The northern area of Mount Pleasant boasts some of the finest golf courses in the Charleston area: RiverTowne and Snee Farm country clubs, Dunes West Golf and River Club, and Charleston National Golf Club. RiverTowne, Snee Farm and now Dunes West are all owned by James Feeney, who purchased Dunes West in March of this year. βIt just made sense and you donβt often get a … [Read more...]
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Don’t Forget the Local Shrimp! – 29th Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Hypothetically, a foodie relative is coming to visit from Ohio and wants you to introduce him to some of the most representative examples of Lowcountry cuisine. What do you offer him? Sweet tea, for sure. She crab soup would also tickle his palate. But, whatever you do, donβt forget the local shrimp! Present them in the classic shrimp and grits, served in a Lowcountry … [Read more...]
Life is But a Dream – The Charleston Rowing Club
The Charleston Rowing Club is a product of humble beginnings. Launched by Rando Blyth in 1987, none of the organizationβs βfive or six guysβ even owned a racing scull until after Hurricane Hugo blew through the Lowcountry in 1989. They found a boat that the violent storm had tossed from who knows where. No one claimed the vessel, so, by default, it became the property of the … [Read more...]
Southern Hospitality: Willie McRae of Boone Hall Plantation
βThe land is the only thing in the world worth working for, worth fighting for, worth dying for β because it's the only thing that lasts.β β Gerald O'Hara, Gone With The Wind. It could be argued that many years before Willie McRae, proprietor of Boone Hall in Mount Pleasant, moved to the graceful plantation along with his father and mother, he was already destined for growing … [Read more...]
East Cooper Dining Guide
| Daniel Island | Isle of Palms | Mount Pleasant (North) | Mount Pleasant (South) | Sullivan's Island | Daniel Island Prices: $ - 15 or less | $$ - 15 to 22 | $$$ - More than 22 Agaves Cantina opened in 2013 and is locally owned. Check out their beautiful interior dΓ©cor, delicious eats and friendly service. Cuisine: Mexican β’ 885 Island Park Drive β’ (843) 971-6790 … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Magazine Digital Editions
September/October 2024 Click/tap magazine cover to read online version Digital version sponsored by WHAT'S INSIDE Features: Best Of Voting (Go Vote now!) Hurricane Hunter Hurricane Forecast with Rob Fowler Hurricane Preparedness Hurricane Hugo: 35 Years Later Seafair Village at Patriots Point Ride Along with Mount Pleasant … [Read more...]
Long Live Print! The Moultrie News Celebrates 50 Years
Just about everyone who moves βfrom offβ to the communities East of the Cooper has encountered a pleasant surprise. Once each week, a newspaper chock-full of local news, information, opinion and entertainment arrives on their doorstep β for free. This has been going on in Mount Pleasant, the Isle of Palms, Sullivanβs Island and Daniel Island … [Read more...]
Influential Icons of East Cooper
Florence OβSullivan In 1670, the British frigate Carolina brought the first settlers to Carolina. Among those on board was Capt. Florence, aka Florentia, OβSullivan, an Irish soldier of fortune who brought 16 servants with him. As deputy to Sir Peter Colleton, one of the Lords Proprietors, he was granted 2,340 acres, which encompassed most of current East Cooper. Despite the … [Read more...]
The Calm Before and After The Storm
T hereβs no better time to prepare for a hurricane than during the calm before the storm. While the hurricane season is generally considered to be between June 1 and Nov. 30, severe storms can develop at any time. But according to Cathy Haynes, chief of operations with the Charleston County Emergency Management Department, many Lowcountry residents are complacent because they … [Read more...]
Dr. Tim Assey & Dr. John Assey: Assey Dental Associates
Assey Dental Associates is a model for theΒ adage: βA person should always choose anΒ old doctor and a young dentist.β Father andΒ son dentists, Drs. Tim and John Assey, areΒ double the experience in their profession.Β Dr. Tim has been in practice for 30-plusΒ years and has the wisdom and expertise that can only beΒ obtained over time. Dr. John, his son, Β graduated from theΒ Medical … [Read more...]