When walking through the streets of Charleston or an adjacent plantation, the echoes of history can be heard and seen all around. We are encouraged to remember important lessons, lest history repeat itself. Lessons we continue to learn. The Charleston area serves as a catalyst for enrichment, with centuries of history and evolving culture. The USS Yorktown is part of that … [Read more...]
Red Carpet Meets Blue Ribbon: Mt. Pleasant School Achieves National Excellence
Christ Our King-Stella Maris School in Mount Pleasant has recently been named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, one of 353 schools nationwide to be honored with the award this year through the U.S. Department of Education. βThe honorees for our 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award have set a national example for what it means to raise the bar in education. … [Read more...]
Gone But Not Forgotten: East Cooper’s First Place of Worship
With many historic churches dotting the skyline, Charleston is often called the Holy City. People forget that there is a good share of picturesque old churches on the other side of the Ravenel Bridge as well: St. Andrewβs, Christ Church, St. Paulβs, Friendship AME, Mount Pleasant Presbyterian and more. But where was the very first place of worship east of the Cooper? The answer … [Read more...]
Remembering East Cooperβs First Airport: Pinckneyβs Passion
Thereβs no place like home for the holidays, and, for many residents, air travel is the way to go. In this area, Charleston International Airport is the obvious choice for most folks, but some utilize Mount Pleasant Regional Airport for small private jets and prop planes. Though that airport has been around for decades, it is not the townβs first. Seventy-five years ago, Mount … [Read more...]
Goldbug Island Turkey Shoot: A Thanksgiving Tradition
Turkey shoots have long been a southern Thanksgiving tradition, with the practice dating back to the early 19th century when live turkeys were tied down in a pen and shot from 25-35 yards away, a much less humane approach as compared to todayβs turkey-less competitions. Since 1963, the East Cooper Outboard Motor Club (ECOMC) has operated the Goldbug Island Turkey Shoot. Now … [Read more...]
Brad Moranz on the 2023 Charleston Christmas Special (and the Fun of Making It)
As the holiday season approaches, our thoughts naturally turn towards Thanksgiving and Christmas. For over 25 years, Brad Moranz and his wife Jennifer have been delighting audiences with the Charleston Christmas Special. This year, the show will run for 10 days, from December 14th through the 23rd. In a recent conversation with host Brian Cleary, Brad Moranz, co-creator of … [Read more...]
Popping the Question: Couples Share Holiday Love Stories, Engagements
The holiday season is filled with joyful cheer, family time, social gatherings, tasty treats, opening presents and, most importantly, sharing these festive occasions with the person you love. One of the most popular times of the year to get engaged is during the holidays because people are surrounded by family and friends who truly support and cherish them. Highlighted here are … [Read more...]
34 Waterway Island Drive, Wild Dunes: Dream Home Coming True
King & Society does more than build and sell homes, they sell dreams. 34 Waterway Island Drive on Isle of Palms is a distinguished, speculative home that is nothing short of spectacular, thanks to dreamweavers Trae Redmond, King & Society Construction's director of construction, King & Society realtor Misti Cox and local architect Carl McCants. A spec home is a … [Read more...]
Community Cheer Floats Around: The 2023 Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade
People love parades. They bring community members together in the best kind of way. A celebration of the holidays spills onto businesses and organizations all over town, then spills into our hearts. Itβs a togetherness filled with childrenβs laughter, pride for the town and excitement for what the future holds. There is also an incredible air of gratefulness for what we all … [Read more...]
Meet the Broker: Renny Diedrich
The next time you walk along the beaches of the Grand Strand, Charleston County or almost any stretch along the South Carolina coast, it is a near certainty that you will see or pass a beach home sold by an agent who works with Renny Diedrich. Now in her 10th year with RE/MAX Southern Shores in Myrtle Beach, Diedrich has not only carved out a wide coastal niche in a … [Read more...]