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...]
Down On Main Street: A historic stroll down Coleman Boulevard
Coleman Boulevard is more than just a gateway to the beach. It’s Mount Pleasant’s Main Street, USA. It was where all the action began in the early 20th century and it remains the heart and soul of the town today. Coleman Boulevard was named after Mayor Francis Coleman, who steered the town through the rapid development of the 1950s and its transformation from a farming … [Read more...]
Andrea Rogers: No Substitute for Client Trust
In 2008, Andrea Rogers made her first sale as a realtor in the Charleston area. The achievement brought mixed feelings, though, because although the sale was for $388,000 (a happy moment, to be sure), it turned out to be her only sale for the entire year. But that sale, more than any other in her career, not only helped Rogers reach a personal milestone, but … [Read more...]
A Children’s Clothier: Southern Belles
Preteens, tweens and teenagers, especially, use fashion as a calling card for true self-expression. Southern Belles is a children’s fashion boutique that has been a Mount Pleasant staple for decades. Voted the Best Children’s Shop in Charleston for 18 years and running, Southern Belles has classic looks for any occasion. “We are consistently known for our baby and … [Read more...]
Hammock Coast’s Brian Henry from Get Carried Away Southern Market
Brian Henry, Owner/President of Get Carried Away Southern Market in Pawleys Island, SC talks with host Brian Cleary about the great foods they carry, a location opening in Mount Pleasant and the different experiences you can have at their two locations after Mount Pleasant opens and just how Palmetto Cheese Homestyle Pimento Cheese got its start. … [Read more...]