J.D. Zubia Headmaster at Palmetto Christian Academy, along with Katie Finch of Mount Pleasant Magazine with host Erin Kienzle on Lowcountry Live! on this 2023 Best of Mount Pleasant Podcast episode. Walk through the doors of Palmetto Christian Academy and you will quickly discover why families are ... READ MORE … [Read more...]
Palmetto Christian Academy: Best in Lowcountry – Nine Years and Counting
Walk through the doors of Palmetto Christian Academy and you will quickly discover why families are grateful to be a part of this vibrant learning community that is also deeply rooted in faith. It’s a feeling — one facilitated by staff, parents, students and community. PCA is not only growing as a premium choice for parents, but it was also recently recognized as the area’s … [Read more...]
Shannon Gallo Owner, Oyster Candle Company & Coastal Gifts
Shannon Gallo Owner, Oyster Candle Company & Coastal Gifts, along with Katie Finch of Mount Pleasant Magazine with host Erin Kienzle on Lowcountry Live! on this 2023 Best of Mount Pleasant Podcast episode. READ MORE ABOUT OYSTER CANDLE CO. … [Read more...]
Lowcountry Hurricane Protection and Shutters is One of the Best in the Biz
Owner JD Cooper Talks Shop, Shutters and Staying Power What led to your success? I am a native Charlestonian and have always loved the water. At age 15 I became a commercial fisherman. As our town grew, I wanted to get into the construction industry—and found my niche with exterior shutters in 2004 as an exterior shutter installer. I have always been an entrepreneur at heart … [Read more...]
Pitt Street Pharmacy: Classic Service, Classic Décor and the Great American Classic Grilled Cheese
When Pitt Street Pharmacy took root in the 1940s in what is now Old Village in Mount Pleasant, it was one of many such pharmacies across the U.S. Now, it’s not only a rare original find; its persistence, food and feel have led to something of a national revival of soda bars like Pitt Street has always been. “Our pharmacy attracts all ages — from the little ones who want to … [Read more...]
Saying Yes to Your Dress: Local Boutiques Offer Trends and Timelessness
Every little girl dreams of her wedding day — the elegant wedding cake with dozens of layers, the perfect venue decorated with gorgeous flowers and, most importantly, the show-stopping wedding dress like they’ve seen in the movies. Considering the distinct charm and year-long perfect weather Charleston has to offer, it is no surprise brides have come from near and far to tie … [Read more...]
Everything But the Groom
First comes the proposal, then the excitement and finally…the price tag. The wedding industry suffered a significant setback during Covid, but 2022 has brought a major resurgence. According to wedding planning website The Knot, the average cost of a wedding in South Carolina is $26,000, though Charleston comes in a bit above that figure. Because of this, it is important to … [Read more...]
Together Again: The Rothmeyers Are Back Thanks to Carolina Park
In early 2022, after 56 years of marriage, North Carolina residents Craig and Ann Rothmeyer were told that they couldn’t be together anymore because they were going to have to go to separate senior living facilities with differing levels of care. After agonizing over what to do, Craig and Ann found a way to be together by discovering side-by-side facilities in Mount Pleasant. … [Read more...]
Real Love Stories from the Heart of the Lowcountry
When winter feels dark and heavy but glittery hearts, red roses and chocolates line store shelves, even the most cynical among us can fall in love with love. Why not? Love gives life meaning. It helps us out of bed on those cold mornings and gives us lovely dreams at night. This month we invite you into the love stories of three Mount Pleasant couples: John and Debbie, Abbie … [Read more...]
Dine Where You Live in Mount Pleasant with Rebecca Imholz of the MP Chamber of Commerce
Rebecca Imholz, Director of the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce talks with host Brian Cleary about the 2nd Annual Dine Where You Live Campaign which is a proactive reaction by Mount Pleasant to help the hospitality and food & beverage industries which got hit by the COVID Pandemic come back strong. Learn how the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce found ways to help local … [Read more...]