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Key Players in the Town Keep Things Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is no longer a sleepy little place “over the bridge” and minutes from Charleston. The Town of Mount Pleasant has been awarded “All- American City” among other national honors. Both the Mount Pleasant Police Department and the Mount Pleasant Fire Department are nationally accredited agencies, the prize after a rigorous battery of tests, reports and analyses. The bar has … [Read More]

The End of a Pig Tale

Porky Pig became a big star back in the 1930s. The Three Little Pigs have been escaping the Big Bad Wolf since the mid-1800s. And who can forget those little piggies on a baby’s toes, especially the little one, who cried “wee, wee, wee” all the way home? They’ve been around for three centuries or more. But if you grew up in the South, all references of a porcine nature are secondary to … [Read More]

Sally Walker, a professional dog walker and real estate agent, basks in the open, friendly golf cart culture.

A Ride to Remember

I cornered my black Toyota sedan into the scenic I’On community one Saturday afternoon in June. Among the precariously-parked Range Rovers and Mercedes’ driven by distracted moms, I noticed the golf carts. They were everywhere. After nearly getting lost, I eventually pulled behind what is known around the neighborhood as “the Rolls Royce of golf carts.” It’s actually a golf car, or, … [Read More]

Her Story – Mount Pleasant Author Pens New Book

Some writers are fortunate in the fact that they recognize a great story while it is still taking place. Thus they are able to procure all the moments, conversations and other portions of life that will help formulate their masterpiece. It's also no surprise that when it comes to family stories, the origins often take place in a kitchen, where food and fellowship are vehicles for … [Read More]

Third Time’s the Charm

Make Plans to Attend the 2013 Business and Community Expo. In its first two years, the Mount Pleasant Entrepreneur and Business Expo gave local companies, professionals and organizations an excellent opportunity to market their products and services to residents and visitors. Throughout the day, attendees and vendors exchanged ideas and contact information with one goal in mind: to get the word … [Read More]

GOING OUT

Sipping in the Shade – Wine Under the Oaks at Boone Hall

Baking cookies, hanging ornaments and sipping hot cocoa are treasured events of the holiday season. But in the Lowcountry, so is attending Boone Hall Plantation’s Wine Under the Oaks. The Dec. 8 holiday wine, food and entertainment festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and Boone Hall is determined to make it the best one yet. Those who have attended in past years have … [Read More...]

The SOL Will Rise – New Restaurant Brings Flavor

I stepped into what used to be the Charleston Crab House on Highway 17 North just in time to see an awesome transformation taking place. The building was in the midst of becoming SOL, a new restaurant in Mount Pleasant that promises cozy, upscale atmosphere, great food created from scratch and the kind of customer service you get only from an independent establishment. SOL was dreamed up … [Read More...]

Babes in Toyland – Toys for Tots Gala Returns to Waterfront Park

Right before I started writing this article, an application on my smartphone for breaking news informed me that members of the U.S. Senate had reached an agreement regarding the debt ceiling and, thus, the federal government would no longer be shut down. Earlier, Mount Pleasant Toys for Tots leader Ken Glasson and I sat down for coffee and discussed the importance of the Toys for Tots program – … [Read More...]

Laid Back and Delicious: Finz Bar & Grill

As I approached Finz, a local restaurant with a funky feel located just off of Coleman Boulevard, my stroll slowed and my nostrils were engulfed by the scent of slow-smoked barbeque brisket, beef tips and wings. I opened the restaurant’s swinging glass door and was greeted by the friendly chatter of the 4 p.m. regulars. “Man, the Cowboys are looking tough this year,” boasted a man to his … [Read More...]