Two words to describe Bakies at I’On are “hand-crafted” and “local.” Then go ahead and add “sinful” to capture the range of extraordinary baked goods offered by Owner Gail Holdcraft and her friendly, talented staff. Bakies Sweet Treats has been a mainstay for treats in the Charleston area since 2013. The beloved bakery started at […]

Financial literacy is one of the most important lessons you can teach your children to make them successful in adulthood. Teach them the basics early, and build on these lessons as your children grow up. Young Children, 2-7 Years Old Some experts suggest teaching children about money when they show interest or begin asking for […]

It’s finally happening. The blooms are showing their faces on the branches once again, and the air is trading the scent of roasted oysters for fresh jasmine. It’s the time of year to break free from looking at four walls and to give that side porch with the haint blue ceiling some use. It’s time […]

Palmetto Christian Academy’s core values are to equip, pursue and impact. These are values instilled in their students but are often carried by alumni long after graduation. This issue’s alumni focus is Abbey Newton, who serves the Mount Pleasant area as a Realtor and still reflects back on her time at PCA. Newton grew up […]

For as long as I can remember, my daughter Julia has been running. She started when she was 5, jogging smartly next to me on the long, wide streets in our neighborhood in Brooklyn. Soon after, she started to enter races and began winning. Neither of us ever thought her steps would translate into words […]

Roller derby dates back to the 1930s, but the sport had its heyday in the 1950s and 60s as one of the most-watched events on television. At its origins, roller derby for men and women resembled a marathon more than a tournament. It was solely for entertainment and a spectacle, with much of the interaction between […]

The pandemic has changed lives around the world and put those in the medical field in the spotlight. Ellen Nitz knows this firsthand due to her work with the Charleston County School District as Director of Nursing Services. Because of COVID-19, Nitz doesn’t just have the role of director; she is also the spokesperson for […]

What an incredible honor for the State of South Carolina to have one of our own considered for the highest court in the land, the Supreme Court of the United States of America. President Joe Biden has confirmed that The Honorable J. Michelle Childs is on his short list of nominees. While there is some […]

February 06, 1974 By the President of the United States Of America A Proclamation America has always honored those who serve society as nurses. In recent years, however, we have come to appreciate more than ever the complex and expanding role which nurses play in our health care system. Increasingly, the high quality of our […]

As we enter a new year in 2022, many of us are recognizing how important having meaningful relationships and pausing to celebrate life are to long-term happiness. That said, I’ve committed to contributing a sommelier column, which may help in reducing the stress of selecting remarkably tasty bottles. These wines achieve a high quality to […]