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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

When customers leave your store, what do you want them to remember? We hope our customers know how much they are valued. We strive to have the best and friendliest staff. We love to be known for our professional grooming services as well as our top-of-the-line products. We hope they continue to come back because we put a smile on their face and a wag in their dog’s … [Read more...]

What is it like working in Mount Pleasant? It’s the people, our dance and gymnastics families who spread the word, who have made our experience a pleasure. They are the heart. They want the best for their children. We use dance and gymnastics as our vehicle to promote growth, health, self-esteem and involvement in our community. What is most rewarding? The smiling students … [Read more...]