Walk into a random sports shop asking about tennis and you will probably find someone to point you to some racquets and tennis balls. Entering Holy City Tennis in Mount Pleasant offers a completely different customer service experience. When owner Daniel DiNardo greets you, you’ll be in the capable hands of a professional committed to making your tennis game as good as … [Read more...]
A Tribute to Thomasena Stokes-Marshall: Long Live the Fruit
The Mount Pleasant Senior Center. The East Cooper campus of Trident Technical College. The African American Historic Settlements Commission. These are just a few fixtures that enhance the daily lives of Mount Pleasant residents, and they were all made possible through the dogged efforts of a woman who has been called “a guiding light” throughout the community. Thomasena … [Read more...]
Club President Lee Cohen on 2023 Charleston Battery Soccer
The new Charleston Battery Soccer Club President Lee Cohen talks with host Brian Cleary about his experience (success) with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, his move to Charleston to become the Club President for the Charleston Battery Soccer, the date of this year's season home opener, some of the exciting improvements and additions being planned at Pariots Point, and personal insights … [Read more...]
For Whom the Seaview Inn Calls: Meet the Mayor of Dreams, Cheese and Pawleys Island
Push and pull. Ebb and flow. These are the cadences of the ocean — and the rhythms that have governed Brian Henry’s life. The boy who grew up in southern Louisiana’s Cajun country before relocating to bustling Atlanta, now lives in the heart of the “Hammock Coast” that his efforts helped nickname so appropriately. What started as a call from a tiny rustic inn on the ocean, … [Read more...]
An Ode to Arthur Ravenel
Arthur Ravenel loved his family, his town and his state — all to which he was a revered leader and protector. We see that love every time we cross the bridge of his namesake going to and from Mount Pleasant. Sometimes when I cross the Ravenel Bridge, I’ll think of the encounters I’ve had with “Cousin Arthur.” Those thoughts make me smile and take me back to a time when a … [Read more...]
Receiving Donated Cars and Gifting Them, Middleton’s Village to Village Foundation
Eliot noticed the need in 2019 while in Andrews, SC and later founded Middleton's Village to Village Foundation to provide reliable transportation to people with a need in rural South Carolina, although they hope to expand to all 50 states, hear about their 12 Cars of Christmas which they've done the past 2 Christmas seasons. The foundation accepts donated cars, puts them … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Banks on SouthState Bank: Kevin Rourk Offers a Peek Inside the Company
What is it like working with the Mount Pleasant community? I grew up on James Island and have worked and lived in Mount Pleasant since 2000. Though I have seen Mount Pleasant grow from a sleepy fishing village to the sophisticated town it is today, the passion to make our community great persists. The influx of individuals from across the country only makes our community … [Read more...]
Welcome to Riviera at Seaside: One of the Best Pet-Friendly Apartments in Town
Describe the atmosphere. Riviera at Seaside embraces all that living in Seaside Farms has to offer. Our team welcomes four-legged family, with dog treats available to grab while out on a stroll. We’ve got plenty to offer our human residents too, inside and outside. Residents can enjoy scenic walks around our ponds, trips to local cafes, bike rides to Isle of Palms and monthly … [Read more...]
Stephanie Selby Photography: Take a “Selby” With This Best Of Winner. This Time It’s Different.
For Stephanie Selby, photography isn’t just a profession or even a passion — it’s about seeing beyond the faces to find the often-hidden beauty beneath. Whether your past photos have tended to turn out great, poor or inconsistent, Selby’s meticulous attention to detail and deft touch will bring out the best you there is and maybe even the you that you never knew. “We are a … [Read more...]
Southern Belles: A Children’s Clothier, Local Luxury for the Littlest Family Members
What is your most popular item or product? Without hesitation, our layette/infant clothing and gifts are our most popular items for baby showers, new babies, Christenings and first birthdays — any holiday or special occasion. Monogramming is a super popular service we offer to add that personal touch to any gift. If it’s not moving, monogram it! What is it like working with … [Read more...]