I've never met Karl McMillan, but I gushed to him about what a fantastic time I had at this year's Charleston Cup as soon as he picked up his mobile phone. And I'm not alone – about 12,000 other people had a great time as well at the 20th running of the local steeple chase. This year's race was the third for the Cup since the eight year hiatus that McMillan and … [Read more...]
Hot for the Holidays – Decorative Trends
As the weather turns to fall and the walnuts start dropping here in Mount Pleasant, we migrate away from spending our free moments at the beach and pack up our umbrellas, coolers and chairs and head inland. A nesting of sorts takes place as we prepare our homes for fall, football, turkey and all those friends and family visiting who are not lucky enough to live in our … [Read more...]
Horror Movie Quiz Answers
Answers to the Horror Movie Quiz Movie: A. Halloween (1978) B. Child’s Play (1988) C. The Sixth Sense (1999) D. Poltergeist (1982) E. Frankenstein (1931) F. The Exorcist (1973) G. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) H. Ghostbusters (1984) I. I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) J. Psycho (1960) K. Dracula (1931) L. The Fly (1986) M. Hellraiser III … [Read more...]
Horror Movie Quiz Questions
Directions: Can you figure out what horror movie these quotes came from? Check your answers on the answer page! Be careful - some are easier than others. A. “It’s Halloween, everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” B. “Hi, I’m Chucky. Wanna play?” C. “I see dead people.” D. “They’re heeeeeeeeeere.” E. “It’s alive! Look, it’s moving! It’s alive!! It’s alive!!! It’s … [Read more...]
Tales of Triumph – Photo Gallery
Tales of Triumph: Local Ladies Share Their Stories Photo Gallery Click a photo to get started, then click the PREV or NEXT button on each photo. Photos by Kate McKinley Photography … [Read more...]
Brown-Baggin’ It
Revive your wallet and your taste buds with these fun recipes for fresh and local bagged lunches. Perfect for work, school, or lunch on-the-go, you’re sure to enjoy these ideas for creative packaging, tasty twists on classic recipes and simple upgrades that breathe new life into lunchroom staples. Gourmet BLT Turn the ordinary into extraordinary by using gourmet … [Read more...]
“My Summer Plans” Children’s Essays
Plans for my Summer By Ray Bogle Rising 4th grade, Belle Hall Elementary I just can’t wait until summer. With all of those plans to do, it’s really going to be fun! I’ll tell you my awesome plans. This summer I’m going to Michigan! When school gets out were going there. Along the way we might make some stops. First we will leave South Carolina and go to … [Read more...]
Behind-the-Scenes at the Cover Shoot
Love him or hate him, U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford is a conversation starter, and that’s exactly what Mount Pleasant Magazine looks for in a cover subject. As the representative for South Carolina’s first district, Rep. Sanford is a significant player in local politics, and, as journalists, we felt an obligation to bring our readers more information about the former governor’s plans … [Read more...]
Custom Cocktails for Summer from Mount Pleasant Restaurants
Burtons Grill Peach Mojito Barcardi Peach Red Rum muddled peaches limes fresh mint touch of club soda Bluberi Squeeze Stolichnaya Blueberi Vodka blueberry juice splash of lemonade sugar rim Steel City Pizza Lemon Meringue Pie (From bartender, … [Read more...]
Summer Games for the Great Outdoors
by Ben Davis It’s time to put down the video games and forget about Facebook, at least for a little while. Summer is here, and with perfect weather and long days, this is the best time of the year to bring people together to enjoy some serious – or not so serious – downtime. So throw the burgers on the grill and grab your family and friends to play one of your favorite … [Read more...]