Life after retirement can be exhilarating and terrifying all at once. You now have time to discover new passions, hobbies and volunteering, but where do you start? Many seniors in the community have decided to give back to the community through local nonprofit organizations that are seeking volunteers. Let’s meet some of the folks and organizations that are making a difference … [Read more...]
Spread Some Love to Local Businesses with the 2026 Best of Mount Pleasant Voting
VOTE IN THE BEST OF MOUNT PLEASANT 2026 🥇⭐ Publisher/Founder Bill Macchio joins host Brian Cleary to talk about the history and impact of the Best of Mount Pleasant contest. Hear the story of this community staple—from its roots in 1990 (when all voting was on paper!) to today's essential guide for residents and newcomers alike. Plus, get the scoop on the upcoming Best of … [Read more...]
Handcrafted Heritage: Georgetown Wooden Boat Show
For the last 36 years, locals and visitors from across the Southeast and beyond have eagerly anticipated attending the Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, held every third weekend of October. Boasting more than 100 classic wooden boats ranging in size from canoes to yachts displayed on land and water, the three-day admission-free maritime festival takes place on the waterfront and … [Read more...]
Rolling with the Punches: Knocking Out Breast Cancer
Life took a sharp turn for Traci Doutaz in August 2023 just hours after finishing a roller derby bout in Charleston. Exhausted and relaxing at home, she casually crossed her arms and felt something unusual on her right breast. “It was so prominent,” she recalled. “I just knew something was wrong.” That moment marked the beginning of a whirlwind breast cancer journey for the … [Read more...]
Yoga Daily: Uniting the Community One Stretch at a Time
Offering a traditional yoga experience, Yoga Daily aims to integrate mindfulness, strength, flexibility, functional movement and philosophy into their yoga classes. Business partners Blair Hahn, a recovering lawyer, and Tricia Hughey, a 25-year yoga teacher veteran, launched Yoga Daily in January 2018. For the last seven-plus years, they have worked to create a strong yoga … [Read more...]
Lushful Living at 288 Tipperary Place, Pawleys Island, SC
Renowned for their expansive estate lots, majestic oak-lined landscapes and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Waccamaw River, the Prince George Ocean and Prince George River communities are reserved for those seeking the finest in Lowcountry living. Blending marshland serenity with coastal beauty, the gated community offers access to an unspoiled beach, a spacious … [Read more...]
Fueled Up: Charleston Cars & Coffee Runs on High Octane and Caffeine
Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by the late Bill Farley in 2016. Farley was a beloved contributor to Mount Pleasant Magazine. Thanks for your devotion, Bill. There’s a popular club in Mount Pleasant that meets every weekend, but has no admission requirements, no membership rolls, no dues and, pretty much, no rules. Everyone is welcome to join just by … [Read more...]
Bucks Sports Cards: More than a Hobby
It used to be that sports trading cards came in packs of 10 with a stick of gum. You could find them in the candy section of any store, with names like Topps leading the way. In the mid-1970s, a pack only cost a dime and kids either collected for the sake of collecting or stuck them in their bicycle spokes to hear the clack-clack-clack of the cards as they rode. Now, … [Read more...]
Fine Tuned: Wando Band Marches To Its Own Beat
Pretend you’re a K-12 teacher looking for a job and come across this ad: Sound impossible to achieve? Not if it’s with the 235 members of the Wando High School Marching Band, all of whom operate as one large single unit, which has not only won 15 state band championships from 2005-23, but is also recognized nationwide under the tutelage of Bobby Lambert and Lanie Radecke as … [Read more...]
Playcallers: New Coaching Hires Practice What They Preach
Every year, new coaches are hired at high schools across South Carolina, usually in the hopes of turning teams into winners and state contenders, or in maintaining an already successful program. In the coming season for Mount Pleasant teams, the following coaches are the latest hopefuls for a variety of programs. Brent LaPrad – Oceanside Collegiate Academy … [Read more...]