
Lowcountry favorites
“People are known by the records they keep,” observed Pulitzer prize-winning writer and human rights activist Alice Walker. “If it isn’t in the record,” she continues, “it will be said that it did not happen. That’s what history is…a keeping of records.” Read more
Queen Quet on the Sea Islands
“De wata bring we and de wata gwine tek we bak” is one of the thousands of Gullah/Geechee proverbs that stand as a testimony ta de muddawit of our ancestors that navigated these waters to not only feed our bodies but to nourish their own souls.
Dining and Entertainment
Alright, so there's a short story I like. It's "The Swimmer" by John Cheever, the so-called "Chekhov of the suburbs." Read more
Charleston is now known as one of the food capitals of this country and even the world. With these accolades came the loss of restaurants, cul… Read more
It was as routine as picking up the newspaper on your front porch. Read more
Over the past few years, craft beer has become more popular than ever, and many cities, including Charleston, have seen their craft beer lands… Read more
Charleston has had a vibrant arts and entertainment scene for quite some time, but it was perhaps most notably brought to light when the Spole… Read more
One of my all-time favorite cartoons is the one where Bugs Bunny comes through the crowd as the symphony conductor. His ears are “slicked” bac… Read more
Lifestyle and recreation
The south is the birth place of sweet tea and home to a lot of the foods doctors advise people to limit after a certain age. Read more
When I first started brainstorming about launching a telepsychiatry practice, I was asked, “do you really think patients would want to be seen… Read more
A few years ago, I lived in a slim, two-level townhouse in Myrtle Beach. It had a nosy neighbor who always hung out in the parking lot, and a … Read more
Though the more well-known tourist destinations get most of the spotlight, the Lowcountry is home to countless hidden gems waiting to be explo… Read more
Growing up in the suburbs outside of Columbia, my parents made a point to always visit the beach at least once by the end of every summer for … Read more
If you had asked me around this time last year, if I thought about moving to Charleston, my answer would have been absolutely, “No.” I am from… Read more
Charleston can be a paradise for pet owners, boasting a non-stop list of fun, scenic places where animal-lovers can bring their pets and enjoy… Read more
For millions around the world, life during this pandemic has become the “emotional strain of the century.” Regardless of how we discern our le… Read more
When coronavirus hit Charleston, so many of the businesses and events that season the city had to close their doors. It was a blow to a flavor… Read more
Business and real estate
From the minute the first settlers arrived in Charleston Harbor 350 years ago on the sailing vessel Carolina, they looked for the right piece … Read more
Being the chief of staff of the largest school district in the tri-county area has its challenges. But most importantly what it has is meaning… Read more
As a native of the Charleston area, no one needs to convince me about this area being a great place to do business. My career started and rema… Read more
Whether you’re an up-and-coming professional or a seasoned worker on the verge of retirement, the Lowcountry has a variety of fields suitable … Read more