Oyster shells are the backbone of our coastal community in Charleston. They represent good fortune and remind us of how blessed we are to live in a town by the sea. In 2019, the Town of Mount Pleasant’s (TOMP) Culture, Arts & Pride Commission launched a unique public art initiative called Art on the Half Shell. Six years later, the town’s program continues to … [Read more...]
Pillar of Beauty: Ravenel Bridge Spans 20 Years Of Travel
One of the most iconic images in Charleston, if not the entire Lowcountry, the Ravenel Bridge has been featured in movies, television shows, magazines, books, a record album cover, countless photographs and even a video game. None of that should be surprising. The majestic structure complements the beauty of the rivers and saltwater marshes, affording a view unlike any … [Read more...]
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette Speaks to Mount Pleasant Chamber: Strictly Business
It’s all about business. Pamela Evette was preaching to the choir when she spoke at the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce luncheon in August. From student apprenticeships to scholarships at technical colleges to an online database for youth employment and outreach targeting at-risk youth, South Carolina’s lieutenant governor connected the dots that impact businesses in the … [Read more...]
Veteran Volunteers Who Sacrifice Their Time: Salute to Service
Veterans who served their country often maintain that service-oriented mindset after leaving the military and shift to serving their communities. As our nation celebrates Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and honors the heroes that protect our freedoms, we salute local veterans who volunteer their time and talents. Woody Caine Woody Caine served 26 years of active duty as a U.S. … [Read more...]
Fueled Up: Charleston Cars & Coffee Runs on High Octane and Caffeine
Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by the late Bill Farley in 2016. Farley was a beloved contributor to Mount Pleasant Magazine. Thanks for your devotion, Bill. There’s a popular club in Mount Pleasant that meets every weekend, but has no admission requirements, no membership rolls, no dues and, pretty much, no rules. Everyone is welcome to join just by … [Read more...]
Fine Tuned: Wando Band Marches To Its Own Beat
Pretend you’re a K-12 teacher looking for a job and come across this ad: Sound impossible to achieve? Not if it’s with the 235 members of the Wando High School Marching Band, all of whom operate as one large single unit, which has not only won 15 state band championships from 2005-23, but is also recognized nationwide under the tutelage of Bobby Lambert and Lanie Radecke as … [Read more...]
Christ Our King-Stella Maris: Mission in Motion
At Christ Our King - Stella Maris School, community and service are not just an extracurricular activity. They are embedded in each area of the school day and a part of the culture. Each year, eighth grade students dive into a year-long service project that not only builds empathy and leadership but strengthens their connection to the community beyond the school’s walls. Young … [Read more...]
Charting History, Patriots Point: 50 Years Of Maritime Memories
Key Takeaways 50 Years Young & Economic Anchor: Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, which turned 50 this year, began in the 1970s as a strategic venture to lure tourist dollars to the economically-struggling Charleston area. More Than Just Ships: The complex has grown far beyond the iconic USS Yorktown and its historic flotilla. The 465-acre site now hosts a public … [Read more...]
Learning Curve: New Principals Share Their Principles
LaTanya Butler of Philip Simmons High School LaTanya Butler, the new principal of Philip Simmons High School, is ready to come home. She’s eager to start this new chapter and come back to high school after serving in a middle school. A longtime Berkeley County educator and Goose Creek native, Butler is deeply entrenched in the local community and already has built … [Read more...]
Creeps on the Coast: East Cooper Tales From the Crypt
Behind the serenity and beauty of the exquisite Lowcountry landscape lies the story of a hallowed and sacred land, saturated with the suffocated screams of ghosts from the bygone plantation era. During the height of the cash crop culture, Georgetown County was home to more than 200 rice plantations, their fields tilled by the hands of African slaves. Mosquitos, alligators, … [Read more...]