On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Podcast, Mount Pleasant Town Council member John Iacofano talks with Publisher Bill Macchio about his family moving to Mount Pleasant in 1999, how Iacofano's restaurant grew into a multi-state catering business, and how John took what he learned from the restaurant business to running for Mount Pleasant Town Council, advice he got … [Read more...]
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South Carolina Shellfish: Farming Oysters to Meet Southern Demands
Charleston is a seafood destination, and oysters comprise one of the most popular menu items in area restaurants. Not to mention that oyster roasts are almost a rite of passage around these parts, with seasonal events bringing people together over their love of this meaty mollusk. But how does supply keep pace with the increased customer demand for these briny bivalve … [Read more...]
Kathy Landing, 2021 Mount Pleasant, SC Mayoral Candidate
On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Podcast, 2021 Mayoral Candidate Kathy Landing talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about her family, why she decided to run in the 2021 Mount Pleasant Mayoral Race, honoring the police and fire department with the First Annual Mount Pleasant Police & Firefighters Ball … and more. Tune in for Podcast Episode 26! … [Read more...]
Will Haynie, 2021 Mount Pleasant, SC Mayor’s Race
On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Podcast, Incumbent Mayor Will Haynie talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about the 2021 Mount Pleasant Mayoral Race, what drives him to run for mayor, issues in Mount Pleasant ... and more. Tune in for Podcast Episode 25! … [Read more...]
There’s a New Owner of Wonder Works Toys
She’s the whimsical one. The lady who loves toys. She’s the welcoming face for local children encouraging them to do what they do best — play with toys. She’s Christine Osborne, and most of us know her as the owner of Wonder Works Toys at Belle Hall Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant — a local business of 31 years with probably more fans than one can count. But as life … [Read more...]
Rob Fowler, Chief Meteorologist with WCBD Channel 2
On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Podcast Rob Fowler the Chief Meteorologist at WCBD Channel 2 talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about Rob's family, how he got started in the weatherman business, Hurricane Hugo ... and more. Tune in for Podcast Episode 23! … [Read more...]
Michael Fiem, owner of Tidal Wave Water Sports
Podcast Episode 23: On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Podcast owner of Tidal Wave Water Sports, Michael Fiem, talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about Tidal Wave Water Sports' relationship with our community, the great things they do on the water, how locals & tourists enjoy their awesome services ... and more. Tune in for more! … [Read more...]
Author/Historian Tressy Magwood Mellichamp
Podcast Episode 22: On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Podcast Author/Historian Tressy Magwood Mellichamp talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about Mount Pleasant, Shem Creek, working with the Town of Mount Pleasant to raise funds the Wayne Magwood Fishermen's Memorial and her book East Cooper: A Maritime Heritage ... and more. Tune in for more! Help Tressy and … [Read more...]
Jimmy Carroll Owner of Carroll Realty and Mayor of the Isle of Palms
Podcast Episode 21: On this episode of the Mount Pleasant Magazine Podcast Jimmy Carroll Owner of Carroll Realty, Inc. and the Mayor of the Isle of Palms talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about family, how Mount Pleasant and the Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island are interconnected, his real estate business and more. … [Read more...]
Celebrating Mother’s and Father’s Day With Fur Babies
Calling All Parents of Four-Legged Children In a year that saw most people spending a lot more time at home, it’s no surprise that our pets have further solidified their bond with us as bonafide members of the family. According to the American Pet Products Association’s (APPA) biennial National Pet Owners Survey, an estimated 67% of American households had a pet, with 50% … [Read more...]