By Katherine Waters There were more surprises than expected in 2020, but for Buxton & Collie LLC, some of those surprises were cause for celebration. In the same year they celebrated their 10-year anniversary, the attorneys at Buxton & Collie won three Best of Mount Pleasant awards — Best Attorney: Business, Best Attorney: Real Estate and Best Attorney: Trusts and … [Read more...]

By Katherine Waters In the spring of 2020, people all over the country found themselves readjusting to meet the demands presented by the global pandemic. Lindsey Nowak and Lizz Schleifer were among that group. Both women had careers in other industries, but once the pandemic started, they noticed many local small businesses had to close to keep their employees and clients … [Read more...]

By Janet E. Perrigo For essential businesses such as Lowcountry Contractors, work has not just held steady but actually grown in the past several months. After a short closure to regroup and set new COVID-19 safety protocols, Jeremy Blackstock’s company reopened to respond to increasing requests for remodels, repairs and building projects. Blackstock credits his healthy … [Read more...]

By Janet E. Perrigo If you know what you like but can’t quite put a name to it, don’t worry. Angie Balderson, owner of Haven’s Furniture, and Vilmarie Bennett, the store’s interior decorator, can help you. In fact, their expertise in timeless décor and trending styles has helped them recently earn Mount Pleasant’s Best Interior Decorators, Best Furniture Store and Best … [Read more...]

By Claire Lepson A lot of work goes into the Best Of cover shoot every year, from picking the perfect location to coordinating with all of the attendees. But one of ..the most important and impactful aspects of the shoot is the array of beautiful black-tie outfits donned by our winners. Since 2016, Mount Pleasant formalwear institution Jean’s Bridal has provided luxurious … [Read more...]

By Janet E Perrigo John Price cares deeply about his reputation and his hometown. As a lifelong resident of the greater Charleston area and a practicing attorney here since 1985, he believes a good name is his most valuable asset. He and his team at John Price Law Firm LLC are deliberate about “building and upholding that good reputation every day.” When asked about … [Read more...]

By Claire Lepson The past year has been full of uncertainty, but our readers are very certain about one thing in particular: their love for Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center and Lowcountry Beauty and Wellness Spa. Operated by Dr. Jack and Michele Hensel, the local business duo earned awards in the categories of Best Plastic Surgeon, Best Botox Injections and Best Weight Loss … [Read more...]

By Stephen Boyer Walking into an eye exam at Waring Vision Institute is not just another mundane clinical visit — rather, it’s a visual experience. As you are greeted by fine artwork and a gallery-like atmosphere – an ode to all that eyesight has to offer a person – a sense of serenity and quality immediately become evident in this practice of George O. Waring, IV, MD, FACS, … [Read more...]

By Colin McCandless Charleston native Dr. Andrew Saffer, a podiatric physician with Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists and Best Podiatrist winner for the third consecutive year, had yearned to open a practice ever since completing podiatric medical training in Ohio. In 2006, his dream materialized when he partnered with childhood friend Dr. Adam Brown and started the … [Read more...]

By John Torsiello Mercedes-Benz of Mount Pleasant, owned by Baker Motor Company, has worked diligently since it opened to create a culture that fosters unity, personal growth and a service-oriented mentality. This philosophy of doing business has elevated the customer experience and differentiated the dealership from the competition. In fact, Baker Motor Company won Best … [Read more...]