work for … [Read more...]
Heart and Determination: Mount Pleasant Couples Take TV Challenge
Fighting your way through muddy obstacle courses and repeatedly trying to scale a greased, Marine-style slip wall isn’t exactly an ideal way to spend an afternoon. But for two Mount Pleasant couples, it’s the ultimate cherry on top of their high-protein, low-carb shake. Adam Von Ins, Elea Faucheron, Stephanie Keenan and Stephen Siraco have built careers on pushing their bodies … [Read more...]
Creating A Ripple Effect: Charleston Waterkeeper
Water. It makes up around 70 percent of our body. Doctors recommend drinking at least eight glasses a day. And for folks in the Lowcountry, it acts as a source of constant entertainment. Whether taking the kayak out for a spin around Carolina tributaries or jumping in the Atlantic while visiting Sullivan’s, our waterways take on the role of refuge, friend and undeniable … [Read more...]
Laing Is Stem Savvy
Working with 3D printers and digital cutters in a fabrication lab might sound a little intimidating, but, for the students at Laing Middle School, it's a part of their day-to-day curriculum. Laing recently was ranked among the top 10 STEM Education schools in America – and the top three STEM Education middle schools in the country as well. So what does STEM mean? It stands … [Read more...]
Water Is Our Common Bond: The Lowcountry Maritime Society
The bodies of water that run through the Lowcountry sometimes feel like old friends. We become familiar with their ebb and flow, twists and turns and rocky oyster beds. For many, these streams, creeks, inlets and harbors provide a livelihood. The Lowcountry Maritime Society is an organization built on the belief that access to the water, and the many traditions that coincide … [Read more...]
Capers Preparatory Christian Academy: Opening Doors
Imagine walking into a class- room that resembles the traditional, idyllic schoolhouses of the past – where a handful of rapt pupils are listening to a teacher deliver a lesson on which the foundation of learning is built. This is the vision that Dr. Fayrine Brown transformed into Capers Preparatory Christian Academy, an independent, nonprofit institution located West of the … [Read more...]
Back to School: De-Stress Yourself and Your Kids
It’s hard to believe the new school year is almost here. But if you start early and progress gradually, your kids will feel better about themselves and your quality of life will be much-improved. The key is to put the right strategies in place. Get organized – Do this well in advance so there’s no rushing at the last minute to buy supplies, books and uniforms or to fill out … [Read more...]
Dr. Nicole Dahlkemper: Water’s Edge Dentistry
Water's Edge Dentistry 1203 Two Island Court Mount Pleasant 843-884-6166 www.watersedgesc.com Dr. Nicole Dahlkemper is originally from Pennsylvania and enjoys the outdoors, whether it is in the mountains or on the beach. She loves spending time with her dogs – Kirby, Sully and Ditka – reading, yoga, kayaking and giving back to the community. She volunteers her time at the … [Read more...]
Gail Holdcraft: Bakies
Bakies 426 W. Coleman Blvd., Sweet C Mount Pleasant 843-881-2364 www.bakiessc.com Did you ever meet someone who is both left- and right-brained? Soon after finishing her degree in accounting, Gail Holdcraft started making cakes. While working for former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley’s father after graduation from college, Holdcraft had one of her first opportunities in … [Read more...]