Click, Listen, Watch & Learn as Jim Grady, Branch Manager and Broker-in-Charge of Coldwell Banker Realty in Mount Pleasant and downtown Charleston, South Carolina talks about the current housing market inventory, the rising interest rates, putting a house on the market now and finding the benefits of buying and selling in this real estate market and how lessons learned from the … [Read more...]
Compass Vision Care: Not a Dry Eye in the House
For Dr. Betsy Fraser, seeing is believing. That’s why her number-one goal is providing excellent vision care for Lowcountry residents. “I believe in a preventive and integrative approach to eye care,” said Dr. Fraser, optometrist and owner of Compass Vision Care in Mount Pleasant. “And while we can provide you with the right glasses, my approach extends beyond vision to … [Read more...]
Oceanside Collegiate Academy: The Future is Bright
If you think it’s impossible to go to high school and college at the same time, a look at Oceanside Collegiate Academy in Mount Pleasant will soon have you thinking in dual, trailblazing realms. Whether it’s World Literature, U.S. History and Government, Algebra or any one of a number of sciences, Oceanside not only offers students in grades 10-12 courses to earn their diploma, … [Read more...]
Lauren Joseph: All of the Things You May Not Know About Brookgreen Gardens
On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast, Lauren Joseph, the Director of Marketing at Brookgreen Gardens talks about the Brookgreen Gardens (nonprofit) which is for children and adults of all ages in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina featuring Botanical Gardens, American Sculpture, Lowcountry History and a Lowcountry Zoo. The 22nd annual Nights of a Thousand Candles, named … [Read more...]
Cigars on 17: For the Love of Luxury
If you like a quality smoke after dinner, Cigars on 17 in Mount Pleasant is the choice for premium cigars. Whether it is a Romeo y Julieta, a Padron or one of many other selections, Cigars on 17 combines its own humidor, customer lounge and premium customer service to give you the best cigar experience possible. “We carry over 600 unique cigars from the leading … [Read more...]
A Tribute to Tommy Boals
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...]