Harmony. It is something we think about this time of year between early European settlers and Native Americans as we gather for Thanksgiving, between God in heaven and man on earth at Christmas and Hanukkah and harmony with our neighbors when we look up from our phones. How is harmony possible in a town of 96,323 people? Human nature is so complex, at times irritating if … [Read more...]
Best of Mount Pleasant 2024 Party: Cheers to Community
Mount Pleasant Magazine’s 9th annual Best of Mount Pleasant Party was an experience unlike any of our events before. On Sept. 19, an evening of celebration acknowledging the best businesses and professionals that Mount Pleasant has to offer, kicked off on the Hanger Bay of the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point. From the town’s local vendors and businesses to the wonderful people … [Read more...]
All Walks of Faith: Religious Leaders Shine Diversity & Inclusivity
Editor’s Note: The following article is intended to show the strength of religious diversity and inclusivity across our community and how faith interconnects all of us regardless of differences in beliefs. A special thanks to St. Andrews Church, St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, Seacoast Church, Olive Branch AME, Chabad of Charleston, Mount Pleasant Presbyterian and The … [Read more...]
Day in the Life of MPPD: Ride Along
Recently, I was afforded the opportunity to do a deep dive into the day-to-day life of a police officer. I knew working in law enforcement was a career that came with intensity and stress that can at times be dangerous. While on duty responding to a call, the temperament of any situation can change in seconds. I was offered the chance to do a walkthrough tour of the … [Read more...]
Seafair Village: Patriots Point to Debut Luxury Hotel
With Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler naming Charleston the No. 1 vacation destination in the world year after year, developing Patriots Point demanded a clearly defined master plan, according to Ian Duncan, development director of the Bennett Hospitality Group. Having updated sketches of the vision for the project continuously over the last 10 years, Duncan said the … [Read more...]
Brace Yourself: Expecting Above-average Hurricane Season for 2024
The forecasts for the 2024 hurricane season came in fast and furious, with the annual Colorado State University forecast from lead forecaster Dr. Phil Klotzbach first out of the chute. The numbers are staggering! Twenty-three named storms, 11 hurricanes and five major hurricanes. In an average season, we would expect 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major … [Read more...]
Hurricane Preparedness: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Preparing for hurricane weather is a normal yearly occurrence for longtime Mount Pleasant residents. But if you are new to the area or have never experienced what hurricanes can do to homes and places along the coast, now is the time to get ready in case the worst happens this fall – and it very well could. “The Charleston and Mount Pleasant areas are in a zone that averages … [Read more...]
War at Home Female Veteran Honored for Combating PTSD
In 2021, women made up 17.3 percent of the United States’ active-duty armed forces, totaling 231,741 service members, according to the Department of Defense. Brooke Jackson Kahn is one of them. Kahn, a U.S. Army veteran, comes from a military family. “In my family, if you were a man, you were in the military and if you were a woman then you were a nurse.” Kahn was the … [Read more...]
‘A Student Of The Game’ Bishop England Football Employs New Coach
In February, Bishop England High School hired Logan Hall as its next head football coach. The Laurens native said the clear vision of expectations along with the school’s excellent academic reputation motivated him to accept the position. Hall takes over for John Cantey, who led the team for 16 years and won two state titles. However, Bishop England’s football program has … [Read more...]
Kickin’ It New School: Teen Opens Kick It Kicks Boutique Shoe Store
The Mount Pleasant community is a place where entrepreneurship flourishes. Shopping locally at small businesses can serve as motivation for anyone aspiring to become an entrepreneur or business owner themselves. Lucas Taylor, owner of Kick It Kicks in Mount Pleasant, had just that experience. A high school graduate of Philip Simmons High School off Clements Ferry Road, … [Read more...]