It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas, college football season! With football season comes tailgating, school colors, big screen TVs and of course, rivalry. Some of the most heated rivalries over the years have included Army and Navy, Alabama and Auburn, Michigan and Ohio State, Georgia and Florida, Texas and Texas A&M and University of Southern … [Read more...]
Local Cheerleaders Rally for Community Change: Girls of Fall
In a vibrant city known for its rich history and undeniable Southern charm, the high school cheerleading squads of Mount Pleasant have taken their team spirit beyond the football field and into the heart of the community. These dynamic young individuals have discovered the power of their voices, determination and teamwork, using their talents not only to uplift their school, … [Read more...]
Friday Night Lights: Mount Pleasant Football Teams of Yesteryear
Are you ready for some football? Those Friday night lights have finally arrived – and after a long, hot summer, they are exactly what we’ve all been waiting for. But even if you’re not a football fan, rooting for the hometown team is a must. For close to 50 years, the Wando Warriors football program was the only team in town. Now, with the Bengals of Lucy Beckham … [Read more...]
Hurricane Preparedness: Never Too Early to be Ready for Storm Strategy
“The Charleston and Mount Pleasant areas are in a zone that averages 50-69 hurricane storms every hundred years,” said John Cangialosi, senior hurricane specialist with the National Hurricane Center in Miami. “And since the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, we encourage everyone to take steps now for any potential storms, especially if you have recently … [Read more...]
Recharged: Charleston Battery Adds New Stadium Features, New Coach
Move over and make some room baseball. America has fallen in love with all things soccer. The sport has seen an explosion of popularity among fans and players, from youth to professional league teams and every level in between. It’s no different in the Lowcountry, and perhaps even more so thanks to our beloved Charleston Battery. While making Charleston residents and soccer … [Read more...]
Print Whose Cause? Your Cause! Thriving Print Company Fills Gap in Nonprofit Industry
When Inc.com named Mount Pleasant-based Print Your Cause as the fastest-growing business in South Carolina in 2023, co-founder Jayson Tompkins was honored, but he wasn’t surprised. After all, a business that’s grown 1,583% over the last two years alone is sure to attract some attention, both local and national. And when you add in a mission to serve schools and nonprofits … [Read more...]
Lights, Camera… Mount Pleasant’s First Big Screen Experience
Who doesn’t enjoy a good movie? Some folks prefer the convenience of streaming a flick at home, but to many there’s nothing like the experience of seeing a movie on the big screen. Talk to some longtime residents of Mount Pleasant and you may hear them reminiscing about catching a show at the long-gone drive-in movie theater the Sea Breeze, nicknamed the “Mosquito Drive-in” … [Read more...]
The Fighting Lady: USS Yorktown Turns 80; Patriots Point Names First Lady
Mount Pleasant’s local historical treasure, the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, has plenty to celebrate. On April 15, the organization celebrated the 80th anniversary of the USS Yorktown’s commissioning in Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1943 with its “The Fighting Lady Turns 80” event. The aircraft carrier was nicknamed “The Fighting Lady” by her crew during World War … [Read more...]
Town Spirit: Mount Pleasant Takes Home Third All-America City Award
Mount Pleasant Town Hall is buzzing with anticipation for plans and projects after securing a third All-America City Award. The town has now won the prestigious award three times (2010, and 2018) which is the most of any municipality in the Palmetto State. In early 2023, a team of town staff members began the lengthy process of applying for the designation while emphasizing … [Read more...]
Bust a Move: The Legislator Who Made the Shag the Official SC State Dance
Twenty-four states do their Promenades, Do-Si-Dos and Allemande Lefts with pride during their official state dance, the square dance. Wisconsinites claim the polka. Out in California it’s the West Coast Swing while the bayou country of Louisiana rocks with the Cajun Jig. North Carolina and Kentucky hit the dance floor for clogging while in Hawaii, of course, the official dance … [Read more...]