Lined with beautiful trees and rich with history unique to the East Cooper area, Brickyard Plantation is one neighborhood that keeps homeowners happy for generations. Once considered on the āoutskirtsā of Mount Pleasant, this community of friendly residents is now perfectly placed in the center of town, with proximity to more restaurants, local businesses and paths to the … [Read more...]
Tony Pope State Farm: Raise Your Hand if Youāre Insured
Q. How long have you been in the insurance business? A. I started my career as a team member for a State Farm agent in 1986, right out of college. I opened my agency in Summerville 28 years ago. Iāve been in the business for 32 years Q. Why did you choose the insurance profession? A. I have a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, with … [Read more...]
Elliot Remington Motorsport Classics & Concierge: You āAutoā Know About This
Ryan Toth has a thing about cars, and he wants to take care of yours. Toth, the owner of Elliot Remington Motorsport Classics & Concierge, which opened its doors April 1 just off Clements Ferry Road, understands the affinity people have for their automobiles. He also knows that Lowcountry storms can spawn floods, mold and even rodents, and that all these issues can mean … [Read more...]
Journalist Alan Eysen Told It Like It Was: Eyes Wide Open
Dunes West resident Alan Eysen has been blindfolded more times than a statue of Lady Justice or a 6-year old at a piƱata party ā and by both sides of the law. But all that has only left him even more clear-eyed about a long and much-honored career in journalism, during which he was a key member of an investigative team that won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize Gold Medal, the … [Read more...]
Equestrian Life in East Cooper: Horsing Around
Itās been a long time since anyone has considered Mount Pleasant to be a one-horse town. While the average resident may think itās a no-horse town these days with the abundance of suburban sprawl, there is a small, passionate group of equine enthusiasts who are chomping at the bit for the opportunity to combine their love of horses with the convenience and quality of living in … [Read more...]
The Oakland Pipeline Trail: Wheels are in Motion
It started as a pipe dream: a shady, smooth bike trail winding from Laurel Hill Park, past Boone Hall and Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, all the way to the Ravenel Bridge and into downtown Charleston. Now there is a path to reality for that dream. As early as this summer, the plans could be set and the gears turning for a new pedestrian trail along the stretch of Highway 17 … [Read more...]
Fields of Dreams: Kids Will Most Definitely Come to Shipyard Park
In an iconic 1989 movie, Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) heeds the ambiguous advice of a mysterious voice and plows over untold acres of valuable farmland to build a baseball field that eventually becomes a playground for the troubled ghosts of ballplayers past. Thereās nothing to indicate that Shipyard Park was ever a cornfield, but the soon-to-be baseball mecca, situated on 20 … [Read more...]
Aiden Fabrics: Close-Knit
Jonathan Flanary was towing a trailer stocked with 60 bolts of fabric down I-26 from Greenville when we talked. Delivery man is one of his countless jobs as owner of Aiden Fabrics, a comprehensive design house and fabric retailer in Mount Pleasant. Flanaryās family-run business has cemented itself as one of Charlestonās top custom textile houses since Flanary and his father … [Read more...]
See Wee Restaurant: Home Cooking
Up Highway 17, past green pastures, churches and sweetgrass basket stands, youāll find a beacon of Southern comfort food thatās been satisfying residents for decades. Capturing iconic charm, with checkered tablecloths and āhome cooking,ā this eatery, a supply store in the ā50s, has earned a solid reputation among locals and visitors. Since 1993, See Wee Restaurant has been a … [Read more...]
North Mount Pleasant Anticipates New Library: The Books are Just the Beginning
Libraries arenāt just places to get books. Books are, of course, the centerpiece ā and, as a writer and reader from way back, I couldnāt be a more enthusiastic book lover. However, ask any frequent visitor of Lowcountry libraries what they love most about the excursion, and youāre bound to hear numerous answers, from toddler story time to free educational lectures to … [Read more...]