Whether you’re new to this area or a lifelong resident, it’s easy to forget what’s in your own backyard, or in this case, 10 minutes over the bridge. While there’s plenty of history in Mount Pleasant to appreciate, a visit to the Holy City helps us keep our own in perspective. This October, some of Charleston’s finest architecture, garden spaces and heritage will be on full … [Read more...]
Behind the Ballot: Mount Pleasant Mayoral Candidates on the Major Issues
When residents of Mount Pleasant head to the polls this November, they will determine the leadership of this town for the next four years. On the ballot will be candidates for four seats on Town Council, in addition to the mayor’s nonpartisan position. Because Mount Pleasant operates on a Council form of government, the mayor does not set budgets or have hiring or firing … [Read more...]
The Charleston Men’s Clinic: By Men, For Men
Not every man hopes to be named People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive,” but most men wouldn’t turn down the chance to feel better about themselves. Enter Medical Director Dr. Stuart Markovitz, the “guyologist” of Charleston Men’s Clinic, where he and an all-male staff treat only men in a private, relaxed, professional environment emphasizing patient education and shared … [Read more...]
A Look at South Carolina’s Two Rival Teams for 2021
It’s autumn, the season when our thoughts stray to mountain road trips, festive holidays and, of course, college football. And there’s arguably no more heated intrastate rivalry than that of South Carolina’s Gamecocks and Clemson’s Tigers. As the season unfolds, Mount Pleasant Magazine turned to the words of each team’s coaches for an insider’s look at what to expect in … [Read more...]
Stranger on the Beach: One Vacationer Encounters a Famous Sullivan’s Island Specter
As one of the most historic spots in the United States, East Cooper is known for its Southern hospitality and charm, and it’s also notorious for ghostly inhabitants who came but never left and allegedly take up residence amongst the living. Lowcountry tourists and locals alike line up for historical haunted tours in search of a good ghostly tale, oftentimes with the hopes to … [Read more...]
Free Verse Festival: In Conversation with Marcus Amaker, Charleston’s Poet Laureate
His title alone, poet laureate, conjures up images of a Renaissance man, which in many ways is exactly what Marcus Amaker is, albeit one that meets the current moment and not the past. This October marks the fifth year of the festival he created known as Free Verse: a collection of open mic opportunities, performance art showcases, poetry and jazz pairings and collaborations … [Read more...]
1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing and Gas: The Right Choice
When it comes time to replace your old HVAC system, the skilled technicians and reliable professionals of 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing and Gas can help you make the right choice tailored to meet your lifestyle and energy usage habits. Owner Tim Myers, who has owned and managed HVAC businesses in the Charleston area for more than 20 years, opened 1st Choice in April … [Read more...]
J&K Home Furnishings: Great Room Design
As the doors closed for one business, they opened for something better: J&K Home Furnishings, which is what East Cooper needed after the shuttering of Stein Mart in the Belle Hall Shopping Center. Open since Aug. 20, J&K will have a fresh look, sure to bring in a slew of intrigued customers. “We have a wide variety of products. So we can really cover any budget from … [Read more...]
Butterfly Consignment: Next-Level Fashion
Amanda Rosen, owner of Butterfly Consignment in the Belle Hall Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant, can be described as “the real deal.” Does she love fashion? The answer is a resounding yes. But that isn’t the only reason she decided to open a high-end consignment clothing store. She wanted to help women stretch their dollars, and she also liked the idea of reusing beautiful … [Read more...]
There’s a New Owner of Wonder Works Toys
She’s the whimsical one. The lady who loves toys. She’s the welcoming face for local children encouraging them to do what they do best — play with toys. She’s Christine Osborne, and most of us know her as the owner of Wonder Works Toys at Belle Hall Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant — a local business of 31 years with probably more fans than one can count. But as life … [Read more...]