Tommy Boals, an avid motorcyclist and businessman who appeared on the cover of East Cooper Magazine (precursor to Mount Pleasant Magazine) 25 years ago, posing with a group of fellow bikers, died in February at age 74. Boals rode motorcycles for 30 years and owned a 1992 FXR Harley he nicknamed “Southern Attitude” and later, a 2001 Road Glide Harley. He started the family … [Read more...]
Riding for a Cause: Local Motorcyclists Give Back Through Their Hobby
For people who ride motorcycles, the activity can be a freeing, almost mystical experience, providing an escape from hectic daily lives. The Charleston area is filled with individuals who not only love riding, but also use their pastime to support local philanthropic causes. Mount Pleasant Magazine was fortunate to hear a few stories. Pretty in Pink Charleston native and … [Read more...]
The Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Incubator Uplifts Those Who Uplift Community
Arresting words inscribed on a picture bearing the visage of Mother Theresa capture your attention as you exit Ripple, a nonprofit incubator housed in the cigar factory building on East Bay Street. The quote, attributed to the revered missionary and global charitable crusader, reads, “I alone can’t change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many … [Read more...]
Pinckney’s Passion Remembering Mount Pleasant’s First Airport
There’s no place like home for the holidays, and, for many residents, air travel is the way to go. In this area, Charleston International Airport is the obvious choice for most folks, but some utilize Mount Pleasant Regional Airport for small private jets and prop planes. Though that airport has been around for decades, it is not the town’s first. Seventy-five years ago, Mount … [Read more...]
Craving Oysters this Season? Ways to Host and Attend the Lowcountry Pastime
Have you ever sipped a half dozen oysters from a shell-cradling platter at a fine restaurant? Delicious, right? There’s something about the experience as well — it’s just one of life’s great pleasures. However, it’s one that need not be fancy or budget-breaking every time. A good oyster roast, a staple of the Lowcountry’s winter season, will often scratch that itch. The … [Read more...]
Best Night of the Year Mount Pleasant’s Best Of Party 2022
The music could be faintly heard as guests made way down the Avenue of Oaks. Among the warm evening, salty air and scent of fresh oysters was also a buzz of energy. The Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation was brimming with food, music and entertainment, but the single most important thing it held was the best thing about the town of Mount Pleasant: its people. A quick … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to the Charleston Museum: 250 Years and Counting
America’s first museum is celebrating the extraordinary milestone of turning 250 in 2023. The Charleston Museum’s age is impressive, but perhaps even more so are its offerings. It is more than just home to an abundance of artifacts. Special workshops in sweetgrass basket weaving, indigo dying and more are also part of the museum’s focus and take place on a continual basis. … [Read more...]
Flying High: Meet the Mount Pleasant Family in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Whether in person or on screen, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a favorite since 1924, ushering in the holiday season and delighting the young and old with an assortment of colorful floats, passionate performances and giant, soaring balloons bearing the shapes of beloved characters. Many dedicated people are the key to this parade remaining a success for almost a … [Read more...]
Community Cheer Floats Around: The 2022 Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade
People love parades. They bring community members together in the best kind of way. A celebration of the holidays spills onto businesses and organizations all over town, then spills into our hearts. It’s a togetherness filled with children’s laughter, pride for the town and excitement for what the future holds. There is also an incredible air of gratefulness for what we all … [Read more...]
From Pediatrics to Politics: Meet SC’s Dr. Annie Andrews (candidate for 1st Congressional District)
On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast, Dr. Annie Andrews, Professor of Pediatrics at MUSC Children's Hospital and Candidate for SC 1st Congressional District discusses the need for a child advocacy-focused person to represent South Carolina in Washington DC. Dr. Andrews also shares her stance on important issues such as gun violence prevention, abortion, climate change … [Read more...]