Thanksgiving in the Lowcountry is a scene straight out of a Southern storybook: children running in the yard, cousins tossing a football under the oak trees, the game humming in the background and family gathered around a table piled high with seasonal favorites. The air smells of roasted turkey and sweet potato casserole, and laughter carries from room to room. But while the … [Read more...]
Part-Time Rockstar, Full-Time Believer: Brandon Lake
Brandon Lake didn’t want to be famous, but God had other plans. Before sold-out arenas and his five Grammy Awards, he was simply a young worship leader at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant. Lake grew up as the son of a pastor from Myrtle Beach. As a child and teenager, he taught himself guitar using YouTube videos. He’s naturally left‑handed, but he learned on a right‑handed … [Read more...]
Local Ministries Spread Faith Through Music
Imagine entering a church during the holiday season. You’d most likely expect wreaths adorning the walls, candles flickering in the windows and above all, a warm, inviting tune playing. Music is a cherished and expected part of a worship service at churches all over the Lowcountry. Some feature the traditional, beloved songs found in most congregations and others focus on … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
If holiday shopping feels like the most stressful chore of the season, flip the switch and make hunting for the perfect gift a joyful occasion. Shopping locally at the following destinations will simplify the experience, ensuring that this year, everyone on the list will be pleasantly surprised. FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN The holidays come alive for children of every age at … [Read more...]
Holiday Guide to FUN 2025
The Lowcountry abounds with festive charm and cheer during the holidays, providing a host of fun events to entertain families from festivals and Christmas markets to dazzling light displays and parades. With all these activities, it can be hard to keep track of everything, but we did you a solid and made a list of the major holiday happenings in the Greater Charleston Area. … [Read more...]
Hoofprints in the Sand: Equine Therapy for Veterans & First Responders
Join us for a deeply moving conversation with Sarah Lustig, Founder and Nurse Director of Hoofprints in the Sand, as she introduces the powerful new HITS Club. This naturalistic, experiential equine facility is offering a unique path to healing for our veterans, first responders, and their families right here in the Lowcountry. Located on a serene 18-acre property within the … [Read more...]
Hollywood’s Finest: 5188 Timber Race Course
Home to over 2 acres of self-sustaining island oasis and a rare two-dwelling waterfront estate, 5188 Timber Race Course is located near the prestigious Stono Ferry community in Hollywood. Hidden beyond a private driveway that leads to a tranquil koi pond at the entrance, the serene retreat offers expansive water views that draw the eye to open living rooms, anchored by a … [Read more...]
How ECCO’s New One-Stop Shop Helps Neighbors East of the Cooper
ECCO's One-Stop Shop: The Future of Community Outreach in East Cooper In this important conversation, host Brian Cleary sits down with Stephanie Kelley, Executive Director of East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO), to discuss ECCO's mission and the incredible expansion of their main facility in Mount Pleasant, SC. ECCO is a vital human services organization serving … [Read more...]
Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course Gets $8M Makeover
Wild Dunes Resort is the place to go if you’re seeking a Charleston vacation, weekend getaway or a daytrip to the spa. It’s also a golf haven and the last eight months they’ve been putting all of their time and resources into massaging and manicuring the newly renovated Harbor Course. On Nov. 13, the course reopened to the public following a grand reopening ceremony held at … [Read more...]
Holiday Heroes: Local Charities Bring the Gift of Hope
The holiday season evokes thoughts of fun, family and joy for most. For some, the season brings stress, anxiety and a never-ending question of how to stretch the budget to the limit. From worrying about putting food on the table and how to buy gifts when the budget is already extended to coping with grief and loneliness, it is easy to see why this can be a difficult season for … [Read more...]