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...]
Jarriel King Shows the Way to the Top: The Lowcountry Goes Pro
In 1987, when Jarriel King was born just over the Ravenel bridge in North Charleston, no one knew that he was destined for greatness. No one knew that he would one day make a difference in the lives of youth all across the Lowcountry. No one knew his name yet, but soon that would change. Traveling in a pack of 12 from Clement Avenue to Chicora Elementary School every day, … [Read more...]
Friday Night Lights: Shining in Mount Pleasant
It’s autumn in the South, and we all know what that means: helmets crashing, cheerleaders jumping and crowds roaring. The Friday night lights are blazing, so it’s time to introduce you to three of Mount Pleasant’s brightest football stars. At Oceanside Collegiate Academy, senior Zach Hagedon is helping build a football legacy. His senior class is only the fourth to graduate … [Read more...]
Meet Your District Candidates: Local Politicians Vie for Chance to Represent Mount Pleasant at State Level
It’s not news that North Mount Pleasant is growing by leaps and bounds. That reality was recognized by the South Carolina state legislature when its members added a new seat, District 80, to represent that part of town. The older section of Mount Pleasant, south of the IOP Connector, remains in District 110, which also includes parts of downtown Charleston, James Island and … [Read more...]
Families That Work: Gary and Jennifer Lawrence
Enjoy learning how your Mount Pleasant neighbors, business owners and peers manage all of the moving parts in their lives. Look at the cogs turning, gears grinding and axles spinning inside the mysterious machine that is a family. Get to know the moms and dads that work for it and that march alongside you, navigating the same fast-paced world that you are. Gary and … [Read more...]
Families That Work: Jeff and Alison Leeman
Enjoy learning how your Mount Pleasant neighbors, business owners and peers manage all of the moving parts in their lives. Look at the cogs turning, gears grinding and axles spinning inside the mysterious machine that is a family. Get to know the moms and dads that work for it and that march alongside you, navigating the same fast-paced world that you are. Jeff and … [Read more...]
Families That Work: Jim and Courtney Buxton & Brian and Lauren Collie
Enjoy learning how your Mount Pleasant neighbors, business owners and peers manage all of the moving parts in their lives. Look at the cogs turning, gears grinding and axles spinning inside the mysterious machine that is a family. Get to know the moms and dads that work for it and that march alongside you, navigating the same fast-paced world that you are. Jim and … [Read more...]