Stories

Passionate about working with aging adults, Dina Mewett tried on many hats in that space, including working in non-medical home care, home health, hospice and retirement communities. Yet, she hadn’t yet found what she called her forever “happy place.” However, in 2019, fate took a turn when she joined Lutheran Homes of South Carolina in the marketing department at Franke at … [Read more...] about BeWell@Home: A Path to Peace

Estate planning is important for everyone. No matter your age or net worth, preparing legal documents that explain your intentions will give you peace of mind and protect your loved ones from uncertainty. Some of the most common estate planning documents include a Last Will and Testament, Revocable Trust Agreement, Power of Attorney (Health and Financial) and Living … [Read more...] about Putting Minds at Ease Buxton and Collie

In summer 2020, Kimsey Hollifield had a lot to celebrate. He and wife Lorna were nearing their 15th wedding anniversary. Their first daughter would soon be born. He’d completed goals of becoming a marathoner. And his decade-old business, Hollifield Financial Group, had not only been named one of the top five best in Charleston, it was also awarded the Thrive Award by … [Read more...] about Running Through The Dark Financial Advisor Takes Difficult Road To The Top

Shortly after turning 72 in October 2021, upstate South Carolina resident Dwayne Bell was in the process of moving to the Lowcountry, in prime position for a long happy retirement. He had logged more than 50 years in the construction and engineering business, made a stellar reputation for Marsh Bell Construction since 1984 and had recently been involved in the selling of the … [Read more...] about The Second Act: Contractor Comes out of Retirement for Consulting Business on Daniel Island

Ask anyone at random to name 10 attractions known to the Charleston area. Chances are, not even one says surfing the Atlantic. The often calmer tides of the Southeastern United States tend to get overlooked, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a culture of boarders lingering just beyond the whitecaps. While the sport has long been practiced somewhat under the radar, it now brings … [Read more...] about Surfing the Lowcountry for Five Decades