When tropical weather begins brewing in the Atlantic Ocean, Stephen Schabel tunes in for updates the way most of us do here on the coast – albeit for a slightly different reason. Schabel, director of education and husbandry at The Center for Birds of Prey, is tasked with keeping all birds safe in the event of a hurricane. Whether the storm on the water is a Category 1 or … [Read more...]
Familiar Sands: Muralist Gretta Kruesi Returns to Her IOP Roots
Sitting in the late morning light in the Dewberry’s living room, Gretta Kruesi looks nearly editorial wearing a graceful white blouse, patent pumps and chunky, drop earrings in a bold cerulean. But the artist sports a casual pony of straw-blonde hair, her cheeks are covered in freckles from sun, and, when she smiles, she beams. You can tell that this woman lives by and for the … [Read more...]
Holiday Cheer: The Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade
We love the Mount Pleasant Christmas parade, probably because putting together our Mount Pleasant Magazine float brings the spirit of the season to the forefront of our minds. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “stop and smell the roses.” Well, if you want to be immersed in the joy and excitement of the holiday season, take a break from the hustle and bustle, build a float and … [Read more...]
Uncorked: Wine Under the Oaks 2018
Read: 2019 Wine Under the Oaks Imagine walking into a private party and being greeted by a sparkle-clad aerialist who spins down from skyward and arches perfectly upside down as she pours you a cold glass of bubbly. And that’s only the beginning. No luxurious detail has been overlooked at Uncorked, Boone Hall Plantation’s exclusive precursor to Wine Under the Oaks and the … [Read more...]
Say What? How Hearing Loss Leads to Depression
According to Dr. Kimberly Combs, an audiologist with Advanced Hearing Care, the average person waits seven years to seek help after the onset of hearing loss ... But why? Dr. Juliette Gassert, another audiologist with Advanced Hearing Care, said, “Untreated hearing loss is linked to increased rates of fatigue, depression and less social interaction.” Luckily, this is … [Read more...]
The Anatomy of a Winner: Wando Band Puts Mount Pleasant on the Musical Map
Building a nationally recognized musical powerhouse at the high school level doesn’t happen overnight. The accolades are numerous for the award-winning Wando High School band, but, with arts funding limitations, it has taken a combination of strong feeder middle schools, dynamic leadership, dedicated community support and vigorous fundraising to help create and maintain a … [Read more...]
Julian Smith’s Community of Runners
A Community of Runners; A Community of Support Every year on the first Saturday in April, tens of thousands of people flock to the Lowcountry to be part of arguably the most popular event Charleston hosts annually and what USA Today has touted as “one of the largest and most storied 10K races in America” – the Cooper River Bridge Run. For 25 years, Julian Smith has been at … [Read more...]
Making Red Lights Beautiful: Traffic-Box Art Project Takes Off in Mount Pleasant
Chances are you’ve been at a red light in Mount Pleasant when suddenly something rather colorful catches your eye. Traffic boxes throughout town don everything from intricate paintings of the Ravenel Bridge to scenes of sea turtles trekking their way to shore. This artful initiative has helped to beautify an already picturesque community – adding artistry among sidewalks, … [Read more...]
Repair, Remodeling and Renovation: Real Estate Repairs
Constantly striving to exceed client expectations has set Phil Bennett and his team at Real Estate Repairs above the competition. Real Estate Repairs was rewarded for 19 years of hard work developing systems and a company culture based on integrity when it was named one of Remodeling magazine’s 50 best and brightest companies in the United States in 2017. Humbled by the … [Read more...]
A Taste for History: Brickyard Plantation
Lined with beautiful trees and rich with history unique to the East Cooper area, Brickyard Plantation is one neighborhood that keeps homeowners happy for generations. Once considered on the “outskirts” of Mount Pleasant, this community of friendly residents is now perfectly placed in the center of town, with proximity to more restaurants, local businesses and paths to the … [Read more...]