Charleston has long been known for its crucial role in American history, its distinctive brand of architecture, its abundance of churches and its welcoming attitude toward visitors from throughout the Southeast, the nation and the world. An early and decisive battle of the Revolution was waged nearby, and the first shots of the Civil War were fired at a fort in its harbor. … [Read more...]
A Culinary Destination: Charleston, S.C.
In 2010, a billboard on Highway 17 South in Charleston featured Bobby Flay, the Food Network’s grill king. A year later, another celebrity chef, Sara Moulton, was spotted walking down East Bay Street after a celebratory brunch at High Cotton. And longtime Mayor Joe Riley took a stab at culinary immortality at the 2011 Charleston Wine + Food Festival, donning a chef’s jacket and … [Read more...]
Invasion of the Orange Cones: Johnnie Dodds Boulevard Construction
In the movies, when aliens invade Earth, they generally say they come as friends and intend to do no harm; most of the time, they are lying. The invasion underway along Johnnie Dodds Boulevard is an exception to the rule. When the hundreds of orange cones and barrels have completed their mission and returned home, wherever that is, Mount Pleasant will be left with only the … [Read more...]
Recreation for All: Mount Pleasant Recreation Department
There is never a shortage of recreational opportunities in Mount Pleasant, with so many great neighborhoods to explore on foot or bicycle, an assortment of parks with tennis courts, basketball hoops and big grassy areas for playing ball, and the waterways available for all means of aquatic pursuits. And the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department does a terrific job of offering a … [Read more...]
Our Village Library, Mount Pleasant
Similar to others nation-wide, the first library in Mount Pleasant was started by a group of women as a lending room. The King’s Daughters operated it out of their hall on Whilden Street in what is now known as the Old Village. The first official Mount Pleasant Library opened on June 19, 1931, as a branch of the Charleston Free Library. It was housed in a small one-room … [Read more...]
Dress Code – Mount Pleasant Fashion
Some local residents refer to our characteristic mode of dressing as the Mount Pleasant dress code. Casual is the main theme here, laid-back, preppy and beachie all tell the story. One place Mount Pleasant residents gravitate toward for this classic look is The OOPS! Co. Patricia Kearse, who manages The OOPS! Co. stores in Mount Pleasant and downtown Charleston, pointed … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant, New York?
Residents of Mount Pleasant, S.C., tend to believe their town is unique, and, in many respects, it is. By the same token, a quick scan of U.S. geography reveals there are numerous other Mount Pleasants scattered across America. In an attempt to discover the similarities and differences among these like-named towns, Mount Pleasant Magazine has begun reaching out to their … [Read more...]
Finding A Doctor Made Easier: MountPleasantPhysicians.com
The Charleston area in general and Mount Pleasant in particular are drawing interest from people across the United States, those who already are planning to move to the Lowcountry to take a new job or to retire and those who are still thinking about relocating to a region that offers magnificent weather, a beautiful coastline, year-round outdoor activities and a wide array of … [Read more...]
Trident Academy
Trident Academy has set itself apart from other schools in the Charleston area. Located in Mount Pleasant, Trident enrolls students with learning issues that cover a broad range of diagnoses, including attention deficit hyperactive disorder, attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and processing difficulties. It is one of only 11 schools in the nation … [Read more...]
More than Beautiful Photographs: Beautiful Experiences
Born to missionary parents in Zaire, Africa, Chris developed a passion for photography in high-school. By 10th grade, he was winning awards. He continued to study the craft in college, receiving his photography degree from the New York Institute of Photography. "Being a photographer is who I am, not what I do,” says Chris. Cami obtained her commercial photography degree … [Read more...]