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 Sullivanās, 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 ā 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...]
Flying Through Charleston: The New Zipline Adventure
Thereās an adventure around every corner in the Charleston area, and one more recently arrived on the scene. Charleston Zipline Adventures, which opened in June, is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Owners Andrea and Matthew Canberg decided to create their zipline wonderland out of their love for everything outdoors and desire for friends and families to create amazing … [Read more...]
Shaping Hearts and Character: Palmetto Christian Academy
For 25 years, Palmetto Christian Academy has built a program that produces young people who are engaged and contributing.Ā Christian service, distinctive academics and excellence in fine arts and athletics are hallmarks of this private school. The 2016-2017 school year ushers in an exciting era for PCA, including a 25th anniversary celebration, new leadership and a campus … [Read more...]
The Cut of Their Jib: Wando High’s Sailors Compete at a National Level
In April, parents of the Wando High Sailing Club drove to Lake Norman to watch their teenage sailors compete in the South Atlantic Championship Regatta. "Lake Norman is famous for its fickle wind," said Wendy Ando, mother of Wando skipper Austin Ando. "The race committee wanted them to sail for as long as possible that first day. So they had them race for 12 hours. That's a … [Read more...]
Veggie Tales: Heath Farms in Mount Pleasant
Once upon a time, the main thoroughfares of Mount Pleasant were not gateways to the beautiful neighborhoods we recognize today but expanses of fertile land where hardworking farmers grew scores of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and other staples of Southern produce. It was, of course, long before I moved to this area ā even before I was born ā but, as I spoke to Douglas M. Heath … [Read more...]
A Home for Where the Heart Is: Affordable Housing in Mount Pleasant
Depending upon your personal point of view ā and where you live in town ā the two-word phrase āaffordable housingā can be as welcome an expression as āsummer breezeā or as off-putting as ātornado warning.ā Thatās because this seemingly innocuous label says all the wrong things to many people. Calling it āworkforce housingā puts a more positive spin on the concept, although … [Read more...]
On Board: Mount Pleasant Residents Spur Skate Park Project
When SK8 Charleston ā the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commissionās sprawling new skate park ā opens later this year, Mount Pleasant resident Shannon Smith will be there, along with husband Mark and their children, Audrey Indigo 13, and Johnny Otis, 7. When Shannon helped launch the movement to create the Lowcountryās first full-sized skate park, Johnny was years … [Read more...]
Shrimping on Shem Creek: Sailing into the Sunrise
Itās another steamy, sultry Saturday morning along the Carolina coast. The blazing June sun has not yet shown its glowing face above the horizon, but Captain Wayne Magwood has already been on the water for a few hours, preparing to repeat a ritual that has ruled his life for nearly 60 years. Before long, he and his crew of two will guide his 68-foot boat, āThe Winds of … [Read more...]