Alex Brener is a real estate agent specializing in single-family luxury households. After graduating from Elon University’s Love School of Business in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he met his wife, Brener jumped into the world of real estate. During the 2008 recession, Brener helped build over 200 single-family homes and flipped homes throughout North … [Read more...]
Stretching Success: Tapio School of Dance & Gymnastics
In the early 1950s on the front porch of a Sullivan’s Island home, a young Johanna Runey Tapio started teaching dance to the neighborhood kids. It wasn’t a business yet, it was just something she loved to do. That porch became her first classroom, and in 1956, Johanna’s School of Dance was born. She had ambition and drive, and with that, the seed she planted took root. That … [Read more...]
Palmetto Christian Academy Best Of Song
Pulling Heartstrings: Palmetto Christian Academy Named Best Private School 11 Years in a Row Anybody who knows me knows I love publishing Mount Pleasant Magazine. I wake up in the morning thinking about publishing and when I put my head on my pillow at night I’m still thinking about publishing. Telling the stories of the town I call home is a daily adventure. The … [Read more...]
Consensus Builder? Getting to Know Mike Tinkey, Mount Pleasant’s New Council Member
Get to know Mount Pleasant's newest Mount Pleasant Town Council member, Mike Tinkey! In this interview with Brian Cleary, Tinkey discusses his reasons for running for office, his specific goals for the town, and his thoughts on working with the existing council. Hear his commitment to non-partisan collaboration and finding common ground for all residents. When asked about his … [Read more...]
Wild Dunes Coastal Home Tour: 34 Waterway Island Drive, Isle of Palms, SC
Join Misti Cox of King & Society and host Bill Macchio for an exclusive Coastal Home Tour of 34 Waterway Island Drive in Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms, SC, on this episode of the Carolina Real Estate Podcast. Get ready to explore this exceptional Wild Dunes residence! Misti and Bill showcase the premier features and appointments throughout this impressive home, from the … [Read more...]
COCO RECAP: Pegula Claims First Charleston Title; Navarro Fades In Quarterfinals
Any hopes of Emma Navarro winning her hometown tournament will have to wait until next year as fellow American Amanda Anisimova ousted her in the quarterfinals of the Credit One Charleston Open on April 4. The tightly-contested match opened with eight straight holds as the servers hit their spots early. That was followed by three consecutive breaks, including two for … [Read more...]
Equal Pay For Play: Charleston Open To Offer Equal Prize Money Moving Forward
Next year will mark another historic milestone for the Credit One Charleston Open as the tournament will provide equal prize money to players starting in 2026. Getting out far ahead of the curve, COCO, North America’s largest women’s-only professional tennis tournament, becomes the first standalone WTA 500 tournament to voluntarily increase prize money prior to the 2033 goal … [Read more...]
Fresh Finds & Fun! Exploring the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market + Makers Mart Sneak Peek
Ever wonder where to find the freshest local produce and unique artisan goods in Mount Pleasant? Join host Brian Cleary as he chats with Tracy Richter, the Town's Events Coordinator, for an inside look at the vibrant Mount Pleasant Farmers Market! Discover why this beloved Tuesday tradition (3:30 PM - 7 PM, April through September) is a must-visit. With around 50 diverse … [Read more...]
Palmetto Christian Academy
Palmetto Christian Academy placed or won in the Best of Mount Pleasant 2025 in different 4 categories. ◼ Best Private School (Best) ◼ Best Preschool (one of the Best) ◼ Best School Principal (one of the Best) ◼ Best High School Sports Coach (one of the Best) … [Read more...]
Clicks of Art: Graphic Design Artist Launches New Website
In 1989, third generation Charlestonian and artist John Chitwood graduated from the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, and returned to his hometown. Having learned the timeless theories of composition and color as well as methods of painting and drawing by hand, Chitwood spent the next decade building a diverse career in the creative arts. In 2000, he … [Read more...]