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...]
Taxes That Aren’t So Taxing: Never Fear Filing with These Tips
For many of us, April 18 represents a looming and ominous deadline — Tax Day. Be it dread of the unknown, anxiety over how to navigate a complicated process, panic about penalties or stress about the effort it takes to submit, fear of filing is real. Even Albert Einstein said, “the hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax.” To help assuage some common … [Read more...]
Martine Miller Retires: Farewell Reflections on Serving a One-of-a-kind Town
Retiring from the fourth largest municipality in .the state of South Carolina after nearly 24 years of heading the Town of Mount Pleasant’s communications office is a momentous occasion for me. Providing public information to our vibrant coastal community gave constant meaning and purpose to my professional life. Working with five mayors, 34 councilmembers, two town … [Read more...]
The New Praise House Park: Preserving Mount Pleasant History
Perhaps you’ve noticed it as you’ve turned off Highway 17 onto Mathis Ferry Road, just past the first traffic circle. More likely than not, you haven’t paid it much attention. But that’s about to change. The vacant, nondescript lot on the corner of 5th Avenue will soon become the site of a new park, and it won’t be just any park. This one will serve as a heritage memorial … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant’s First African American Church: A Mystery, A Legacy
A major piece of Mount Pleasant’s history is found in the African American story. It’s among us today in the area’s sweetgrass baskets, gathering places like Six Mile Tavern and historic “settlement communities.” Gullah culture flavors the town at every corner. A historically spiritual group, at the center of it all, there is religion. It’s hard to pin down which was the … [Read more...]