With the 2019 hurricane season upon us and the 30th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo’s devastating hit to the Lowcountry looming in September, the time seemed right to find out a little more about the broadcast meteorologists who bring us our routine weather forecasts day in and day out, then go into high gear when potential storms are on their way. The three chief … [Read more...]
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Flying the Eye: The Hurricane Hunters
Howard Elgison called Mount Pleasant home from the late 1970s through the mid 2000s. He raised his family here and was living in Snee Farm when Hurricane Hugo blew through town. Though not a journalist, he helped tell many storm stories in the Hurricane Hugo: Storm of the Century publication and interviewed Jim McFadden, a hurricane hunter who flew across the eye of Hugo as it … [Read more...]
The Story of a Hurricane Chaser
Although I didn’t realize it at the time, my longtime relationship with hurricanes started in 1969 when Camille hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A Category 5 storm with 190 mph sustained winds, Camille was the most powerful hurricane ever to make landfall in the United States. All the destruction and death caused by this act of Mother Nature happened one day after I left Biloxi, … [Read more...]
Don’t “Shutter” at the Thought of a Storm: Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters
It’s been nearly 27 years since a hurricane swept through the Lowcountry, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the probability that another Hugo-like storm will visit the Charleston area sooner or later. Lowcountry Hurricane Protection & Shutters can enhance the look of your home and at the same time prepare you for the next big weather event. Established by local … [Read more...]
Chasing Hurricane Andrew
Thanks for following my story. After leaving Coconut Grove, we continued south toward Miami. It was still early, there was very little traffic and the National Guard was nowhere to be seen. It wasn't long before we were at the Miami Herald. Normally the security at the newspaper included a metal detector and security guards. It was almost like being at the airport except you … [Read more...]
The Voyage Back to an Island Rocked by Hugo: One Resident Remembers the Hardest Ride of His Life
It’s 8 a.m., Sept. 25, four days after Hurricane Hugo. Following an all-night drive from Atlanta, I’ve boarded the harbor-tour boat at Patriots Point for a return to the devastated Isle of Palms. Standing there in a gloomy downpour of rain, we’re a ragtag crowd gathered from all points of shelter. I’ve run the curfew gantlets, dodged fallen trees and avoided dangling … [Read more...]
East Cooper Community Outreach: Gifting Help
Forged out of the devastation of Hurricane Hugo in 1989, East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) has grown from an emergency response effort into a steady source of help and hope for neighbors facing financial hardship in the community. Families arrive at the local nonprofit for many reasons: job loss, illness, divorce, the death of the breadwinner, an unexpected housing crisis … [Read more...]
How ECCO’s New One-Stop Shop Helps Neighbors East of the Cooper
ECCO's One-Stop Shop: The Future of Community Outreach in East Cooper In this important conversation, host Brian Cleary sits down with Stephanie Kelley, Executive Director of East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO), to discuss ECCO's mission and the incredible expansion of their main facility in Mount Pleasant, SC. ECCO is a vital human services organization serving … [Read more...]
Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course Gets $8M Makeover
Wild Dunes Resort is the place to go if you’re seeking a Charleston vacation, weekend getaway or a daytrip to the spa. It’s also a golf haven and the last eight months they’ve been putting all of their time and resources into massaging and manicuring the newly renovated Harbor Course. On Nov. 13, the course reopened to the public following a grand reopening ceremony held at … [Read more...]
Fueled Up: Charleston Cars & Coffee Runs on High Octane and Caffeine
Editor’s Note: This article was originally written by the late Bill Farley in 2016. Farley was a beloved contributor to Mount Pleasant Magazine. Thanks for your devotion, Bill. There’s a popular club in Mount Pleasant that meets every weekend, but has no admission requirements, no membership rolls, no dues and, pretty much, no rules. Everyone is welcome to join just by … [Read more...]