In 1989, Pleasant Family Dentistry was founded by Drs. Richard Jackowski and Gregory Johnson, with a vision of providing the East Cooper community with optimum oral health care. Today, five dentists and a very knowledgeable staff follow this vision and have established Pleasant Family Dentistry as a leader in the dental industry. “I would like to thank the readers of Mount … [Read more...]
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SEWE DockDogs: From Loyal Companions to Champions
Each year, vendors, hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and others travel to Charleston to participate in and enjoy the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, a weekend dedicated to the conservation and celebration of local wildlife. The artwork is popular, as are auctions, outdoor sports demonstrations and a show featuring birds of prey, and the crowds always flock to watch animal … [Read more...]
Lifelong Relationships: Garner Family Dentistry
Dr. Cynthia Garner opened Garner Family Dentistry on Chuck Dawley Boulevard in 2007 and has been providing family dental services in Mount Pleasant ever since. She loves taking care of her patients and seeing the impact she has made in their lives. “It’s a real joy to see immediate results and the change in people’s self-esteem,” she said. “They sometimes come in feeling … [Read more...]
Little Hearts with Big Ideas: Kids Giving Back
With the upcoming winter holidays, it isn’t uncommon for children to present their parents with a list of gifts they absolutely must have. When the garland and lights come out of storage, most kids are preoccupied with what festively wrapped boxes will bear their names come Christmas morning or the first night of Hanukkah. But not in the case of sisters Anna and Tracy … [Read more...]
A Country Boy Can Survive: Hank Williams Jr. in Daniel Island
In 1975, Hank Williams Jr. almost met his maker. Rock climbing in Montana, he fell nearly 500 feet onto snow-covered rock and landed in the hospital with skull and facial fractures. But, like the brazen, fire-bellied man he is, he refused to let this incident define him. You see, Williams isn’t one to allow circumstances to derail his journey, creatively or … [Read more...]
Old School Knowledge for New School Families: A Refresher Course
Recently, the Charleston County School District sold the old Laing Middle School and its site, located here in Mount Pleasant, to corporate giant Home Depot. The building is still there as I write this article, as Home Depot has yet to tear it down, but I know it’ll soon be gone, and I’m trying not to be unhappy about it. While I never actually went inside the building, its … [Read more...]
A Nostalgic Nod: Bricks Reflect Mount Pleasant’s History
Even with its modern thermal windows and high-tech design, the new Mount Pleasant Town Hall gives a nostalgic nod to the Lowcountry’s past, mixing 21st century architecture with 19th century technique. Before the first plans were drawn, town officials looked to the community and at its history for ideas on the appearance of the new building, down to the color of the brick. A … [Read more...]
Bringing Art to All: Perspective Gallery in Mount Pleasant
There’s a duality in the world’s view of art. On one hand, it is seen as a mere luxury afforded to those with financial means, while there are those who believe that to express oneself is a necessity and that enjoying the beauty and emotion captured in a painting or in print is an essential part of life. Under this premise, art is and should be accessible to everyone. The … [Read more...]
Equestrian Life in East Cooper: Horsing Around
It’s been a long time since anyone has considered Mount Pleasant to be a one-horse town. While the average resident may think it’s a no-horse town these days with the abundance of suburban sprawl, there is a small, passionate group of equine enthusiasts who are chomping at the bit for the opportunity to combine their love of horses with the convenience and quality of living in … [Read more...]
See Wee Restaurant: Home Cooking
Up Highway 17, past green pastures, churches and sweetgrass basket stands, you’ll find a beacon of Southern comfort food that’s been satisfying residents for decades. Capturing iconic charm, with checkered tablecloths and “home cooking,” this eatery, a supply store in the ’50s, has earned a solid reputation among locals and visitors. Since 1993, See Wee Restaurant has been a … [Read more...]