The British are coming! The British are coming! And, very likely in increasing numbers – with Charleston, South Carolina, their first and only stop. By the same token, the sons and daughters of Blighty will probably be leaving the Holy City as well. That’s because beginning in April and continuing through October, British Airways will offer the first-ever twice weekly – … [Read more...]
A Medal of Honor Museum in Mount Pleasant? – Maybe
Apparently unhappy that the Mount Pleasant Planning Commission refused to approve architectural plans for the building that was to house its proposed museum at Patriots Point, the Medal of Honor Museum Foundation moved on and decided to seek another location. The end of the foundation’s lease with the state of South Carolina and the Patriots Point Development Authority does … [Read more...]
Coral Found to Thrive Off South Carolina Coast: A Beautiful Discovery
Try to imagine a towering hillside nearly five stories taller than the iconic steeple of St. Matthew’s Church in downtown Charleston. Next, think about that colossus 85 miles long – vast enough to stretch unbroken from Mount Pleasant to Conway. Now let your mind’s eye transport that massive mound 160 miles off the South Carolina coast and submerge it to the ocean floor half … [Read more...]
The Palmetto 200: From City to Coast
Stretching from Columbia to Mount Pleasant, the Palmetto 200 winds through the cities, towns and countrysides of South Carolina. It is here that a diverse community atmosphere and an exhibition of physical fitness coalesce into a spectacular event, a relay race covering no less than 200 miles of back roads and pastoral landscapes, eventually yielding to the iconic marshland and … [Read more...]
Sperry Charleston Race Week: Annual Charleston Regatta Grows into A Premier Racing Event
‘Come Sail Away’ There may not be any money on the line, but that doesn’t make the sailing competition any less fierce. Sperry Charleston Race Week is entering its 24th edition in 2019, with three days of yacht racing set for April 12 through 14. The event has steadily increased in popularity, attracting talented sailors from around the globe, including America’s Cup … [Read more...]
McCay Kiddy, CPAs: The Heart of a Teacher
McCay Kiddy isn’t your ordinary CPA firm. They’re different – historically different. Your typical small-to-medium-sized CPA firm primarily builds its business off of the annual tax return. It’s a passive, once-a-year transaction. For McCay Kiddy, the accounting business is much more than that – it’s about building a client relationship and cultivating a lasting and impactful … [Read more...]
Hairy Winston – Who Let The Dogs In?
If dogs are man’s best friend, then Hairy Winston must be dog’s best friend. This boutique pet store, voted Best Pet Store by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine, is more than pet friendly. One recent customer said, “This is absolutely the best pet store ever! Hairy Winston has healthy foods, treats, toys, leashes, harnesses, collars, candles and nontoxic products to … [Read more...]
East Cooper Real Estate Update 2019
Idyllic Lakefront Living in I’On: 179 E. Shipyard Road
It was Christmastime 2008 when Deborah and Gene Bedell moved to 179 E. Shipyard Road in Mount Pleasant’s I’On neighborhood after a yearlong renovation. Deborah recalled the motherly panic she experienced moving to a new house during the holiday season. “As a mom, you want the house to feel like a home,” she said. It was a relief when her adult son proclaimed he felt … [Read more...]
Local 2019 CPA Tax Directory
April showers may bring May flowers, but the month also brings anxiety for many when it comes to taxes and matters of financial preparedness. Every American adult - and even some minors - are required to file taxes each year by April 15, and while some individuals feel completely comfortable and prepared to file taxes on his or her own, some of use won’t touch our own … [Read more...]