At the dawn of the 20th century, Mount Pleasant was a sleepy and somewhat isolated community. Businessmen went home for their midafternoon dinner and a nap afterward. When a local resident died, a messenger was sent by bicycle to deliver invitations to the funeral. The arrival of traveling medical shows, gypsies and the occasional organ grinder — with the requisite monkey in … [Read more...]
Celebrate Our Maritime Heritage: The 35th Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival
The Blessing of the Fleet tradition originated centuries ago in southern Europe to ensure a safe and bountiful fishing season. On Sunday, April 24, Mount Pleasant will celebrate sending out its hallowed ships for the 35th time. The annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival, presented by East Cooper Medical Center and Harris Teeter, will be jam-packed with family fun … [Read more...]
Sandra Patrick, Owner of South Carolina C2C
On this episode of VOICE for Real Estate Sandra Patrick of South Carolina C2C talks to publisher Bill Macchio about what C2C means, how South Carolina C2C helps their real estate clients, the biggest takeaways from their thousands of closings since their beginning in 2002 ... and more. Listen in! Listen & Share Carolina Real Estate Podcast on any of These Popular Audio … [Read more...]
PCA Alumni: Where Are They Now? Abbey Newton
Palmetto Christian Academy’s core values are to equip, pursue and impact. These are values instilled in their students but are often carried by alumni long after graduation. This issue’s alumni focus is Abbey Newton, who serves the Mount Pleasant area as a Realtor and still reflects back on her time at PCA. Newton grew up in Charleston and started attending PCA in eighth … [Read more...]
New Locally Written Book Inspires Female Athletes
For as long as I can remember, my daughter Julia has been running. She started when she was 5, jogging smartly next to me on the long, wide streets in our neighborhood in Brooklyn. Soon after, she started to enter races and began winning. Neither of us ever thought her steps would translate into words on a page. When the pandemic hit and schools were initially closed, Julia, … [Read more...]
The Lowcountry Highrollers are Ready to Play
Roller derby dates back to the 1930s, but the sport had its heyday in the 1950s and 60s as one of the most-watched events on television. At its origins, roller derby for men and women resembled a marathon more than a tournament. It was solely for entertainment and a spectacle, with much of the interaction between skaters reportedly staged. The sport lost its novelty in the … [Read more...]
Meet the Superhero of CCSD Nursing: Ellen Nitz
The pandemic has changed lives around the world and put those in the medical field in the spotlight. Ellen Nitz knows this firsthand due to her work with the Charleston County School District as Director of Nursing Services. Because of COVID-19, Nitz doesn’t just have the role of director; she is also the spokesperson for the media. This isn’t a typical task for a nurse … [Read more...]
Kathi Herrmann, Marketing Director of the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast, Kathi Herrmann, Marketing Director of the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, talks with host Brian Cleary about how long ago the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre was established, some of the older businesses in the Towne Centre, Kathi's love of pets and her raising money for Charleston Animal Society … and more. Tune in for Podcast Episode … [Read more...]
Eddie White, Founder Awendaw Green
On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast, Eddie White, the founder of Awendaw Green, talks with host Brian Cleary about how Awendaw Green began, how the show moved to the Sewee Outpost, what you can expect to find at Awendaw Green … and more. Tune in for Podcast Episode 29! Listen & Share Mount Pleasant Podcast on any of These Popular Audio Podcast Platforms … [Read more...]
Brian Diffily and Brian Hartmann of Granite Bridge Wealth from New Jersey
On this episode of Who Are They and Where Did They Move From presented by VOICE for Real Estate podcast Brian Hartmann and Brian Diffily of Granite Bridge Wealth Management talk to publisher Bill Macchio about moving from New Jersey to the Charleston and Mount Pleasant area of South Carolina. Listen & Share Carolina Real Estate Podcast on any of These Popular Audio … [Read more...]