This week’s GetInspired interviewee is Don Sparks, Professor of Economics at The Citadel and a long-time and very effective bicycle advocate. Read Don’s thoughts on living, working and playing in our fair city. What do you do? I am a professor of economics at the Citadel and a bicycle advocate. What are you liking right [...]

From eco-friendly redevelopment with Oak Terrace Preserve to the state’s first LEED certified school, North Charleston is doing everything it can to become South Carolina’s “most sustainable city”. If you haven’t heard about everything going on around the Noisette area in North Charleston, you’re missing out. Focused on revitalizing the grounds of the former Navy [...]

I read this really cool article today about the importance of Gullah traditions, history and — probably most importantly — contributions to the Charleston community and lifestyle. From the art of sweetgrass basketmaking (which has been passed down from generation to generation) to its impact on southern cuisine with Gullah rice. Tourists and researchers frequently [...]

This week’s GetInspired interviewee is Jenny Badman, creative writer extraordinaire and new marketing/pr manager for Patrick Properties. Read her thoughts on living, working and playing in our fair city. What do you do? I write, market, advertise, publicize and otherwise get people psyched about whatever my clients are passionate about. Soon, I’ll be leading the [...]

This week’s GetInspired interview is with Tammie Hoy, the director of the Lowcountry Housing Trust. Read on to learn how Tammie’s helping to make housing a reality for residents of our region. What do you do? I operate the Lowcountry Housing Trust, a regional non-profit organization committed to ensuring affordable housing opportunities for all citizens [...]