The November 2023 elections for the Town of Mount Pleasant weren’t as close as other parts of Charleston County, or even high in voter turnout, but they could eventually prove to be the most significant for area residents and leaders. On the table is a long-standing issue: whether to limit future growth and development in a drastic fashion, or to let the market continue to … [Read more...]
Year in Review: Mount Pleasant Achievements, Accolades in 2023
From gaining national recognition to expanding environmental, recreational and economic opportunities, the Town of Mount Pleasant heads into the new year a stronger and more prosperous community. In this Year in Review, with the help of Town Administrator Eric DeMoura, we’re highlighting the Town of Mount Pleasant’s most noteworthy accomplishments of 2023. Greening Up the … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Home Showcase Slated for March 9-10
Listen to our Radio Ad Download & View PDF: Speaker Schedule | Floor Plan Mount Pleasant’s Very Own Home Show Coming To Town Since our town has grown exponentially over the past decade, the staff at Mount Pleasant Magazine feels that Mount Pleasant should have its own event just for homes. An event that showcases Mount Pleasant’s designers, home builders, … [Read more...]
Nightmare in Paradise: Local Family Vacationing Witnesses Hawaii Wildfires
We changed the travel dates for our dream vacation to Hawaii. Looking back, I don’t know if this decision was a blessing or not. Our lives will be forever altered for the better as to what our eyes have seen, ears have heard and the smells we tried to avert. Our family learned many lessons, none of which fall short of the value of a life and the gift of life that God has … [Read more...]
Zen and Resilience: Local Yoga Studio Overcomes All Odds
Labeling Tricia Hughey a strong woman is an understatement. First of all, she’s been practicing yoga for over 20 years. For the co-owner of Yoga Daily, finding zen through yoga and meditation is practically second nature, and it’s helped shape her remarkable resilience and can-do attitude. However, both of those strengths were put to the test in 2023, when not one, but two … [Read more...]
Crush Yard: Where Recreation and Relaxation Co-exist
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America, with an average growth rate over the past three years of 158.6 percent, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. The number of pickleball players in the U.S. now totals 36.5 million. Combining elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton, pickleball is a paddle sport with two or four players playing … [Read more...]
Spicing Things Up Mustard Seed Shutters After 3 Decades; LoLA Cajun-creole Cuisine to Come
Mom-and-pop restaurants are places where you feel the love because the chef in the kitchen treats you like family. Of course these days, franchises and chains make up the bulk of dining options, while mom-and-pop establishments are becoming rarer. But, there are still some that are going strong, even as other longtime family-owned restaurants end their run. After 28 years … [Read more...]
The Highest Honor: Patriots Point to Upgrade Medal of Honor Museum Aboard USS Yorktown
When walking through the streets of Charleston or an adjacent plantation, the echoes of history can be heard and seen all around. We are encouraged to remember important lessons, lest history repeat itself. Lessons we continue to learn. The Charleston area serves as a catalyst for enrichment, with centuries of history and evolving culture. The USS Yorktown is part of that … [Read more...]
Red Carpet Meets Blue Ribbon: Mt. Pleasant School Achieves National Excellence
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School in Mount Pleasant has recently been named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, one of 353 schools nationwide to be honored with the award this year through the U.S. Department of Education. “The honorees for our 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award have set a national example for what it means to raise the bar in education. … [Read more...]
Gone But Not Forgotten: East Cooper’s First Place of Worship
With many historic churches dotting the skyline, Charleston is often called the Holy City. People forget that there is a good share of picturesque old churches on the other side of the Ravenel Bridge as well: St. Andrew’s, Christ Church, St. Paul’s, Friendship AME, Mount Pleasant Presbyterian and more. But where was the very first place of worship east of the Cooper? The answer … [Read more...]