Eddie Phipps is a Mount Pleasant attorney whose offices are located in downtown Charleston. How the heck can that be? The answer is surprisingly simple. Expedience. Born and raised East of the Cooper, both of Phipps’ parents worked for the town. He is a graduate of Bishop England High School and was an officer in the Traffic Division of the Mount Pleasant Police Department for … [Read more...]
Boeing’s East Cooper Employees: An Integral Role in the Community
Since Boeing opened its doors in North Charleston in November 2011, the airline manufacturing juggernaut has captured the attention of local news organizations, elected officials and the general public. The 787 Dreamliner program, housed adjacent to the Charleston International Airport, sits on approximately 141 acres and boasts a beautiful campus that employs thousands of … [Read more...]
Worth a Thousand Words: Prism Photo & Framing
Flash: Your daughter just graduated from high school. Click: The entire family made it home for Christmas dinner. Cheese: Those in the audience smile as the photo is snapped. Just about everyone enjoys traveling back to an unforgettable moment by reminiscing about a meaningful photo. And although traditional photography has changed drastically in recent years, many … [Read more...]
Schirmer Insurance Group: Gina Schirmer & Grayson Schirmer Jones
CW: How did the both of you decide to go into business together? Grayson (daughter): “My parents have been in insurance since 1983. After college, I was truly unsure which career path I wanted to take, so I started off by working that summer as a receptionist in the office. I slowly started to learn the industry and knew it was something I was passionate about. I think that … [Read more...]
Olive Love at The Crescent Olive
Whether you use it to dress a salad, sauté some shrimp or apply to your skin for a youthful glow, nutrient-rich olive oil is essential for zesting up your cuisine and your life. Legend has it that the goddess Athena generously bestowed the gift of the olive tree to humanity. One shop in Mount Pleasant is serving up a vast selection of the liquid gold worthy of the gods. From … [Read more...]
Luring the Locals: Lowcountry Fly Shop
Although I hang out with a few people who enjoy the sport of fishing, I can't say I had a proper education on the matter until I crossed paths with Scott Davis, owner of the Lowcountry Fly Shop. A local stop for fishing enthusiasts for the last four years, Lowcountry Fly Shop is settling into a spacious new location at Moultrie Plaza on Coleman Boulevard, and Davis is looking … [Read more...]
Long Live Print! The Moultrie News Celebrates 50 Years
Just about everyone who moves “from off” to the communities East of the Cooper has encountered a pleasant surprise. Once each week, a newspaper chock-full of local news, information, opinion and entertainment arrives on their doorstep – for free. This has been going on in Mount Pleasant, the Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and Daniel Island … [Read more...]
Nothing but Networking
According to Webster’s, an “expo” is a “public exhibition or show, as of industrial and artistic productions, as in the Paris Exposition of 1878.” According to Frank Frazier, the Mount Pleasant Business and Community Expo “is a great event for small business people and entrepreneurs because it draws a terrific crowd.” That’s Frank Frazier of Merrill … [Read more...]
Bookworms, Rejoice! New Mount Pleasant Library Planned for Carolina Park
UPDATE: Check out the newer article about this Library opening in Carolina Park - North Mount Pleasant Anticipates New Library Most residents of Mount Pleasant have visited the regional library on Anna Knapp Boulevard and battled its crowded parking lot and checkout desk. Residents of East Cooper love to read and learn, and we've deserved more space in which to do those … [Read more...]
A Go-To for Luxury: Mount Pleasant Jewelers
For a young guy, Alex Head knows his jewelry. He may only be 23, but Head has a lifetime of exposure to the jewelry business from working with his father, who has owned a successful jewelry store in Greenville for 32 years. Coupled with a minor in Business from the University of South Carolina, Head knows what he’s doing. That’s why when it came time to pick a career, the … [Read more...]