Some of us were lucky enough to grow up in East Cooper. Some of us discovered the area during a vacation, a job opportunity or by fate and decided to call this gorgeous place home because of the laid-back atmosphere, friendly residents and inspiring beauty. The next few pages feature some of the picturesque scenes that make us proud to live here. We love to show off our … [Read more...]
Falling Behind? Shedding Light on Daylight Saving Time
Waking on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 3, and realizing there’s an extra hour to wallow — by the clock’s terms — is a nice perk. But the joy of that glorious hour fades when it starts getting dark before dinner time and you remember how short the days seem in the winter. Daylight saving time (DST) occurs in the spring when clocks are turned an hour forward, so it is … [Read more...]
Top of Their Games: A Look into the Lives of Local and Statewide Athletic Directors
With few exceptions, a university’s director of athletics occupies a vice president’s hectic seat on a campus organizational chart. Commonly referred as the “AD,” the leader of the college’s department of athletics — large or small — has accepted an awesome responsibility. At the University of South Carolina, Ray Tanner was a national championship coach. At Clemson University, … [Read more...]
High School Athletes Find Dual Success in Sports, Academics: Team Effort
Your high school football team is behind by a touchdown at the 10-yard line with a second left on the clock. What are they trying to decide in that huddle? To run? A pass? … To get together after the game and study for that AP Calculus exam? At Mount Pleasant’s outstanding secondary schools, the answer could be all three. That’s because the tradition of the … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Routines: Schedule, Optimize, Thrive
Back-to-school schedules come with so many choices for after-school activities that it can be overwhelming for the entire family. Here are some tips on best practices at different grade levels from those who know our children well. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BALANCED “Establish a homework routine that works for you and your child.” That’s the first piece of advice Kristin Haile, … [Read more...]
Charleston County Schools Nourish a Greener Future
“Going green.” It’s a phrase everyone is familiar with these days. But what does it mean to put the phrase into action, to create the habits of a healthy lifestyle and to ultimately better where you live and develop a greener earth for the next generation? The answer lies in sustainability and creating ways to reduce everyday wastes. Luckily for us, the Charleston County … [Read more...]
Our Teens Are Vaping: What You Might Want to Know
“Everyone vapes in school.” If your teenager has ever said this to you, it’s not an exaggeration. Vaping is a serious problem among our youth. According to the Office of the U.S. General Surgeon, e-cigarette use is higher among high school students than adults. The solution: education and parental involvement. “Students and adults see the colorful packages and candy-like … [Read more...]
Success Beyond a Diagnosis: Living and Thriving with a Learning Disability
Kerri Yates remembers never being able to differentiate between Bs and Ds. She also remembers reading a . paragraph and not being able to recall a single word. As a child, she was lucky enough to attend a small school of only eight students where the teacher was able to give her one-on-one attention. It wasn’t until her late 20s that she was formally diagnosed with … [Read more...]
The Market at Mill Creek: Your One-Stop-Shop Day Out
Whether you’re heading out to do errands or just treat yourself, the Market at Mill Creek located on Highway 41 has dining, shopping and other service-industry businesses offering a myriad of options to plan a full day all in one location. A three-building complex located on 12 acres adjacent to the Dunes West subdivision, Lowes Foods, with its more than 48,000 square feet, … [Read more...]
Bubbles Gift Shoppe in Mt Pleasant: One-of-a-Kind Clothing and Gifts
While most 13-year-old kids are navigating their way through middle school and all the challenges that come with it, one local girl has navigated her way through opening her own unique business this summer and is now making quite a name for herself and her specialty store – Bubbles Gift Shoppe. Located in the Market at Mill Creek Shopping Center on Hwy 41, Bubbles is owned … [Read more...]