There was a time in the not-so-distant past when the population of Mount Pleasant was lower, but the volume of shrimp boats lining Shem Creek was higher. Captain Rocky Magwood, a fourth-generation shrimper, remembers a time when shrimp boats were lined up three-to-a-dock up and down the creek, about 80 of them in total. Twenty-five years ago, that number had dwindled to … [Read more...]

Editor’s Note: Jessica Chandler was a close friend and colleague of radio personality TJ Phillips and the longtime co-host of “TJ & Jessica in the Morning” on 92.5 Kickin’ Country. Our work week was a little different than most. 4:30 a.m. arrival, always a dark empty parking lot. We would say hello to each other and regroup the events of our daily lives and then share it … [Read more...]

Perhaps you’ve noticed the vacant lot as you’ve turned off Highway 17 onto Mathis Ferry Road, just past the first traffic circle. More likely than not, however, you haven’t paid it much attention. But that’s about to change. The empty lot on the corner of 5th Avenue will soon become the site of a new park — but not just any park. This one will serve as a heritage memorial … [Read more...]

Parents, kids, outdoor exercise enthusiasts and dog owners alike – rejoice! The park we have all been curiously eyeing each time we come down the north side of the Ravenel is now open and ready for your next adventure. Since Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park opened in 2009, it has become one of the iconic locations that defines our town. Phase 3 of this project closes the book on … [Read more...]

The Town of Mount Pleasant surprised college basketball and WNBA analyst and local resident Debbie Antonelli at a May 15 press event, announcing that the Town Hall Gym will be named in her honor. It will henceforth be known as the Debbie Antonelli Gymnasium. Antonelli, who has called women’s and men’s college basketball for ESPN and CBS among others, was recognized for her … [Read more...]

The Daniel Island Yacht Club opened its doors to the public in January and since then has quickly become one of Charleston’s most sought-after event venues. Tucked away on the Wando River, the Yacht Club offers a blend of Southern hospitality and nautical tradition that feels both sophisticated and welcoming. It evokes an air of timeless elegance and combines colonial charm … [Read more...]

Megan Molten, founder and chief creative officer of Megan Molten Design + Shop, has always had a passion for interior design. When Molten purchased her first home, she started sharing the “modern coastal” spaces she was creating on social media as a hobby. Soon, that project demanded all of her time outside of her full-time corporate job in health care sales. She decided that … [Read more...]

With over 40 years of experience, Schirmer Insurance Group has worked to earn the trust of the Lowcountry. As an independent agency, they have the flexibility to meet the demands of both personal and commercial insurance needs while also representing an array of carriers such as Nationwide Insurance. As lifelong Charlestonians, they have a deep understanding of the … [Read more...]

In 1978, Ray Hudson had a vision, not for himself, but for his son. While he had never been self-employed, he believed in the value of business ownership which he wanted his son to experience firsthand. So at just 21 years old, Cliff opened Hudson’s Import Service. The reasoning was simple: if the business failed, he would still have a home, and only the business itself … [Read more...]

After living in Charlotte, North Carolina, for nine years, Pastor Randy Forrester was called to serve at St. Andrew’s Church in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village. His wife Paisley, their daughter Azure and three sons Julian, Clive and Finlay were also ready to make the change. In 2017, the circumstances worked out for the church, schools and neighborhood to overlap, something they … [Read more...]