Twenty-six years ago, Tony Pope opened his own State Farm Insurance agency in Summerville. His goals were to provide reliable insurance coverage at a fair price with impeccable customer service. His office was so successful that State Farm selected him to be the first multi-office agent in South Carolina, which gave him the opportunity to open his Mount Pleasant office in … [Read more...]
A Home for Where the Heart Is: Affordable Housing in Mount Pleasant
Depending upon your personal point of view – and where you live in town – the two-word phrase “affordable housing” can be as welcome an expression as “summer breeze” or as off-putting as “tornado warning.” That’s because this seemingly innocuous label says all the wrong things to many people. Calling it “workforce housing” puts a more positive spin on the concept, although … [Read more...]
On Board: Mount Pleasant Residents Spur Skate Park Project
When SK8 Charleston — the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission’s sprawling new skate park – opens later this year, Mount Pleasant resident Shannon Smith will be there, along with husband Mark and their children, Audrey Indigo 13, and Johnny Otis, 7. When Shannon helped launch the movement to create the Lowcountry’s first full-sized skate park, Johnny was years … [Read more...]
Shrimping on Shem Creek: Sailing into the Sunrise
It’s another steamy, sultry Saturday morning along the Carolina coast. The blazing June sun has not yet shown its glowing face above the horizon, but Captain Wayne Magwood has already been on the water for a few hours, preparing to repeat a ritual that has ruled his life for nearly 60 years. Before long, he and his crew of two will guide his 68-foot boat, “The Winds of … [Read more...]
Have a Good (Mari)time
At the heart of Mount Pleasant – a rapidly growing town still trying to reach that delicate balance between unfettered development and stubborn preservation – lies Shem Creek. This unique area is home to a working community of fishermen who for generations have trawled the waterways and lived off the bounty found along the South Carolina coast. Although these local boat … [Read more...]
Changing The Way People Eat Hamburgers: BurgerFi
Where can you find an eatery that looks like an upbeat burger joint but serves food reminiscent of a gourmet restaurant? Is it possible to treat your taste buds to a delicious meal without worrying about how a cheeseburger and an order of fries will affect your health and well-being? For an answer to these questions, look no further than the ground floor of The Boulevard, … [Read more...]
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Meet Contest Winner Paige Hamann
Mount Pleasant Magazine loves our Facebook contests just as much as you do! So we jumped at the chance to give away tickets to see Cyndi Lauper perform at the Charleston Music Hall. The iconic 80’s singer is a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award winner who we all know and love. She’s toured the world, written a memoir, and she’s behind the original score for the musical Kinky Boots. … [Read more...]
Salt and Iron: Pollitzer highlights the Juxtaposition of Charleston
When the idea came to compile a book to capture the mix of contrasts that embodies Charleston, author Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer soon realized two things: The project would be a major undertaking, and it carried a tremendous responsibility. “Charleston Salt and Iron: The beauty, strength and timeless allure of the South’s crown jewel” is the result of a year-and-a-half worth of … [Read more...]
Don’t “Shutter” at the Thought of a Storm: Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters
It’s been nearly 27 years since a hurricane swept through the Lowcountry, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the probability that another Hugo-like storm will visit the Charleston area sooner or later. Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters can enhance the look of your home and at the same time prepare you for the next big weather event. Established by local … [Read more...]
Making Waves in Education: Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Imagine graduating from high school with two years of college credit already completed. Imagine doing that and still having time as a high school student to focus on a passion such as sports, music, arts or a job shadow. Scholarship opportunities could blossom. Once in college, there could be time for collegiate athletics or arts programs or an internship. A four-year college … [Read more...]