Caley Smith

Under the proposed ordinance, only beer and wine would be allowed outdoors. Liquor and mixed drinks would remain prohibited outside licensed establishments. Drinks would have to be purchased from properly

Making friends as a child seems effortless. You show up at school, join a team, sit next to someone in class and somehow friendships form naturally. As adults, however, making

NEXTON — Community members packed Midtown Middle School on June 9 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Berkeley County School District’s newest campus, which is set to welcome approximately 1,100 students in grades 6-8 when it opens in August.

The other day, I walked into a restaurant and noticed a sign on the door: Cashless Business. Credit Cards and Mobile Payments Only.

Fifty residents picked up paintbrushes and joined forces to transform one of the neighborhood's mail pavilions into a colorful community landmark. The hands-on mural project brought together families, local businesses and community partners for a day focused on creativity, connection and neighborhood pride.

The other day, I walked into a restaurant and noticed a sign on the door: Cashless Business. Credit Cards and Mobile Payments Only.

Making friends as a child seems effortless. You show up at school, join a team, sit next to someone in class and somehow friendships form naturally. As adults, however, making new friends can feel surprisingly difficult. Between careers, marriages, children and the endless responsibilities that come with adulthood, finding meaningful connections often takes a back seat.

Somewhere along the way, hard work stopped being rewarded and started being exploited.

Caley Smith reflects on the joys and challenges of family road trips, showing how the unexpected mishaps, shared adventures and simple moments along the journey often become the memories children cherish most

Somewhere along the way, hard work stopped being rewarded and started being exploited.