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...]
Ruthie Ravenel of Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty on this special South Carolina Women in Real Estate Episode
Click, Listen, Watch & Learn to this edition of South Carolina Women in Real Estate on the Voice for Real Estate as Ruthie Ravenel, Realtor of Distinction, with Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty talks to publisher Bill Macchio about how she deals with her clients to make sure they get the best service, how good old fashioned hard work is irreplaceable no matter … [Read more...]
Stephanie Kelley, Executive Director of East Cooper Community Outreach
On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast Stephanie Kelley, Executive Director of East Cooper Community Outreach talks to host Brian Cleary about how ECCO is working to reunite all of their services under one roof with the Capital Campaign, what ECCO is and what they do, how to get started with East Cooper Community Outreach if you need assistance or want to help ECCO help … [Read more...]
Life Resources Announces Dr. Curt Thompson as Key Note Speaker at The Gathering 2022
"Return to Hope: The Next Beautiful Thing" Charleston, SC, September 27, 2022 – In the wake of a worldwide pandemic, economic uncertainty and political unrest, Dr. Curt Thompson will bring a much needed message of hope to our community on Thursday evening, October 6th at 6:00 pm. Dr. Thompson is a nationally acclaimed clinical neuropsychiatrist and author of five books, … [Read more...]
Tony and Sandy Niedojadlo, Elton John Concert Ticket Winners
On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast Tony and Sandy Niedojadlo, Elton John Concert Ticket Winners talk to host Brian Cleary about winning the Elton John tickets for the September 13th, 2022 at Credit One Stadium in Daniel Island (Charleston), SC from Mount Pleasant Magazine, what they thought about the renovation of Credit One Stadium, how Elton sounds after all of these … [Read more...]
2022 Lowcountry Invitational Marching Band Festival (Sept 24, 2022)
The Bands of Wando Foundation provides private funding to help children from all economic backgrounds benefit from collaborative discipline, personal responsibility, and creative expression through participation in the excellent bands programs of Wando High School, and Cario Middle School, and Laing Middle School. For more information visit bandsofwandofoundation.org or … [Read more...]