Sometime in the year 2021, construction is expected to be completed on all or part of Highway 41 between Highway 17 and the Wando River, alleviating a traffic issue that is almost certain to worsen long before it gets better in the next five years. Questions remain, however, as to how extensive the work will be, with options ranging from adding two lanes on just a part of … [Read more...]
Update or Redecorate: Augustus & Carolina
Located on beautiful Front Street in historic downtown Georgetown, Augustus & Carolina has been serving the Georgetown, Myrtle Beach, Mount Pleasant and Charleston region since 1995. With more than 65,000 square feet of showroom space divided between three floors, Augustus & Carolina offers a myriad of options to help you furnish your home. Whether you are looking to … [Read more...]
The Dixie Cup for Grown-Ups: Booze Infused Ice Cream
Life at the seashore lends itself to an abundance of clever novelties, ranging from swan-shaped floats to drink tumblers that mimic a Lowcountry sunset. Now, another item that speaks to our whimsical summertime has gained traction around East Cooper – namely booze-infused ice cream. Naysayers who are wrinkling their noses at the idea of this chilly confection, perhaps picturing … [Read more...]
Paradise in a Can: Don’t Drill Lowcountry, Shepard Fairey and Holy City Brewery crush it
Charleston-born artist Shepard Fairey’s most recognizable work is the iconic “Hope” poster he designed for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign, and the medium for one of Fairey’s latest efforts brings to mind another of the 44th president’s famed slogans: “Yes We Can.” In March, Holy City Brewing announced that a partnership with environmental group Don’t … [Read more...]
Station 6 Fire Department: Serving the Needs of a Growing North Mount Pleasant
Population in North Mount Pleasant is quickly and steadily rising, as the beauty and culture of the area lures people to East Cooper. Among the many reasons this town is loved – aside from its rich history, friendly people and cuisine – is the genuine care and hospitality among residents. Growth and change are welcomed and embraced, but are we, as a community, fully … [Read more...]
Need to Recharge? Elements Massage
Stress seems to be synonymous with life. In our fast-paced world, pressures can pile up, causing us to feel rundown or at times generally depleted. Feel the need to recharge? One new establishment in Mount Pleasant has the cure for fighting off those aches and anxieties that surface at the end of a long day. Elements Massage, located at 1153 Oakland Market Road, … [Read more...]
They’d Rather Be Flying – ECPA and the Mount Pleasant Airport
I park my car no more than 100 yards from what passes for an airport terminal, reveling in the realization that I won’t have to pull out a credit card when I leave the premises. I won’t be hassled by an overzealous TSA agent, nor will I have to decide which bags to check and which to carry on – there’s no room for either on this trip. And when I walk through the front … [Read more...]
A Critical Relationship: Patients Come First at Park West Primary Care
Because technological advances, economics and policy adjustments have transformed the relationship between doctors and their patients, providing health care services has evolved into a more patient-centered approach, with emphasis on quality instead of quantity. Considered to be the gatekeepers of a person’s health care team, primary care providers have a deep understanding … [Read more...]
Light Up the Room: AesthetiSpa Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center
Maintaining relationships with her patients at AesthetiSpa Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center is something that Dr. Christy Cone takes seriously. As the Medical Director and physician of “Charleston's Best Medical Spa” for three years running, Dr. Cone, a South Carolina native, acknowledges how a personable approach has been instrumental in the spa's success. Pairing customer … [Read more...]
Are You a Swinger? Try North Mount Pleasant Golf
The northern area of Mount Pleasant boasts some of the finest golf courses in the Charleston area: RiverTowne and Snee Farm country clubs, Dunes West Golf and River Club, and Charleston National Golf Club. RiverTowne, Snee Farm and now Dunes West are all owned by James Feeney, who purchased Dunes West in March of this year. “It just made sense and you don’t often get a … [Read more...]