The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have touched nearly every aspect of life – health, jobs, supply and demand and the global economy, to name just a few. In short, life has not been easy for many people this past year, and getting back on their feet is even harder when they fall behind a few steps. Luckily, East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) has been steadfast for … [Read more...]
Oktoberfest 2021: Celebrate with These Local Brews
While we really don’t need a reason to celebrate beer along the coast any time of the year, this German tradition — festivities inspired by a Bavarian royal marriage in the early 1800s — has been adopted the world over. The Charleston area happens to be home to many local breweries who take their craft very seriously. Here is a selection of home-grown brews to try this fall, … [Read more...]
The 2021 Pawleys Island Festival of Art & Music
When local music lover Dr. Lee Minton coordinated a single performance of classical music for his Pawleys Island community in 1991, he didn’t know he’d be building one of South Carolina’s largest fall attractions. This October, the Pawleys Island Festival of Art & Music celebrates its 30th year of bringing diverse musical events to Georgetown county. What started with humble … [Read more...]
The Making of a Corn Maze
How do farms create labyrinths in fields of crops? A seasonal family staple, corn mazes equal fun for all ages. But how do farms turn acres of land into a completed network for the maize-loving masses? Rick Benthall, director of marketing at Boone Hall Plantation, explained that these farms coordinate with companies that specialize in building mazes in order to create their … [Read more...]
Commissioner Weathers & Willie McRae Boone Hall Plantation Corn Maze
How a Lowcountry friendship is boosting agribusiness and tourism in Mount Pleasant This fall, Boone Hall Plantation will be holding its 25th annual pumpkin patch and 16th annual corn maze during the weekends in October. With a shorter kid-friendly maze inside of a larger, more complicated maze, Boone Hall’s festival features one of the largest corn mazes in the country. And … [Read more...]
Rob Fowler, Chief Meteorologist with WCBD Channel 2
On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Podcast Rob Fowler the Chief Meteorologist at WCBD Channel 2 talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about Rob's family, how he got started in the weatherman business, Hurricane Hugo ... and more. Tune in for Podcast Episode 23! … [Read more...]
King Street Agency: When Times Get Tough
Insurance is one of those things that you generally don’t think too much about until you need to purchase it or use it. Whether you’re purchasing a new home, reeling from a recent car accident or trying to provide financial stability to your loved ones in the event of a catastrophe, these can be some of the most confusing and stressful moments in life. It’s in these moments … [Read more...]
Granite Bridge Wealth: Planning for Your Child’s Future
Saving for college – that dilemma challenges many parents in today’s unpredictable economy. How soon should we start? How much will we need to save? Which plan is best? What if our child chooses not to go to college? Such questions can become overwhelming without sound financial advice. According to Brian Diffily and Brian Hartmann, co-owners of Granite Bridge Wealth, it is … [Read more...]
Their Grass is Greener: Grandscapes Fosters a Tight-Knit Work Culture
If you live in Mount Pleasant, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen the work of Grandscapes, Mount Pleasant’s premier landscaping company. What you may not know is that this locally-owned and operated small business is also a fantastic place to work. Owner Adam Dukes fell in love with the Lowcountry during a summer internship while studying landscape architecture at the … [Read more...]
Ravenel McAfee Construction: Historic Renovations and Custom Home Building
Two accomplished and highly respected contractors have merged their talents into one company, Ravenel McAfee Construction. Lee Ravenel is a licensed residential contractor with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Born and raised in Charleston, Ravenel spent his summers learning the trades of all phases of construction as he helped his father, also a licensed … [Read more...]