On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast, Phillip Pounds, Mayor of Isle of Palms talks with host Brian Cleary about how the town is addressing traffic and parking, improving drainage, the story of how Phillip Pounds decided to run for mayor, and how he hit the ground running in January 2022 and why and more. Tune in for Podcast Episode 36! Listen & Share Mount … [Read more...]
Intellectual Disability Inclusion Event Educates Community and Hopes to Address Workforce Challenges
Mount Pleasant, S.C., June 1, 2022 The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant are partnering together to offer a half-day event “Intellectual Disabilities and the Workplace” on Wednesday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Mount Pleasant. With the emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, … [Read more...]
Gone and Nearly Forgotten: East Cooper’s First Place of Worship
With many historic churches dotting the skyline, Charleston is often called the Holy City. People forget that there is a good share of picturesque old churches on the other side of the Ravenel Bridge as well: St. Andrew’s, Christ Church, St. Paul’s, Friendship AME, Mount Pleasant Presbyterian and more. But where was the very first place of worship east of the Cooper? The answer … [Read more...]
Growth and Progress: New District 80 Breeds New Political Contenders
Pop Quiz: Who represents Mount Pleasant and only Mount Pleasant in the South Carolina House of Representatives? Answer: No one. That’s right. There has never been an elected representative to our state government from Mount Pleasant who is solely focused on the needs of our rapidly expanding town—until now. Based on census data, a reapportionment has resulted in the … [Read more...]
A Taste of Home from Local Leaders
Will Haynie, Mayor of Mount Pleasant “My absolute favorite dish that my mother, Anne Haynie, has made for us since my childhood is Charleston red rice. I would eat so much of it that my parents had to make me eat the rest of the meal before I could go back for thirds or fourths. After I left for college and throughout my adulthood, she always cooked her famous red rice as a … [Read more...]
A Daughter’s Dream Home Becomes Reality: Dad’s Last Dance
David Graham is a Pawleys Island architect known for his distinctive designs at Brookgreen Gardens and the Pawleys Island Town Hall. Inspired by his great-grandfather’s work as a master builder, David became a registered architect in 1984. He then started his Myrtle Beach firm, The Graham Group Architecture, in 1987. Today, nearly 40 years later, he anticipates his final … [Read more...]
It’s All in the Smile: How Oral Health is the Road to Success
The smile is a special thing. It isn’t bound by age, status or even language. It’s something that we’re born able to achieve, and that is understood by everyone. Maybe that’s why it’s more contagious than the flu and the most reciprocated facial expression humans make. A true gift from nature, smiling helps the human body release cortisol and endorphins. The release of these … [Read more...]
Fishing the Lowcountry with Captain Mike: ‘Sea’ More of Your Family
Summer is here, and after nearly two years of huddling in our homes amid the pandemic, we’re eager to get outdoors to enjoy the many recreational opportunities afforded to us by the beloved Lowcountry. There’s tennis and golf, of course — biking and hiking as well. But what about an outdoor activity that the whole family can enjoy? How about one that can teach lessons about … [Read more...]
Honoring Thy Mother and Father: The History of Celebrating Parents
It’s the second Sunday of May. From New York to Los Angeles, from the beaches to the hills, from the smallest towns to the biggest metropolises, everyone in the nation is abuzz doing the same thing. They are emptying flower shops, lighting up cell phone towers and brunching over laughs about yesteryear. After all, celebrating Mother’s Day is as American as apple pie. Or is … [Read more...]
Parents Who Coach: Time Well Spent
Coaches mean a lot to children as they grow up. These adults are often their first mentors and role models. That bond is even more unique when the coach also happens to be Mom or Dad. Four families in Mount Pleasant show just what it means to lead their kids both at home and at the game. Fritz Miller, head coach of the competitive U/12 girls’ soccer team at Cainhoy Soccer … [Read more...]