In the year 1907, the popular song at the conclusion of summertime was “School days, school days, dear old golden rule days.” Who could imagine that the coming decade would bring a deadly world-wide pandemic? The Spanish influenza virus attacked first in spring of 1918 and then rebounded fiercely in October. Most schools closed, but […]

How many of us have landed a stockpile of family photos and documents from grandmother’s trunk, and we simply tucked them away into boxes to deal with another day? Add to those the thousands of pictures on our phones of kids, friends and travels, and it can seem overwhelming. Who has the spare time or […]

Throughout history, South Carolina has been home to many strong, intelligent and downright incredible women. When you think about the trailblazers who have called our state home, names like Eliza Lucas Pinckney, Septima Pointsette Clark and Nikki Haley may come to mind. But they are only the tip of the iceberg — the list of […]

Something magical just happened in I’On. To the excitement of its residents and all Mount Pleasant locals, Bakies reopened its doors on North Shelmore Boulevard. Since closing their shop on Coleman back in January, our community’s collective sweet tooth has suffered a significant loss. Luckily, owner Gail Holdcraft and her team are back to baking […]

Biscuits are rising up all over town, with at least three biscuit-themed restaurants opening in the last two years, from Vicious Biscuit and The Flying Biscuit Café on Coleman Boulevard to newcomer Maple Street in the Queensborough shopping center. These casual spots all offer flaky homemade comfort with a distinct Southern accent. Chef doyenne Nathalie […]

When research for this project first began, it was full of laughter. The cookbooks I found had recipes for “Who Kissed Maybelle?” Stew and a boozy punch perfected by “a Charleston gentlemen.” Eyebrows were raised, and giggles ensued. Digging into the pages of old cookbooks is falling into the past, and the past, like the […]

It is hard to believe nearly seven months have passed since the beginning of the pandemic. The spring and summer certainly looked different, and many people are beginning to wonder what the future will look like in this new coronavirus landscape we are all learning to navigate. While cases have started to drop in many […]

It’s that time of year — the oppressive heat has subsided, yet the sun is still setting well after dinnertime, and you want to spend every waking moment outdoors. That can only mean one thing. Pack up some delicious bites, and get ready to enjoy a meal al fresco. It’s time for a picnic! For […]

It’s been described in medical texts dating back thousands of years. Doctors have been experimenting with surgical incisions to destroy it since the first century, yet even today, with all of the advances of modern medicine, four little words, “you have breast cancer,” are still a dreaded reality for many around the world. Luckily, medical […]

After spending much of 2020 indoors, many Charleston residents are tired of staring at the same four walls and want to renovate their homes. “We saw a tremendous increase in clients reaching out to us around March,” said Katelyn Irizarry, owner and lead designer at Polished Renovations & Design on Johns Island. “I think a […]