I didn't think I'd be going into real estate this soon,” said Laura Pape (pronounced “poppy”), a real estate agent at Carolina One in Mount Pleasant. Though she considered studying real estate in college, it wasn’t until her father, an agent with 14 years in the business, asked to mentor her that she made it her focus. "With my own father asking me, I was up for the … [Read more...]

Southern Belles is a charming store in Mount Pleasant offering unique clothing, accessories and toys. The styles are simple and classic, yet updated, reflecting a more genteel time. It has been at its current location in Northcutt Plaza for about 20 years. Susie Molony worked in the Pharmacy Department at the Medical University of South Carolina before turning her talents … [Read more...]

For Gina Schrimer, owning and operating an insurance agency is second nature. She is CEO of Schirmer Insurance Group LLC, located at 1312 Bowman Road in Mount Pleasant. Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, Gina comes from a family insurance background that exceeds 62 years, beginning with her grandfather, Gene Adams, a 40-year Nationwide Insurance agent. A high school … [Read more...]

At a young age, Dr. Leslie Steele knew she wanted to become a veterinarian and worked hard to follow her dream. The Alabama native received her bachelor’s degree in Microbiology before attending Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where she met her husband, who was two years ahead of her in the program. After Dr. Steele graduated with honors in 1994, … [Read more...]

You have undoubtedly heard of her restaurants. Wild Wing Cafe. Red’s Ice House. And the latest rave, Tavern & Table. But most folks have never met one of the masterminds behind the wildly successful and fun restaurants. Dianne Crowley, an energetic and passionate business-woman, grew up near the water in Melbourne, Florida. She pursued a broadcasting and advertising … [Read more...]