In the Lowcountry, when the first notes of a Hootie & The Blowfish or Darius Rucker song stream through the air, look around and you’ll see people bobbing their heads or singing along. It’s been that way since 1994, when “Cracked Rear View” debuted, and Rucker and the rest of his then-Columbia-based band played themselves […]
Moving Forward: Something is About to Happen on Highway 41
Sometime in the year 2021, construction is expected to be completed on all or part of Highway 41 between Highway 17 and the Wando River, alleviating a traffic issue that is almost certain to worsen long before it gets better in the next five years. Questions remain, however, as to how extensive the work will […]
ENTERTAINMENT
Hydrofly Provides the Ultimate Lowcountry Summer Experience
Blast Off, Up and Into Summer It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s your friend catapulting 35 feet above the Charleston Harbor. When wakeboarding, waterskiing and parasailing just do not cut it, … Continue Reading
Mount Pleasant Staycation: How to be a Tourist in Your Town
Most of us would like to hop on a plane to Paris or take a cross-country road trip out West this summer, but finances and work schedules don’t always cooperate with our wishes. If you can’t make … Continue Reading
Hotwood’s Boats: Whatever Floats Your You-Know-What
Growing up in the Lowcountry, fishing, boating and spending time in the local creeks and waterways was a way of life in our family. Many weekends were spent on day cruises in historic Charleston … Continue Reading
Holy City Tennis Shop: Get Served
A favorite athletic activity in the Lowcountry, tennis has grown in popularity over the last two decades, especially since the former Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament moved from Hilton Head Island … Continue Reading
House & Home
Plunging into the World of Spas Atkinson Pools and Spas
Imagine for a moment coming home at the end of a long day and slipping into your own private oasis, letting go of your stress and allowing ultimate relaxation to wash over you. Atkinson Pools & Spas, family owned and operated in Mount Pleasant since 1984, can help turn that dream into a reality. This […]
Aiden Fabrics: The Flanarys’ Fabulous Fabrics
As a second-generation fabric expert, Jonathan Flanary understands that business and family are often interwoven. Originally from Greenville, he grew up in his father’s fabric store. But when he attended college at Charleston Southern University 20 years ago, he made the Lowcountry his home. He got his MBA from The Citadel, met his wife, Allison, […]
The Painted Dragonfly: Find Your One-of-a-Kind Treasure
Nowhere is passion and genuine love of community any stronger than at The Painted Dragonfly. A store that specializes in unique gifts, it has filled a void for no-pressure and high-end shopping in Mount Pleasant. Created from a dream, Annalisa Jordan wanted a store that featured locally sourced goods as well as typical home goods. […]
FOOD & DRINK
Ember Wood Fired Kitchen: Combining Upscale and Casual
A new restaurant combining upscale and casual to create the quintessential date night hot spot is now open on Long Point Road. Ember Wood Fired Kitchen is the latest brainchild of Glowfisch … Continue Reading
Ice, Ice Baby: Indulge in Brightly Colored Flavors to Stay Cool for the Summer
Summer has arrived. Humidity, a spike in temperatures and the daily occurrence of sweat beads rolling down skin is expected. Looking for a cool way to beat the heat? Lucky for you, the Lowcountry has … Continue Reading
Relish Distinctive Catering: Setting the Scene for Romance
With its majestic oaktree-lined plantations, beautiful beaches and historic charm, Charleston exudes romance, so it comes as no surprise that the wedding industry is booming in nearby Mount Pleasant. … Continue Reading
BUSINESS
Tracey Wonnacott of Lavender Hill Designs
Tracey Wonnacott, owner of Lavender Hill Designs, has combined her passion for European travel and shopping with her love for Southern style. “Most of the products found in the store are sourced from … Continue Reading
Your Happy Nest Nanny & Babysitting Agency: Find A Trusted Professional
When it comes to child care, finding a trusted professional can provide great comfort and relief for parents. Bayly Silverman, owner of Your Happy Nest Nanny & Babysitting Agency, understands this … Continue Reading
Mount Pleasant’s Generational Businesses: Family Trees with Community Roots
Doing business in Mount Pleasant today is entirely different than it was generations ago. I was privileged to spend some time gaining perspective from just a few local businesses whose families have … Continue Reading
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Dr. Margarita Murphy: Changing Lives for the Better
Dr. Margarita Murphy of Colon Surgeons of Charleston helps people with medical conditions they usually don’t want to admit, let alone talk about. She said that many of her patients “suffer in … Continue Reading
Advanced Hearing Care: Setting the Standard for Sound
There’s a lot more to it than just going and buying a device off a shelf Hearing loss is often a gradual process that can seemingly creep up on people. Some of the signs that indicate a decline in … Continue Reading
Profile by Sanford: Tailored Weight Loss
Most of us want to eat properly and take care of our bodies. But sometimes it’s difficult to know exactly what course of action to take to lose and keep off weight and develop a lasting, healthy … Continue Reading
FASHION & BEAUTY
Jean’s of Mount Pleasant: Your One-Stop Bridal Shop
For the soon-to-be bride stepping into Jean’s, I can imagine the anxiety of finding that “perfect dress” simply melting away. Have your dress in mind but no pictures – just a description? No … Continue Reading
843 Nails & Spa: Excellence at Your Fingertips
A business established just over a year ago in Mount Pleasant, 843 Nails & Spa, has certainly made a name for itself in the high-end nail salon business. “We are a second-to-none, upscale nail … Continue Reading
Sohn & McClure Jewelers: History Never Says Goodbye
If you had the power to travel back through time, would you? Would you get to know your ancestors, watch them fall in love or experience important dates in the history of your family? The past … Continue Reading