Mitzi Perkins, co-owner and operator of GO PLAY Tiny Gym, was born and raised in Sylacauga, Alabama. A child gymnast trained by her mother, Kitty, a gymnastics coach, and her father, Dan, a physical education instructor, Perkins shared, “My mom coached 18-month to 5-year-olds and shared that love with me.” Eventually Kitty began teaching out of a converted school bus called … [Read more...]
Beyond the Classroom: Life Lessons Learned at Summer Camps
Let’s face it, most of the school year, our kids are over scheduled. They crave summer as much as we do; a change of routine, a time to unwind. But a lot of parents are still at the mercy of work schedules and have to find something to occupy their kids’ time. Lucky for us, Mount Pleasant has plenty of summer camp choices that aren’t simply regarded as babysitting options. In … [Read more...]
Teach the Need … For Hospitality Employees
Kenton Kelley never in his wildest dreams thought he could work in a fancy . restaurant like Halls Chophouse in the swanky corridor of Upper King Street in downtown Charleston. After his father was killed at age 5, he grew up in a single-parent home in North Charleston. In 2014, during his sophomore year at R.B. Stall High School, an assistant principal stopped him in the … [Read more...]
Crossing the Cistern: The History behind College of Charleston’s Graduation Traditions
Featuring Randolph Hall, the College of Charleston’s oldest building (1828) and giant live oaks draped in Spanish moss as a backdrop, the area surrounding the Cistern makes for a photogenic location to host a graduation. The College of Charleston (CofC) has held its spring commencement ceremonies on the Cistern — the name referring to the large, grassy, oval area fronting … [Read more...]
Zip’s Kar Kare: Low Kost, High-Kaliber Service
One unavoidable fact living in the Lowcountry, or elsewhere in the country, is auto ownership and what that can entail. At one time or another, it is more than likely you have faced the costly repairs that affect you and your ride. Sometimes, even a visit to the dentist can be met with less fear and dread. Thankfully, it is both reassuring and comforting to know that among … [Read more...]