The earliest and finest example of Palladian architecture in the United States, Drayton Hall has housed seven generations within its walls throughout the centuries. Situated along the banks of the Ashley River, the tract of land was purchased in 1738 by John Drayton, the son of a leading colonial family who created generational wealth by facilitating slavery. Documents from the … [Read more...]
Nature POP! Magnolia Plantation and the LEGO Brick Road
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of Charleston’s most treasured historic sites, is bringing a bold new experience to the Lowcountry this summer with Nature POP!, an awe-inspiring exhibition by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney. Opening May 23 through Aug. 15, this highly anticipated exhibit will feature more than 40 larger-than-life sculptures made entirely of LEGO bricks, … [Read more...]
Ernie Passailaigue on SC Senate, Education Lottery & Isle of Palms Growth
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ISLE OF PALMS PODCAST Join Bill Macchio for an insightful conversation with former SC Senator Ernie Passailaigue. Discover his impactful journey in the South Carolina Senate and his crucial role as Executive Director of the SC Education Lottery, understanding how lottery funds directly benefit education in SC. Senator Passailaigue also shares fascinating … [Read more...]
May/June 2025 Calendar of Events
May Charleston Greek Festival When: 5/9-5/11 Where: Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity Come enjoy a celebration of fun and Greek culture at the oldest festival in the Charleston area, dating back to 1970. Attendees can enjoy Greek food, wine, live music and dancing. LENS Foundation Neighborhood Block Party When: 5/12 at 5 p.m. Where: Islander 71 This … [Read more...]
New Fare: Crowd Pleasers for Your Palate
Mount Pleasant’s continuous growth and expansion in population and development has in turn provided us with new places to visit and enjoy. Here are some of the latest spots that are now open and ready for you to experience in your area. Catrina’s Tacos & Tequila Clements Ferry Road is booming with new apartment buildings, medical campuses, restaurants and retail. The … [Read more...]
Craven’s Grant: Georgetown’s Next Crown Jewel of Waterfront Development
In 1663, Lord Craven, along with seven other lords proprietors, was rewarded a massive charter of land in return for his loyalty and fealty to England’s King Charles II. Craven’s grant, which stretched along the coast from North Carolina to Georgia, included a 140-acre plot that hugged the Southern banks of the Sampit River opposite from the port city of Georgetown, which was … [Read more...]
Starling Chevrolet: Fueled by Family
Mount Pleasant is more than a thriving community of over 20,000 families; it’s where businesses like Starling Chevrolet extend their reach beyond commerce into the heart of giving. At the center of this commitment is Joe Sarro, general manager of Starling Chevrolet, and his sons, Jarrett and Joey, who are making it their mission to give back. “I always knew being part of the … [Read more...]
Wild Dunes Resort: A Golfer’s Paradise
Hole 8 at The Links is one of the hardest to shoot under par. When Mike Gollobin moved from Virginia to Isle of Palms in 2014, he and his wife had many reasons prompting the relocation: the coastal environment, ocean breezes and a seaside lifestyle they had been planning for their retirement years. But another factor was to live next to the Harbor Course and the Links Course … [Read more...]
Second Serve: Shelby Rogers Shines In Commentary Role
Charleston native Shelby Rogers assumed a different role at this year’s Credit One Charleston Open now that she has retired from professional tennis. From behind the net to behind the microphone, Rogers commentated matches on the Tennis Channel throughout the week at the WTA 500 tournament. Rogers, who grew up in Mount Pleasant’s Snee Farm neighborhood before her family … [Read more...]
Seewee Restaurant: Down Home Cookin’
Off the southbound lane of Highway 17 on the edge of Awendaw sits an old rustic building that was constructed as a general store in 1929. Local Mary Rancourt purchased the business in 1960, and around 1995, she converted it into the Seewee Restaurant. Over the decades, the establishment has become a local treasure because of the beloved family who runs it, the food and the … [Read more...]