Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
Southern Living’s Taste of Charleston is arguably the finest culinary event of the year. This month, everyone’s favorite food festival returns for its thirty-third year. Over three days, Taste of Charleston offers an exciting culinary experience to Mt. Pleasant residents and visitors.
Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
Our nation’s veterans have made great sacrifices to defend our freedoms. In return, the very least that we can do is make sure they receive the support they deserve. This week, you can show your support for wounded veterans by attending the Lt. Dan Warrior Ride and other community events. September 10-14 is the 4th …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce Laws
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two important decisions regarding same-sex marriage. The headline-making rulings concerned Proposition 8, California’s ban on same-sex marriage, and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the law that denied federal benefits to married same-sex couples. The Supreme Court declared Proposition 8 unconstitutional and struck down DOMA.
Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
In the Charleston area, eating is a favorite hobby of many residents for good reason: the food of Lowcountry is phenomenal! To celebrate our region’s rich culinary traditions, a number of festivals are held throughout the year. The latest festival, one of the most highly anticipated culinary events in the area, is Charleston Restaurant Week. …
Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce
We are fortunate in the Low Country to have so many patriotic Americans serving our Country in the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy. As the son of a retired Air Force officer, I understand many of the challenges that military life places on a marriage. Unfortunately, some of those marriages end in …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Child Custody, Divorce
When you are going through a divorce, the well-being and happiness of your children is often your primary concern. Divorce can be devastating to not only you but your children as well. That is why it is so important that you make sure your children know they are loved, no matter what happens between their …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce for Women
In a divorce, the most contentious and emotional of all issues can be child custody. When the well-being of your children is at stake, it’s only natural to want to protect them. Tragically, there are some parents who take this natural inclination too far.
Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
The U.S. Women’s Amateur Golf Championship is one of the United States Golf Association’s three oldest championships, along with the U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Open, and is a premier event in women’s golf. The U.S. Women’s Amateur Golf Championship features the best women golfers in the country with a USGA Handicap Index not exceeding …
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Posted by Ken Peck | Local News
Charleston and the surrounding areas are made up of tight-knit communities whose members take pride in contributing to the city. One such community member is Darius Rucker, lead singer and guitarist of the famed rock band Hootie & the Blowfish.
Posted by Ken Peck | Divorce Laws
The South Carolina legislature created family law courts to handle all court cases that involve domestic or family relationships. There is a family law court in each of South Carolina’s counties. Your family law judge will make decisions and enter orders on the following types of cases: – All aspects of divorce, including alimony, attorney’s …