Busy, successful families function in all sorts of creative and dynamic ways. There will never be a one-size-fits-all solution for the American family. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2021, “among married-couple families, both spouses were employed in 46.8% of the families.” As it becomes more and more common to raise families in which both parents have a career, … [Read more...]
Woodhouse Spa’s Kimberly “Kimmy” Powell Spills the Tea on Passion, Purpose and Perseverance
Local entrepreneur, wellness and hospitality connoisseur, compassionate mentor and now author Kimmy K. Powell has sat down with Mount Pleasant Magazine’s Katie Finch to spill the tea on all of her endeavors. Finch: Congratulations are in order for a few things. But first things first, tell us about the launch of your first book. Powell: The book is called “The Passion & … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Walked Beside Us: My Family’s Journey Through Traumatic Brain Injury
My heart softened, and my eyes filled with tears as I read the note that was mailed to me showing support for my family and son Anthony. Anthony had recently experienced a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, while riding his bicycle in San Francisco. Born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Anthony’s hometown immediately embraced and supported him, and continue to do so throughout his … [Read more...]
The Mom Boss Revolution: How Motherhood is Fueling Entrepreneurship
If you grew up in the late 80’s or early 90’s, chances are you saw movies like “9 to 5”, “Working Girl”, or maybe even “Baby Boom.” These movies, along with the growing need of two incomes per household, inspired a generation of women to enter the workforce and take control of their financial future. Fast forward almost 40 years, and several hairstyles and renditions of … [Read more...]
Martine Miller Retires: Farewell Reflections on Serving a One-of-a-kind Town
Retiring from the fourth largest municipality in .the state of South Carolina after nearly 24 years of heading the Town of Mount Pleasant’s communications office is a momentous occasion for me. Providing public information to our vibrant coastal community gave constant meaning and purpose to my professional life. Working with five mayors, 34 councilmembers, two town … [Read more...]
A Tribute to Tommy Boals
Tommy Boals, an avid motorcyclist and businessman who appeared on the cover of East Cooper Magazine (precursor to Mount Pleasant Magazine) 25 years ago, posing with a group of fellow bikers, died in February at age 74. Boals rode motorcycles for 30 years and owned a 1992 FXR Harley he nicknamed “Southern Attitude” and later, a 2001 Road Glide Harley. He started the family … [Read more...]
Riding for a Cause: Local Motorcyclists Give Back Through Their Hobby
For people who ride motorcycles, the activity can be a freeing, almost mystical experience, providing an escape from hectic daily lives. The Charleston area is filled with individuals who not only love riding, but also use their pastime to support local philanthropic causes. Mount Pleasant Magazine was fortunate to hear a few stories. Pretty in Pink Charleston native and … [Read more...]
Flying High: Meet the Mount Pleasant Family in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Whether in person or on screen, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a favorite since 1924, ushering in the holiday season and delighting the young and old with an assortment of colorful floats, passionate performances and giant, soaring balloons bearing the shapes of beloved characters. Many dedicated people are the key to this parade remaining a success for almost a … [Read more...]
Meet the Chef Denis Crutchfield Tavern & Table
Tavern & Table’s new executive chef knows his way around a kitchen. Denis Crutchfield hails from northern California, where he took an interest in cooking at a young age, learning the ropes from his Mexican grandmother. On moving to L.A., he continued to hone his skills at Craft Los Angeles, founded by Tom Colicchio of Top Chef notoriety, and he quickly worked his way up to … [Read more...]
Our NFL Team: Learn more about The Carolina Panthers
There are a lot of football fans in South Carolina. If you ask someone about their favorite team, the response is usually one of two sides of the college coin: Clemson or the University of South Carolina. For a long time, South Carolinians didn’t necessarily identify with an NFL team. However, when the Carolina Panthers suited up in 1995, the team was meant to represent both … [Read more...]