There are moments in life—and in real estate—where something small reveals something much bigger.
Today was one of those moments.
I was supposed to meet a friend for lunch. Instead, she called me from the side of the road with a flat tire. She had already contacted AAA and was preparing to wait for a tow.
Then something unexpected happened.
A South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) truck pulled up behind her.
They told her to cancel AAA.
Within minutes, they had:
There's something about Charleston that doesn't always show up on a map.
You can look at drive times. You can check GPS. You can even test the route once or twice.
But what you don't always see—until you live it—is how much your daily life can be shaped by the bridges you cross.
And I say that from experience.
For years, Terry drove from Summerville to Mount Pleasant for work. It was something he managed, adjusted to, and just kept doing.
Until one day, he didn't.
He was sitting in traffic...
When people think about Charleston, South Carolina, they usually picture beaches, boats, and shrimp and grits.
Hockey probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind.
But for Terry and me, some of our favorite nights in the Charleston area happen inside the arena watching the South Carolina Stingrays take the ice.
We've been season ticket holders for several years, and it has become one of our favorite local traditions.
If you've never been to a Stingrays game, the fir...
One of the things Terry and I enjoy most about living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is how easy it is to find relaxed, welcoming places to eat. You don't always need a big occasion. Sometimes the best evenings are simply grabbing dinner at a favorite local spot and enjoying time together.
Over the years we've found a few casual restaurants in Mount Pleasant that we keep coming back to.
If you've lived around Charleston for any length of time, you've probably heard of Melvin's BBQ. It's a long-time Lowcountry favorite, and the pulled pork never disappoints.
Terry and I still enjoy stopping by when we're craving classic barbecue. The smoky flavor and...
If you've lived in the Charleston area for any length of time, you know the moment when spring officially arrives.
It isn't marked by a calendar date.
It's marked by yellow pollen covering absolutely everything.
Your car.
Your porch.
Your outdoor furniture.
Even the welcome mat by your front door seems to collect a golden layer overnight.
For newcomers, it can feel surprising. For longtime residents, it's simply part of the rhythm of Lowcountry living.
And in its own strange way, it's a sign of something wonderful: the start of another beautiful season in the Charleston area.
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