With the 2019 hurricane season upon us and the 30th anniversary of Hurricane Hugoβs devastating hit to the Lowcountry looming in September, the time seemed right to find out a little more about the broadcast meteorologists who bring us our routine weather forecasts day in and day out, then go into high gear when potential storms are on their way. The three chief … [Read more...]
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Flying the Eye: The Hurricane Hunters
Howard Elgison called Mount Pleasant home from the late 1970s through the mid 2000s. He raised his family here and was living in Snee Farm when Hurricane Hugo blew through town. Though not a journalist, he helped tell many storm stories in the Hurricane Hugo: Storm of the Century publication and interviewed Jim McFadden, a hurricane hunter who flew across the eye of Hugo as it … [Read more...]
The Story of a Hurricane Chaser
Although I didnβt realize it at the time, my longtime relationship with hurricanes started in 1969 when Camille hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A Category 5 storm with 190 mph sustained winds, Camille was the most powerful hurricane ever to make landfall in the United States. All the destruction and death caused by this act of Mother Nature happened one day after I left Biloxi, … [Read more...]
Don’t βShutterβ at the Thought of a Storm: Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters
Itβs been nearly 27 years since a hurricane swept through the Lowcountry, but that doesnβt mean you should ignore the probability that another Hugo-like storm will visit the Charleston area sooner or later. Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters can enhance the look of your home and at the same time prepare you for the next big weather event. Established by local … [Read more...]
Chasing Hurricane Andrew
Thanks for following my story. After leaving Coconut Grove, we continued south toward Miami. It was still early, there was very little traffic and the National Guard was nowhere to be seen. It wasn't long before we were at the Miami Herald. Normally the security at the newspaper included a metal detector and security guards. It was almost like being at the airport except you … [Read more...]
The Voyage Back to an Island Rocked by Hugo: One Resident Remembers the Hardest Ride of His Life
Itβs 8 a.m., Sept. 25, four days after Hurricane Hugo. Following an all-night drive from Atlanta, Iβve boarded the harbor-tour boat at Patriots Point for a return to the devastated Isle of Palms. Standing there in a gloomy downpour of rain, weβre a ragtagΒ crowd gathered from all points of shelter. Iβve run the curfew gantlets, dodged fallen trees and avoided dangling … [Read more...]
Our East Cooper Neighbors: Jan/Feb 2024
We're spending a little time with some of our neighbors to help you get to know them better. Get to know us better by liking us on Facebook at facebook.com/MountPleasantMagazine. If you want to appear in East Cooper Neighbors or suggest someone you find interesting, please email the name and contact information (email and/or phone number) to … [Read more...]
Election Recap: Growth Management a Major Concern in Mount Pleasant Election
The November 2023 elections for the Town of Mount Pleasant werenβt as close as other parts of Charleston County, or even high in voter turnout, but they could eventually prove to be the most significant for area residents and leaders. On the table is a long-standing issue: whether to limit future growth and development in a drastic fashion, or to let the market continue to … [Read more...]
History of Lowcountry Winter Storms – Mount Pleasant Firsts
If youβre dreaming of a white Christmas, youβve come to the wrong place. Itβs not likely that snow will be in our forecast for the holidays, but in these days of wacky weather, you never can tell. Weβve had our share of sunny and warm Christmas days here in the Lowcountry, but there have also been a few harbingers thrown in. In 2018, just after the holidays ended β and two days … [Read more...]
ECCO Lifts Spirits of Underserved Community
With the holidays fast approaching, many families are busy with decorating, shopping and social gatherings. It is important to remember though that there are those less fortunate who will not have the privilege to experience such festivities this year. While more attention is often brought to their plight during the holidays, the spirit of Thanksgiving and Christmas should be … [Read more...]