Berkeley schools come through for the holidays

Students help make Christmas brighter for needy families

The nightly news, the blogosphere and newspapers all have highlighted the global economic crisis. But here in the Lowcountry, forecasts of bad economic news have not deterred students and school officials in Berkeley County from giving to needy families in the days leading up to Christmas. Read More

Berkeley students sing and sparkle for holidays

In the days leading up to Christmas, several hundred students throughout the Berkeley County School District are putting the final touches on winter performances. Kathy Clark, performing arts coordinator for Berkeley County schools, recently released the district's performing arts calendar, which began Dec. 3 with performances at Westview Primary School, Stratford High School and Berkeley Intermediate. Read More

N.C. farm returns 'fir' seasonal sales at area Christmas tree lot

Set under red and white tents, dozens of Fraser fir trees, even in a parking lot, give one the feel of walking through a forest. That's how Matt Scott, 21, with Cardinal Tree Farms wants you to feel when you arrive at the Christmas tree lot near Super Kmart off U.S. Highway 52 in North Charleston. Read More

Officers association gives sport balls to Toys for Tots

Among those gearing up for Christmas holidays and making donations to worthy causes is the Charleston chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. Read More

Academic Magnet senior to help homeless teens

10 Storehouse Row on the Old Navy base will come alive Saturday with fashion for a good cause. Amanda Stripling, 17, a senior at Academic Magnet in North Charleston will host "AWEAR: A Fashion Show Raising AWEARness for Homeless Teens in the Lowcountry." Read More

High school project helps area's homeless teenagers

10 Storehouse Row on the Old Navy base will come alive Saturday with fashion for a good cause. Amanda Stripling, 17, a senior at Academic Magnet in North Charleston will host "AWEAR: A Fashion Show Raising AWEARness for Homeless Teens in the Lowcountry." Read More

Model for future fire stations

Town's new facility lowers response time

The Avery J. Lord Fire Station in Summerville has been open since January, and by all accounts the facility off Sheep Island Road is serving its purpose. The 10-bed fire station, between a large commercial area and a new 300-home subdivision, was built to improve fire protection on Summerville's growing northeast end near Interstate 26. Read More

Kindergarten teacher writes kids' book, promotes literacy

Judy Stewart of Summerville only recently began to write seriously. She wrote a few poems about road trips and her experiences with ballroom dancing. Then she took a children's writing class through the Lowcountry Writing Project at The Citadel. Read More

Ultrasound technician helps educate expectant families

Lana Reilly sees life before it arrives. Reilly of Summerville is an ultrasound technician at Lowcountry Women's Specialists, which is part of North Charleston-based Trident Health System. As her eyes scan the images of fetuses that appear on the ultrasound screen, she knows that it will yield valuable information. Read More

10,000 rides for senior auto transport service

Thelma Middleton of North Charleston has used ITN CharlestonTrident services for about two years. Paid and volunteer drivers pick up Middleton, 73, from her home at the Horizon Village Apartments off near Spruill and Rivers Avenues and take her to appointments in Mount Pleasant and West Ashley. Without ITN, Independent Transportation Network, she would have a difficult time getting around town. Read More