Spring has arrived again, and throughout the Lowcountry the landscape is transforming all around us. Dedicated gardeners have returned to their modest flower beds while full-time horticulturists prepare their tools to create magnificent floral and arboreal masterpieces for all to see. Many of the area’s prominent plantations and historic sites boast some of the most amazing … [Read more...]
Sommbá Cocina: The Dance Between Wine and Food
On Jan. 31 the front doors opened to Sommbá Cocina restaurant, and the shape of dining in Mount Pleasant would never be the same. From the high-octane team that brought you SAVI Cucina and Wine Bar, Sommbá promises small plates with big flavor — and an even bigger wine cellar—to keep guests coming back for more. When they set out to open their new restaurant, business … [Read more...]
Laurel & Lawton: Gifts For Any Occasion
Laurel & Lawton has only been open for seven months but it is already becoming a household name. The brainchild of retired teacher Ashley Davis, this boutique store full of unique and thoughtful gifts has found a niche in the Queensborough Shopping Center. “I went through a period where I wasn’t working during the pandemic and I thought to myself, ‘What’s my skill set, … [Read more...]
Strong in Faith: Christ Our King-Stella Maris
Certifications, accreditations and awards — Christ Our King-Stella Maris has earned numerous accolades. An exceptional school, COKSM uses the successful president/principal administration model that ensures a cohesive relationship between academics and operations. The elementary and middle school has thrived under the leadership of president John Byrnes and principal Susan … [Read more...]
Double the Care Coastal: Carolina Physical Therapy
Great things come in pairs. This holds true for the physical therapists at Coastal Carolina Physical Therapy. Originally from Maine, twin brothers Dr. Alexander Nadeau, PT, DPT, and Dr. Thomas Nadeau, PT, DPT, who attended physical therapy school together at Husson University, just opened their new practice in Mount Pleasant on Jan. 2. Centered around family and community, … [Read more...]
Servicing Your Entire Game: Holy City Tennis
Walk into a random sports shop asking about tennis and you will probably find someone to point you to some racquets and tennis balls. Entering Holy City Tennis in Mount Pleasant offers a completely different customer service experience. When owner Daniel DiNardo greets you, you’ll be in the capable hands of a professional committed to making your tennis game as good as … [Read more...]
An Ode to Arthur Ravenel
Arthur Ravenel loved his family, his town and his state — all to which he was a revered leader and protector. We see that love every time we cross the bridge of his namesake going to and from Mount Pleasant. Sometimes when I cross the Ravenel Bridge, I’ll think of the encounters I’ve had with “Cousin Arthur.” Those thoughts make me smile and take me back to a time when a … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to the Charleston Museum: 250 Years and Counting
America’s first museum is celebrating the extraordinary milestone of turning 250 in 2023. The Charleston Museum’s age is impressive, but perhaps even more so are its offerings. It is more than just home to an abundance of artifacts. Special workshops in sweetgrass basket weaving, indigo dying and more are also part of the museum’s focus and take place on a continual basis. … [Read more...]
Patriots Point: It’s More Than a Museum
Is Patriots Point a military museum, the home of three aging warships and one of the largest collections of airplanes in the nation and a monument to the men and women who kept the Axis Alliance from its sinister World War II goal of world domination? Or is it a high-tech, hands-on collection of science- and history-related exhibits designed to entertain and educate visitors of … [Read more...]