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...]
‘Tis the Season for Searing: How Grilling Became Our American Pastime
Sun’s out, buns out! Hotdog and hamburger buns, of course. It’s summer, and few things are more synonymous with the hottest season than the hottest way to cook: the grill. Summer is a time for inviting friends and family over to the backyard for a good old-fashioned cookout. But how old-fashioned is it? While the elements of grilling have been around since what seems like … [Read more...]
Entertainment is Back: Live Music Returns to Our Favorite Stages Around Town
The Covid-19 pandemic that started in March 2020 had an impact on many industries, including entertainment. Shows and performances at theaters, stadiums and concert venues screeched to a halt in an effort to protect guests from the coronavirus. Now, as mask mandates begin to lift and vaccinations continue, music lovers and live entertainment enthusiasts have started looking for … [Read more...]
Author/Historian Tressy Magwood Mellichamp
Podcast Episode 22: On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Podcast Author/Historian Tressy Magwood Mellichamp talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about Mount Pleasant, Shem Creek, working with the Town of Mount Pleasant to raise funds the Wayne Magwood Fishermen's Memorial and her book East Cooper: A Maritime Heritage ... and more. Tune in for more! Help Tressy and … [Read more...]
Brian Beatty, Owner/President Brian Beatty Team/eXp Realty
On this episode of the VOICE for Real Estate podcast Brian Beatty with eXp Realty and the Owner/President of the Brian Beatty Team in Daniel Island, SC talks to our own Bill Macchio about his radio show, being in real estate during the market crash in 2008, how treating people well is important as a realtor, and more. Listen & Share Carolina Real Estate Podcast on any … [Read more...]
Median Existing-home Price Sails to Record High
After four months of dips, existing-home sales are once again on the increase, rising 1.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.86 million homes in June while tallying the highest median home price on record, according to the latest data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. The median existing-home sales price rose 23.4 percent year over … [Read more...]
Saying Farewell: Longtime Mount Pleasant Waterworks GM Clay Duffie Retires
Posted July 19, 2021 Despite relying on his work product daily, most Mount Pleasant residents don’t know much about Clay Duffie. Now, he’s leaving the role he has held for more than 30 years: overseeing all of the town’s water needs for both drinking and sewage outflow. Duffie stepped into the job as General Manager of Mount Pleasant Waterworks in March of 1989, just six … [Read more...]