Cameron Reid chose Mount Pleasant as the place she wanted to start her career because, quite simply, she fell in love with the area while attending the College of Charleston. “This community is so welcoming and pet-friendly, I knew they would support my business,” said the owner of Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming, voted among the area’s “Best Groomers” by the readers of Mount … [Read more...]

It goes without saying that everybody who works at Pooch Palace is a bone-afied dog lover, but their credentials actually go a lot further than that. With a number of trained professionals on staff, including several veterinary technicians, it’s no wonder the dogs stay healthy and happy, no matter their breed or temperament – and it’s no wonder readers of Mount Pleasant … [Read more...]

Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union, voted Best Credit Union and taking second place for Best Bank by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, has deep roots in the Charleston Jerry Jenkins, branch manager of the Heritage Trust on Coleman Boulevard, who spent 10 years at Bank of America and five at Sun Trust Bank before moving to Heritage Trust two years ago, highlighted some … [Read more...]

Those who crave an exceptional experience consider Burtons Grill & Bar in Mount Pleasant a go-to for dining out. This year, Mount Pleasant Magazine readers gave a special accolade to Christine Calcavecchia as Best Server, a prime team member of Burtons who always greets her tables with a smile and follows through with making each meal great. According to General Manager … [Read more...]

This February will mark 17 years since Kent Frits took over this local hangout from a guy named – are you ready? – Art. A self-described restaurateur-turned-bar owner, Kent has worked for almost a quarter-century for corporate restaurant chains such as Red Lobster and Chili’s. When Chili’s asked him to move one more time, he and his family declined because they had found their … [Read more...]

The Real Estate Firm has discovered something that allows them stand out from the competition. The Real Estate Firm was created in 2015 by Jay and Mandy Law with a simple goal and a higher mission in mind: “Help someone every day,” Jay said. “No matter how big or small, just help someone every day in their real estate needs, whether it is residential, commercial, vacant … [Read more...]

The mark of a successful business is customer loyalty. And East Cooper Auto Pros clearly has that in spades, placing second in the Best Auto- Repair Business category, according to the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine. Not only does the automotive-repair and servicing business see the same customers bringing in their vehicles in on a regular basis – these customers often … [Read more...]

Whether it’s a neighbor, church buddy or new family in town, when someone asks, “Who’s your dentist?” you share the news with others. And this year, when readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine were asked that question, the answer was Wando Family Dentistry. Contenders from third place to second place to first, cementing their reputation around East Cooper as a friendly, capable … [Read more...]

Palmetto Christian Academy was established in 1992 as a ministry of East Cooper Baptist Church with three teachers and 25 students. Today, PCA has emerged as one of the area’s leading Christian schools, with an unparalleled quality of education for more than 700 students from preschool through 12th grade. After more than 25 years of consistent growth, PCA will soon expand … [Read more...]

Locals has repeatedly been named the best place for top-notch sushi East of the Cooper, and this year is no exception. With the title of Best Sushi in hand, courtesy of the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, the beloved local establishment has opened a second location in Park Circle. While the sushi is certainly one of the main attractions, the unique combination of sushi and … [Read more...]