As we continue to put distance between ourselves and 2020, it remains destined to be a year not soon forgotten, despite how much we all wish we could. It saw schools and businesses shuttered, gatherings canceled and the introduction of the phrase “social distancing” into our daily vernacular. And it’s not over yet. Since March 15, 2020, over 65 million unemployment claims … [Read more...]
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Families are Upgrading Backyard Living Spaces During the Pandemic
By Colin McCandless Demand for backyard amenities such as pools, outdoor kitchens and patios skyrocketed in 2020, a national trend that was mirrored here locally. With the pandemic leading many Mount Pleasant families to hunker down and delay vacations, funds once allocated for travel have instead been used for overhauling our homes’ outdoor living spaces, where we suddenly … [Read more...]
Bill Turner of Dominion Energy
Podcast Episode 17: On this episode of VOICE for Mount Pleasant Bill Turner the General Manager for Electric Distribution at Dominion Energy talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about Dominion Energy makes things work when you flip a switch ... including how they protect service for natural disasters such as hurricanes. Listen To Us On … [Read more...]
Sena Café: Leave Feeling Like Family
By Lindsay C. Bishop If you’ve ever stopped into Sena Café for a hot espresso or tasty lunch, you know you don’t have to be Southern to embody hospitality. Hailing from Serbia and Bosnia, owners Ogi and Sena Jovic opened their quaint café two years ago with the dream of offering locals a place where they would feel welcome, comfortable and leave with bellies full of … [Read more...]
Jenn Cady & the Best Of Cover Photo Shoot
Podcast Episode 15: On this episode of VOICE for Mount Pleasant Jenn Cady talks with MPM Publisher Bill Macchio about the cover shoot for the magazine cover for the Mount Pleasant Magazine Best of Mount Pleasant issue for 2021. They talk about COVID safety, the Alhambra Hall location's beauty and how fun and special the cover shoot was. Watch the video and read about Mount … [Read more...]
Local Cheer to End the Year: Operation COVID Christmas
Sometimes all it takes is a phone call to get the ball rolling on a great idea. When Mayor Will Haynie decided it was time to spread joy throughout Mount Pleasant, he started dialing and connecting the dots with other like-minded volunteers. Before long, the Operation COVID Christmas task force was amassed and focused on bringing some holiday cheer to three groups in particular … [Read more...]
The 25th Annual Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade
Podcast Episode 14: Nicole Harvey, the Special Events Manager for the Town of Mount Pleasant and Tracy Richter talk to Mount Pleasant Magazine's Publisher, Bill Macchio about the 2020 MOUNT PLEASANT CHRISTMAS PARADE LIGHT PARADE and creating and organizing events for Mount Pleasant. They discuss family involvement, what drives them to put together these creative & fun events, … [Read more...]
Setting Realistic Goals for 2021: Aim for the Moon and Land Among the Stars
By Lindsay C. Bishop The new year is on the horizon, and most of us are more than ready to bid farewell to 2020. As we close out this tumultuous chapter in our lives, it’s time to prepare for a new, more successful, more positive year to start. But how can we even begin to think about those dreaded New Year’s resolutions when there is still so much uncertainty in our lives? … [Read more...]
Charlton Singleton, co-founder Charleston Jazz Orchestra & member of the Grammy Award-winning band Ranky Tanky (Part 2)
Podcast Episode 13: Part 2: Senior Contributing Writer Pamela Jouan continues her talk with Charlton Singleton, who among other things is among other things is a member the Grammy Award-winning band Ranky Tanky that celebrates the sounds of Gullah. Listen to Part 1 of our podcast featuring Charlton Singleton. Listen To Us … [Read more...]
Charlton Singleton, co-founder Charleston Jazz Orchestra & member of the Grammy Award-winning band Ranky Tanky (Part 1)
Podcast Episode 12: Part 1: Senior Contributing Writer Pamela Jouan talks with Charlton Singleton, who among other things is among other things is a member the Grammy Award-winning band Ranky Tanky that celebrates the sounds of Gullah. Listen to Part 2 of our podcast featuring Charlton Singleton. Listen To Us On … [Read more...]