There is an old joke in which a man comes into a roadside inn dripping wet during a heavy downpour. When he tells the people in the lobby that it’s raining cats and dogs, a fellow responds, “I know. I was outside a few moments ago and almost stepped into a poodle.” The joke might not strike you as funny (your kids will like it), but if you ever visit Advanced Animal Care of … [Read more...]
Haven’s Accessories: The Next Generation Makes a Mark
How did your business get started? I love jewelry, and through my mother’s store, I saw an opportunity to add a jewelry and accessory line to Haven’s Furniture. A few months ago, I was able to add a candle line as well. After all, the store was named after me! What is your most popular item? I would say the most popular items are definitely my fun earrings — especially … [Read more...]
Building a Haven with Angie Balderson
Native to the hills of High Point, N.C., it was here in the city known as the furniture capital of the world where Angie Balderson, owner of Haven’s Furniture Store and Home Décor, initially nurtured her passion for interior design and cultivated her ability to turn any home into a haven. However, it wasn’t until she began to purchase furnishings for her own home that she … [Read more...]
South Carolina Offers Lower Property Tax Rates, Attorney Lenny Mitchum of Buxton & Collie Explains
Click, Listen, Watch & Learn as Lenny Mitchum, Attorney, Buxton and Collie, LLC talks to our host and publisher Bill Macchio about the importance of having an licensed attorney preparing and conducting real estate closings as SC law requires, types of law that Buxton and Collie practices such as business closings, mergers, estate planning and other business but also commercial … [Read more...]
2022 Holiday Festival of Lights, Charleston Parks, the Gold Pass, Enjoy Nature & More!
The Holiday Festival of Lights is a Lowcountry tradition that spotlights unique, locally crafted light displays. From November 11th through December 31st, an estimated 2 million lights illuminate the James Island County Park. This family friendly event is in its 33rd year and offers a drive-thru light display, as well as a walking display and a Festival Train. In this … [Read more...]
Jules Deas III, Senior Vice President, South State Bank N.A.
Click, Listen, Watch & Learn as Jules Deas III, Senior Vice President, South State Bank N.A. talks with host Bill Macchio about his beginnings in Mortgage Banking and loans, why you would choose SouthState over other banks, how he stays connected with his customer base, how and why news headlines about finance and lending rates can be misleading … and more. Listen … [Read more...]
The History of the Mt Pleasant Christmas Light Parade with Retired Fire Chief Fred Tetor
On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast, Fred Tetor, Retired Mount Pleasant Fire Chief who has been involved in more than 40 Christmas Parades in Mount Pleasant since 1972 talks with host Brian Cleary about the parade over the decades which is held on the second Sunday of every December which is December 11th this year beginning at 5:30 pm. Fred talks about how the parade … [Read more...]
Charleston Friends of the Library Celebrates Forty Years
Charleston, S.C.: For forty years, Charleston Friends of the Library (CFOL) has given community members the opportunity to become more involved with Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) by volunteering their time and services and providing financial support for programming across all 18 branches. With support from its members and the community, CFOL has been able to help … [Read more...]
The 27th Annual Charleston Christmas Show
The 27th annual Charleston Christmas Show is a musical variety show for the whole family that runs for 2 weeks with new performers and numbers every year. Brad Moranz, the Producer/Host of the Charleston Christmas Special talks about the different types of music found in the show, some of the different performances this year and the Kid's Free Night (look for it!). This all … [Read more...]
Build Your Book Nook: The Most Anticipated Titles Of 2023
The start of a new year tends to inspire the declaring of resolutions — promises to eat better, to have less screen time, to exercise more. But this writer would like to challenge everyone to include one more small addition to their aspirational lists in 2023: read more! For those trying to develop a new habit, I suggest starting small. Commit to reading one page a day, … [Read more...]