Cambridge Lakes — Condominium comes with amenities, plus location

Finding rentals east of the Cooper that are both affordable and conveniently located just minutes from area beaches and downtown Charleston can be a bit tricky, but Cambridge Lakes manages to do just that. Cambridge Lakes was built in 1999 and is located off Stuart Engals Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. Several units in the condominium complex are available for rent by property owners. Read More

Students attack cycle of poverty

Helping others in far-off lands is goal

Eighteen-year-old Mahvash Husain isn't afraid to dream big. After all, that's what gave her father the courage to leave his native India with $100 in his pocket and come to America -- a dream that's since carried him to become an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Medical University of South Carolina. Read More

Great expectations

Graduation, college news lend air of excitement for senior

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Post and Courier has been following three students through their senior year in high school. This is the fifth article on Rodniqua Brothers, a student at St. John's High School. Read More

Gullah Heritage, black history events celebrated

Pinckney site showcases Lowcountry skills Storyteller Carolyn "Jabulile" White often goes by her Zulu name that translates to "happiness." Read More

Heirs' property group to honor Sanders

Former Judge Alex Sanders said he can't think of why anyone would want to honor him -- funny considering the Center for Heirs' Property Preservation will do just that after selecting him as this year's "Commitment to Justice" award recipient. Read More

Charleston County Democrats get behind Obama

Party hopes to re-create '08 magic

Charleston County's Democrats declared their support for President Barack Obama on Saturday at the party's primary elections and precinct reorganization meetings. Berkeley and Dorchester counties' precinct meetings are slated for March 3. Read More

Teen turns hard work into his own business

Handykid Jerome Smalls, 15, had to fight for everything he has, he said, but as a result, he's learned a valuable lesson about life. The West Ashley High School freshman's business doing odd jobs for friends, family and neighbors earned him a spot as YEScarolina's 2011 student of the year... Read More

Eagle Scout finds time to help firefighters

Seventeen-year-old Josh Chambers is driven, to say the least. The Northwood Academy junior maintains a 4.0 grade point average, plays varsity football and soccer, runs cross country. Read More

Tower rains paint chips

Chipped paint falling from a water tower in Folly Beach has one man concerned about the health and environmental well-being of those underneath. Read More

Adults, children share bonds of mentoring

Program offers positive influence on area youths

Seven-year-old Melissa Becerra likes to read books about cats, and she has dreams of becoming a veterinarian, ballerina or professional shopper when she grows up. Read More