The Holiday Festival of Lights is a Lowcountry tradition that spotlights unique, locally crafted light displays. From November 11th through December 31st, an estimated 2 million lights illuminate the James Island County Park. This family friendly event is in its 33rd year and offers a drive-thru light display, as well as a walking display and a Festival Train. In this … [Read more...]
Jules Deas III, Senior Vice President, South State Bank N.A.
Click, Listen, Watch & Learn as Jules Deas III, Senior Vice President, South State Bank N.A. talks with host Bill Macchio about his beginnings in Mortgage Banking and loans, why you would choose SouthState over other banks, how he stays connected with his customer base, how and why news headlines about finance and lending rates can be misleading β¦ and more. Listen … [Read more...]
The History of the Mt Pleasant Christmas Light Parade with Retired Fire Chief Fred Tetor
On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast, Fred Tetor, Retired Mount Pleasant Fire Chief who has been involved in more than 40 Christmas Parades in Mount Pleasant since 1972 talks with host Brian Cleary about the parade over the decades which is held on the second Sunday of every December which is December 11th this year beginning at 5:30 pm. Fred talks about how the parade … [Read more...]
Charleston Friends of the Library Celebrates Forty Years
Charleston, S.C.: For forty years, Charleston Friends of the Library (CFOL) has given community members the opportunity to become more involved with Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) by volunteering their time and services and providing financial support for programming across all 18 branches. With support from its members and the community, CFOL has been able to help … [Read more...]
The 27th Annual Charleston Christmas Show
The 27th annual Charleston Christmas Show is a musical variety show for the whole family that runs for 2 weeks with new performers and numbers every year. Brad Moranz, the Producer/Host of the Charleston Christmas Special talks about the different types of music found in the show, some of the different performances this year and the Kid's Free Night (look for it!). This all … [Read more...]
Build Your Book Nook: The Most Anticipated Titles Of 2023
The start of a new year tends to inspire the declaring of resolutions β promises to eat better, to have less screen time, to exercise more. But this writer would like to challenge everyone to include one more small addition to their aspirational lists in 2023: read more! For those trying to develop a new habit, I suggest starting small. Commit to reading one page a day, … [Read more...]
βTis the Season for Holiday and Celebratory Wines
As the end of the year approaches, we often have the opportunity to reflect on accomplishments or celebrate new beginnings. It can also just .feel like the right time to open up a bottle of something special to share with loved ones.Β This season I hope you have an amazing celebration, and if you are looking for that special bottle, peek at my top bubble, top white and top red … [Read more...]
Bakies at IβOn: Add Some Sweetness to Your Traditions
The name alone is worth a look. But, two seconds after stepping inside Bakies at IβOn, you will be tempted to take home every treat in sight. βWe are everyoneβs neighborhood bakery,β said ownerΒ Gail Holdcraft. βWe make cakes and goodies for all your family celebrationsβfrom baby showers to weddingsβand all the events in between.β The aromatic storefront boasts cookies, … [Read more...]
Welcome to SOCiETY: Cycling Meets Community
Brandon DβAgostino was a member of SOCiETY, formerly MethodRide, for two years before taking his biggest stride yet: buying the business. Having been named the best cycle studio in Charleston several years in a row, including 2022, DβAgostino was thrilled to take the MethodRide legacy to the next level under a new name. βOur team and community are second to none,β said … [Read more...]
Automotive Excellence: Honesty is the Best Policy
Building trust within the community is the foundation of any successful business. When Johnny Page thinks of the last two decades running Automotive Excellence, he thinks of all the Mount Pleasant residents who have trusted him, how hard the company has worked to earn that trust, and how proud he is of his team for honoring it. βAs an owner, I am committed to providing the … [Read more...]