The holiday season can be an especially lonely time for the crews of the many ships that visit Charleston SPA Ports throughout the year. As one of the top 10 largest international ports in the country, Charleston’s loading docks are bustling with activity as ships hailing from places like India, China, Russia, Ukraine, the Philippines and other countries stop by our ports, … [Read more...]
Wagoween: A Doggone Good Time
If you’re looking for a Halloween event with a twist this fall, treat yourself and a furry best friend to Wagoween, a Halloween costume contest for dogs. This year’s second annual event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Charleston Place Hotel on King Street. Local celebrities, including TV’s “Southern Charm” cast members, will choose winners across several categories. … [Read more...]
2023 Lowcountry Guide to Fireworks Celebrations
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, AMERICA! Independence Day is a weekend away and now is the time to finalize plans where you and the family will be taking in the Fourth of July fanfare. Below is a rundown of Lowcountry public fireworks festivities on Tuesday, July 4 that will be celebrating America’s birthday in true red, white and blue fashion. MOUNT PLEASANT Location: Patriots … [Read more...]
Community Cheer Floats Around: The 2022 Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade
People love parades. They bring community members together in the best kind of way. A celebration of the holidays spills onto businesses and organizations all over town, then spills into our hearts. It’s a togetherness filled with children’s laughter, pride for the town and excitement for what the future holds. There is also an incredible air of gratefulness for what we all … [Read more...]
Honoring Thy Mother and Father: The History of Celebrating Parents
It’s the second Sunday of May. From New York to Los Angeles, from the beaches to the hills, from the smallest towns to the biggest metropolises, everyone in the nation is abuzz doing the same thing. They are emptying flower shops, lighting up cell phone towers and brunching over laughs about yesteryear. After all, celebrating Mother’s Day is as American as apple pie. Or is … [Read more...]
Sweets for Your Sweetie: Make Your Own Gourmet Valentine Desserts at Home
Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Step one: Create feuilletine layer Ingredients 5 ounces milk chocolate 8 ounces creamy peanut butter 4 ounces feuilletine (oven-crisped crepes) Directions In the large pot, heat water until boiling. Place chocolate and peanut butter into a smaller pot, then place it on top of the large pot using the boiling water as a heat … [Read more...]
A Brief History of Mother’s and Father’s Day
National Pancake Day, National Puppy Day, Wine Day, Margarita Day, Bacon Day — these days, there truly is a “day” for just about anything and anyone we love. Sure, these days are fun and a reason to grab your favorite cocktail or an extra carb-y breakfast. But there are few of those tried-and-true classic “national days” that steal hearts all over our country, no matter age or … [Read more...]
Local Cheer to End the Year: Operation COVID Christmas
Sometimes all it takes is a phone call to get the ball rolling on a great idea. When Mayor Will Haynie decided it was time to spread joy throughout Mount Pleasant, he started dialing and connecting the dots with other like-minded volunteers. Before long, the Operation COVID Christmas task force was amassed and focused on bringing some holiday cheer to three groups in particular … [Read more...]
Setting Realistic Goals for 2021: Aim for the Moon and Land Among the Stars
By Lindsay C. Bishop The new year is on the horizon, and most of us are more than ready to bid farewell to 2020. As we close out this tumultuous chapter in our lives, it’s time to prepare for a new, more successful, more positive year to start. But how can we even begin to think about those dreaded New Year’s resolutions when there is still so much uncertainty in our lives? … [Read more...]
Making Spirits Bright: Socially Distant Holiday Activities
By Katherine Waters The holidays may look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean that you have to abandon all of your festive traditions. With a little twist, you can make your favorite activities safe for everyone. You may have adopted some of these traditions already, and you might end up keeping some of the new ones for years to come. Zoom Holiday … [Read more...]