MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) has announced scholarship applications are open for 2024 high school seniors residing East of the Cooper. Applications for the $4000 scholarship are due by April 15. The recipient will be recognized at the Chamber luncheon, to be held on Thursday, May 16, at Alhambra Hall. The MPCC scholarship program … [Read more...]

September 7, 2023 - Native to Charlotte, NC, David Newcombe and Russel Griffith, co-owners of Alexander Scott Home, are thrilled to announce the grand opening of their new store located in Bowman Place at 1336 Old Georgetown Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464. Bowman Place is a rapidly growing, centrally located high end center and is home to Nordstrom Rack, J. Crew … [Read more...]

This Memorial Day weekend, Audubon South Carolina urges visitors and residents to consider the well-being of South Carolina’s remarkable coastal birds as they head to the beach. Summer is nesting season in South Carolina, which means many popular beach spots are already teeming with vulnerable eggs, lively hatchlings, and protective parents. Among the many bird species … [Read more...]

Charleston, January 18 – The family of Arthur Ravenel, Jr. would like to thank the Lowcountry community for the outpouring of love and support that we have received over the past few days. We have been so touched by your words and stories of “Cousin Arthur” – he was the most cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin. We invite you all to join us in … [Read more...]

Charleston, S.C.: For forty years, Charleston Friends of the Library (CFOL) has given community members the opportunity to become more involved with Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) by volunteering their time and services and providing financial support for programming across all 18 branches. With support from its members and the community, CFOL has been able to help … [Read more...]

"Return to Hope: The Next Beautiful Thing" Charleston, SC, September 27, 2022 – In the wake of a worldwide pandemic, economic uncertainty and political unrest, Dr. Curt Thompson will bring a much needed message of hope to our community on Thursday evening, October 6th at 6:00 pm. Dr. Thompson is a nationally acclaimed clinical neuropsychiatrist and author of five books, … [Read more...]

The Bands of Wando Foundation provides private funding to help children from all economic backgrounds benefit from collaborative discipline, personal responsibility, and creative expression through participation in the excellent bands programs of Wando High School, and Cario Middle School, and Laing Middle School. For more information visit bandsofwandofoundation.org or … [Read more...]

Mount Pleasant, S.C., June 1, 2022 The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant are partnering together to offer a half-day event “Intellectual Disabilities and the Workplace” on Wednesday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Mount Pleasant. With the emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, … [Read more...]

Camp Happy Days is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing light into the lives of children with cancer. Since 1982, Camp Happy Days has been supporting families faced with pediatric cancer, holding special fundraising events, weekend camps, and their week-long summer camp. Summer camp is a fun-filled week for children with cancer and their siblings. At camp kids … [Read more...]