Experiencing the fullness of life, fulfilling God’s purpose and achieving excellence in education will be the cornerstones of daily life inside the new Student Life Center at Palmetto Christian Academy. More than six years in the making, this much-needed building will open its doors officially to high school students at PCA this fall. And according to PCA’s Headmaster JD … [Read more...]
Remembering Hurricane Hugo
The Lowcountry is no stranger to hurricanes. From the time we began tracking hurricane statistics in 1851, Southeast South Carolina has seen 309 tropical cyclones, including 16 hurricanes which have made landfall in Charleston County – the most of any county in the area according to weather.gov. Even before hurricanes were formally named, our home had several recorded storms, … [Read more...]
Sweetgrass Inn: A New Spot to Stay, Spa and Shop at Wild Dunes
Wild Dunes, Charleston’s island resort located on Isle of Palms, has developed their popular destination location to provide locals and tourists a new experience that is both luxurious and memorable. A new hotel, meeting and event space and shopping center have recently been added to their coastal haven. The new Sweetgrass Inn hotel, part of the Destination by Hyatt brand, … [Read more...]
Morris Island Lighthouse: The Last Lighthouse Keeper
Illuminated on October 1, 1876, the Morris Island Lighthouse stood sentinel as a literal beacon of light alerting ships that they were approaching Charleston Harbor. By the 1950s, erosion was threatening to destroy the landmark. Lighthouse keepers served here until 1938, when they could no longer safely inhabit the island. William Hecker, along with W.A. Davis, were the last … [Read more...]
Skip the Crowds and Explore Civil War-Era Fort Palmetto: A Stroll Through History
Most Mount Pleasant residents know about Palmetto Islands County Park, but for those looking to avoid the throngs, Fort Palmetto Park, with its picturesque marsh views and interesting history, provides a less crowded and free recreational alternative. Located off Six Mile Road at 2213 North Palmetto Fort Drive, Fort Palmetto flies under the radar as a cultural site, so … [Read more...]
The Story of the Miss Kim: When Bad Luck Strikes One of Our Own, Mount Pleasant Steps Up
It was the first official day of the in-shore shrimping season. Things were looking good for Lockwood McCants Freeman IV and the Miss Kim crew — they started out of Shem Creek at 8 a.m. and brought up more than 250 pounds of shrimp in the first trawl of the day. Unfortunately, that’s when their luck ran out. About 30 minutes after setting the nets out again, Freeman was making … [Read more...]
2021 Outdoor Sports Directory
Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, McClellanville and Awendaw KEY A - Archery B - Bike Rentals BT - Boat Rentals & Tours F - Fishing Charters J - Jet Ski Rentals K - Kayaking & Canoeing Rentals or Tours P - Paddleboarding SA - Sailing & Parasailing SD - SCUBA Diving & Snorkeling SK - Skateboard Rentals and Parks SU - Surfboard Rentals T - Trails … [Read more...]
Michael Fiem, owner of Tidal Wave Water Sports
Podcast Episode 23: On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Podcast owner of Tidal Wave Water Sports, Michael Fiem, talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about Tidal Wave Water Sports' relationship with our community, the great things they do on the water, how locals & tourists enjoy their awesome services ... and more. Tune in for more! … [Read more...]
Parasailing over the Lowcountry: Up, Up and Away….
My Monday mornings are usually packed with getting the kids ready for school, hurrying them out the door, getting a little cleaning done and then plopping myself down at my laptop for some emails as I prepare for the weekly Monday morning Zoom call. But not on May 24. On that Monday, something different was taking place — I was getting ready for a parasailing trip with … [Read more...]
Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe: Good Food and Smiling Faces
There is something nostalgic about an old fashioned retro diner. Maybe it’s the inviting family atmosphere, the variety of menu options or the vintage café vibe that draws scores of people to our very own local diner here in Mount Pleasant – Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Café. Rooted in the community since 1972, Ye Ole Fashioned has the feel of a small neighborhood … [Read more...]