Family is a true gift to some and a source of struggle for others. Starting or growing a family through adoption can be time-consuming, emotionally taxing and financially unfeasible. We all know the impact that adoption can make in the life of a child and in the life of the family who welcomes in someone new. Kristie Radford and Jonathan Peavey have both been personally … [Read more...]
Jumping Into Action: Teacher Saves Student from Choking
Every parent remembers the first day that they sent their kid to school. It can be gut-wrenching and anxiety-inducing. When mom Mariesa Eikevik sent her son Mason to school recently, she had no idea the call that she would receive later that day. Mason entered Carolina Park Elementary School like he does every morning and walked into Mrs. Johnnie Williams’ classroom. He … [Read more...]
Longtime Sullivan’s Island Town Administrator Retires
He hasn’t started counting the days yet, but when the first day of summer arrives, Andy Benke will have stepped down from his longtime role as town administrator with Sullivan’s Island. Benke’s last day will be June 18 and even though he has been with the town’s government since June 2003, he has no intention of retiring to another place since Sullivan’s Island has been his … [Read more...]
Sworn to Protect: Former Police Chief Carl Ritchie Runs for Charleston Cty Sheriff
Safer communities, tighter school security and better resistance to cybercrime and child trafficking are four issues that Charleston County sheriff candidate Carl Ritchie intends to achieve if elected. Ritchie, a current member of Mount Pleasant Town Council and a 33-year veteran of law enforcement, is making his first bid for sheriff. He has spent the last three decades of … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Recreation Department: Programs, Events & More featuring Steve Gergick
The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department runs engaging, relaxing, and engaging programs such as youth & adult sports, summer camps, swim lessons, a Senior Center, art, dance, music classes, events, and more. Listen as Steve Gergick, Director of the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, talks to host Brian Cleary about the things that the recreation department provides the … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant, SC : Hurricane Preparedness, More Town Talks & Community Insights
Hurricane Preparedness is the subject of the upcoming May 30, 2024 Town Talks series which is being held at Town Hall in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. A relatively new community classroom series, Town Talks, is an effective & important way for the town to stay connected and informed as Mount Pleasant continues to grow and thrive. We're excited to bring you Liz Boyles, … [Read more...]
Cachita’s Kitchen: Flavor on Wheels
For two decades, friends and soccer mates Erik Hernandez and Jose Cruz dreamed, planned and saved for the day when they would be able to combine their individual talents for business and cooking. While methodically plotting their next moves, Cruz kept cooking in various restaurants around Charleston and Hernandez honed his public relations skills. As Hernandez said, when he and … [Read more...]
The George’s Story From Dream to Reality in Georgetown, SC featuring Christy Whitlock and Sarah Rose
Join Christy Whitlock Realtor with The Litchfield Company and a Developer, and Sarah Rose, a Freelance Writer for Media Services and an Interior Designer in this episode of the Carolina Real Estate Podcast as they discuss The George Hotel recently opened in the Hammock Coast in historic Georgetown, SC, and how it's story came to life. The George Hotel on Front Street in … [Read more...]
The George’s Story: From Dream to Reality in Georgetown, SC with Christy Whitlock and Sarah Rose
Join Christy Whitlock Realtor with The Litchfield Company and a Developer, and Sarah Rose, a Freelance Writer for Media Services and an Interior Designer in this episode of the Carolina Real Estate Podcast as they discuss The George Hotel recently opened in Georgetown, South Carolina, and the story that brought it to life. The George Hotel on Front Street in historic … [Read more...]
34 Waterway Island Drive in Wild Dunes: An Entertainer’s Dream
Once you unlock the doors to 34 Waterway Island Drive, you may never want to leave because it has everything you need and then some. This 6,800 square-foot, six-bed, eight-bath coastal transitional home offers the perfect family retreat, but also can host grandiose gatherings. Located on Morgan Creek directly across the waterway from The Outpost and Islander 71, 34 Waterway … [Read more...]