Once upon a time, a young Josephine Humphreys plucked her first volume of literature from the family bookshelf – perhaps Greek mythology, perhaps short stories by Faulkner – and tucked it under her arm. Though she wasn’t even 8 years old and had no inkling of one day becoming a writer, Josephine felt drawn to the heady literature, the “only books in the house.” “My family … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Magazine and Lowcountry Live! 7 of 24
Erin Kienzle talks to Bill Macchio about the strong women in his life while reflecting on Mount Pleasant Magazine's May/June 2017 edition. - dozens of local business women that run or help run a business in Lowcountry Women in Business - 2017 Favorite Moms and Dads with sons, daughter and parents that want to recognize important moms and dads in their lives - Pets … [Read more...]
Leading Ladies in Tech: There’s an App for That
Over the years, the Charleston area has earned the title of Silicon Harbor. While you’ll still hear “The Holy City” and “Chucktown” thrown out to describe our growing region, this relatively new label is certainly apropos. With an overwhelming amount of start-ups surfacing and a multitude of jobs sprouting in their wake, it’s no wonder so many flock to our metropolis to launch … [Read more...]
Kimberly Powell of The Woodhouse Day Spa
The Woodhouse Day Spa Charleston has been open for two full years, and owner Kimberly Kendell Powell is full of gratitude, pride and enthusiasm for the future. “We love to serve this community, and I’m proud to say that our therapists are true healers and our staff extremely dedicated to superior hospitality,” she said. As the regional developer of the Southeast, Powell … [Read more...]
Stephanie Kelley of East Cooper Community Outreach
Stephanie Kelley, the new executive director of East Cooper Community Outreach, has lived in Mount Pleasant since 2011, but she has supported the mission of ECCO for much longer. A self-described extrovert who is “energized by her interactions with others,” Kelley knew that working for her community would satisfy her soul. “Throughout the years, I’ve discovered there are … [Read more...]
The Oakland Pipeline Trail: Wheels are in Motion
It started as a pipe dream: a shady, smooth bike trail winding from Laurel Hill Park, past Boone Hall and Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, all the way to the Ravenel Bridge and into downtown Charleston. Now there is a path to reality for that dream. As early as this summer, the plans could be set and the gears turning for a new pedestrian trail along the stretch of Highway 17 … [Read more...]
Bill Medich and Spoleto Festival USA
Bill Medich is definitely a busy guy. As president of South State Bank as well as president – and soon, chair – of the board of directors for Spoleto Festival USA, his days typically involve talking to numerous people, sharing ideas and moving mountains. Luckily he gets to come home afterward to a peaceful and beautiful location – Sullivan’s Island. And who wouldn’t work … [Read more...]
The Living’s Easy: Summer Concerts in The Lowcountry
There is nothing quite like summertime in the Lowcountry. The days are a bit longer, the sunsets seem slightly more spectacular and the amount of live music that floods the area is always ample. In the words of powerhouse songstress Janis Joplin, “The living’s easy.” Whether you’re looking to sing along with songs of your youth or uncover a new band soon to make it to the top … [Read more...]
Fields of Dreams: Kids Will Most Definitely Come to Shipyard Park
In an iconic 1989 movie, Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) heeds the ambiguous advice of a mysterious voice and plows over untold acres of valuable farmland to build a baseball field that eventually becomes a playground for the troubled ghosts of ballplayers past. There’s nothing to indicate that Shipyard Park was ever a cornfield, but the soon-to-be baseball mecca, situated on 20 … [Read more...]
See Wee Restaurant: Home Cooking
Up Highway 17, past green pastures, churches and sweetgrass basket stands, you’ll find a beacon of Southern comfort food that’s been satisfying residents for decades. Capturing iconic charm, with checkered tablecloths and “home cooking,” this eatery, a supply store in the ’50s, has earned a solid reputation among locals and visitors. Since 1993, See Wee Restaurant has been a … [Read more...]