Although the Lowcountry hasn’t experienced a full-blown hurricane in nearly 20 years, there’s been no dearth of media coverage of tropical storm disasters elsewhere in the United States, from Texas’ Gulf Coast to South Florida to Puerto Rico. Just watching the television news footage of these incredibly devastating storms was heart-wrenching. And, for most viewers, their … [Read more...]
Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters: Weathering the Storm
What is it about shutters that make so many Southern homes, well, “Southern”? After all, according to the dictionary, shutters are no more than, “a usually movable cover or screen for a window or door.” Of course, that’s not unlike designating South Carolina’s official canine, the Boykin spaniel, as nothing more than “a medium-sized breed of dog.” For many homes East of the … [Read more...]
Butler & College Law Firm: Plan for the Unthinkable
Let’s face it: Estate planning, probate and real estate transactions are not subjects the average person is well-versed on – until they have to be. Butler & College Law Firm would like to change the misconception that people don’t really need to plan for the unthinkable. “There is a lack of information available to the general public regarding the necessity of valuable … [Read more...]
Butterfly Consignment: Next-Level Fashion
Amanda Rosen, owner of Butterfly Consignment in the Belle Hall Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant, can be described as “the real deal.” Does she love fashion? The answer is a resounding yes. But that isn’t the only reason she decided to open a high-end consignment clothing store. She wanted to help women stretch their dollars, and she also liked the idea of reusing beautiful … [Read more...]
Before & After Weight Loss Center: Shaping a Healthier You
We live in a foodie’s paradise, and sometimes that can be a source of much temptation. Even though we are in the middle of summer, there’s still time to get that beach body. Wish to free yourself from the fad diets that promise results but never quite deliver? Want to feel satisfied, healthy and keep the weight off for good? Before & After Weight Loss Center of Mount … [Read more...]