βMay the best woman win!β Nikki Haleyβs closing statement was profound and to the point, much like her speech at the Charleston Visitorβs Center on Wednesday, Feb. 15, where she proudly declared her decision to run for president. Introducing Nikki Haley, Representative Ralph Norman remarked, βIn a town full of events that shaped history, I know that what we are kicking off … [Read more...]
Coast to Coast: Wines for the Region
We begin this yearβs SAVI Somm column by looking at how regional similarities in climate and cuisine take precedence over man-made borders when it comes to grape varieties and the styles they produce. Not far from where evidence suggests the first βwine vineβ of Vitis Vinifera was cultivated by humans, is the region that encapsulates the coastline of Spain, France and Italy, as … [Read more...]
J.D. Zubia Headmaster at Palmetto Christian Academy
J.D. Zubia Headmaster at Palmetto Christian Academy, along with Katie Finch of Mount Pleasant Magazine with host Erin Kienzle on Lowcountry Live! on this 2023 Best of Mount Pleasant Podcast episode. Walk through the doors of Palmetto Christian Academy and you will quickly discover why families are ... READ MORE … [Read more...]
Palmetto Christian Academy: Best in Lowcountry β Nine Years and Counting
Walk through the doors of Palmetto Christian Academy and you will quickly discover why families are grateful to be a part of this vibrant learning community that is also deeply rooted in faith.Β Itβs a feeling β one facilitated by staff, parents, students and community. PCA is not only growing as a premium choice for parents, but it was also recently recognized as the areaβs … [Read more...]
Shannon Gallo Owner, Oyster Candle Company & Coastal Gifts
Shannon Gallo Owner, Oyster Candle Company & Coastal Gifts, along with Katie Finch of Mount Pleasant Magazine with host Erin Kienzle on Lowcountry Live! on this 2023 Best of Mount Pleasant Podcast episode. READ MORE ABOUT OYSTER CANDLE CO. … [Read more...]
Lowcountry Hurricane Protection and Shutters is One of the Best in the Biz
Owner JD Cooper Talks Shop, Shutters and Staying Power What led to your success? I am a native Charlestonian and have always loved the water. At age 15 I became a commercial fisherman. As our town grew, I wanted to get into the construction industryβand found my niche with exterior shutters in 2004 as an exterior shutter installer. I have always been an entrepreneur at heart … [Read more...]
Pitt Street Pharmacy: Classic Service, Classic DΓ©cor and the Great American Classic Grilled Cheese
When Pitt Street Pharmacy took root in the 1940s in what is now Old Village in Mount Pleasant, it was one of many such pharmacies across the U.S. Now, itβs not only a rare original find; its persistence, food and feel have led to something of a national revival of soda bars like Pitt Street has always been. βOur pharmacy attracts all ages β from the little ones who want to … [Read more...]
Saying Yes to Your Dress: Local Boutiques Offer Trends and Timelessness
Every little girl dreams of her wedding day β the elegant wedding cake with dozens of layers, the perfect venue decorated with gorgeous flowers and, most importantly, the show-stopping wedding dress like theyβve seen in the movies. Considering the distinct charm and year-long perfect weather Charleston has to offer, it is no surprise brides have come from near and far to tie … [Read more...]
Everything But the Groom
First comes the proposal, then the excitement and finallyβ¦the price tag. The wedding industry suffered a significant setback during Covid, but 2022 has brought a major resurgence. According to wedding planning website The Knot, the average cost of a wedding in South Carolina is $26,000, though Charleston comes in a bit above that figure. Because of this, it is important to … [Read more...]
Together Again: The Rothmeyers Are Back Thanks to Carolina Park
In early 2022, after 56 years of marriage, North Carolina residents Craig and Ann Rothmeyer were told that they couldnβt be together anymore because they were going to have to go to separate senior living facilities with differing levels of care. After agonizing over what to do, Craig and Ann found a way to be together by discovering side-by-side facilities in Mount Pleasant. … [Read more...]