Farming is one of our most important professions. Itās also one of the hardest, with long hours, endless labor, droughts, floods, crop diseases, livestock predators. Itās no surprise that less than 2% of our population puts food on their tables by growing things to go on ours. Scott and Tina Johnson wouldnāt dream of another life. Longtime Indiana livestock farmers, the … [Read more...]
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Getting Over It: Inspiring Tales from the Cooper River Bridge Run
The Cooper River Bridge Run attracts tens of thousands of participants every year. While some are motivated by beating a record, others, like ballet dancer and instructor Marka Danielle Rodgers, are determined to āget over itā to beat the odds. After suffering a spinal cord injury that left her an incomplete quadriplegic, Rodgers decided to take on the bridge to raise … [Read more...]
South Carolina Federal Credit Union: For the Members, by the Members
South Carolina Federal Credit Union began with the tenacity and vision of employees at the former Charleston Naval Shipyard and has grown to what we know today ā thanks to the hard work and dedication of South Carolinians. Originally founded as Charleston Naval Shipyard Employees Federal Credit Union in 1936, it began with 14 founding members who each contributed $5, for a … [Read more...]
A āPleasantā Place for Gators: Adapting to Our Neighbors
The beauty and charm of the Lowcountry draws visitors from near and far. Many residents take respite from the stifling heat and humidity to cooler vacation getaways, always returning home to the sound of the ocean and smell of the salt marsh. Oftentimes, visitors have made the transition to full-time residents with the added allure of the steady, consistent economic and … [Read more...]
The Catch of the Day: Mount Pleasant Magazine Embarks on Local Charter Trips
The burn of sunscreen sweating down into my eyes battles with the burn in my left forearm for the momentās top pain. The captain yells down from his deck, āDonāt make me tell everyone that the writer lost the best fish of the day!ā The mates and crew chuckle. Iāve been fighting, in the most literal sense, with a monster mahi-mahi for at least the last 25 minutes. āThis … [Read more...]
Coral Found to Thrive Off South Carolina Coast: A Beautiful Discovery
Try to imagine a towering hillside nearly five stories taller than the iconic steeple of St. Matthewās Church in downtown Charleston. Next, think about that colossus 85 miles long ā vast enough to stretch unbroken from Mount Pleasant to Conway. Now let your mindās eye transport that massive mound 160 miles off the South Carolina coast and submerge it to the ocean floor half … [Read more...]
Rock Solid Gymnastics: Nurturing Athletes
These days, we all know that kids need more than the classics of readinā, ritinā and ārithmetic. ā¦ They also need some kind of physical activity. And itās on this philosophy that Rock Solid Gymnastics owner Emily Schutte is establishing herself in the East Cooper community, helping children of all ages recognize their athletic potential. Readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine have … [Read more...]
Artās Bar & Grill: A Local Hangout
This February will mark 17 years since Kent Frits took over this local hangout from a guy named ā are you ready? ā Art. A self-described restaurateur-turned-bar owner, Kent has worked for almost a quarter-century for corporate restaurant chains such as Red Lobster and Chiliās. When Chiliās asked him to move one more time, he and his family declined because they had found their … [Read more...]
The Anatomy of a Winner: Wando Band Puts Mount Pleasant on the Musical Map
Building a nationally recognized musical powerhouse at the high school level doesnāt happen overnight. The accolades are numerous for the award-winning Wando High School band, but, with arts funding limitations, it has taken a combination of strong feeder middle schools, dynamic leadership, dedicated community support and vigorous fundraising to help create and maintain a … [Read more...]
Making Red Lights Beautiful: Traffic-Box Art Project Takes Off in Mount Pleasant
Chances are youāve been at a red light in Mount Pleasant when suddenly something rather colorful catches your eye. Traffic boxes throughout town don everything from intricate paintings of the Ravenel Bridge to scenes of sea turtles trekking their way to shore. This artful initiative has helped to beautify an already picturesque community ā adding artistry among sidewalks, … [Read more...]