For five generations, the surname Simmons has been synonymous with the town of Mount Pleasant. From 1916 to 1920 and then again from 1921-1928, Yonge Simmons served as mayor. Simmons Street at Moultrie Plaza and Yonge Street in the Old Village are both named after him. In the 1940s, Yonge’s son Hugh and his wife Ella opened a grocery store called Simmons Brothers Grocery on … [Read more...]
Bending With The Times: Georgetown Steel Mill Redevelopment to Revitalize Riverfront
On Oct. 13, 1967, an article for a special edition of The Georgetown Times informed its readers that a German-based company called Korf Industries had chosen a 30-acre tract of land along the banks of the Sampit River as the site where it would develop the Georgetown Steel Corporation. The report stated that the $700,000 manufacturing facility would offer approximately 200 jobs … [Read more...]
Honesty First Rudd Plumbing, Heating & Air
In the heart of the Lowcountry, Rudd Plumbing, Heating & Air has earned a reputation for exceptional service, quality craftsmanship and unwavering customer care. Owned by Rob Hodges and Winston Helena — both local to the Charleston area — the company is now celebrating its 11th year. With their roots firmly planted in the community, they continue to grow and expand their … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Recreation: More Than Just Play, featuring (new) Director TJ Rostin
What's the secret to a vibrant and active life in Mount Pleasant, SC? Find out in this insightful conversation between host Brian Cleary and TJ Rostin, the Town's new Recreation Director for the Town of Mount Pleasant! Think recreation is just for kids? Think again! TJ reveals the diverse services offered by the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, catering to all ages – … [Read more...]
Georgetown’s Transformation: Beyond the Steel Mill, Towards a New Future
In the debut episode of Georgetown the Podcast, host Scott Richard welcomes Publisher Bill Macchio for an insightful conversation about the past, present, and future of Georgetown, South Carolina, a gem nestled along the renowned Hammock Coast. Scott and Bill reminisce about the days when Georgetown was primarily a point of passage for those journeying between the bustling … [Read more...]
Full House: Big Families With Bigger Hearts
Have you ever wondered what life would be like with a really big family? Not just a couple of kids, but the kind of family where someone is always talking, something’s always on the calendar and chaos is just part of the magic. We peeked inside the lives of three Mount Pleasant moms who are raising large families with a whole lot of love, laughter and a few mom hacks you might … [Read more...]
Reeling It In: The Wreck of the Richard & Charlene Seafood Catches High Praise
On Sept. 21, 1989, Hurricane Hugo slammed onto the shores of coastal Carolina. When the eye passed over Shem Creek, the water kept rising until it covered 8 feet of shoreline. Encroaching winds ripped a derelict North Atlantic-style trawler called the Richard & Charlene from its mooring at the Wando Dock and hurled it across a neighboring dock and into an icehouse. Its … [Read more...]
Brown Atlantic: Built to Withstand
In 1977, Howard Brown took a leap of faith. After years in construction, he knew the industry inside and out. With a sharp eye for detail and a strong work ethic, he decided to build something of his own and launched Brown Atlantic. Nearly 50 years later, his sons are now stepping into leadership roles. They are blending the lessons from their father with new perspectives, and … [Read more...]
Alex Brener, Carolina One Real Estate: Lock in Luxury
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...]