Mammogram guidelines face local criticism

Marvella Ford was surprised to learn after her annual mammogram at 43 that she had early stage breast cancer. But the prognosis her doctor gave her was good: There was a 98 percent chance she would not die from the disease. Read More

Ten things not to do when hosting a party

'Tis the season for celebrations. If you're planning to host a party, whether it's a cocktail party, a small dinner party or a lavish fete, consider avoiding these 10 missteps, offered by local event planners and a protocol expert. Don't delay the house cleaning and decora... Read More

Upping the ante: Local women have strong showing in Tuesday's elections

Eighteen women vied for the positions of council member or mayor in tri-county elections Tuesday, and voters chose at least 10 of them, or 56 percent, according to unofficial results. If Ginger Rosenberg wins the Charleston District 10 seat in a runoff election set for Nov. 17, that percentage will be 61. Read More

Women's insurance obstacles: Pre-existing conditions?

S.C. among states that don't prohibit domestic violence, C-sections from being used as reasons to deny coverage

If you are a victim of domestic violence or if you have had a cesarean section, you could be denied individual health insurance in South Carolina. In fact, just being a woman means you are likely to pay more for coverage. Read More

Halloween decorations for under $10 made in under 10 minutes

You don't need to go all out to get into the Halloween spirit. With All Saints Eve less than two weeks away, leave the intensive setup of a foam graveyard sprouting skeleton hands to your neighbor. Read More

Today's women overcome challenges

Women hold slightly more than half of the managerial and professional positions in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But women still are few and far between when it comes to senior levels of leadership. Read More

Fall trends in the Lowcountry

Find your fashion amid warm temps

While other parts of the country are bundling up in this fall’s fashions, the Lowcountry is still experiencing temps in the 80s. So how can local fashionistas do fall? Local style experts say all of this fall’s fashion trends, even fur, can be worn here with the right adaptations. Read More

Salvaging the Earth board by board

She stands in an old beach cottage on the Isle of Palms, admiring the tongue-and-groove ceiling, the shiny pine floors, the wooden wallboards painted mint green. Read More

The faces of breast cancer

How one disease has touched a patient, a doctor, a survivor, and a family left behind. Read More

Single moms by choice

Local women share their motivations, paths to becoming mothers

Now, more than ever, single women are choosing to become mothers. We talked to women who adopted domestically and internationally, as well as those who chose donor insemination. Read More