Stories

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

You may have heard the term compounding before, but unless you’ve been prescribed compounded medication, you are probably unfamiliar with its methodology and benefits. Brandi Sherbert, a pharmacist with Pitt Street Pharmacy, which offers compounding services, explained that the process involves taking pure powders of various chemicals and mixing them into a variety of … [Read more...] about One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Compounding Pharmacies Allow Medication Customization

Although Franke at Seaside has resided in Mount Pleasant for 25 years now, their history ..goes back much further – 25 years, in fact. Before they became a vibrant senior community in East Cooper, they were an assisted living facility located in downtown Charleston at the Adger House on Calhoun Street, called simply “The Franke Home.” The idea for the facility that would … [Read more...] about Franke at Seaside Celebrates 25 Years in Mount Pleasant

The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) of Charleston County provides assistance in medical situations and transports patients to hospital emergency departments. Heart attacks, gunshot wounds and traffic accidents are their stock-in-trade but slip-and-falls are right up there, too. This is a service — often a lifesaving one — that we don’t give much thought to until we need … [Read more...] about Charleston County EMS is Expanding to Fulfill Growing Needs

No matter the ages, the Lowcountry is brimming in activities for grandparents and their treasured grandchildren to enjoy together. From aquatic exploration to giving back, local grandparents have tapped into all the area has to offer to foster one of the most important relationships they will have in a lifetime. Mount Pleasant resident Lisa Gremillion considers herself a … [Read more...] about Bonding with Grands: Lowcountry Families Make the Most of Quality Time