Mount Pleasant is the historical home of the original sweetgrass basket makers, women who dedicated their lives to creating a unique artform celebrated across the Lowcountry and beyond. The Town of Mount Pleasant’s 19th Annual Sweetgrass Festival on July 22 at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park celebrates and preserves the history and heritage of the sweetgrass basket … [Read more...]
Print Whose Cause? Your Cause! Thriving Print Company Fills Gap in Nonprofit Industry
When Inc.com named Mount Pleasant-based Print Your Cause as the fastest-growing business in South Carolina in 2023, co-founder Jayson Tompkins was honored, but he wasn’t surprised. After all, a business that’s grown 1,583% over the last two years alone is sure to attract some attention, both local and national. And when you add in a mission to serve schools and nonprofits … [Read more...]
Lights, Camera… Mount Pleasant’s First Big Screen Experience
Who doesn’t enjoy a good movie? Some folks prefer the convenience of streaming a flick at home, but to many there’s nothing like the experience of seeing a movie on the big screen. Talk to some longtime residents of Mount Pleasant and you may hear them reminiscing about catching a show at the long-gone drive-in movie theater the Sea Breeze, nicknamed the “Mosquito Drive-in” … [Read more...]
The Fighting Lady: USS Yorktown Turns 80; Patriots Point Names First Lady
Mount Pleasant’s local historical treasure, the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, has plenty to celebrate. On April 15, the organization celebrated the 80th anniversary of the USS Yorktown’s commissioning in Portsmouth, Virginia, in 1943 with its “The Fighting Lady Turns 80” event. The aircraft carrier was nicknamed “The Fighting Lady” by her crew during World War … [Read more...]
Town Spirit: Mount Pleasant Takes Home Third All-America City Award
Mount Pleasant Town Hall is buzzing with anticipation for plans and projects after securing a third All-America City Award. The town has now won the prestigious award three times (2010, and 2018) which is the most of any municipality in the Palmetto State. In early 2023, a team of town staff members began the lengthy process of applying for the designation while emphasizing … [Read more...]
What’s Cooking: Newest Venues on Mount Pleasant’s Menu
The beautiful thing about living in Mount Pleasant, as any local knows, is being able to choose from an abundance of local eateries, take-out places, restaurants, bars and dessert spots. It seems like new venues pop up almost daily and sometimes it can be overwhelming to know where to go. To help alleviate decision-making stress, consider the following locations when you’re … [Read more...]
Bust a Move: The Legislator Who Made the Shag the Official SC State Dance
Twenty-four states do their Promenades, Do-Si-Dos and Allemande Lefts with pride during their official state dance, the square dance. Wisconsinites claim the polka. Out in California it’s the West Coast Swing while the bayou country of Louisiana rocks with the Cajun Jig. North Carolina and Kentucky hit the dance floor for clogging while in Hawaii, of course, the official dance … [Read more...]
2023 Concert Series: Live Music Lineups All Summer Long
Nothing says summer like live music. From renowned singer-songwriters to rising stars in the music scene, eclectic bands and beloved musical greats, Credit One Stadium and The Windjammer have 2023's concert season covered. Here's a lineup of some of the standout Charleston area performances to be seen and heard: JULY Chris Stapleton When: July 13 at 7 p.m. Where: Credit … [Read more...]
Attention, Class! Mount Pleasant Schools Seat Two New Principals
Chas Coker at Wando In a significant education development for the local school community, Chas Coker has been named the next principal of Wando High School. The announcement, made by the school district in early May, marks a new era for Wando. Coker, a highly respected and experienced leader, brings with him extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of education, … [Read more...]
Served & Protected Beloved: Longtime Mount Pleasant P.D. Officer Retires
At the age of 12, Mount Pleasant Police Department Captain Chip Googe already knew exactly what career he wanted to pursue when he grew up. Googe’s father worked for the Charleston County Police Department, eventually moving to the Charleston County Sheriff’s Department. His uncle worked in law enforcement as well. Growing up around a family with law enforcement ties made an … [Read more...]