Founded in 1915, Webster University is a private, nonprofit international university with a network of campuses worldwide and a main campus based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its Charleston Metropolitan Campus has been a part of the community for more than 30 years, originally sited at the Navy Base, but now located off Leeds Avenue in North Charleston. Webster University … [Read more...]
Assisted Living Locators: Finding a Place for Your Loved One
A daunting reality many face is how to move forward when seeking an assisted living community for a loved one. Leslie Jackson, owner of Assisted Living Locators, has years of experience and compassion assisting families in making the right choice. Acting as the liaison between families and potential assisted living communities gives families the freedom of candor with … [Read more...]
A Certified Organic Brand: I Heart CBD
If you havenβt heard by now, I Heart CBD wants to be the first to educate you about how CBD products provide healing and wellness and come from cannabis. In other words, CBD helps you feel good. Itβs the medical compound of the cannabis plant, not the THC properties (the ones that make you feel psychoactive). CBD products have been beneficial for people with a variety of … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Collision: Making Service a Priority
On a typical Tuesday morning, the lot at Mount Pleasant Collision is overflowing. Inside, sunlight streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows that flank the new customer reception area. Later that afternoon, Andrew Swift, general manager, and his staff of 25 seasoned car professionals will host a grand reopening to celebrate their expansion from an 8,000-square-foot facility … [Read more...]
Holy City Tennis Shop: Serving a Vibrant Tennis Community
Daniel DiNardo was introduced to the sport of tennis as a youngster by his father, Frank, a local teaching pro. Dad ignited a strong affection for the game that his son carries with him to this day. βMy dad taught me a lot about the game, and I grew to love the sport,β said DiNardo, owner of Holy City Tennis Shop. βAlthough I did not play competitively until after high … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Loves Shopping & Working at Publix!
With Charlestonβs growing population and booming job market, thereβs no shortage of occupations and career possibilities becoming more available. When considering a profession, people typically think about one of the major manufacturing corporations now in the area. But one company, ranked 22 years in a row inΒ FortuneβsΒ 100 Best Companies to Work For, is often overlooked β … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasantβs Generational Businesses: Family Trees with Community Roots
Doing business in Mount Pleasant today is entirely different than it was generations ago. I was privileged to spend some time gaining perspective from just a few local businesses whose families have met and conquered the challenges of growth and change. Royall Ace Hardware, a Mount Pleasant icon, opened its doors in 1968 where Coleman, Ben Sawyer and Chuck Dawley … [Read more...]
Where North Mount Pleasant Shops – The Market at Oakland
For people who live on the north side of Mount Pleasant, a stop at one of the shops or restaurants inside the Market at Oakland has become a regular convenience. Itβs a luxury that many couldnβt do without. Since opening at the end of 2007, the Market at Oakland has gone from just a few storefronts to 20 leases for AVTEX Commercial, the owners of the shopping complex. Tex … [Read more...]
South Carolina Federal Credit Union: Less Time Banking, More Time Living
Most people have no idea what a credit union is. South Carolina Federal Credit Union wants you to know you are welcome to bank with them, and no special affiliation, like military experience or being in a certain profession, is required. You can apply online or in person. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, South Carolina Federal Credit Union exists to serve its … [Read more...]
Car Doors are Open For Business – Low Country Preowned
Mount Pleasant is known for many things β sunsets on Shem Creek, fascinating historical sites, unparalleled cuisine and being just a stoneβs throw from some of the most beautiful beaches in the state. One thing it may not be known for is a great place to buy a used car. And while plenty of pre-owned cars are purchased here in town, it can be hard to compete with the … [Read more...]