If you are a licensed driver, new or experienced, then you are probably not a fan of being pulled over by law enforcement. Just the thought of this might bring on anxious feelings. If this sounds familiar you are not alone, no matter how long you’ve been behind the wheel. Even if a run-in with the law doesn’t ruffle your feathers, just imagine the level of anxiety that an … [Read more...]
The Venue: Restoring Heart to Performing Arts
The theatre, the theatre, where art thou? For the first time in a long time, a vibrant cultural and performing arts center will fill a major void and call Mount Pleasant home once again. Picture a hip place where families and adults of all ages can enjoy an entertaining evening while taking in the arts. That’s been nonexistent in the East Cooper area for the past decade – … [Read more...]
The Old Village: Unparalleled Beauty
Listed by Brian Mello with Dunes Properties, 202 Bank Street sold for $14 million in 2025, an astounding $500,000 over the original asking price. Perched on a high bluff along the Charleston Harbor, this extraordinary deepwater home offers one of the most commanding waterfront vistas in all of Mount Pleasant — stretching from the downtown skyline across the Charleston Harbor to … [Read more...]
Gifts from the Sea: Art on the Half Shell
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...]
Schirmer Insurance Group: Family & Faith
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...]
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...]