Meet Mary Bell, the new Managing Editor overseeing Mount Pleasant Magazine, Charleston Women Magazine, and Island Vibes. An Elizabethtown, Kentucky native and Ole Miss journalism graduate, Mary brings fresh energy and a strong passion for community storytelling to the Lowcountry. From coordinating article concepts and working closely with local writers to managing production … [Read more...]

Get ready for one of Mount Pleasant’s most cherished fall traditions! The 38th Annual Children’s Day Festival returns to the Park West Recreation Complex on Sunday, October 18. Host Brian Cleary catches up with Town of Mount Pleasant team members Nicole Harvey and Tracy Richter to reveal what families can expect at this action-packed, community-wide celebration. From … [Read more...]

When standard care relies on decades-old treatments, taking action becomes a necessity. Host Brian Cleary has an intimate conversation with Jen and Josh McConnell—local real estate professionals and founders of The McConnell Foundation—as they open up about the personal story behind their foundation. When their son Bodhi was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at just five months old, … [Read more...]

In this episode of the Mount Pleasant Podcast, host Brian Cleary sits down with local resident Fred Miles to recount his firsthand experience attending the iconic 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair. Attending at just 24 years old, Fred reflects on what it was like to be part of half a million people gathering on Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel, New York. Fred shares vivid … [Read more...]

The 6th Annual Lowcountry 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Ride is coming to Mount Pleasant. Organized by Founder Gary Goldman and Vice Chair Haley Andringa, this powerful event brings motorcycle riders, patriots, and community members together to honor the lives lost and ensure we never forget. Starting and finishing at the Omar Shrine Temple, the police-escorted ride features … [Read more...]

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (July 25) — Host Brian Cleary welcomes Gullah Geechee expert and event pioneer Michael Allen to discuss the upcoming 22nd Annual Sweetgrass Festival at Memorial Waterfront Park. Michael highlights the deep historical significance of sweetgrass baskets—from their representation on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to their status as the official craft … [Read more...]

On this episode of The Mount Pleasant Podcast, host Brian Cleary is joined by Danielle Zuck, the founder of Journey Home Animal Rescue Alliance, to discuss how a powerful, volunteer-led transport network saves at-risk dogs from overcrowded, under-resourced rural municipal shelters across South Carolina. Danielle details the immense operational muscle and nightly coordination … [Read more...]

Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Sportsman Banquet on August 1st, hosted by the Omar Shriners, which is returning to the Omar Shrine Center at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, SC. Host Brian Cleary sits down with Treasurer Kenny Skipper and Recorder Jim Gates to preview an all-inclusive night of premier dining, an open bar, and high-energy fun featuring live and silent … [Read more...]

What happens when you combine environmental cleanup, competitive art, and community giving? On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Podcast, host Brian Cleary talks with Jim Haag, President and Director of The Beautification Transformation Project (TBT Project). Drawing on his background from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Jim launched this unique initiative after … [Read more...]

What happens when a group of local Charleston women with almost zero collective offshore fishing experience decides to enter South Carolina's premier billfish tournament? You get an unforgettable story of community, laughter, and incredible impact. In this episode, host Brian Cleary untangles the lines to explain a groundbreaking local event with a heart of gold. Joining the … [Read more...]