Click to Listen to Eric DeMoura As we shelter at home during the pandemic and play our own part in flattening the curve, the Town of Mount Pleasant must still provide essential services to its shut-in citizens. So, what is it like to run a town of 90,000 people during an unparalleled public health crisis? “It has certainly been challenging,” acknowledged Town … [Read more...]
Meet the Team Behind the 2020 Cooper River Bridge Run
UPDATE: RACE DAY IS SATURDAY AUGUST 1, 2020 NEW START TIME 7AM. SEE THE COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS. If you are new to the Charleston area, the Cooper River Bridge Run is kind of a big deal. It sells out at 40,000 participants. It’s the third largest 10K in the United States. The two-day expo is one of the largest health and wellness expos in the … [Read more...]
Getting Your Real ID: October 1, 2021 Deadline
If you have received a new driver’s license within the past year, you may have noticed a little gold star in the upper right-hand side. No, it isn’t there to signify your all-star driving record or lack thereof. A gold star designates that you are now Real ID compliant — and in luck because you don’t have to head back to the DMV this year. What is a Real ID? It’s a new … [Read more...]
Melvin’s Barbecue: Where Classic Barbecue Begins
Melvin’s Barbecue has been an iconic barbecue restaurant since 1961, when David Bessinger’s father, Melvin, first opened the doors. It’s no wonder, with a family full of barbecue royalty. David’s grandfather is one of the 15 Most Influential People in BBQ History, according to Southern Living Magazine, and inventor of South Carolina’s first mustard-based barbecue sauce — today … [Read more...]
GymMasters Gym Academy: Enhancing All Sports
Lynn Finkelstein’s love for gymnastics began in college when she was a gymnast at the University of South Carolina. Over the next 40 years, Finkelstein gained experience as a coach in artistic, rhythmic and boys’ gymnastics and a judge for both women’s and men’s gymnastics. She is a former Clemson University coach as well as a coach of state, regional and national … [Read more...]
Cheers to 20 years I’On Club
Twenty years ago, I'On Club opened its doors to support a unique urban housing development by the same name. With a desire to serve members by the highest standards and provide a variety of amenities, the club has found the perfect combination to appeal to the I'On neighborhood and beyond — lifestyle, wellness, tennis, aquatics and culinary. I'On Club is the only athletic club … [Read more...]
We Are Mount Pleasant
I moved to Mount Pleasant two years ago. While the appeal of coastal living had attracted my family, it was the warmth of the people that cemented the deal. I have lived all over the world and yet no place has felt more like home. Yes, I credit the people — from my neighbors who left gifts on our doorstep that first week to welcome us, to the smiles that greet us daily … [Read more...]
Beautiful Homes of East Cooper: A Peek at 10 Homes That Will Inspire
Beauty is bountiful in the Lowcountry, from the sparkling coastal views to the lush, Spanish-moss-draped oaks to the picturesque historic homes. But the Battery and Rainbow Row aren’t the only neighborhoods with beautiful homes to admire. Every part of Mount Pleasant and its surrounding areas has hidden treasures from multi-acre farmhouses to historical homes in the Old … [Read more...]
The Time to Buy is Now
If you’re thinking of buying a new or secondary home, or possibly refinancing your current one, now is the time when it comes to mortgage rates. “Mortgage interest rates are historically low and we’re in a great market for home value appreciation,” said Ethan Lane, branch manager at Mortgage Network. “Low rates lead to more affordable housing expenses and more purchasing … [Read more...]
Taking Our Kids to Work
A favorite game that my husband and I play is wondering what our daughter, Alice, will be when she grows up. At 2 years old, she already has a dedicated love of soccer and art. Will she be the next Alex Morgan? A writer like her mama? Will she grow to love science like her dad? We have no idea, but the greatest gifts we can give her is exposure to as many ventures as possible … [Read more...]