For my money it’s hard to beat the courses of coastal South Carolina. My buddy, photographer Mark William Paul, and I tried out a great track recently on a visit to Charleston recently, a Jack Nicklaus design called Turtle Point Golf Course, part of the Kiawah Resort collection of five daily fee courses. The layout is one in a stable of five daily fee courses that grace the … [Read more...]
Chamber of Commerce Business Expo
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant Business Expo Sometimes more is less. This is not the case with the upcoming Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Expo. In its seventh year, the annual event will feature more vendors, more networking, more fun and, if Expo Co-chair Frank Frazier has his way, more attendees than ever before. “We hope at least 2,000 people … [Read more...]
Clean and Family Friendly – Molly Maid of Greater Charleston
Now that school’s out, you may find that your little ones are tracking pluff mud through the house after days of outdoor play. Perhaps they have gotten creative with an art project that proved to be as messy as it was fun. Hosting dinner parties and out-of-town guests? Whatever your plans are for this summer, one thing we all can agree on is the importance of keeping our homes … [Read more...]
ChiropracticUSA: Don’t Let Summer Games Turn into Pains
It’s summertime, and the living is easy in the Lowcountry. Being so close to the waterways and beaches, you have your choice to live life to the fullest on boats and jet skis or get some much-needed rest and relaxation along the shore. Or, if you plan well, a lot of both. For many people, though, summertime fun takes a toll on the body – even if all you plan to do is relax to … [Read more...]
Designing Mount Pleasant’s Town Hall: Beyond the Steel and Stucco
The town of Mount Pleasant has a historical lineage that shines brighter than the luminescence of an oyster shell under the midday sun. For centuries, it has served as a place where families can grow, agriculture can thrive and community can flourish. This plot of land overlooking the Cooper River has withstood hurricanes, battles and floods. It has grown in size, economy and … [Read more...]
A Country Boy Can Survive: Hank Williams Jr. in Daniel Island
In 1975, Hank Williams Jr. almost met his maker. Rock climbing in Montana, he fell nearly 500 feet onto snow-covered rock and landed in the hospital with skull and facial fractures. But, like the brazen, fire-bellied man he is, he refused to let this incident define him. You see, Williams isn’t one to allow circumstances to derail his journey, creatively or … [Read more...]
Palate-Pleasing Creations: New York Butcher Shoppe
Imagine being able to get your hands on fine cheeses, a variety of aged wines and some of the most tender, flavorful cuts of beef this side of the Mason Dixon line. New York Butcher Shoppe offers customers top-of-the-line goods you simply can’t find on the shelves of your local grocer. With a knowledgeable staff and a dizzying selection of mouthwatering treats, you are sure to … [Read more...]
Start the Year Off Right: Ragamuffin Children’s Boutique, Stride Rite and Radical Rags
With summer in full swing and the countdown to the new school year on, it’s time to start thinking of back-to-school shopping for stylish clothes and the greatest trends in Charleston. For girls and boys who want to hit the ground running, Ragamuffin Children’s Boutique, Stride Rite Mount Pleasant and Radical Rags have everything you’re looking for to start the year off … [Read more...]
Embrace Your Inner Olympian: Coastal Rowing Studio
With so many trends, such as barre, spinning and CrossFit, sweeping the workout world, it’s hard to know which fitness practice is right for you. Want a workout that will leave you strong and energized? Coastal Rowing Studio delivers a series of options regardless of your athletic ability. The first studio of its kind in the Lowcountry, this family-run business has caught the … [Read more...]
Old School Knowledge for New School Families: A Refresher Course
Recently, the Charleston County School District sold the old Laing Middle School and its site, located here in Mount Pleasant, to corporate giant Home Depot. The building is still there as I write this article, as Home Depot has yet to tear it down, but I know it’ll soon be gone, and I’m trying not to be unhappy about it. While I never actually went inside the building, its … [Read more...]