My Sister’s House has been serving as a haven for abused women and their children for nearly four decades. In addition to providing a safe place to live for a few days or even a few months, the organization, launched in 1980, offers a wide range of services that make it possible for women to escape abusive relationships, remove their kids from dangerous situations and steer … [Read more...]
Will You Drink to That? – Clay Duffie and Mount Pleasant Waterworks
Water makes up around 80 percent of a human being’s blood, but it would be no surprise to learn that the percentage of H2O flowing through Clay Duffie’s veins and arteries might be just a little higher than that of most people. After all, Duffie has been general manager of Mount Pleasant Waterworks since March 1989, and his father held the same job in Saluda, South … [Read more...]
A Vision for South Carolina: Early detection of Diabetes Pilot Program
We’ve all heard alarming stories about diabetes and some of the worst-case scenarios that can result from this disease – amputations, kidney damage, nerve damage and a higher risk of strokes and heart attacks. One scenario many people may not be aware of is a loss of eyesight – this disease is the number one cause of adult-onset blindness. It’s a major public health problem … [Read more...]
Truly One-of-a-kind: 369 Ralston Creek Drive
Big cities certainly have advantages – culture, dining, employment opportunities and excitement. But face it: Sometimes people yearn for a peaceful, serene atmosphere where they can relax, raise a family and rely on neighbors with good, basic, down-home values. There is one such small “town” within the Charleston city limits that offers a peaceful, almost Norman Rockwell … [Read more...]
Dove Hunting: A Handbook
The faint smell of gun oil and a little gunpowder put a smile on my face as I gathered and packed my gear for the opening day of dove season. Three months had passed since I had last opened the gun cabinet. A little inshore fishing, trips to the beach and time spent on a Lowcountry dock with friends and family had occupied the long, hot summer. It was still hot, but it was time … [Read more...]
Bringing Projects to the Next Level: King & Society
King & Society is not your average real estate company. It is comprised of several “sectors” which provide their clientele with the most progressive and comprehensive real estate experience possible. “Our sectors provide seamless services in the buying and selling of real estate, property and vacation management and large-scale new construction and remodeling,” said Troy … [Read more...]
Expanding on the Foodie Experience: Charleston Wine + Food 2018
Founded in 2006 as a single day of tastings in Marion Square, Charleston Wine + Food has expanded into a five-day festival of culinary experiences stretching from Charleston to Johns Island to Sullivan’s Island. And in a town that takes it’s wining-and-dining seriously, Charleston Wine + Food is The Holy City’s pinky up Mardi Gras. Gillian Zettler has been at the helm as … [Read more...]
Little Hearts with Big Ideas: Kids Giving Back
With the upcoming winter holidays, it isn’t uncommon for children to present their parents with a list of gifts they absolutely must have. When the garland and lights come out of storage, most kids are preoccupied with what festively wrapped boxes will bear their names come Christmas morning or the first night of Hanukkah. But not in the case of sisters Anna and Tracy … [Read more...]