On June 4, the Lowcountry was rattled by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake. Many people were injured and some died. Buildings collapsed and the bridges that normally take motorists across the Ashley, Cooper and Wando Rivers and the Intracoastal Waterway were damaged and had to be shut down, at least until they could be thoroughly inspected. On June 6, an aftershock brought more … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Staycation: How to be a Tourist in Your Town
Most of us would like to hop on a plane to Paris or take a cross-country road trip out West this summer, but finances and work schedules donβt always cooperate with our wishes. If you canβt make your travel dreams a reality, and life demands that you remain in town, you can still find plenty of engaging βstaycationβ activities East of the Cooper and have lots of fun with … [Read more...]
The Pelican Brief: A Birdβs Eye View of Mount Pleasantβs Shem Creek
Itβs summertime, and that means more time than ever on Mount Pleasantβs beloved Shem Creek. So when Perry the Pelican asked us if he could submit a feature about his experiences living on our iconic waterway, we said βof course.β Please enjoy the following essay, and remember to be kind to our feathered neighbors, no matter the time of year. -The Editors Pelicans donβt … [Read more...]
Elegance and Convenience: Bentley Park
They say in real estate that itβs all about location, location, location. If thatβs the case, then you can expect the Bentley Park subdivision, currently under construction by Beazer Homes, to be one of the most up-and-coming places to live East of the Cooper. Nestled in the heart of Mount Pleasant off Chuck Dawley Boulevard, this small community of 44 homes will feature … [Read more...]
Everybody Loves Sunglasses: Our Functional Fashion Accessory
Whether you buy βem for a buck or for hundreds of dollars, thereβs just something about sunglasses that everybody seems to love. Songs have even been written about them, from βCheap Sunglassesβ by ZZ Top to βShadesβ by Dean Martin to perhaps the most famous of all, βSunglasses at Nightβ by Grammy-nominated Canadian singer Corey Hart. The simplest reason for the popularity … [Read more...]
Danco Furniture: All the Comforts of Home
Paul Haugaard came to the Lowcountry from his companyβs corporate headquarters in Massachusetts in early 2010 to run the Mount Pleasant Danco Furniture store. He quickly realized it was a great location with a solid customer base. Haugaardβs father β Dan Haugaard β first opened Danco Furniture in West Hatfield, Massachusetts, and ran the 40,000-square-foot store for a … [Read more...]
Youβve Come a Long Way to Baby: Postpartum Care
The miracle of life is a beautiful thing. But after the baby showers, the nursery themes, the βbabymoon,β (yes, thatβs a thing now), maternity photos and nervously clicking the empty infant car seat into place for the first time as you anticipate the arrival of your bundle of joy, the shocking realities of becoming a mom β or adding another to your brood β begin to take shape. … [Read more...]
Baby Fever: Understanding the Fertility Journey
For some, the decision to start or expand their families is as simple as that β a decision. Yet for others, itβs only the beginning of a long and often emotionally draining process. According to Dr. John Schnorr of Coastal Fertility Specialists, roughly 14 percent of all couples trying to conceive experience obstacles throughout the process. Common Hurdles While there are … [Read more...]
They Bend But Never Break: The New Look of the Family Unit
Family. If you look in the dictionary, youβll find that it reads, βa basic social unit consisting of parents and their children.β But take a closer look, because thatβs not all. Just a few lines down, youβll notice another definition that suggests a family can be made up of any group of adults, be it grandparents, aunts or uncles that care for the children in a home. To us, … [Read more...]
Cryotherapy is Worth a Try: Ice, Ice Baby
For centuries, athletes have used ice baths as a way of recovering after an exceptionally tough workout. Sitting in a tub of ice-cold water for as long as you can stand it never seemed appealing, but after a 20-mile run while training for a marathon, an ice bath might be a necessary evil. Extreme cold temperatures help the body recover quicker. Body temperature, blood flow … [Read more...]