For as long as Mark Pulley can remember, he has been working in the food and beverage industry. Growing up in Ware Shoals, South Carolina, a small town of about 3,000 residents and 81 students in his graduating class, Pulley started his career cooking and waiting tables in a restaurant owned by a friend of his mother’s. When Pulley decided to expand his horizons and leave a … [Read more...]
New Food Spots to Try: What’s On the Menu?
Looking for a new place to eat in Mount Pleasant? No worries foodies, we’ve got you and your appetite covered. Bodega Bodega exudes a funky, groovy vibe that pays homage to New York City. Executive chef Alec Gropman has created old school staples with a modern touch. Situated off Coleman Boulevard next to Juanita Greenberg’s, you can order both breakfast and lunch … [Read more...]
May/June 2024 Calendar of Events
May Festival Chamber Music Quartet & Quintet When: 5/3 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Where: I’On Chapel Part of the Colour of Music Festival, highlighting the impact and historical significance of Black classical composers and performers on American and world culture, the Festival Chamber Music Quartet & Quintet is one of two events currently planned during the festival’s … [Read more...]
Unexpired Love: Seniors Who Found Love Later In Life
Love of Art In 1964, when John W. Jones transferred to Bethel Hanberry County School in Blythewood at 13 years old, Millie Johnson was the first girl who spoke to him. They soon found themselves in young love. Fast forward several years later to graduation, and Jones was drafted into the military and all but disappeared, except for the updates that his sister sometimes … [Read more...]
Young at Heart: Active Seniors Seizing the Moment
In the golden years of life, the heart knows no bounds. As we age, it's not just about counting the years, but about making each moment count. For active seniors who are young at heart, life is an adventure waiting to be embraced, a canvas waiting for vibrant strokes of experiences and a journey filled with vitality and zest. For many, retirement marks the beginning of a new … [Read more...]
Familial Flavors: Family-run Businesses Spicing Up the Kitchen
Adding a colorful dash of flavor to the Lowcountry, these families are blending their passion for culture with the soul of Mount Pleasant, transporting their friends and neighbors to other worlds where ethnic cuisine stirs in layers of depth and richness to enhance their livelihood. Malika Born and raised in Pakistan, Maryam Ghaznavi grew up in the heart of her family’s … [Read more...]
For the Love of Fatherhood: Different Types of Father Figures
Father’s Day is June 16, a time to honor the dads, stepdads and grandads in our lives and offer our gratitude for the sacrifice and devotion they show our families. We interviewed some local fathers and grandfathers to learn more about what that role means to them. Father and a Pastor Josh Walters, executive pastor at Seacoast Church in Mount Pleasant, has helped raise … [Read more...]
Seasons of Motherhood: Motherly Trials and Tribulations
In our charming town, where the air is slightly sweet and slightly salty and the warm embrace of community wraps around every corner, motherhood takes on many shapes and forms. From the bustling streets to the serene parks, the spirit of motherhood thrives in the hearts of women who navigate its beautiful complexities with grace, resilience and unwavering love. Today, we … [Read more...]
Anchors Away! Local Charters That Will Float Your Boat
When it comes to taking a yacht out on a day trip East of the Cooper, local captains Chris Parker and Dave Gugliotti agreed that the best place to drop anchor is some 20 minutes past the Isle of Palms between Dewees, Capers and Bulls Islands. Charleston Classic Yachts According to Parker, that’s because the approach to Capers’ Boneyard Beach, surrounded by pristine sapphire … [Read more...]
The George: Lowcountry Elegance Simplified
When my daughter Sophie and I arrived at the newly-opened boutique hotel, The George, nestled between the shimmering waters of the PeeDee River and historic Front Street in colonial Georgetown, we were greeted by friendly doormen, reservationists and the woman at the helm of the operation, Georgetonian Christy Whitlock. As we sat on a sofa in the front window of the lobby, … [Read more...]