According to the website Quilting-in-America, “The term ‘quilt’ comes from the Latin ‘culcita,’ meaning a stuffed sack. The word has come to have two meanings. It is used as a noun, meaning the three-layer stitched bedcovering. It is also used as a verb, meaning the act of stitching through the three layers to hold them together.” To get a grasp on how quilts are “put … [Read more...]
Art on the Half Shell: Oyster Art
Chicago had cows, Lexington had horses, Los Angeles had angels and Charleston is getting its oysters. These little shelled mollusks are not just the inherent seawater-filtration system and cuisine delicacy we know them as, but they have also been crafted into jewelry dishes, chandelier ornaments and many more decorative items. … And, in the Town of Mount Pleasant, oysters … [Read more...]
Historic Interest Rate Cut: Great News for the Housing Market
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates at the end of July for the first time since 2008. The possible reasons for the .25% decrease have been a topic of conversation and media discussion for weeks. Whatever the reason, local lenders say it is positive for Mount Pleasant. “It’s all good news in the mortgage world, but it’s important to note that the Fed cut the federal funds … [Read more...]
Coastal Carolina Relocation Kit: Knowledge Is Power
Living along the coast offers South Carolinians indisputable quality of life. If you are thinking about relocating to the coast, the Coastal Carolina Relocation Kit will help you create a seamless moving experience for you and your family. Packed with information designed to help new residents explore and discover their new coastal town, the Coastal Carolina Relocation … [Read more...]
A Ghost Guide for East of the Cooper
When you get that creepy feeling that something about your home or workplace is paranormal, “Who you gonna call?” While one fourth of the original “Ghostbusters” team does reside in Mount Pleasant, if you don’t have access to proton pack-wielding apparition exterminators, maybe you just embrace it and make it part of your story. After all, a certain level of spookiness … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Collision: Making Service a Priority
On a typical Tuesday morning, the lot at Mount Pleasant Collision is overflowing. Inside, sunlight streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows that flank the new customer reception area. Later that afternoon, Andrew Swift, general manager, and his staff of 25 seasoned car professionals will host a grand reopening to celebrate their expansion from an 8,000-square-foot facility … [Read more...]
This Is East Cooper
Some of us were lucky enough to grow up in East Cooper. Some of us discovered the area during a vacation, a job opportunity or by fate and decided to call this gorgeous place home because of the laid-back atmosphere, friendly residents and inspiring beauty. The next few pages feature some of the picturesque scenes that make us proud to live here. We love to show off our … [Read more...]
Falling Behind? Shedding Light on Daylight Saving Time
Waking on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 3, and realizing there’s an extra hour to wallow — by the clock’s terms — is a nice perk. But the joy of that glorious hour fades when it starts getting dark before dinner time and you remember how short the days seem in the winter. Daylight saving time (DST) occurs in the spring when clocks are turned an hour forward, so it is … [Read more...]
Top of Their Games: A Look into the Lives of Local and Statewide Athletic Directors
With few exceptions, a university’s director of athletics occupies a vice president’s hectic seat on a campus organizational chart. Commonly referred as the “AD,” the leader of the college’s department of athletics — large or small — has accepted an awesome responsibility. At the University of South Carolina, Ray Tanner was a national championship coach. At Clemson University, … [Read more...]
High School Athletes Find Dual Success in Sports, Academics: Team Effort
Your high school football team is behind by a touchdown at the 10-yard line with a second left on the clock. What are they trying to decide in that huddle? To run? A pass? … To get together after the game and study for that AP Calculus exam? At Mount Pleasant’s outstanding secondary schools, the answer could be all three. That’s because the tradition of the … [Read more...]