Spartina Cabinetry and Design Consultants I'ON Square - 152 Civitas Mount Pleasant 843-971-4882 www.spartinacabinetry.com Opening her own business was something Melissa Koger Watson always knew she wanted to do one day when the timing was right. The president and principal designer at Spartina Cabinetry and Design Consultants, LLC, comes from a long line of business … [Read more...]
Pam Bishop: Carolina One
Carolina One 628 Long Point Road Mount Pleasant 843-814-1622 www.pambishop.com By the time Pam Bishop decided to enter a career of real estate, she knew more than a little bit about her choice. Her father, brother and even nephew had all enjoyed success in her home city of Fort Lauderdale with the family business, and Pam felt that real estate might be the right choice for … [Read more...]
Cameron Reid and Leigh Reid Hope: Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming
Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Mount Pleasant 843-388-5167 www.woofgangbakery.com Can you hear the woof-woof? Old MacDonald’s farm it is not but rather the popular Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming that has opened in Mount Pleasant to the chorus of cheerful barking. This upscale neighborhood pet store is the dog-diggity for the most refined pets. Woof … [Read more...]
Jan Clouse and Jennifer Crider: Carolina Lanterns
Carolina Lanterns 1362 Chuck Dawley Blvd Mount Pleasant 843-881-4170 www.carolinalanternsandlighting.com Carolina Lanterns was born when Jan Clouse was snubbed. While building her new home in 1998, she thought that gas lanterns flanking the front door would add the ideal finishing touch. At a local lighting store, the sales associate told Jan that gas lanterns would be … [Read more...]
A Chat with Leading Lady Gov. Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley Announces bid for 2024 GOP Nomination for President of the United States Who doesn’t love a success story? Many of us turn to magazines, television, film and even family or friends for those inspiring tales of triumph – especially as women and especially when we need a boost when the going gets tough. South Carolina’s first female governor, Nikki Haley, is a … [Read more...]
Shaping Hearts and Character: Palmetto Christian Academy
For 25 years, Palmetto Christian Academy has built a program that produces young people who are engaged and contributing. Christian service, distinctive academics and excellence in fine arts and athletics are hallmarks of this private school. The 2016-2017 school year ushers in an exciting era for PCA, including a 25th anniversary celebration, new leadership and a campus … [Read more...]
The Cut of Their Jib: Wando High’s Sailors Compete at a National Level
In April, parents of the Wando High Sailing Club drove to Lake Norman to watch their teenage sailors compete in the South Atlantic Championship Regatta. "Lake Norman is famous for its fickle wind," said Wendy Ando, mother of Wando skipper Austin Ando. "The race committee wanted them to sail for as long as possible that first day. So they had them race for 12 hours. That's a … [Read more...]
Family-Friendly with Exceptional Food: On Forty-One
Named after the strip of roadway it resides on, On Forty-One is conveniently located in the heart of North Mount Pleasant – on the corner of Highways 17 and 41. Boasting locally sourced Southern food and a laid-back atmosphere, a visit to On Forty-One is as satisfying as a pitcher of sweet tea on a Lowcountry scorcher. “We were very fortunate to be welcomed so warmly by the … [Read more...]
Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital: Orchestrating Health Care
Health care is a complicated network of hospitals, doctors, nurses, therapists and other professionals. But one hospital East of the Cooper is designed to be more accessible, a part of the community and a place where health care is simplified for residents. Just five years old, Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital is setting a new standard. A spacious facility located … [Read more...]
Veggie Tales: Heath Farms in Mount Pleasant
Once upon a time, the main thoroughfares of Mount Pleasant were not gateways to the beautiful neighborhoods we recognize today but expanses of fertile land where hardworking farmers grew scores of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and other staples of Southern produce. It was, of course, long before I moved to this area – even before I was born – but, as I spoke to Douglas M. Heath … [Read more...]