The Guiding Life: Siren Song of the Salt Water
For people passionate enough to scrape together a living by fishing, it’s more than just a job. Guiding is a way of life – a tough, wonderful life. For the rest of us, fishing is just occasional recreation, the once-every-so-often chance to spend time with our kids or maybe get away with the guys. On the surface, the lure of fishing for a living sounds romantic, but, every year, new wannabe … [Read More]
Hidden Retreat, Special Treat – Mount Pleasant’s Marsh View Trail
Less than 50 years ago, Rifle Range Road was a quiet rural route surrounded by small farms. Today the farms are gone and cars speed by, bringing folks to one of the many residential neighborhoods that line the roadway. Many are unaware of a hidden retreat that lies behind the Mount Pleasant Waterworks complex. When I was asked to write about Marsh View Trail, my first … [Read More]
Femme Fighting: Life on the Roller Derby Team
By Courtney O’Leary • aka Grace Smelly • #08 Taking a deep breath, I force myself to close my eyes and contain and control the growing nerves in the pit of my stomach. My palms are sweating and I swear my hands are trembling. I don’t get nervous often, but, right now, my entire body is humming with energy. My life as a stay-at-home mom in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village is a sweet but … [Read More]
Plant Your Love and Let it Grow: Mount Pleasant Bursts at the Seams
If you think you're seeing a lot more smiling faces as you make your way around Mount Pleasant, you aren't simply imagining things. If you answered yes to any of these questions and you think things are slightly more crowded just because the tourists are in town, think again. According to the Census Bureau, Mount Pleasant was not only the fastest-growing large city in South … [Read More]
Hidden Retreat, Special Treat – Mount Pleasant’s Marsh View Trail
Less than 50 years ago, Rifle Range Road was a quiet rural route surrounded by small farms. Today the farms are gone and cars speed by, bringing folks to one of the many residential neighborhoods that line the roadway. Many are unaware of a hidden retreat that lies behind the Mount Pleasant Waterworks complex. When I was asked to write about Marsh View Trail, my first … [Read More]
GOING OUT
In Pursuit of the Trivial
I f you’ve never heard of Alex Trebek, you might want to skip this article. On the other hand, if you happen to know the answers to such “Jeopardy-style” questions as which director won the Academy Award in 1962 (David Lean, “Lawrence of Arabia”) and where the largest stadium in the world is located (North Korea, 150,000 total capacity) Trivia Night in Mount Pleasant might … [Read More...]
Sky is the Limit: Sky Zone, Mount Pleasant
If you’ve ever fantasized about joining Cirque du Soleil or passed a kids’ birthday jump castle and wished you weren’t too big to get in on the fun, your dreams can now come true – right here in Mount Pleasant. Whether you are 8 or 80, you can experience a freedom that’s as close to weightlessness as most of us will ever get at Sky Zone, the Lowcountry’s first indoor … [Read More...]
Funny Name, Fun Food: My Father’s Moustache
Robb Walker’s newest restaurant is unlike any other in Mount Pleasant. The walls are adorned with photos of the people who were running the world in the 1940s. Traditional American fare is on the menu, but so are meals more often found in the British Isles. Diners can enjoy a game of darts, and the brand of football most often shown on the TV screens is the version Americans call … [Read More...]
Fire It Up! Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
A good friend of mine is going to be quite pleased when she hears the news that Brixx in Mount Pleasant is putting our favorite pimento cheese dip back on the appetizer menu. Brixx Wood Fired Pizza has been a spot of ours in East Cooper for quite some time – and one of the reasons, I suspect, is that the restaurant is never boring. Take, for example, one of their signature pizzas, … [Read More...]
LOOKING GOOD
So You Want to Be an Iron Man (or Woman)?
Three years ago, Corky Alexander was a disabled veteran facing a myriad of medical issues. While … [Read More...]
Say “I Do” in Style: New Ideas for Your Special Day
Local couples have always known that East Cooper is perfect for weddings, but it took Ryan Reynolds … [Read More...]
Don’t Wait! Get Back Into Shape
The holidays are a time for indulgence, and rightly so; after all, we’ve survived another year. … [Read More...]
EATING WELL
Under the Sun or Stars: The Rusty Rudder Offers Outdoor Dining
One way to take advantage of the Lowcountry’s magnificent weather is to enjoy an excellent meal … [Read More...]
An Island Tradition: Laura Alberts
While Daniel Island is a relatively recently-established community, Karen Elsey, a founder of Laura … [Read More...]
Easy and Breezy: Red’s Ice House
It’s late afternoon at Red’s Ice House on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, time to sit back on the … [Read More...]
FEELING GOOD
Hearing Loss Can Signal Other Problems
There was a time when hearing loss was simply considered to be an aspect of … [Read More...]
There’s a Doctor in the House: Home Remedies
Recently, I cast a net and was pleased with my catch. All of my family, friends and friends of … [Read More...]
Coastal Carolina Research Center
The story of how Coastal Carolina Research Center in Mount Pleasant came to be begins in 1997, when … [Read More...]
NETWORKING
Nothing but Networking
According to Webster’s, an “expo” is a “public exhibition or show, as of … [Read More...]
Bookworms, Rejoice! New Mount Pleasant Library Planned for Carolina Park
Most residents of Mount Pleasant have visited the regional library on Anna Knapp Boulevard … [Read More...]
A Go-To for Luxury: Mount Pleasant Jewelers
For a young guy, Alex Head knows his jewelry. He may only be 23, but Head has a lifetime of … [Read More...]
