As we have watched businesses all around us struggle .to survive in this pandemic, one industry that has thrived, at least in the Lowcountry, is real estate. But what is the true reason it’s doing so well here? Bill Payne, CPA and assistant branch manager at First Home Mortgage in Mount Pleasant, said that it is a combination of many factors. In particular, he described … [Read more...]
Jean’s Bridal of Mount Pleasant: A One-Stop-Shop for Wedding Fashion
More than just a bridal shop, Jean’s is a Mount Pleasant institution. The original store, located in Peachtree Plaza on Coleman Boulevard, opened its doors in 1974, where owner Jean Wellmon sold a variety of fabrics and offered custom alterations. Not long afterward, Wellmon began carrying ready-to-wear fashions, eventually expanding to include formalwear. In 1984, Wellmon … [Read more...]
Environmental Solutions and Services: Keeping It Clean
Known as a subject matter expert in indoor air quality management, Jim Clark, owner of Environmental Solutions and Services, or ESS, .began researching an area of his business that he believed was lacking back in fall 2019. While he saw the need for a product that could deep clean for mold, pathogens and viruses, Clark had no idea how vital this product would become. When … [Read more...]
Vacation Cupboards Bare? Call Groceries Ahead
By Fay M. Boudet Anyone who has taken a vacation knows the relaxation and joy it can bring — but there are often elements .that can cause stress, too. Prepping, packing, fueling up, buying snacks, driving and “Are we there yet?” questions can continue for hours. By the time you arrive at your destination, you’re ready to unpack as quickly as possible and unwind from the … [Read more...]
Oyster Candle Company: Capturing the Ocean in a Candle
Shannon Gallo is passionate about her family, her love of the ocean and her responsibility to live conscientiously on this earth. She is also passionate about oysters. It’s no surprise that her home-grown business, Oyster Candle Company, reflects all these interests. Gallo’s signature oyster shell “tea lights,” created with oyster shells recycled from local restaurants, are … [Read more...]
The Muhler Company: Shelter from the Storm
Each year, Charlestonians collectively cross their fingers, hoping the next hurricane to hit the East coast doesn’t make landfall with the force and destruction of Hugo. Thankfully, there has yet to be a repeat of 1989. Still, to combat the potential power of mother nature, homes in the coastal zone are required to have hurricane glass or an additional hurricane panel to shield … [Read more...]
Embracing Technology: Webster University is Making Progress
In a time when many industries are being turned upside down, it’s hard to imagine what the future of education might look like. At Webster University, they’ve worked hard to provide students with study-from-home solutions that have maintained and enhanced the stellar learning experience they’re known for. Prior to the pandemic, Webster was beginning to integrate a virtual … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Fall Gardening
The heat. Oh my gosh, the heat. August makes us beg for relief. We dream of feeling one cool breeze to let us know fall is a reality, that there will be a moment without humidity wrapping its sticky, warm arms around us. Ah, yes, the salvation of falling fall temperatures. But what about the garden that has been languishing in the heat with us? Its parched beds beg for our … [Read more...]
A Babysitter’s Guide: Rules, How-To’s and What-To-Do’s
These days, I feel my descriptors range from managing editor of Mount Pleasant Magazine to Beezus’ mom and Instagram manager (Beezus is my golden retriever) to daughter, sister and aunt within a rapidly growing family scattered all over the U.S. (and soon abroad); but what many may not know about me is I also moonlight as a babysitter several evenings and weekends a month — and … [Read more...]
Automotive Excellence: A ‘Family’ at Your Service
Since 2001, Johnny Page and his wife have used their local business, Automotive Excellence, to provide the people of Mount Pleasant with outstanding automobile service. Recently, Page has expanded the business, opening a second shop in the area. “When I finished school, I started working for other mechanic shops before I realized there’s enough work for everybody, so I … [Read more...]