On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast, "Trooper Bob" Beres, Traffic Safety Expert, ABC News4 Traffic talks to host Brian Cleary about the Navy, Austria, the MUSC helicopter, a boat, God, a fire and how Bob got his start with the Police Department and how all of this lead to ABC News4 Traffic ... and more. Tune in for Podcast Episode 40! Listen & Share Mount … [Read more...]
Donald Calabrese, PIO, Mount Pleasant Police Department
On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast, Donald Calabrese, the Public Information Officer (PIO) with the Mount Pleasant Police Department talks to host Brian Cleary about the Police Explorer program and ride-a-longs, details about the National Night Out event in Mount Pleasant, deterring crime and the MPPD's relationship with the Mount Pleasant Community and more. Tune in for … [Read more...]
SAVI Somm: I don’t typically like Chardonnay, but…
The most verbalized phrase sommeliers hear from guests is, “I don’t typically like chardonnay, but this one is good.” There’s a good reason for it, too. Chardonnay to a winemaker is like clay to a sculptor. The funny thing is, I also catch myself saying it when chardonnay is offered to me. But truth be told, the wine style that made me decide to explore this amazing world of … [Read more...]
Southern String Supply: The Real Deal
The Lowcountry of South Carolina inspires music. From “Porgy & Bess” to the Charleston Symphony Orchestra to Ranky Tanky and everything in between— the region bleeds sound. In the midst of it all, you’ll find Chris Bluemel, founder and owner of Southern String Supply. Bluemel has been building and refining his business since 1999, focusing on repairs, sales and rentals. … [Read more...]
Haddrell’s Point Tackle & Supply: Fair Winds and Following Seas
When navigating the engrossing world of fishing as a sport, participants can find everything, and we mean everything, related to this great waterside pastime at Haddrell’s Point Tackle & Supply. Captain Mike Able — who is blessed with an appropriate name, as he certainly is able — along with the team at Haddrell’s all make sure you are armed with the right gear, clothing … [Read more...]
Keep on Rolling With the Help of On Call Mobility
When it comes to local businesses in the Lowcountry, many are family-owned and operated. On Call Mobility cannot only lay claim to this, but Carolyn Lever, their owner and operator, can include Southern hospitality on their list of A+ business traits. Always with a smile on her face, Lever caters to individual needs for on-site wheelchair delivery and pickup for those hoping to … [Read more...]
A Chamber of Commerce for Isle of Palms
It’s been called an attraction to local business, a boon to local hospitality and a way to connect to local residents. On Jan. 28, 2022, barely six weeks after their initial meeting, a handful of business owners on the Isle of Palms launched a new Chamber of Commerce—not only to have a singular voice in local government but to create the most perceptible way of branding the … [Read more...]
Carolina Dive Locker: Explore a New World
Carolina Dive Locker owner Jeff Eidenberger and his team of diving professionals have been delivering diver education, memorable experiences and just plain fun since March 2017. In the words of Eidenberger, “Spending time on the water and diving have been passions of mine from an early age.” Eidenberger served as a U.S. Navy Deep Sea Diver before he decided to share the … [Read more...]
The New Islander 71 Restaurant: Back to Island Time
For over five decades, the Isle of Palms Marina has been a hotspot for sandy feet and sun-kissed skin. What started by the Finch family as a boat launch and marina, slowly evolved into a local hangout with a little restaurant where fishermen could kick off their flip-flops and mingle. During the glory days of Isle of Palms in the ‘70s, Wild Dunes began to put the small island’s … [Read more...]
The Nest: A New Place to Roost in Wild Dunes
Want a quick getaway practically in your own backyard? While Mount Pleasant and the surrounding beaches serve almost daily in that capacity, something else you might not have tried before, the brand-new Nest Rooftop Bar, is already proving hard to beat. Opened April 1 atop the Sweetgrass Inn at Wild Dunes Resort on the far east end of Isle of Palms, The Nest, as patrons call … [Read more...]