Katherine Brown grew up all over the world as a Navy brat, but Folly Beach always felt like her home away from home. Now she is happy to call Summerville home with her husband Justin and…
Jennifer Heyward Champagne
Jennifer Heyward-Champagne is the owner and senior publicist of Success To Stardom. She gave birth to the company when one of her clients, impressed with the exceptional effort she put into her branding and marketing, inquired…
Troy Thomas
Troy Thomas and his family work their acre of land in Summerville, trying to live the most they can by what they grow and raise. Troy’s careers keep him at the fire department and on job…
Amber Sparks
Amber Sparks made the daring move to Mount Pleasant having not visited in over 28 years. She bought a house she’d never seen and relocated her life with neither a job nor a friend in all…
Wendy Hudson
Wendy Hudson is a pastor at Two Rivers Church. She loves to bake, drink coffee, and spend time outdoors in the sun. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I have three teens…
Shelby Lalli
Shelby is a fun and optimistic retiree who moved here to be close to family. She strives to create environments in which her community can gather and everyone can enjoy themselves! Q: Please tell us a…
Meg McCue-Jones
Meg McCue-Jones has been in the Lowcountry for 15 years and LOVES it here. During the day, Meg works with apes and otters at the International Primate Protection League. In the evenings, she coaches soccer at…
Zach Larichiuta
Zach Larichiuta attended the College of Charleston and graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 2001. Loving the Charleston area, he decided to stay put. After he earned his degree, Zach attended the prestigious Xinnix…
Lauren Candies Tarpley
Lauren Tarpley has watched Charleston grow and change since Hugo times. A wife of three years and a mom for two, Lauren loves to bake (cupcakes!), go out to eat, and travel. She is an AYA…
Ashley Lawrence
Ashley Lawrence, a Summerville resident since 2016, is so happy to call this wonderful town home! Ashley is representing the state as Ms. Wheelchair South Carolina USA for 2021, and will be competing for the state…









