Meeting Place
A new development welcomes all to one of the most beautiful places to eat and drink in Summerville. There’s no place like home, as the old adage says, but some places just feel more familiar than others. That’s the case with the Corner House Cafe at Summers Corner in Summerville, where a team of ardent […]
Sweet Treats
A charming new downtown shop offers a unique twist on a Southern staple—candied pecans. The next time you take a stroll down the sidewalks of Summerville’s South Cedar Street, you may notice the air is slightly sweeter. The faint smells of cinnamon and sugar are enough to tease your senses. Guided by your nose and […]
Setting the Stage
The James F. Dean Theatre and the Flowertown Players continue an artistic legacy in Summerville that started eighty years ago. The James F. Dean Community Theatre sits nestled on Hutchinson Square at the intersection of Main Street and West Richardson Avenue, a beacon of local theatre that has served the Summerville community for more than […]
A Pattern for Success
Entrepreneur Scott Halter follows a surprising pattern to sew together a successful new business We all have that one thing in our lives we feel is the embodiment of who we are. It is often an inanimate object; irreplaceable for the memories it carries, the people it represents, and the once-in-a-lifetime moments it has witnessed. […]
Listening to Ink
In artwork from a unique photo exhibit, St. Timothy’s allows us to recognize the underlying desire in all of us to be heard There must have been those who thought Reverend Gary Beson had gone off the rails when he suggested St. Timothy’s, a newly planted church in Summerville, put together and host Hear Me, […]
Happy Campers
Summerville’s newest culinary destination is a great way to spend an afternoon in the fresh South Carolina air. Anyone who regularly drives Central Ave has seen the newest addition to Summerville’s culinary collection, Lowcountry Fish Camp. The building stands adorned with a colorful mural depicting coastal scene easily visible from the street and serves as […]
Burning Daylight
There are those among us who take great pleasure in rising to meet the day. Eyes crinkled with joy, these people embrace the morning with a smile on their face and a song in their heart. Some whistle as they shave, chuckle at the morning paper’s comic strips, jump into their running shoes to hit […]
Kids These Days-Me, Myself and Middle Age
My late thirties were stupid. Maybe yours were, too. Even the first couple of years of my forties were steeped in ego, trying to prove to the world – really, myself – that I was immune to biology and reality. I know this isn’t true for everyone, that there are a lot of people content […]
Life & Faith-Choosing to Cheat
“If something doesn’t change soon, our marriage is over!” Have you ever heard these words from your spouse? I have, and it jolted me quickly to reality. In 2007, I was living my dream and my wife was living a nightmare. We had moved to Summerville, SC to start a brand new church. My life […]
Trail Less Traveled
A WILDERNESS ADVENTURE STRENGTHENS THE BOND BETWEEN A FATHER AND HIS CHILDREN My son’s tears flowed like a river. He sobbed as if he had just seen our beloved dog get hit by a car. What was I thinking? How could I have done this to my children? What kind of father was I? I […]