In Mount Pleasant, landscaping isn’t just about making a yard look good. It’s about creating a space that can handle the heat, humidity and sudden downpours and still feel like somewhere you want to spend your time. That is exactly what homeowners are asking for increasingly in the Lowcountry. There has been a shift happening across the Tri-County area. Backyards are no … [Read more...]
Shutter to Think: Protect Your Home From Storms With Hurricane Shutters
One of the joys of strolling along the beautiful residential streets of downtown Charleston is observing the fine details in the unique architecture of the homes. With centuries-old houses painted in a variety of shades and colors, the landscape is photo-worthy everywhere you look. But these homes were built to be more than just aesthetically appealing. They were built to … [Read more...]
Palmetto Liquor & Wine: Raising the Bar at Patriots Plaza
After just over two years, Palmetto Liquor & Wine has flourished into a destination for both visitors and locals seeking a thoughtfully .curated selection. During that time, they’ve focused on significantly expanding their inventory, with an emphasis on a wide range of liquors. Complementing their liquor is a smaller, carefully chosen wine selection to accommodate walk-ins … [Read more...]
Danielle and Mark Motley: Real Life & Hard Work at Wild Birds Unlimited
When 18-year-old Danielle Motley walked into Wild Birds Unlimited 20 years ago looking for a job, she immediately fell in love with its magical setting amongst the running fountains and birdsong. Having secured the position, she spent the next few years learning the ins and outs of the business and in 2011, she bought the shop. In those early days, Motley frequently worked … [Read more...]
Craig and Tanya at Ascue’s Auto Body & Paint Shop: A Working Family Machine
As Ascue’s Auto Body & Paint Shop CEO and Ascue Capital founder and CEO, Craig Ascue, along with his family, runs the family business that his father, Timothy, opened in 1968. Over the decades, customers and friends throughout the community have continued to support the company because of the shop’s commitment to its customers, both old and new. “We understand the value … [Read more...]
Jessica and Cason Hund: Balancing Family and Medical Careers in Mount Pleasant
Growing up in a medical family with a physician and nurse practitioner as parents, Jessica Hund was immersed in the medical world from the time she was a child. Having witnessed the services that her parents provided for patients, who were often going through hard and challenging times, Jessica felt compelled to pursue a career in the field. With a passion for helping people … [Read more...]
The People’s Car: Low Country Volkswagen
In a growing automobile market, Low Country Volkswagen has stood out within the community by simply putting people first. Rather than selling cars or services, they prefer to see themselves as guides, navigating customers through the process of buying and servicing cars. The dealership has remained grounded in the same small-town charm and hospitality that define the … [Read more...]
Charging the Future: Growth of Electric Golf Cart Market
Drive anywhere in neighborhoods around East Cooper and you are likely to see families cruising around in golf carts. While most of these leisure vehicles used to be powered by gas, there has been a shift toward electric. According to Yahoo Finance, the U.S. electric golf cart market is projected to grow from $529.4 million in 2024 to $886.7 million by 2033. Here in the … [Read more...]
Schirmer Insurance Group: Family & Faith
With over 40 years of experience, Schirmer Insurance Group has worked to earn the trust of the Lowcountry. As an independent agency, they have the flexibility to meet the demands of both personal and commercial insurance needs while also representing an array of carriers such as Nationwide Insurance. As lifelong Charlestonians, they have a deep understanding of the … [Read more...]
Bucks Sports Cards: More than a Hobby
It used to be that sports trading cards came in packs of 10 with a stick of gum. You could find them in the candy section of any store, with names like Topps leading the way. In the mid-1970s, a pack only cost a dime and kids either collected for the sake of collecting or stuck them in their bicycle spokes to hear the clack-clack-clack of the cards as they rode. Now, … [Read more...]