If you had a time machine that could take you back to the Town of Mount Pleasant in 1970, you might be tempted to think you had landed elsewhere by mistake. The landscape would be home to less than 6,200 people. There would be no Memorial Waterfront Park, no Ravenel Bridge, no long-term economic development strategy for the future, no worries over greenspace and resources … [Read more...]
The Unfathomable Flood: Hearts Open for Hurricane Helene Relief
Sept. 27. It was my father’s birthday. He was in the Lowcountry visiting. My siblings were in Asheville where we’re all from; where they still live. They had plans to wait out the storm, then drive down to celebrate. And why wouldn’t they? That’s how it had always gone. Our mountain town is over 2,000 feet above sea level and almost 300 miles to shore. If a hurricane ever … [Read more...]
All American Boulevard: New Traffic Route Honors Local Military Heroes
It’s going to span only a few thousand feet and will take just another 10 months to complete, but when finished, the new All American Boulevard is expected to not only alleviate Mount Pleasant’s growing traffic density on U.S. 17, but also to better connect area neighborhoods, businesses and services. “All American Boulevard will provide an alternative route… making it … [Read more...]
Mayor’s Message: Deck The Halls With Harmony
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...]