The Mount Pleasant community is a place where entrepreneurship flourishes. Shopping locally at small businesses can serve as motivation for anyone aspiring to become an entrepreneur or business owner themselves. Lucas Taylor, owner of Kick It Kicks in Mount Pleasant, had just that experience. A high school graduate of Philip Simmons High School off Clements Ferry Road, … [Read more...]
Years of Experience: Sullivan’s Island Appoints New Police Chief
Two minutes of talking with Sullivanβs Island Chief of Police Glenn Meadows and you will find yourself constantly adjusting between wonder and amazement. Heβs only 62 years young and heβs already lived several lives of duty. You might first discover that he was just recently promoted to his new position in February, but before you can even say congratulations, heβll add that … [Read more...]
A Fresh Start: Back To School Wellness Tips
Beginning a new school year is exciting and brings new possibilities. As we inch closer to the start of the academic year, you can ensure youβre ready to send the kiddos off. The transition from summer to school year can be a tough one for kids so organizing a schedule before you jump back in may be beneficial. Having open and honest conversations about what is coming and … [Read more...]
Home Renovations: Redesigning Your Desires
So you want to add a new deck, porch, kitchen or room to your home or even give it a full makeover. While you might have some ideas or are just simply mulling it over, it is never too early to prepare for the big day β especially since your big day will require several months to a year to realize. βA project development process where the design comes together and material … [Read more...]
Kitchens & Baths: Remodeling Done Right Is Relaxing
Thinking about giving your kitchen or bath a full makeover or maybe wondering about remaking the kitchen and baths at the same time? No matter what kind of renovation youβre envisioning, or how soon you want it done, planning each step in the beginning with a professional will likely make all the difference between a waste of time and a new look you can smile about. βThere … [Read more...]
Clustered With Care: Reef Constructed From Recycled Oyster Shells
More than 40 years ago, the late owner of Boone Hall Plantation, Willie McRae, and the late executive director of the Charleston Restaurant Association, Kathy Britzius, formed a partnership that established the Lowcountry Oyster Festival on the propertyβs grounds. On June 5, in honor of McRae and Britzius, Charleston Restaurant Foundation presented recycled oyster shells that … [Read more...]
Making A Splash: Town’s Water Program Teaches Swim Lessons, Saves Lives
Mount Pleasant is surrounded by water, whether rivers, tidal creeks or lakes. Beaches lie a short drive over the bridges and pools abound. Learning to swim is a critical skill to master no matter where you live, but it takes on even greater significance here. Sometimes, it can be a matter of life and death. Thatβs why Mount Pleasant Town Councilmember Gary Santos launched … [Read more...]
Path to Preservation:Β Long Point Schoolhouse Seeks Funding
Throughout the plantation era, literacy for most Blacks was illegal, and even when education was allowed during Reconstruction, there were no resources for teaching children of the emancipated. It wasnβt until 1904, nearly four decades after the Civil War ended, that the doors opened to Long Point Schoolhouse, the first school for Black students in the Snowden … [Read more...]
Camping on Capers Island: Survival Guide for First-timers
Looking for a getaway to a remote, tropical island without the hassle of planes, trains and automobiles? Did I mention that lodging is free? Thereβs no catch; itβs called Capers Island. After spending a weekend camping with family on this isolated isle of paradise, sparked by some words of encouragement from my intrepid father-in-law, I was inspired to share my findings and … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss the Best Party in Mount Pleasant! Food, Fun & Views on the USS Yorktown
Coming Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 6 pm until 10 pm, Mount Pleasant Magazine the Best of Mount Pleasant Party will give residents the opportunity to see and celebrate Mount Pleasant's Best. Mount Pleasant Magazine's Zach Giroux, Editor and Bill Macchio, Publisher chat with host Brian Cleary about this year's party on the USS Yorktown. The $45 ticket covers all of the … [Read more...]