Editorial Handbook-2020

Editorial Handbook

Editorial Handbook–2020

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Editorial Calendar 7/22/20 itori l alendar 7/22/20 Issue 1 – JANUARY/FEBRUARY Best of Mount Pleasant Issue 2 – MARCH/APRIL CharlestonWomen Best of Mount Pleasant-II Issue 3 – MAY/JUNE Smiling Faces North Mount Pleasant Issue 4 – JULY/AUGUST CharlestonWomen Women in Real Estate Independent Schools Issue 5 – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Mount Pleasant Pets n Mount Pleasant Senior Living Issue 6 – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CharlestonWomen MPM-Editorial Calendar-REV ditorial Calendar 7/22/20 Issue 1 – JANUARY/FEBRUARY n Best of Mount Pleasant Issue 2 – MARCH/APRIL n CharlestonWomen n Best of Mount Pleasant-II Issue 3 – MAY/JUNE n Smiling Faces n North Mount Pleasant Issue 4 – JULY/AUGUST n CharlestonWomen n Women in Real Estate n Independent Schools Issue 5 – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER n Mount Pleasant Pets n Mount Pleasant Senior Living Issue 6 – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER n CharlestonWomen Issue 1 – JANUARY/FEBRUARY n Best of Mount Pleasant Issue 2 – MARCH/APRIL n CharlestonWomen n Beautiful Homes n Best of Mount Pleasant-II Issue 3 – MAY/JUNE n Smiling Faces n North Mount Pleasant Issue 4 – JULY/AUGUST n CharlestonWomen n Women in Real Estate n Independent Schools Issue 5 – SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER n Mount Pleasant Pets n Mount Pleasant Senior Living Issue 6 – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER n CharlestonWomen

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Marketing FP Layout/Word Count. ................ 8 Marketing 1/2P Layout/Word Count............... 9 We Are MP – Intro Word Count................... 10 We Are MP – Article Word Count................. 11 table of contents

Article Word Counts....................................... 4 Important Contacts........................................ 5 Writers Contact Information. ......................... 6 Passwords...................................................... 7

Issue 1 – January/February. ...............12 Best Of MP – Intro. ................................................................ 13 Best Of MP – Blurbs Word Count. ......................................... 14 Best Of MP – Winners’ Circle Intro........................................ 15 Best Of MP – 1/2P Article....................................................... 16 Best Of MP – FP Article.......................................................... 17 Issue 2 – March/April.........................18 Beautiful Homes – Intro.......................................................... 19 Beautiful Homes – FP Article.................................................. 20 Best Of MP – 1/2P Article....................................................... 21 Best Of MP – FP Article.......................................................... 22 Charleston Women – FP Article.............................................. 23 Charleston Women – 1/2P Article........................................... 24 Issue 3 – May/June............................25 North Mount Pleasant – 1/2P Article...................................... 26 North Mount Pleasant – FP Article. ........................................ 27 Smiling Faces – FP Article. ...................................................... 28 Issue 4 – July/August. ........................29 Charleston Women – 1/2P Article........................................... 30 Charleston Women – FP Article.............................................. 31 Independent Schools – 1/2P Article......................................... 32 Independent Schools – FP Article............................................ 33 Charleston Women In Real Estate – FP Article........................ 34 Charleston Women In Real Estate – 1/2P Article..................... 35 Issue 5 – September/October. ..............36 Mount Pleasant Pets – FP & 1/2P Articles............................... 37 Mount Pleasant Senior Living – FP & 1/2P Articles................ 38 Issue 6 – November/December.............39 Charleston Women In Real Estate – 1/2P Article..................... 40 Charleston Women In Real Estate – FP Article........................ 41

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I n a time when many industries are being turned upside down, it’s hard to imagine what the future of education might look like. At Webster University, they’ve worked hard to provide students with study- from-home solutions that have maintained and enhanced the stellar learning experience they’re known for. Prior to the pandemic, Webster was beginning to integrate a virtual classroom experience into their teaching format. This would help the school meet globalization goals by allowing students to interact with peers at campuses across the country, offering a well-rounded group of classmates. Having this system in place became extremely beneficial when it became apparent that in- person classes were no longer safe for students, according to Dr. Laura McMaster, core faculty member and advisor of the graduate and undergraduate programs at the Charleston campus. Using Sysco’s WebX program, each faculty member has their own personal classroom, allowing the university to maintain their class structure. Webster University’s popular graduate programs cater to working students, offering once-weekly 6 p.m. classes with nine-week terms. “The majority of our students have full-time jobs, so continuing to offer classes at their regularly scheduled times was crucial,” Dr. McMaster said. Dr. Julie LaCubbert, core faculty member and advisor of the university’s counseling program, admitted there were challenges in transitioning their renowned clinical mental health counseling program to an online format. “Counseling courses have historically relied on face-to- face interactions, because they require seeing the entire person,” she said. But learning virtually has provided benefits as well. Classic inner-circle outer-circle studies, 500 words Embracing Technology Webster University is Making Progress BY LINDSAY C. BISHOP

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Dr. Laura McMaster, Core Faculty and Advisor, Undergraduate and Graduate Programs.

where one class silently observes the group experience of another class, prove to work better online. “It’s easier to forget that someone is observing you when they’re watching from their screen, on mute,” Dr. LaCubbert reflected. The counseling program also took advantage of the opportunity to offer students Telehealth training, giving them the tools necessary to help their own clients in a socially distant method. Pivoting to virtual education experience has had an unintended benefit for students, too. “Being at home gives students an opportunity to learn in an environment where they’re comfortable,” Dr. LaCubbert pointed out. With so many students and faculty members commuting to campus

Dr. Julie LaCubbert, Core Faculty and Advisor, Counseling Program.

after working a full day elsewhere, heading home and logging online allows them to experience class in a more relaxed setting, which can result in a better learning experience. Even in the midst of a pandemic, Webster University is continuing to progress and make positive changes, and that excites Dr. McMaster. “We haven’t slowed down,” she said. “We rolled out a new MBA curriculum, and we have continued to enhance the rigor of our classes to ensure students can take their degrees out into the world and be recognized as substantive individuals, ready to take on challenges in the Lowcountry.”

For more information, visit the website, at webster.edu.

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L iving along the Carolina coast offers South find the best fit. Packed with information designed to help new residents explore and discover their new coastal town, the Coastal Carolina Relocation Kit focuses on the areas of the Lowcountry, from Hilton Head to Murrells Inlet. The Coastal Carolina Relocation Kit was born as a result of the popularity of this region. Although these seaside communities are small, they are known throughout the country and, in some cases, around the world. An example is Hilton Head’s Sea Pines. This area has been visited by people from around the world as one of the first resorts developed along the East Coast. I n a time when many industries are being turned upside down, it’s hard to imagine what the future of education might look like. At Webster University, they’ve worked hard to provide students with study- from-home solutions that have maintained and enhanced the stellar learning experience they’re known for. Prior to the pandemic, Webster was beginning to integrate a virtual classroom experience into their teaching format. This would help the school meet globalization goals by allowing students to interact with peers at campuses across the country, offering a well-rounded group of classmates. Having this system in place became extremely beneficial when it became apparent that in- person classes were no longer safe for students, according to Dr. Laura McMaster, core faculty member and advisor of the graduate and undergraduate programs at the Charleston campus. Using Sysco’s WebX program, each faculty member has their own personal classroom, allowing the university to maintain their class structure. Webster University’s popular graduate programs cater to working students, offering once-weekly 6 p.m. classes with nine-week terms. “The majority of our students have full-time jobs, so continuing to offer classes at their regularly scheduled times was crucial,” Dr. McMaster said. Dr. Julie LaCubbert, core faculty member and advisor of the university’s counseling program, admitted there were challenges in transitioning their renowned clinical mental health counseling program to an online format. “Counseling courses have historically relied on face-to- face interactions, because they require seeing the entire person,” she said. But learning virtually has provided benefits as well. Classic inner-circle outer-circle studies, BY LINDSAY C. BISHOP Embracin Technology Webster Universi y is Making Progress Carolinians an abundance of varied lifestyles. If you are thinking about relocating to the coast, the Coastal Carolina Relocation Kit will help you

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Or take Charleston with its great combination of rich history and friendly people. When traveling up the coast, you will discover South Carolina’s fastest-growing community of Mount Pleasant with its neighboring island communities of Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island. Your travels will take you further up the coast to Georgetown’s front street to arrogantly shabby Pawley’s Island and on to Murrells Inlet. Discover all this and more when you receive your Coastal Carolina Relocation Kit . Visit ExploreCoastalCarolina.com . If you have a business and would like to include your information in this relocation kit, email Info@ExploreCoastalCarolina.com. 250 words where one class silently observes the group experience of another class, prove to work better online. “It’s easier to forget that someone is observing you when they’re watching from their screen, on mute,” Dr. LaCubbert reflected. The counseling program also took advantage of the opportunity to offer students Telehealth training, giving them the tools necessary to help their own clients in a socially distant method. Pivoting to virtual education experience has had an unintended benefit for students, too. “Being at home gives students an opportunity to learn in an environment where they’re comfortable,” Dr. LaCubbert pointed out. With so many students and faculty members commuting to campus Dr. Laura McMaster, Core Faculty and Advisor, Undergraduate and Graduate Programs.

Photo by Thomas Runion. Photo by Thomas Runion.

Dr. Julie LaCubbert, Core Faculty and Advisor, Counseling Program.

after working a full day elsewhere, heading home and logging online allows them to experience class in a more relaxed setting, which can result in a better learning experience. Even in the midst of a pandemic, Webster University is continuing to progress and make positive changes, and that excites Dr. McMaster. “We haven’t slowed down,” she said. “We rolled out a new MBA curriculum, and we have continued to enhance the rigor of our classes to ensure students can take their degrees out into the world and be recognized as substantive individuals, ready to take on challenges in the Lowcountry.”

For more information, visit the website, at webster.edu.

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We Are Mount Pleasant

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T he same question comes up in our small publishing powwows almost every time we are vetting possible candidates for the next “We Are Mount Pleasant” feature: What makes someone “Mount Pleasant” enough for this? Easily put It has always been my home. When people discover that in casual conversation, most are shocked to meet someone who was actually born here. “I’m one of the few,” I often joke. True, our town has blossomed and boomed with BY ANNE SHULER TOOLE — it’s complicated. I was born and raised in Mount Pleasant.

newcomers to the point that it’s often hard to recognize our past, but, even in the town’s quainter era, many people who lived here were not born here. Does being born here make me more “Mount Pleasant” than someone who moved here “from off” before I was born? Not necessarily. So, where’s the threshold? Well, within our community are some wonderful people. These individuals weren’t all born and raised here but have made Mount Pleasant their home. They lead interesting lives, make a difference or believe in the greater good. In turn, they make Mount Pleasant what it is today.

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W hen Tim Ascue opened Ascue’s Paint and Body Shop in 1968, it was one of the few — of three, as he recalled — black businesses in town. “We struggled for years because Mount Pleasant only had about 1,700 people here — only enough for one policeman,” Ascue remembered. “To succeed, we had to get our act together. We went to school to find out how to advance and make things better, and that’s what we did and what we continue to do.” Ascue’s dedication to his business indeed proved successful, and, now, over 40 years later, his son

runs the operation, which is still very much a family business. “I started this business with $180. Now we have 27 people working here, and every day we come to work, and we make this business work,” he grinned. Ascue said there’s nothing he doesn’t like about Mount Pleasant, though he wished that one day the town will annex the “donut areas” which are, by technicality, part of Charleston County but not part of the town, including where his business is on Highway 17. “I’ve been in Mount Pleasant for 40 years. Ain’t much was going on then, but I served the people. I still do today.” 150 words

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The Best of Mount Pleasant 2020 Meet YourWinners!

W e are thrilled to present to you our Best of Mount Pleasant 2020 winners. Participation was outstanding with nearly 50,000 votes cast in over 200 categories. Our readers voted for Personalities and Services, Health and Wellness, Entertainment and Leisure and Pets. We know it can be chal- lenging to find the best place in Mount Pleasant to get your car fixed, open a savings account, attend a yoga class, shop for groceries or eat a delicious brunch. But over the years, we all find our favorites, those places we come to trust. They make us feel at home the minute we walk in the door. And it’s to everyone’s advantage when we can share those “bests” with our friends and neighbors. Each year Mount Pleasant Magazine makes it easy for you to share your favorite places, favorite doctors, favorite restaurants, favorite everything. And if you don’t already have a favorite in one of our categories, here’s your insider’s guide to all the best Mount Pleasant and East Cooper has to offer. We enjoy celebrating so many repeat winners year after year. It’s great to see them recognized for their excel- lent services and products. And, of course, we love all the W W W . B E S their favorites in six sections: Food and Drink, Shopping and Goods,

exciting new winners. They are obviously doing some- thing right and adding value to this place we call home. These are the faces and businesses of our community, the very fabric that makes up our fantastic society. A special thank you goes to all the busi- nesses and individuals 400 word intro

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Pleasant 2020 photo shoot at Butcher & The Boar. You can see them on the first two pages of this maga-

zine. Jenn Cady did an excel- lent job photo- graphing them. Jean’s Bridal pro- vided the attire and Vanity Salon helped with makeup and hair to ensure everyone looked C O M their best. If you see any of the great folks featured in the photo spread, please mention how spectacular they looked and what a great job they are doing at their re- spective businesses. Enjoy perusing each category, cleverly written by these talented writers: Cathy Bennett, Lindsay Bishop, Andrew de Holl, Stacy Domingo, Bill Farley, Jen Glekas, Teri Errico Griffis, Colin McCandless, Tonya McGue, Frances Pearce and Holly Vories. Mount Pleasant Magazine is honored to be part of the East Cooper community. We are also proud of each “Best of ” winner. F M P .

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tain guests — even wine — with their homemade- feel foods.

BEST ASIAN FOOD A gem in Mount Pleasant’s restaurant scene, “refined Thai” restaurant Basil has gotten top honors again this year. Locals love being able to get authentic dishes in an upscale setting without having to deal with the hassle of going downtown. It’s hard to choose just one

Second - Saveurs du Monde Third - Nothing Bundt Cakes

BEST BAR “Raising the bar”is a popular metaphor, but Red’s Ice House takes it literally with a crow’s nest bar that stretch- es into the sky over ShemCreek. Whether you want drinks up high or to stay down by the saltwater, our read- ers have picked Red’s as the top spot to wet your whistle. 30 words each BEST BARBECUE “Don’t mess with success”might as well be the motto for Melvin’s BBQ. Since 1982, they’ve been cooking outstanding pork, chicken and burgers over on Hous- ton Northcutt. Next time you’re in traffic on 17, stop off for some ribs or burnt ends. Get some of their famous onion rings, too, and wash it all down with a glass- bottle of Cheerwine. Second - Home Team BBQ Third - Swig and Swine Second - Saltwater Cowboys Third - Butcher and The Boar

dish - bring friends and share several. Second – Wasabi of Mount Pleasant Third - Locals

BEST BAKERY Kudzu Bakery & Market’s slogan is “simply divine,” and that pretty much sums up everything they make in-house. Breads, cakes, pies, cookies, breakfast foods,

pre-made dishes, sauces, preserves and sandwiches pack the shelves at this Coleman Boulevard bakery. You can walk out with everything you need to enter-

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TheWinners’ Circle Our 2020Winners Speak Out

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Y ou’ve just reviewed all the winners and read a few details about each of the top finishers in all categories. Now, here’s what we call “The Winners’ Circle.” It’s even more of an insider’s take on what makes each of these outstanding businesses shine. We’re offering you the equivalent of a good friend recommending his or her favorite places around town. Enjoy this closer look at the winners. You’ll find out some of their secrets to success, what makes them stand out

publication throughout the next year. This valuable resource can be at the tip of your fingers whenever you want to find out where to go for the best seafood, best coffee, best spa, best hair salon, best pet groomer and many more. Everyone at Mount Pleasant Magazine thanks you for being 200 word i tro

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among the crowd, how they got to where they are, what their culture is like and how they best serve their customers. Please enjoy the Mount Pleasant Best of 2020

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W O F Get Your Baja Food Fix Mex 1 M P . C O M T here is no shortage of places in the Charleston area to sample Mexican cuisine, so if you’re going to thrive in a crowded scene, you need something that sets you apart from the ordinary. Mex 1 Coastal Cantina, voted winner of our Best Mexican and Best Taco categories, is not your typical formulaic Mexican restaurant fare of red sauces and moles. The concept behind Mex 1 is Baja-inspired, Southern California-style food, with a focus on fish tacos, rice bowls, quesadillas, infused tequilas and memorable margaritas. “We are very excited to be voted Best Mexican and BY COLIN MCCANDLESS W W . B E S T

Best Taco by our community,” said Mex 1 Marketing and Beverage Director Morgan Hurley. “We couldn’t do it without our dedicated crew and our local fan base.” The restaurant’s name derives fromMexico 1, the interstate paralleling the coast of the Baja California peninsula—a stretch of highway renowned for its surfing, cantinas and taco shops. “Since Mex 1’s inception in 2012, the goal has been to serve fresh, flavorful Baja Mexican fare and premium tequilas in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere — a vibe that embodies the surfing and coastal lifestyle of the Baja Peninsula,” noted Mex 1 partner Dave Lorenz. Freshness and quality are key to their success. They bring in fresh mahi nearly every day and regional shrimp for their popular Bangin’ shrimp tacos. Their sauces and guacamole are prepared fresh daily and their infused tequilas use only 100% Blue Agave Tequila. Speaking of tequila, make sure to try their fun new cocktail called The Alchemist: a mix of house-infused Strawberry Cucumber Tequila, Plantation Pineapple Rum, Aperol, lemon juice and honey, that comes topped with a citrus-flavored smoke-filled bubble. Mex 1 is located in Park West. They have two other locations in West Ashley and Sullivan’s Island. For more information, visit mex1coastalcantina.com. 250 words

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P leasant Family Dentistry has been a leader in the Mount Pleasant dentistry field since 1989 and has served their patients and community with pride. Over the course of three decades, founders Dr. Greg Johnson and Dr. Richard Jackowski have added five more passionate and qualified dentists to the practice and have additionally established a well-ordered staff. Further, for the eighth year in a row, Pleasant Family Dentistry has been voted as one of the best dental practices by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine. “We pride ourselves on excellent customer satisfaction. We are all about review and making sure that our patients are happy with the services we provide,” said Dr. Jackowski. Pleasant Family Dentistry is committed to helping each patient achieve the best oral health for a lifetime. The many services these well-educated dentists provide go further than the all-important bi-annual check-ups and extend to Botox and dermal fillers, dental implants, Invisalign®, restorations, root canals, sedation dentistry, sleep apnea, veneers and so many more. “We have definitely embraced technology and have been a leader in the area implementing the latest equipment and techniques,” explained Dr. Johnson. “We were one of the first to implement computer-generated restorations. We are now in our 30th year of production and we have the latest radiographic and digital impression technology.” The staff at Pleasant Family dentistry greets each new patient and always spends time getting to know them personally and introducing them to the team members. Every new patient receives a tour of the office and is shown 30 Years of Dental Excellence Pleasant Family Dentistry 500 w rds BY STACY E. DOMINGO

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the technology utilized. The meeting is comprehensive and great effort is put into learning the patient’s individual needs, as well as devising a plan just for them. Dr. Jackowski boasts that his staff is honest, ambitious and has a strong work ethic. “It is very rewarding to achieve the accolades we have, which reinforces why we need to continue to focus on the future. I feel that we are on the right path.” Providing personalized service and working with the community through programs such as Charleston Animal Society, Lowcountry Food bank, Toys for Tots and

hosting a free day of dentistry, allows the team at Pleasant Family Dentistry to become more in tune with the needs of their neighbors. “The community has given so much to us,” continued Dr. Johnson. “Mount Pleasant has really grown in 30 years from a sleepy little town to a busy little city! It is so rewarding to give back to our town that has supported us for so long. I am really proud of how much our team has done and the joy it has brought them to help those less fortunate in our area.” To learn more about Pleasant Family Dentistry, their staff and services, visit them at 1204 Two Island Court, Mount Pleasant, online at pleasantfamilydentistry.com where you can participate in a live chat or call directly at 843-881-8881.

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Beautiful Homes • Best Of Mount Pleasant II Charleston Women • Women in Real Estate

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Beautiful Homes of East Cooper

A Peek at 10 Homes That Will Inspire

BY TERI ERRICO GRIFFIS, TONYA MCGUE, COLIN MCCANDLESS & LINDSAY C. BISHOP

B eauty is bountiful in the Lowcountry, from the sparkling coastal views to the lush, Spanish-moss- draped oaks to the picturesque historic homes. But the Battery and Rainbow Row aren’t the only neighborhoods with beautiful homes to admire. Every part of Mount Pleasant and its surrounding areas has hidden treasures from multi-acre farmhouses to historical homes in the Old Village. We love the “Beautiful Homes Issue” and everyone at Mount Pleasant Magazine , from the writers to our production team, enjoyed every aspect of researching and compiling this list of 10 of the most beautiful around — we have no doubt there are many more we have yet to uncover!

From the detail-oriented contractors and the talented architects to the passionate real estate agents who represent some of theses houses and the owners whose dream visions came to life, it was a pleasure learning more about our neighbors and our neighborhoods. A team of writers helped gather information and write about these showcased homes on the following pages. It was tough work looking through all these gorgeous photos! Enjoy with us as we celebrate the splendor of Mount Pleasant and explore what makes these 10 homes magnificent — be it their inspiration, their designs, their kitchens, their master bedrooms, their sweeping porches, their breathtaking views or their stories. Come along and be inspired. 200 word Intro

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O ne block from the Charleston Harbor, this historic circa 1830 South Bennett Street home is in the most coveted area of the Old Village. The renovations began with gutting most of the 3,500-square-foot home. For the interior, the owners wanted to stay true to the architecture of the home while adding modern updates to the kitchen and bathrooms. Careful work went into marrying the 19th century balloon framing with current framing methods, removing lead paint, restructuring the floor system, flipping and moving the staircase and restoring the original heart pine flooring, as well as the mantles. Old Village 200 words PHOTOS BY HOLGER OBENAUS

an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the second floor, perfect for guests or as a mother-in-law suite. The young family was pleased with the remodeling results, keeping the traditional while adding contemporary new elements to this beautiful home.

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New architectural features included an addition to the left of the home with a new living room downstairs and a master suite on the second floor. A new metal roof, an additional dormer window, a wider and more welcoming porch connecting to the pedestrian friendly neighborhood and an additional porch deck in the rear were also pleasing enhancements. Renaissance South also added a detached garage with

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W Improving Quality of Life Charleston Allergy & Asthma W W . B E S T O F M P . C O M P assions form for different reasons. Our parents were devoted to a hobby and we grew up experiencing it. We were inspired by someone else’s testimony. A life-changing event occurred. For Dr. Lindsey Stoltz Steadman, her passion for healing those with allergies stemmed from a close experience with a student’s peanut allergies — and the event sparked her interest. Realizing just how much an EpiPen, as well as awareness of one’s allergies, can save a life, she passionately chose to pursue a career in the allergy field. Dr. Stoltz Steadman excelled in medical school, BY TERI ERRICO GRIFFIS

attending Palmetto Health-USC, where she was chief pediatric resident — a peer-elected role. During her rotations, she worked in the ER, hospital, ICU and saw severely allergic children, including those with food allergies and asthma. Today, she is exactly the person you want on your side, whether you’re a patient at Charleston Allergy and Asthma or on the medical team. One of those teammembers includes Dr. Bruce Ball, reader-voted Best Allergist for seven years running — the sole winner since the category was first introduced! “I love helping people. I love educating them and helping them take their symptoms — whether they have a cough, or this symptom or that — and put the puzzle pieces together to find out what’s wrong, and find a solution,” said Stoltz Steadman, who arrived at Charleston Allergy and Asthma in October. The practice has three locations, one in Mount Pleasant, one in Summerville and a third in West Ashley, and treats all ages, all allergic diseases. The practice is also a certified pollen-counting station. You can find the local pollen count daily on their website, as well as meet the doctors, make appointments and more. 250 words

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cat who spends its time lounging about and being pampered at Hairy Winston Pet Boutique & Grocery. If you are a pet owner who considers your furry

friend to be an integral part of your family and life — and you want nothing more than to pawsitively indulge, spoil and honor your four-footed friends — then this boutique will give you the occasion to do just that.

and use the self- serve dog wash. “Twice a month we offer podiatric nail trims which helps put your dog’s body back into proper alignment and encourages the nail quick to recede faster,” Dudley noted. Good health and happiness in

Owner Jenny Dudley opened the boutique in 2008 not only to allow herself to lavish love on her own two Cavaliers (Sophie and Hairy Winston) but to provide others with the opportunity to spoil their own pets with unique items and healthy foods. Her boutique provides readily available items to anyone who is so inclined to fawn, tend, treat and pour lots of attention on not only man’s (and woman’s) best friend, but also our feline pals as well. “I really wanted to offer higher quality items that you

the new year isn’t just for humans. So if you’re looking for healthier meals, better grooming gear and habits, and some stylin’ gear and baubles to treat your furever friend, head to Hairy Winston. Hairy Winston Pet Boutique & Grocery is located at 1616 Palmetto Grande Drive in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre. For more information, call 843-881-0800, visit hairywinston.com or follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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D r. Nicole Dahlkemper was ecstatic about the “exciting new things” at Water’s Edge Dentistry. Her practice provides an array of services, including treatment for TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain and headaches; family and cosmetic dentistry; treatment for snoring and sleep apnea in children and adults; and Invisalign. One noteworthy technological advance in dentistry is digital impressions. “We have a new digital scanner that makes 3D models of your teeth without using that gooey impression material,” she explained. “We use it to instantly take models of your teeth for Invisalign. We know patients are busy, and we are able to give multiple trays at a time so they are not constantly taking time off work for doctor visits. We offer individualized Invisalign treatment for each patient, addressing their specific concerns, customizing the proper plan and helping with payment plans to make it more affordable.” Dr. Dahlkemper earned her DMD from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland. She also holds a fellowship from Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, focusing on cosmetic dentistry and treating TMJ. She was awarded a fellowship with the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an international dental organization that recognizes leaders in the dental profession. Recently, she passed a board exam to attain “Diplomate” status from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. “When you earn this certification, it shows you have the clinical understanding and experience with patients using oral appliances as successful treatment devices,” she said. “I work with my patients and their sleep physicians to identify the right oral appliance, then custom-fit devices to each patient, making any needed adjustments to ensure an open airway and more restful sleep.” Dr. Dahlkemper’s commitment and knowledge in sleep medicine helps provide local residents with a better night’s rest. She looks forward to helping patients with snoring and diagnosed sleep apnea. Snoring can seem harmless — and it may be — but it also might indicate sleep apnea. “Talk to a professional and get evaluated. We lost a friend in his early 40s from complications of a sleep breathing disorder, so I want to do what I can to help prevent others from that same fate,” she said. Dr. Dahlkemper has successfully treated patients who have had difficulty tolerating a CPAP device. She wants patients to know that there are options. “Please, do not go untreated. We will work with you and your physician to figure out what will work the best for you,” she added. BY JOHN TORSIELLO 430 words

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D r. Kari Ryan opened her general dentistry practice nine years ago in July. She’ll never forget the date because it was the same month her daughter was born. While her family has grown since then, so has her business, and the mom of two is now happily renovating her office to add even more space for her employees and patients. “We offer general dentistry, cosmetics, implants, a bit of everything,” said Dr. Ryan, noting one specialty is creating same-day crowns. “We make them beautiful and functional in two hours, and it’s one of our favorite things to do.” Having always loved medicine and working with her hands, Dr. Ryan believes dentistry is her calling. “It’s the best mix of medicine and art and working with people. I love connecting with our patients and rising to the challenge to help them leave better off than when they came in,” she said. And patients love coming in, thanks to the cozy space and friendly staff, which includes her associate dentist and fellow working mom, Dr. Kristi Dillard. “We are the place to come if you’re nervous about going to the dentist. People in our office thrive on helping others,” she said. “We focus on the individual and their whole health and situation. It’s not just looking at their mouth. For that kind of personalized care, you should come see me.” BY TERI ERRICO GRIFFIS 210 words

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T here are times in our daily lives when, practice that offers primary care services with urgent care availability, offers patients convenience and a personalized caring approach to healthcare. It’s easy for patients to walk in or book an appointment online for treatment, and with patient portal and medical memberships available, it is also both cost effective and comforting to know what services you have received and the fee. Every Day Sea IslandMedical Care unfortunately, one might need the services of a doctor and/or medical facility. Sea Island Medical Care, a family-owned medical BY EILEEN CASEY Keeping Us Healthy

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The professional team of Dr. Anoma Gamage, medical director; Lee C. Ross, certified family nurse practitioner; Ashley Curtis, PA-C and Jessica Watson, PA-C, ensure routine medical care for adolescents and adults. This includes physical exams and ongoing care of chronic medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Urgent care services are available for all ages. Dr. Gamage has more than 25 years of experience as a clinical physician. She graduated from medical school in the United Kingdom from Guys and St. Thomas’s Hospital after which she practiced internal and emergency medicine. She then moved to Charleston and completed her family practice residency at MUSC. Having practiced rural family and emergency room medicine in Columbia, South Carolina, she and her physician husband, Frank, along with their three children, moved back to Charleston in 2010. Sea Island Medical Care is open seven days a week for care of non-emergency conditions, including, but not limited to: sprains and breaks, flu, ear infections, X-rays, EKG’s, coughs/colds, rashes, lacerations and annual physicals for camp and sports. Sea Island Medical Care is located at 2114 Highway 41, Suite 105, Mount Pleasant. For more information, call 843-388-9000 or go to seaislandmedical.com. 250 wor s

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backyards and redistributing them to the likes of local beekeepers, the Charleston Community Garden and The BeeCause Project. CABA’s annual beekeeping seminar weekend was full this year with 52 participants. Craig explained that, yes, while there are lots of bee-hivers in the area, they are not all necessarily producing honey. One who is, however, is Henry Lowrimore of Lowrimore Apiaries. He sells quarts of his Georgetown Wildflower Honey on his website, lowrimoreapiaries.com. It’s easy to fall under the spell of local honey, local raw honey that is. Any honey not treated with heat over 110 degrees during processing is raw, and only raw honey has those wonderful natural properties. Lowrimore swears by an elixir (see the included “Good Morning Toddy” recipe) that he drinks each morning. Mothers who buy from him are confident it will rid their kids of colds and coughs as honey is a natural anti-inflammatory. He’s been in the game for 30 years and has a headful of bee knowledge that he gladly imparts to others as an instructor during the CABA weekend. Lowrimore is also part of the Blackwater Beekeepers Association (BBA) that pulls in about 35 participants to their own educational workshop. The world should be abuzz with new colonies, but Lowrimore was quick to caution that time and cost are not your friends when it comes to raising bees. He should know; he loses on average 20 hives a year, out of about 50. “Roughly 30 percent of beekeepers quit in the first two years because it’s hard to keep your bees alive,” he confided. “Losing a colony can be devastating. It’s trial and error on raising strong bees, knowing how much food is needed to support the colony, if the queen is a good layer and do you have enough drones to supply the pollen. Weather is a huge determiner, too. A week of rain means your bees are eating their own honey to survive.” Besides honey, Lowrimore Apiaries also sells production 500 words

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Nothing tastes as sweet as locally made honey.

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N othing quite captures the wonder of nature like a jar of local honey. But beekeeping is not easy — it takes perseverance and patience. Can you taste those nuances along with wildflowers in your honey? The Charleston Area Beekeepers Association (CABA) will hold their

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ninth annual Charleston Honey & Bee Expo (charlestonbees.org) on Sunday, April 5, in the Regal Cinebarre parking lot off Houston Northcutt Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. Last year, 6,000 people attended this free event that showcased 10 honey vendors. James Craig is CABA’s secretary and a beekeeper himself, the “porch pick-up” kind. He is also a honeybee wrangler, removing swarms from

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