When residents of Mount Pleasant head to the polls this November, they will determine the leadership of this town for the next four years. On the ballot will be candidates for four seats on Town Council, in addition to the mayorβs nonpartisan position. Because Mount Pleasant operates on a Council form of government, the mayor does not set budgets or have hiring or firing … [Read more...]
The Charleston Menβs Clinic: By Men, For Men
Not every man hopes to be named People Magazineβs βSexiest Man Alive,β but most men wouldnβt turn down the chance to feel better about themselves. Enter Medical Director Dr. Stuart Markovitz, the βguyologistβ of Charleston Menβs Clinic, where he and an all-male staff treat only men in a private, relaxed, professional environment emphasizing patient education and shared … [Read more...]
A Look at South Carolina’s Two Rival Teams for 2021
Itβs autumn, the season when our thoughts stray to mountain road trips, festive holidays and, of course, college football. And thereβs arguably no more heated intrastate rivalry than that of South Carolinaβs Gamecocks and Clemsonβs Tigers. As the season unfolds, Mount Pleasant Magazine turned to the words of each teamβs coaches for an insiderβs look at what to expect in … [Read more...]
Stranger on the Beach: One Vacationer Encounters a Famous Sullivan’s Island Specter
As one of the most historic spots in the United States, East Cooper is known for its Southern hospitality and charm, and itβs also notorious for ghostly inhabitants who came but never left and allegedly take up residence amongst the living. Lowcountry tourists and locals alike line up for historical haunted tours in search of a good ghostly tale, oftentimes with the hopes to … [Read more...]
Free Verse Festival: In Conversation with Marcus Amaker, Charleston’s Poet Laureate
His title alone, poet laureate, conjures up images of a Renaissance man, which in many ways is exactly what Marcus Amaker is, albeit one that meets the current moment and not the past. This October marks the fifth year of the festival he created known as Free Verse: a collection of open mic opportunities, performance art showcases,Β poetry and jazz pairings and collaborations … [Read more...]
1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing and Gas: The Right Choice
When it comes time to replace your old HVAC system, the skilled technicians and reliable professionals of 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing and Gas can help you make the right choice tailored to meet your lifestyle and energy usage habits. Owner Tim Myers, who has owned and managed HVAC businesses in the Charleston area for more than 20 years, opened 1st Choice in April … [Read more...]
J&K Home Furnishings: Great Room Design
As the doors closed for one business, they opened for something better: J&K Home Furnishings, which is what East Cooper needed after the shuttering of Stein Mart in the Belle Hall Shopping Center. Open since Aug. 20, J&K will have a fresh look, sure to bring in a slew of intrigued customers. βWe have a wide variety of products. So we can really cover any budget from … [Read more...]
Butterfly Consignment: Next-Level Fashion
Amanda Rosen, owner of Butterfly Consignment in the Belle Hall Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant, can be described as βthe real deal.β Does she love fashion? The answer is a resounding yes. But that isnβt the only reason she decided to open a high-end consignment clothing store. She wanted to help women stretch their dollars, and she also liked the idea of reusing beautiful … [Read more...]
There’s a New Owner of Wonder Works Toys
Sheβs the whimsical one. The lady who loves toys. Sheβs the welcoming face for local children encouraging them to do what they do best β play with toys. Sheβs Christine Osborne, and most of us know her as the owner of Wonder Works Toys at Belle Hall Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant β a local business of 31 years with probably more fans than one can count. But as life … [Read more...]
ECCO and Publix Charities: Big Support for a Big Need
The ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have touched nearly every aspect of life β health, jobs, supply and demand and the global economy, to name just a few. In short, life has not been easy for many people this past year, and getting back on their feet is even harder when they fall behind a few steps. Luckily, East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) has been steadfast for … [Read more...]