We have compiled an extensive directory of financial planners in the area. Though people of any age may benefit from the guidance of a certified financial advisor, those of retirement age are facing new financial decisions daily. They need to know how much monthly income is needed, how to protect assets and how to allocate what is left behind. Moreover, senior citizens still … [Read more...]
Fall into a Great Book Top Fall Picks
I unabashedly love fall: the waning humidity, pumpkin-spiced flavored everything, warm apple cider, orange mums in bloom and most of all, curling up under a cozy blanket on my couch and getting lost in a great book. To help curate my reading list for fall 2022, I visited my friends at The Village Bookseller, located at 761 Coleman Boulevard. The staff of the charming book … [Read more...]
“Falling” in love with Autumn Wines
F. Scott Fitzgerald is quoted saying, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall,” and I believe that is as true for wine as it may be for us. Fall is a time when family, friends, football and feasts become part of our everyday lives. Cooler weather has our wine palates migrating from refreshing and crisp white and rose wines to easy-drinking red wines with … [Read more...]
Education First: Mount Pleasant’s Original Schools
For decades, the town of Mount Pleasant has boasted the fact that its public schools consistently rank among the top in the state. Two of those amazing schools also tout a long history and prominent role in the field of education. During the 1700s, the only children who received formal schooling were those of affluent plantation owners who were taught by private tutors. … [Read more...]
Susan Bryant, Sales & Marketing Director for Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art
On this episode of Mount Pleasant Podcast, Susan Bryant, the Sales & Marketing Director for Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art talks to host Brian Cleary about the different music genres you can find at the festival this year, information about the 9 concerts during 3 weeks in October, and where & when to buy tickets, a little about the 31 year history of PIFMA ... and … [Read more...]
The Mount Pleasant Lifestyle: Meet Real Estate Agent Robyn Jones Hall
Given Mount Pleasant’s population growth over the last decade, it’s fairly common upon meeting new people to ask, “Where are you from?” or “What brought you to Mount Pleasant?” So, it was a rare treat to talk with Mount Pleasant native Robyn Jones Hall about growing up on this side of the bridge. This Lowcountry girl loves the land on which she was raised and remembers an … [Read more...]
Former Teacher Opens Boutique Laurel & Lawton
If you’re browsing through Laurel & Lawton Gift and Home Accessories in Mount Pleasant, don’t be surprised if the items you consider come with a story from owner Ashley Davis. Davis opened the new shop in June 2022 in the Queensborough Shopping Center, three years after retiring from teaching—and rather than just selling items, she tries to educate patrons whenever possible … [Read more...]
Seaside Restoration: The Calm Amid the Storm
Prepare for the unexpected.” This is perhaps the best advice ever given to homeowners. It’s advice that Bess and John Leiti often give. Priding themselves with a calm demeanor no matter the chaos, they are also ready to help if disaster strikes. Together, the Lowcountry residents built Seaside Restoration from the ground up. After a friend’s recommendation to combine their … [Read more...]
Pulse Nails and Spa, A New Choice!
Anna Duong, originally hailing from Vietnam, now thinks of Mount Pleasant as the permanent home of her life and business. And by the time you finish your first day of pampering at Pulse Nails and Spa, you’ll likely end up one of her permanent clients. Open only since July 2022, Pulse Nails and Spa is not just about better skin and nails. It carries Duong’s own personal … [Read more...]
Where Honesty is the Priority Zip’s Kar Kare
With its signature mint green awning and vintage red and white sign, Zip’s Kar Kare on Coleman Boulevard is a charming reminder of a different era in Mount Pleasant history. The auto shop dates back to the 1920s, but despite its quaint facade, Zip’s is very much a modern and thriving auto repair business. In fact, it’s the oldest running garage in Mount Pleasant. Zip’s has … [Read more...]