In the often emotional and complicated world of residential real estate, Del Shaffer of Carolina One Mount Pleasant is a friendly, patient and knowledgeable guide. Shaffer's Lowcountry roots run deep. His father, Skipper Shaffer, was a shrimper on Shem Creek, and his great-great-grandfather opened Henry's Restaurant downtown on Market Street in the 1930s. Shaffer graduated … [Read more...]
Discover the Best of Mount Pleasant as our community voted for their favorite local businesses and leaders, showcasing the spirit and connection of our town.
Pleasant Family Dentistry: Word of Mouth
Pleasant Family Dentistry, the leader in dental care in Mount Pleasant for 28 years, has been cited as the area's Best Dentist by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine for five years in a row. The reason? Its dedication to its patients. "Winning Best Dentist in Mount Pleasant validates all the efforts put forth by the staff," said Dr. Rick Jackowski. "We are continually … [Read more...]
A Broad Spectrum, Mortgage Network
"Service. We built everything around that." That's what mortgage loan officer Wes Sellew believes makes him and his team at the Mount Pleasant branch of Mortgage Network different from other lenders. It's undoubtedly why he was voted Best Loan Officer by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine – again. Wes was No. 1 in 2015 and 2016 and No. 2 in 2014. In addition, Mortgage … [Read more...]
A Local Favorite for Furnishings, Next to New
Whether you're buying or selling, finding your "go-to" home furnishings consignment store can be a challenge. Sellers are looking for a reliable and easy consigning process, and buyers seek good quality, affordable items. Next To New has found a balance that satisfies both, giving sellers a good return on their investment while providing buyers with great quality and pricing. … [Read more...]
Locals Roll With It!
Locals started out as a dive bar that served sushi, an oddity in a world where bar food consists of burgers, wings and fries. For the first years, it was a late night spot without a kitchen, serving up sports, drinks and sushi. Then, three years ago, Shawn Sherman came on board, joining partners Harris Nussbaum, Art Martin and Jessen Cooke to create the ultimate food and … [Read more...]
Offering Patients Options, Accurate Chiropractic
Finding the right chiropractor can be a pain in the neck – or the back. Drs. Gina and Mike Courson of Accurate Chiropractic have been practicing in Mount Pleasant for 16 years. They attribute their business' longevity and fourth consecutive "Best Of " status to friendly customer service and cutting-edge treatment options. "We have a strict ‘no wait policy,' so all of our … [Read more...]
The Best Cake ‘Round, Nothing Bundt Cakes
Eric and Julie Sakae shared a sweet dream to open a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise, but establishing one in East Cooper was, as they say, the frosting on the cake. Since October 2015, the Mount Pleasant bakery has baked its trademark bundts, bundtlets and bundtinis for a variety of delicious occasions. "Our neighbor back in Texas would occasionally bring us a bundtlet and … [Read more...]
Service Before the Sale, Billy Swails State Farm
With over 100 years of combined experience in home, auto and life insurance, there's not much the team at Billy Swails State Farm hasn't seen or heard. Friendly and knowledgeable licensed agents help give residents peace of mind for their homes, cars and beyond. "Our agents are ‘people' people. They like talking and helping others," said Swails. "The Sunday after Hurricane … [Read more...]
Four-Pawed Applause, aFORTable Grooming
Even the most sophisticated pups will show a little sass in their walk after a visit to aFORTable Grooming, located on Highway 17 North in Mount Pleasant. Grooming and caring for Lowcountry canines for more than 10 years, Briggs Fort and her local business celebrates its third year as the best dog groomer East of the Cooper, according to the readers of Mount Pleasant … [Read more...]
A Niche in the Restaurant Scene, Asian Flavor
In 2009, when mother and daughter See and Belle DiCristina moved to Mount Pleasant to open Asian Flavor restaurant in the old brick Blockbuster building at 1145 Johnny Dodds Blvd., they weren't sure they'd be staying long. After all, the women were alone in town; the rest of their family still lived back in bustling Atlanta, where the DiCristinas had run a large, full-service … [Read more...]