If you visit Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, you might notice that many residents don’t seem to resemble the conventional perception of Alzheimer’s patients. That’s because the MPG residents, and the staff who cares for them, are fighting the disease tooth-and-nail, with the intention of keeping their minds and spirits fresh and vibrant. “I think what … [Read more...]
Members Matter Most at Reader-chosen South Carolina Federal Credit Union
Describe the atmosphere. What do you want customers to take away from the credit union? South Carolina Federal Credit Union is a member-owner financial institution that offers a full range of financial services, including savings and investments, checking, credit cards and loans. We exist solely for the benefit of our members. We hope our members recognize our priority is … [Read more...]
Viva Tacos Touts Some of the Best Food in Town: Chow down with Yesenia Leon
What is it like working with Mount Pleasant? I love it! The community really believes in supporting local. We feel the love and support. We feel like our customers are family. You’ve been named one of the best after only two years. What led you to success? We strive to give our best. When you come to Viva, we want you to feel like you are going to eat in our little town in … [Read more...]
Lowcountry Yoga is one of Mount Pleasant’s Best: Meet Owner Erica Lindquist
What is the most rewarding part of your business? The community. The concept for Lowcountry Yoga began years before we opened. We believed in what we wanted to put forth, but the level in which the community has welcomed us has been more than spectacular. It’s an amazing feeling to walk into the studio and feel the warmth and love of students who joined as strangers and … [Read more...]
It’s Not Hearsay: Holy City Hearing is Voted Best
What do you love about being a local business? My wife Nancy and I opened our hearing center in March of 2014. We are one of the last independently-owned hearing centers in the area. Most others are owned or controlled by a single manufacturer. We can choose among all the manufacturers we want to work with. What is it like working with the Mount Pleasant community? Owning … [Read more...]
Palmetto Christian Academy: Best in Lowcountry – Nine Years and Counting
Walk through the doors of Palmetto Christian Academy and you will quickly discover why families are grateful to be a part of this vibrant learning community that is also deeply rooted in faith. It’s a feeling — one facilitated by staff, parents, students and community. PCA is not only growing as a premium choice for parents, but it was also recently recognized as the area’s … [Read more...]
Lowcountry Hurricane Protection and Shutters is One of the Best in the Biz
Owner JD Cooper Talks Shop, Shutters and Staying Power What led to your success? I am a native Charlestonian and have always loved the water. At age 15 I became a commercial fisherman. As our town grew, I wanted to get into the construction industry—and found my niche with exterior shutters in 2004 as an exterior shutter installer. I have always been an entrepreneur at heart … [Read more...]
Pitt Street Pharmacy: Classic Service, Classic Décor and the Great American Classic Grilled Cheese
When Pitt Street Pharmacy took root in the 1940s in what is now Old Village in Mount Pleasant, it was one of many such pharmacies across the U.S. Now, it’s not only a rare original find; its persistence, food and feel have led to something of a national revival of soda bars like Pitt Street has always been. “Our pharmacy attracts all ages — from the little ones who want to … [Read more...]
For the Love of Mount Pleasant: On Site for the 2023 Best Of Photo Shoot
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words” or “it takes a village.” Both of these popular expressions apply to the journey I recently embarked on, which culminated on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in front of the iconic “Welcome to Mount Pleasant” sign at the Long Point Road exit. The journey began with a lot of questions, concerns and just plain … [Read more...]
Standard is Key at Park West Veterinary
What went through your mind when you were told you were voted best veterinarian? We are honored to have served Mount Pleasant for 19 years and are so grateful to be recognized as the best. What specifically makes it a “tail-wagging” experience for your clients? I think our clients love coming to us because we care as much about the experience they and their pets have at … [Read more...]