Fitness enthusiasts from all over the country and the world will convene in Charleston on Saturday, April 5 for the 48th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run. Hosting a capacity of 38,500 participants, the Bridge Run is the third largest 10K event in the U.S. Typically, the race draws participants from all 50 states and 15 different countries. Of course, pulling off such a massive … [Read more...]

It’s hard to imagine that less than a century ago the phrase, “A woman’s place is in the home,” was the standard in American society. But today’s women can choose to also pursue a career. Many of them take on leadership positions such as CEOs, entrepreneurs, board presidents and other top roles. In the Tri-County area, we are fortunate to have some of the best and brightest … [Read more...]

Honor. Duty. Respect. Those are the words that students at The Citadel pledge to live by. And upon graduation, many of them swear an additional oath — to support and defend the Constitution of the United States — by choosing to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces and willingly putting their lives on the line to defend our country’s freedoms. Some of them have made the ultimate … [Read more...]

A cold day in December stole the final breath from one of Charleston’s most beloved radio personalities. Michael Edward Chambers, mic name Mike Edwards, was much more than the program director of Mix 95.9 WMXZ-FM, he was “the Guy.” The heartbreaking news of Edwards’ untimely death at 53, later ruled to be a heart attack, shocked the local airwaves. For many, Edwards was the … [Read more...]

Since this is Mount Pleasant Magazine’s Best Of Edition, I’d like to add a few things that weren’t up for a vote but which I think also represent the best of Mount Pleasant (these are not ranked in order). LOCALLY CAUGHT SEAFOOD The cover photo of this edition speaks to the popularity of our locally caught seafood. This eye-catching photo elicits the flavor, the culture, … [Read more...]