Autism. The word may invoke some preconceived notions and conjure up movie scenes ..from Tom Cruise’s “Rain Main.” But as ..a mother of a young adult on the spectrum, I’ll be the first to tell you, just like neurotypical kids are all different, so are neurodivergent ones. Sometimes my son Luke (19) — a brilliant classical guitarist, musician and techie — just like all of us, … [Read more...]
Michael’s Barkery: Offering Opportunities for Special Needs Employment
Michael’s Barkery has long made inclusivity part of its business model. What started as a senior project to honor Michael Patrohay’s dog Sunshine led his parents Karen and Scott Patrohay to establish Michael’s Barkery Pet Spa and Boutique in 2019. Their mission, in addition to providing outstanding grooming, top-quality pet products and nutrient-rich treats for dogs, is to … [Read more...]
The Start of the Mount Pleasant Boom: Bayview Acres
Bayview Acres. The name itself is charming, and it was meant to be. In the early 20th century, Bayview Acres was created to lure city folks to the burgeoning suburban community of Mount Pleasant, an early piece of the puzzle that would grow into the modern metropolis we know and love today. In 1937, the town of Mount Pleasant launched a campaign to draw downtown Charleston … [Read more...]
Brad Dunnells, owner of Bach to Rock Mount Pleasant Music School
Brad Dunnells, owner of the Bach to Rock Mount Pleasant Music School chats with host Brian Cleary about learning music at Bach to Rock Mount Pleasant. Brand answers questions like what age are your music students, can I learn vocals (singing), do I need to own an instrument to start, do I know how to read music, are all students run through the same program, can I get … [Read more...]
A Blast from Our Past: Mount Pleasant Families Recite Memories of Growing Up in Town
Many families are drawn to Mount Pleasant because of its great schools, variety of sports activities, the wonderful neighborhoods, its lovely parks — the list goes on and on. But some families have known the charm of Mount Pleasant for generations, long before it grew into a bustling suburb approaching 100,000 residents. Anne DuPre Royall’s family is one. Her branch of … [Read more...]
The Mom Boss Revolution: How Motherhood is Fueling Entrepreneurship
If you grew up in the late 80’s or early 90’s, chances are you saw movies like “9 to 5”, “Working Girl”, or maybe even “Baby Boom.” These movies, along with the growing need of two incomes per household, inspired a generation of women to enter the workforce and take control of their financial future. Fast forward almost 40 years, and several hairstyles and renditions of … [Read more...]
Tony Pope State Farm: A Neighbor You Want
State Farm agent Tony Pope has three offices in the Charleston area, including locations in Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and Summerville. The opening of the Mount Pleasant office in 2012 made Pope the first multiple office agent in South Carolina. His agencies serve over 9,000 households throughout the Carolinas and Georgia. Located at 3044 North Highway 17, the Mount … [Read more...]
Cachita’s Kitchen: Running Down a Dream
Charleston’s culinary scene has grown substantially over the past decade. With the introduction of food trucks, world-class chefs and unique dining experiences, it is possible to eat different delicious food every single night of the week. Cachita’s Kitchen is proud to join the ever-evolving culinary culture that is flourishing in the Lowcountry. Started by Erik Hernandez and … [Read more...]
All-Inclusive, All-America: Mount Pleasant Strives to Shine for Community Members of All Abilities
The Town of Mount Pleasant was recently named one of twenty 2023 All-America City Award finalists. Only 10 cities in the U.S. will earn the honor of calling themselves 2023 All-America cities. Mount Pleasant stands a good chance of being selected among the winners of the highly coveted award presented by the National Civic League, a non-profit organization with 125 years of … [Read more...]
All Charm at BloomTown Flower Market
It’s difficult to find many things more beautiful than a flower in full bloom. In and of itself, a flower is a work of art. But can it be taken to the next level? Is there a next level? CC and Lis, co-owners of BloomTown Flower Market, think there is. After years of dreaming about sharing their knowledge of the mighty bloom, they opened a business that’s anything but your … [Read more...]