The humid Charleston nights have traded places with the cool salty breezes that dominate Lowcountry winters. Some mourn the sunny beach days of summer or the crisp park days of fall. However, these colder months bring the warmth of holiday cheer along with them to temper the sting. It starts with Thanksgiving, then rolls into […]

When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good, you do good,” is the group motto of the Hat Ladies of Charleston, coined by Archie Burkel, founder and “top hat” of the dynamic group of women. Hailing from Chicago, Burkel started the group in 2001 after discovering the friendliness of Charleston residents, […]

There are certain types of leaders who just “get it.” They are the kind who plant trees where future generations will seek shade. They are the boots on the ground who make sure individual parts are turning to move the whole. They naturally look at the world as a place for “us” and not for […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 19% of heterosexual American women aged 15 to 49 cannot get pregnant after one year of trying. .Per the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 10% of men in the United States suffer from infertility. However, families across the country are not letting these numbers stop them. Thanks to science constantly […]

Coastal Pediatric Associates is encouraging Lowcountry families to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk every 4th Saturday of the month at Hampton Park at 9:00am. The Walk is open to the community, participation is free, and pre-registration is not […]

Windi McKeithan always pictured herself as a business owner, but her story shows that dreams sometimes unfold quicker than we imagine—and in unexpected ways. Armed with a fashion merchandising degree, McKeithan thought that women’s clothing was the path she would follow. However, after spending time in the world of children’s clothing, she found a new […]

There is an iconic line from “The Godfather” that ends with “…take the cannoli.” Well, here in Mount Pleasant, it’s “take the donuts.” Joey Bag A Donuts has been creating delicious, mouth-watering, homemade donuts locally for more than a decade. With over 50 varieties, including flavors like blueberry, red velvet, Boston cream, fruity pebble and […]

“I never pictured myself doing this,” said Trish Samsa, owner and founder of Southern Bear Catering, “Never in a million years did I picture I’d be where I am today.” When the pandemic hit in 2020 and restaurants shut down, Samsa was forced out of her bartending career. As she went through the motions like […]

Growing up as a first-generation American with immigrant parents who were entrepreneurs means entrepreneurship is in your blood. That’s exactly the case for Jolie of Jolie’s Luxury Consignment. After years of working as a corporate executive in the medical field, Jolie took her life by the reins and turned her passion for fashion into a […]