Chief Carl Ritchie Passes the Torch to Long-Time Colleague From booming real estate to a mask ordinance and from new bike paths to extended parking on Isle of Palms, East Cooper has had a year filled with change. Mount Pleasant Police Department hasn’t been immune to this, as they prepare for the retirement of Chief Carl Ritchie and usher Deputy Chief Mark Arnold into the … [Read more...]
SOL Southwest Kitchen: A Taste of the Southwest
SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar has won numerous accolades in Best of Mount Pleasant voting. Owner David Clark believes it’s a reflection of the restaurant’s quality food, beverages and a committed staff and ownership. “We — including partners Andy Palmer and Joe Sciortino — have been a favorite for locals since we opened in 2013. Our food and drinks are delicious, … [Read more...]
Passion and Compassion: East Cooper Community Outreach
The East Cooper Community Outreach’s “secret sauce,” as Executive Director Stephanie Kelley puts it, has always been the passion and compassion of its “stakeholders” — from the 200-plus volunteers that donate their time and talents each week to the donors who share their treasure so the staff and board can do such meaningful work. Kelley said, “The ECCO team never wants to … [Read more...]
King Street Agency: Taking Out the Guesswork
A large cache of insurance carriers that the firm can access for the benefit of clients is one of the most powerful tools King Street Agency .has in its .repertoire And now they have been named Best Insurance Company by our Mount Pleasant Magazine readers as well. “As an independent firm, we have hundreds of carriers that we can access,” said Randall Epps, health and … [Read more...]
Amazing Nails Spa, Mount Pleasant, Teddy and Kate Nguyen
Businesses all over the country have had to reassess their routines during the COVID-19 pandemic to be able to continue to provide their services while keeping customers safe and healthy. Amazing Nails Spa in Mount Pleasant prioritizes customer care, leading to a new system for keeping their pedicure stations clean. Typically, the spas for each pedicure machine are washed … [Read more...]
Two Blokes Brewing: The Brew Room
There’s a trend “brewing” in Mount Pleasant. Since opening in July 2016, Two Blokes Brewing has been a part of a whole new culture – the “brew boom,” as some like to call it. And Two Blokes couldn’t be happier. Now named one of Mount Pleasant’s Best Breweries, Two Blokes is humbled by the community embrace and support. “We are family-friendly, so we have families coming … [Read more...]
Charleston Allergy & Asthma: Piecing Together the Allergy Puzzle
Besides the fact that they offer the highest quality care to patients of all ages suffering from a wide range of allergy and asthma symptoms, Charleston Allergy & Asthma is known as one of the Best Allergy Practices in Mount Pleasant for their knowledgeable and compassionate staff as well. They empathize with how frustrating being an allergy sufferer can be. Identifying the … [Read more...]
1201 Midtown: Pet-Friendly and People-Friendly
Located in the heart of Mount Pleasant with easy access to Hungryneck Boulevard, the 526 connector and Towne Centre, the luxury apartment .homes of 1201 Midtown are both convenient and stunning. 1201 Midtown is located not even 15 minutes from the Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island and within walking or biking distance to multiple trails. It also boasts being one of the most … [Read more...]
Ziggy’s Dog Parlor: A True Love for Both Humans and Canine
Many businesses are born from an idea dreamed up to solve a problem. Ziggy’s Dog Parlor falls right into that camp. Eight years ago, owner Kristin Villa, a professional groomer by trade and a doting pet parent herself, saw the need for a stress-free type of grooming experience – one where the dogs felt at ease with the staff and weren’t agitated by the overall experience of a … [Read more...]
Zinnia, Different and Making a Difference
Zinnia is a unique store that showcases the newest products and a wonderful selection of custom goods you won’t find anywhere else. “We want everyone to feel like they’ve gotten the best gift and personal service when they shop with us,” said Terri Wischerath, who co-owns Zinnia along with her daughter, Kelly Wischerath. Mount Pleasant residents concur, as they voted … [Read more...]